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12 Jun 2023, 16:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla EVs might have the best software in the automotive industry and are, undoubtedly, the most technologically advanced. Still, they lack many features that buyers in the luxury segment have come to appreciate. Rumors from China indicate that Tes...
12 Jun 2023, 14:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla fans rejoiced at the news that Chinese authorities greenlighted Tesla to start FSD Beta tests in Shanghai, although that was not technically true. Tesla China promptly dismissed the reports, even though similar denials proved to be true in th...
12 Jun 2023, 11:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Nissan is working on a new generation of its ProPilot driver assist system that leverages LiDAR, camera, and radar to eliminate T-bone crashes and other collisions. Nissan's intersection collision avoidance system is part of a new safety packa...
12 Jun 2023, 09:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla unveiled a new retail concept in China showcasing its manufacturing prowess. The first Giga Lab concept store that opened in Chengdu aims to offer customers a behind-the-scenes view of how Tesla vehicles are built. Tesla is an unconvention...
11 Jun 2023, 10:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last year, Tesla smugly named its charging plug "North American Charging Standard" as it opened it to rival EV makers without asking for anything in return. Since then, not only Ford and GM announced adopting Tesla's charging standar...
10 Jun 2023, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla launched the Hardware 4 Autopilot computer on the refreshed Model S and Model X in March but with limited functionality. More than three months later, Tesla finally brought support for Vision Park Assist, but there's still no word about ...
9 Jun 2023, 18:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford announced that it's reducing the wait time for the most popular trim of the F-150 Lightning as the production catches up with demand. Ford is on track for an annual production capacity of 150,000 units by the end of this year, and the XLT...
9 Jun 2023, 16:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian will soon start to deliver the Dual-Motor variants of its trucks and SUVs, and naturally, people are less interested in buying the overpriced Quad-Motor specification. Rivian announced last month that more people would gain access to the R1 ...
9 Jun 2023, 13:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As the Canadian wildfires rage on, the North-Eastern part of the US is covered in thick smoke that makes the air unbreathable. Tesla owners used their cars' efficient air filtration systems with hospital-grade HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defens...
9 Jun 2023, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is nearing the production of the refreshed Model 3, known internally as "Project Highland." Prototypes of the new models have been buzzing around for some time, but none was as intriguing as this weirdly-looking fellow. The shape an...
9 Jun 2023, 08:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla took all the time in the world to develop the Cybertruck, but it's now on the short final with a touchdown planned merely months away. Communication between Tesla and its suppliers revealed that the first Cybertruck release candidates wo...
8 Jun 2023, 18:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid Motors, the fledgling US luxury EV maker with Saudi Arabia ties, announced entering the Chinese market. Lucid hired ex-NIO and Ford executive Zhu Jiang to lead China operations, which might include a local production facility. Lucid is str...
8 Jun 2023, 17:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is looking to replicate Giga Shanghai in Mexico, including its supply chain. For this, the EV maker urged Chinese companies to establish production facilities in Mexico or risk being left behind. Sources say suppliers fear losing big orders f...
8 Jun 2023, 14:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rumor has it that Tesla plans another gigafactory in Europe, with investments that could surpass 4.5 billion euros ($4.83 billion). The EV maker is in talks with the regional government of Valencia, although no official announcement was made. Ma...
8 Jun 2023, 12:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although early Tesla Model S EVs have been plagued by battery problems which ultimately rendered them inoperable, they still sell used for $20,0000-$30,000. However, one 2014 Tesla Model S owner was shocked to get a trade-in offer from Tesla for on...
8 Jun 2023, 09:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One of the most annoying issues plaguing Li-Ion cells in electric vehicles is their low performance in the cold. A Chinese battery startup claims it has solved this problem thanks to a new tech involving superconducting materials and innovative the...
7 Jun 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After Seattle, New York City is also suing Hyundai and Kia for their stupid mistake of not fitting their vehicles with electronic immobilizers. In the complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, New York City is accusing the two carmakers of creati...
7 Jun 2023, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After a Rivian R1T was fried while charging at an Electrify America station in January, another Rivian burst into flames in similar circumstances. Rivian is conducting a full investigation but said the high-voltage battery was not to blame. Not...
7 Jun 2023, 12:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volvo has a new electric crossover in its lineup, and it might be more important for the brand than the flagship EX90 launched six months ago. The EX30 is a compact crossover built in China on Geely's SEA platform and tailored for Gen-Z custom...
7 Jun 2023, 11:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian will start deliveries of the Dual-Motor variants this month, and official EPA documents show they might be better than initially thought. The R1S Dual Motor Large Pack is more powerful and has more range than Rivian's estimates, pointin...