Hertz Global is reducing the speed at which it adds electric vehicles (EVs) to its rental fleet, according to executives on a third-quarter earnings call last Thursday. The company cited Tesla’s price cuts, which have negatively impacted the resale value of its electric vehicles, and higher-than-expected repair costs as reasons for the slowdown, reports CNBC. […]
Lucid USA has issued a safety recall affecting 1,267 of its 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles, according to a Part 573 Safety Recall Report submitted on October 19, 2023. The recall is designated under the numbers 23V-708 and SR-23-05-0. The affected vehicles are operating on software versions between 2.1.0 and 2.1.20. A software change in version […]
On the day of its first electric vehicle (EV) debut in the nation, Toyota Australia expressed skepticism about the suitability of EVs for the Australian market. Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Franchise Operations, stated that EVs currently do not “make sense” in Australia, where the majority of electricity is generated […]
General Motors (GM) and Honda Motor have terminated their plans to collaboratively develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs), citing slower-than-anticipated demand and shifting market conditions. The decision comes approximately 18 months after the initial announcement of the partnership. The collaboration aimed to leverage GM’s next-generation Ultium battery technology to manufacture millions of sub-$30,000 EVs for global […]
Tesla highlighted the benefits of its Supercharger network across the US-Canada border on Wednesday. According to the company’s Tesla Charging account on X, there are now 13 Supercharger routes facilitating cross-border travel between the United States and Canada, and counting. One route coming soon is between Saskatchewan and North Dakota, likely connecting capital cities Regina […]
Transport Canada has issued a recall notice, numbered 2023-486, for 1,241 SUVs in the country, specifically affecting the Chevrolet Bolt EUV models from the years 2022 and 2023. The recall was initiated by General Motors on August 31, 2023, and last updated on September 13, 2023. The issue centers around the portable charging cord that […]
SpaceX has secured a contract to launch up to four of Europe’s key navigation and secure communications satellites. The agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) calls for two launches next year, each carrying two Galileo satellites, according to Javier Benedicto, ESA’s director of navigation. Final approval from the European Commission and EU member states […]
Lucid Motors has launched a new referral program aimed at rewarding its most loyal customers it says. The program allows current Lucid owners to refer new buyers, with both parties receiving various incentives and rewards based on the model purchased. Owners can log into their portal to share a referral link, which new buyers can […]
Fisker has announced a price reduction for its top-level Ocean Extreme electric SUV, lowering the price from $68,999 to $61,499 in the U.S. market. The price change is effective immediately. Customers who have already ordered or purchased the Ocean Extreme will receive a $7,500 price adjustment, even if their vehicle is already in production. “It […]
Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the Gujarat government is actively working to attract electric car giant Tesla to the state. According to top government sources, discussions with Tesla are in the early stages, and the state is coordinating with the central government to potentially bring the project to the Sanand-Bechraji region […]
General Motors (GM) has issued a safety recall for its 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles, affecting an estimated 62 units. The recall was initiated on October 12, 2023, under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall No. 23V-682. The company has identified a defect in the Body Control Module (BCM) software calibration that compromises pedestrian […]
The U.S. Justice Department is backing one of Tesla’s legal arguments in the electric carmaker’s lawsuit claiming that car dealers and others conspired to limit competition through Louisiana’s direct-to-consumer automobile sales ban, reports Reuters. Tesla is suing the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, members of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and a group of dealers. The […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.38.4 software update, introducing a range of new features aimed at enhancing safety, convenience, and entertainment for owners of Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The update includes a “Faster Hazard Lights After a Crash” feature, designed to make hazard lights flash more rapidly following […]
Tesla has updated its Supercharging incentives for current legacy Model S and Model X owners, now allowing the transfer of free, unlimited Supercharging benefits to new purchases or leases of Model S, X, or Y vehicles. To be eligible, customers must order and take delivery of the new vehicle by the end of the year, […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder for Tesla’s 2024 model year vehicles, including the much-anticipated Cybertruck. The release comes ahead of the first Cybertruck deliveries scheduled for November 30. The VIN decoder provides (via @Greggertruck) detailed information on various aspects of Tesla vehicles, including the make, […]
