Chinese hybrid electric vehicle leader, BYD, is reportedly considering Hungary as the location for its inaugural European car manufacturing facility, according to the German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung. The report, which cites anonymous sources close to BYD, comes after an article on a Shenzhen government website mentioned a meeting between Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban […]
Volkswagen has postponed making a decision on the location for its fourth battery factory, citing lackluster demand for electric vehicles in Europe. Chairman Oliver Blume announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the company had been considering sites in eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, reports Reuters. “Based on market conditions, […]
Subaru of America disclosed today that it has entered into an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its future battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America. The integration is set to commence in 2025. The deal will allow Subaru to equip certain BEVs with NACS ports, starting in 2025, […]
A recent job posting by Lucid Motors on LinkedIn suggests the electric vehicle (EV) startup is planning to expand its in-car infotainment offerings. The role of Senior Product Manager, Media Partner Management, lists among its key responsibilities working with Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other “media app partners.” Lucid Motors, which currently has one flagship […]
Hyundai has announced significant price reductions for its 2024 Ioniq 6 electric sedan, with the base model now starting at $38,615, a decrease of $4100 from last year. Other trims in the lineup also see price cuts ranging between $2450 and $3050. According to a Hyundai spokesperson, the price reductions are attributed to “production efficiencies […]
Ford is expanding its BlueOval Charge Network in North America by 25%, increasing the total number of chargers to over 106,000. The automaker has also announced that Ford electric vehicles will soon be able to charge at more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers, a significant increase from the initial count of 12,000 announced earlier in May. […]
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 […]
Ford has announced new pricing for its 2024 F-150 Lightning electric truck, revealing significant increases across multiple configurations. The base model, known as the Pro, will start at $52,090, marking a $2,095 increase from its 2023 price. The XLT variant will cost $59,590, up by more than $2,500, while the Lariat model will see a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ford is recalling 931 units of its 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks due to a defect in the windshield defrosting and defogging system, according to a notification sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall is being conducted under Federal law and has been assigned the NHTSA Campaign Number 23V-688. The issue […]
