Entertainment BMW breaks ground on new US battery facility, furthering South Carolina as its new EV hub June 27, 2023 BMW Group moves one step closer to enabling US EV production while simultaneously helping promote the state of South Carolina as a new hub for battery and vehicle manufacturing. The…
Entertainment Tesla got ‘very angry’ by leaked Valencia project, reportedly killed factory June 27, 2023 Tesla was reportedly “very angry” when its plans for a potential factory in Valencia, Spain, leaked and it has abandoned the project. Earlier this month, we shared media reports coming…
Entertainment Lewis Capaldi to take break from touring to ‘adjust to impact of Tourette’s’ June 27, 2023 Singer Lewis Capaldi has announced he will be taking a break from touring “for the foreseeable future”, saying he is “still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s.”…
Entertainment Nissan LEAF somehow still exists in 2024 with CHAdeMO, 8-track player optional June 26, 2023 Nissan announced today that the 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting price below $30,000, making it one of the most accessible EV options in the US.…
Entertainment Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback June 26, 2023 A mere few weeks after a digital animation of an electric Volkswagen Beetle stirred the rumor mill about a real-life version, the CEO of the passenger cars business has said…
Entertainment Porsche develops an electric sports boat using next-gen Macan EV drive tech June 26, 2023 Porsche is taking its EV drive tech beyond the roads (and land altogether) in a new partnership with renowned Australian yacht builder, Frauscher Shipyard. The premium German automaker is developing…
Entertainment Kia announces first Europe pricing for EV9, and it’s more than we thought June 26, 2023 We’ve now learned initial pricing for Kia’s upcoming EV9 three-row SUV in one European market, thanks to a price list on Kia’s Belgian-language website. So far we’ve had to speculate…
Entertainment Tesla Cybertruck showcases rear-wheel steering inside parking garage June 26, 2023 Tesla Cybertruck has showcased its rear-wheel steering by maneuvering inside a parking garage in a new video. Rear-wheel steering, or four-wheel steering, is the ability to steer the rear axle,…
Entertainment Car Wars report says Ford, GM, and Stellantis will gain the most US EV market share June 24, 2023 Ford, GM, and Stellantis will win the largest share of the US EV market over the next four years, but it won’t be easy. Ford, GM, and Stellantis gain on…
Entertainment Washington will be 2nd state to require Tesla NACS for public charger money June 23, 2023 Washington state intends to mandate public chargers to use Tesla’s NACS plug if they want public money, according to Reuters, following hot on the heels of Texas’ announcement to do…
Entertainment Infiniti shows dealers new Tesla Model S-like electric sedan amid brand refresh June 23, 2023 Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti revealed a modern brand refresh on Friday amid a multi-year sales slump. The revamp includes a new logo and Apple-like stores complete with signature scents and…
Entertainment Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Nürburgring testing video teases fighter jet sounds before Goodwood debut [Video] June 23, 2023 Ahead of its world premiere at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, Hyundai Motor is teasing the public with one last video of its upcoming performance-focused IONIQ 5…
Entertainment Ford plans a high-performance F-150 electric pickup, and it’s called Flash June 23, 2023 A more powerful, high-performance Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is coming. According to a recent trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it could go by…
Entertainment Volkswagen is confident it can deliver an affordable EV (sub-$27K) and profitably June 23, 2023 The German automaker’s chief financial officer believes the Volkswagen Group will be able to deliver an affordable EV with new, cheaper battery materials and streamlined production. To accelerate EV production…
Entertainment Tesla unblocks Giga Texas windows, letting drones peek into Cybertruck production line June 23, 2023 Tesla has unblocked the view into Gigafactory Texas’ windows – giving us, through drones, a peek into the Cybertruck production line. The Cybertruck is arguably the most anticipated electric vehicle…
Entertainment Porsche sets new division to create software-defined vehicles with ‘highly automated driving functions’ June 23, 2023 As Porsche looks to eventually transition into an all-electric sports car brand, it is establishing a new software-centric division at its Nardò Technical Center proving ground in Italy. The automaker…
Entertainment Tesla Model 3 refresh is rumored to feature steer-by-wire, RGB lights, and more June 23, 2023 A new report claims that the Tesla Model 3 refresh, or “Project Highland,” will feature steer-by-wire, RGB lights, and more. Late last year, we started hearing rumors that Tesla was working…
Entertainment Iowa EVs now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one June 22, 2023 Iowa is about to adopt an additional “electric fuel excise tax” on July 1, meaning EVs in the state will now pay “fuel” taxes two different ways, whereas gas cars…
Entertainment Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ is not really called that June 22, 2023 Tesla Autopilot’s “Elon Mode” has been making the rounds in the media this week, but it is not really called “Elon Mode.” It is interesting, nonetheless. You might have seen…
Entertainment Ford receives massive $9.2B loan to boost US EV battery capacity June 22, 2023 Ford Motor is set to receive the single largest loan in the history of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Program Office. The whopping $9.2 billion will be used to…