Apple’s long-awaited CarPlay update, which promised to revolutionize in-car infotainment systems, has hit a speed bump. The tech giant has officially confirmed that CarPlay 2, first promised to launch in 2024, is delayed indefinitely. CarPlay has been a very popular feature for iPhone users, mirroring their phone screens onto their car’s dashboard displays. This allows for easy access to music,… Read more…
Joe Rogan’s new custom Tesla Model S Plaid looks sick
Joe Rogan got himself a new Tesla Model S Plaid customized by Unplugged Performance, and I think it looks sick. Read more…
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean For EVs, Jobs And Your Wallet
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico might disrupt the car industry and cause suppliers to go bankrupt, experts warn. Read more…
Nio sees over 100,000 battery swap services in single day
Nio offered 103,919 battery swap services on January 23, as peak travel arrives ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday.
Nio currently has 3,064 battery swap stations in China, of which 955 are located along highways.
BMW’s upcoming EVs set the design for future gasoline models
Gas or electric, future BMWs will have the same look Upcoming Neue Klasse EVs set stage for design of gas models too BMW sold more EVs in 2024 than Audi and Mercedes-Benz combined During a media roundtable at CES 2025 in Las Vegas earlier this month, BMW’s chief development officer Frank Weber, who’s been tasked with leading… Read more…
Trump’s War On The ‘EV Mandate,’ Explained
On the Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the changes coming—or not—to the EV field under President Trump. Plus, are things looking up at Polestar? Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao recalls 6,843 Bao 5 cars for motor controller issue
The bolts inside the motor controller of some of the cars may not be locked properly, which in extreme cases may lead to smoke and fire.
Fang Cheng Bao’s deliveries for the full year 2024 amount to 56,388 units.
Xiaomi recalls 30,931 SU7 EVs over parking assist software issue
This is the first recall by Xiaomi EV.
Xiaomi EV suffered 255 complaints for faulty parking assistance software.
Tesla releases refreshed Model Y in Europe and North America
Tesla rolled out the redesigned version of its popular Model Y electric SUV in North America and Europe. The updated model has a sleeker design, upgraded interior, and a longer range. While that’s great news on its own, the interesting bit is that the original Model Y isn’t going anywhere just yet. For now, both versions are available on Tesla’s… Read more…
Tesla recalls over 1.2 million cars in China for software issues, to offer OTA update fixes
The software issues include reverse camera not displaying and steering assistance being limited.
In August 2024, Tesla had recalled more than 1.68 million vehicles in China due to software issues.
ZF offers three-step service with new Bike Eco
With the market launch of its ZF Bike Eco System, ZF has given details of its three-step service and training concept, which, it says, guarantees minimal effort for manufacturers, dealers and customers when it comes to servicing and retrofitting. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y in North America and Europe after launching it in China earlier this month. Read more…
2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper Arrives In U.S. In March For $59,990
The U.S. specs have landed for the new Model Y, and it gets more range—but a bigger price tag as well. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Rivian CEO Says ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Features Are Coming In 2026
And “hands-off” driver assistance is coming this year, according to the CEO. Read more…
Tesla closes loophole that let Kia owners charge on Superchargers
Kia owners were supposed to get access to Tesla Superchargers on January 15, but that timeline was recently delayed. Some owners had figured out a loophole to charge, but it turns out, that loophole is now closed. Read more…
The world’s largest solar + storage project will deliver power 24/7
The United Arab Emirates is building the world’s largest solar and battery storage project that will dispatch clean energy 24/7. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
Rivian (RIVN) plans to launch a new Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) this year to enable hands-free driving. The new feature is expected to be similar to Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD). In 2026, Rivian will up the ante with an “eyes-free” system. Read more…
Here’s How This Chinese EV Took Down The BMW X3
Nio’s battery-swapping electric crossover gave BMW the business. And it’s far from done.
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This Tesla Supercharger Extension Cord Could Be A Game-Changer
Feeling sick of double parking your non-Tesla EV at Superchargers? A2Z’s new extension cord could eliminate that problem altogether. Read more…
ChargePoint debuts anti-vandalism solutions for its EV chargers
ChargePoint, a US-based provider of EV charging equipment, has introduced two solutions designed to help combat the problem of charger vandalism: a cut-resistant charging cable and a vandalism alarm software system called ChargePoint Protect. The cable uses “novel cut-resistant materials,” which makes the cable “substantially more difficult for would-be vandals to cut while remaining flexible… Read more…
