Rivian today announced a new software update 2023.10.01 for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles. Highlights include a new TuneIn Premium trial, but also the ability to find Tesla Supercharger locations with Magic Docks, that allow Rivian vehicles to charge at. You can also now drop and open/close the tailgate with the Rivian mobile app […]
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has no immediate plans to enter the US passenger car market, according to founder Wang Chuanfu. This decision dampens expectations of the company, which is backed by Warren Buffett, challenging Tesla on its home turf for the time being, reports Bloomberg. BYD reported Q4 profit of $1.06 billion (7.3 billion […]
Wedbush has maintained an Outperform rating and a $225.00 price target for Tesla, expressing optimism ahead of the electric automaker’s Q1 delivery report. Tesla’s delivery numbers for the first quarter are expected to be released soon, and analysts are eager to see how demand has held up in an unstable macro environment, reports Investing.com. According […]
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is gearing up for the launch of its first crossover in the truck-dominated US market with a $20 million marketing campaign set to kick off in the second quarter. Polestar is owned by Volvo, with the latter owned by Chinese conglomerate, Geely. According to Automotive News, this investment will surpass […]
Kia has unveiled the EV9 on Tuesday, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, with new design, technology, and sustainability features, offering options of six or seven seat configurations. Based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 offers an all-electric WLTP target range of over 541 km and ultra-fast 800-volt charging, adding 239 […]
Update: It appears this change to FCW settings has been available since 2023.2 (thanks @TeslaInfoCom) and not 2023.6. Nonetheless, it is still a new change from before. We’ve updated our story below to reflect this. == Since its 2023.2 software update rollout, Tesla has introduced a change to its Forward Collision Warning system, which now […]
Cox Automotive released its Q1 2023 new-vehicles sales forecast on Monday. The company predicts a 6% year-over-year (YoY) increase in new-vehicle sales volume in Q1 2023, reaching 3.5 million units. March sales are expected to reach nearly 1.3 million units, a 2.6% increase compared to March 2022. The Q1 seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is […]
Despite US-China relations being at a “historical low,” Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang pointed to the achievements of companies like Tesla and Fuyao Glass in China as evidence that collaboration between the two countries remains viable, reports the South China Morning Post. Qin warned against US efforts to suppress China’s development through economic decoupling and […]
Luxury electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors plans to lay off hundreds of employees, affecting approximately 18% of the company, according to an internal memo and five anonymous sources reported by Business Insider. The announcement was made during an all-hands meeting by CEO Peter Rawlinson. With around 7,200 employees globally at the end of 2022, this […]
Japanese automaker Nissan has teased an electric concept is coming of its iconic R32 Skyline GT-R, which will be called the R32 EV. According to the company’s website, a translation of the teaser announcement reads, “The R32 Skyline GT-R is a legendary car that continues to captivate many fans even 34 years after its debut. […]
Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, has recently delivered the first set of its VF 9 crossover vehicles to customers in Vietnam and is gearing up to export the three-row electric vehicle to North America in the coming months. In April, the company plans to send a second shipment of its two-row VF 8 crossover to the United […]
Tesla posted an Instagram story today with the word “Türkiye” and the mention of “4/4” suggesting April 4, followed by a side-eyes emoji and a picture of a Tesla Model 3. The post suggests Tesla plans to launch in Turkey next month. Back in December 2021, Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke with Turkey’s president about […]
According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice, Lucid USA, Inc. has issued a recall for 637 of its 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles due to a potential issue with contactors. These electrically activated switches are responsible for transferring energy to and from the drive units during vehicle startup and shutdown. In […]
Tesla recently expanded its rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.3.3, and with it came many improvements yet again. When will we see robotaxis on the road? Tesla’s FSD beta may be accelerating that soon. How would FSD beta 11.3.3 handle an actual ride-sharing fare? Whole Mars Catalog put this to the test and […]
According to Reuters, sources have disclosed that Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, is seeking a potential clinical trials partner to test its devices on humans, pending regulatory approval. Neuralink has been developing brain implants since 2016 with the hope of eventually curing conditions such as paralysis and blindness. However, the company faced a setback in […]