Entertainment Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving update is ‘mind-blowing,’ but that doesn’t mean much anymore July 27, 2023 Elon Musk says Tesla’s upcoming new Full Self-Driving v12 update is “mind-blowing,” but that doesn’t mean much coming from him these days. After almost three years in beta, Musk says…
Entertainment Volkswagen EV deliveries up 48% in H1, but guidance cut amid logistics bottlenecks July 27, 2023 The Volkswagen Group released its first-half (H1) 2023 results Thursday, showing a 48% rise in electric vehicle deliveries. Despite expectations for a higher proportion of EV sales in the second…
Entertainment Tesla vastly overstates its vehicles’ range, report states July 27, 2023 A new report out today details that Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle maker, is gaming the EPA system to vastly overstate its vehicles’ range, especially in winter, and also…
Entertainment Honda teases a new electric sports car coming later this year July 26, 2023 Japanese automaker Honda is dropping hints about a new electric sports car due out later this year in honor of its 75th anniversary. According to a report from the British…
Entertainment Porsche opens its first EV Charging Lounge with snacks and a smart mirror for workouts July 26, 2023 The luxury automaker is looking to upgrade the charging experience for Porsche EV drivers with exclusive “premium” amenities. The Porsche Charging Lounge comes complete with snacks and soft drinks, digital…
Entertainment Volkswagen Group expands ties in China, investing millions in XPeng Motors to co-develop EVs July 26, 2023 A week after confirming its subsidiary Audi will be co-developing EVs with SAIC Motor, Volkswagen Group is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in China’s XPeng Motors. Together, the automakers…
Entertainment Porsche stands by EV sales target despite falling Taycan sales, supply chain issues July 26, 2023 Despite sales of its sole electric sports car falling in the first half of the year, Porsche is standing by its EV sales target for 2023. The automaker is warning…
Entertainment Tesla finally confirms Supercharger V4 has 350 kW output July 26, 2023 Tesla has finally confirmed that its new Supercharger V4 has a power output of 350 kW as deployment appears to be ramping up. Supercharger V4 has been revealed in construction…
Entertainment Tesla appears to have shut down Fremont factory for upgrades July 26, 2023 Tesla appears to have shut down Fremont factory as very little activity has been spotted at the gigantic factory. CEO Elon Musk had warned that Tesla would have factory shutdowns…
Entertainment Tesla to use tribal land loophole to finally operate in Connecticut July 26, 2023 Tesla is going to use the loophole of operating on tribal land to finally operate in Connecticut, a state that has been aggressively blocking Tesla from operating sales, delivery, and…
Entertainment Georgia Harrison wins record damages in revenge porn case against jailed Stephen Bear July 26, 2023 Georgia Harrison will receive a record amount of damages from Stephen Bear, who was jailed in March after being found guilty of sharing a revenge porn video of him having…
Entertainment Why Burning Man may start banning electric bikes July 26, 2023 Electric bikes have proven to be a massively popular form of transportation for millions of Americans, but their use at Burning Man may soon end. Electric bike use has been…
Entertainment Tesla now outsells Toyota in California July 25, 2023 Tesla has the two bestselling cars in California by a ridiculous margin – and we are not just talking about electric vehicles. It even outsells longtime bestseller Toyota overall in…
Entertainment Nissan hits 1 million EV sales 12 years after launching the LEAF July 25, 2023 After launching the iconic LEAF compact electric car in December 2010, Nissan announced Tuesday that it finally surpassed 1 million in global EV sales. Nissan surpasses 1 million global EV…
Entertainment Tesla settles class action over solar roof pricing debacle July 25, 2023 Tesla has officially settled a class-action lawsuit over a steep price hike on its solar roof that even affected signed contracts. Back in March 2021, Tesla added a new “roof…
Entertainment Porsche extends Formula E commitment for 2 years, in advance of season finale July 25, 2023 Porsche will stay in Formula E for at least two more years than its original five-year commitment, extending through the 2025-2026 season. The news comes on the eve of Formula…
Entertainment Tesla starts offering 7-year loans to lower payments on its electric cars July 24, 2023 Tesla has started to offer 84-month (7-year) loans on its electric vehicles in order to lower monthly payments amid high-interest rates. If you haven’t been following the world of economics…
Entertainment Mercedes to show off its new entry-level CLA-sized EV concept July 24, 2023 The luxury automaker is planning to unveil the electric vehicle we have all been waiting for. In September, Mercedes-Benz will show off a preview of its new entry-level EV, a…
Entertainment Toyota falters as Japan’s EV hesitancy claims second victim in China July 24, 2023 Japan’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor, is laying off workers in China as the company struggles to keep up in the world’s biggest EV market. Toyota lays off workers amid China’s…
Entertainment Porsche Taycan sets new EV record after traveling over 1K miles in under 30 hours July 24, 2023 Porsche’s electric sports car just set a record. The Porsche Taycan traveled from Thailand to Singapore (a 1,146-mile trip) in under 30 hours, making it the fastest all-electric vehicle to…