In 2022, the BMW Group sold a total of 215,755 fully electric vehicles from the BMW and Mini brands, more than twice as many as in 2021. The Group was also able to hand over the 500,000th fully electric vehicle to customers by the end of 2022. In 2021 as a whole, BMW sold a […] More…
Britishvolt to sell majority stake to stay afloat
Britishvolt, the battery maker currently in financial dire straits, can apparently still fulfil its plans for a battery cell factory in Blyth in the north-east of England, just not on its own. The company is talking about a possible sale to secure its future. Britishvolt now reveals that it is in talks with a consortium […] More…
NHTSA To Investigate Musk’s Tweet About Disabling Steering Wheel Nags
Tesla’s CEO agreed to turn them off after some tweets from FSD Beta users, but he didn’t offer other details. More…
Elon Musk Breaks Guinness World Record For Largest Fortune Loss
He lost about $200 billion in personal wealth since November 2021 largely because of the collapse of Tesla stock. More…
Polestar exceeds delivery targets for 2022
Polestar delivered about 21,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022, exceeding its reduced sales target of 50,000 electric cars for the full year 2022. According to the manufacturer’s preliminary figures, Polestar sold 51,500 cars last year. This marks an increase of around 80 per cent compared to 2021. Until May, Polestar itself projected 65,000 […] More…
Tesla customers in China are not happy
Tesla’s renewed – and quite significant – price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y in China are now causing protests from existing customers. Hundreds of Tesla owners protested against the company’s pricing policy in front of Tesla showrooms and delivery centres in China over the weekend. Tesla lowered its prices in China just […] More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 With e-Corner Modules Can Rotate Its Wheels 90 Degrees
The prototype announced at CES can also spin 360 degrees, drive diagonally, and steer like a forklift. More…
Tesla Offers Massive Discount On Inventory In Singapore
Customers can get up to $10,000 off the price of a readily available Tesla model. More…
Rising Auto R7 Review Shows China’s Attempt At A Tesla Model Y Rival
With a Mercedes-Benz EQS-inspired interior, the Chinese crossover certainly looks like a luxury car. More…
Tesla Announces 2-Week Full Self-Driving Ban To Combat Inattentiveness
The ban should encourage safer usage of the beta tech as well as help improve its image. More…
Mercedes EQA Facelift Snapped With Camouflaged Front And Rear
It looks like the exterior changes will be limited to the front fascia and the rear light cluster. More…
Mazda Confirms New Rotary Engine Powertrain Option For MX-30
It will be unveiled later this week and available in Europe starting this Spring. More…
Ram Design Boss Highlights 1500 Revolution BEV Study’s Key Features
Learn more about the electric truck’s cab-forward design, roomy interior with third-row seating, “ginormous” frunk, and more. More…
Report: Tesla Price Cuts In China Shocked Customers
Some reportedly protested, while others are quickly placing orders. More…
Volkswagen ID.4 Electric SUV Recalled For Potential Fire Issue
In a small number of vehicles, a 12-volt battery cable could become worn and short-circuit, which could cause a fire. More…
Swedish Electric Bike Maker CAKE Introduces The Utilitarian Åik E-Bike
The Åik is CAKE’s first foray into the pedal-assisted e-bike market, and is configurable in a multitude of ways. More…
Universal EV Chargers installs 105 charging stations in Texas
The Texas government is awarding charging infrastructure provider Universal EV Chargers $3.2 million in grants to install 105 charging stations at 21 locations in the state. The focus is on destination chargers at hospitality establishments or apartment buildings. Universal EV Chargers does not provide further details on the planned charging infrastructure. According to its website, […] More…
US: Stellantis’ Jeep And Chrysler Note Strong PHEV Sales In Q4 2022
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe remains the best selling plug-in hybrid model in the US. More…
Mercedes-Benz & Lohum collaborate on 2nd life batteries
Mercedes-Benz Energy and the Indian company Lohum have agreed to a multi-year supply contract for used electric vehicle batteries. Mercedes-Benz Energy and Lohum have agreed to a minimum purchase of 50 MWh per year in the form of several second-life module variants. The two companies say they have already been collaborating for 2 years. Lohum […] More…
VinFast Releases VF 6 And VF 7 Specifications At CES 2023
US customers will be able to place early reservations for the subcompact VinFast VF 6 and compact VF 7 from March. More…
