German YouTubers Add Giant Chains to Tesla Model 3, Because Why Not? [VIDEO]
German YouTube channel The Real Life Guys have modded a Tesla Model 3 by adding massive chains to the electric sedan. The video below details the whole build, which took four weeks to complete working night and day on the project. Essentially what we have here is a Tesla Model 3 with its wheels removed […]
Tesla Model Y Led Premium SUV Sales in China From Jan-April
Despite a major dropoff in production and sales last month amidst surging COVID-19 cases in China, Tesla’s Model Y remained the top-selling premium SUV in the country. Tesla’s Model Y was the top-selling premium SUV in China in the first four months of the year, despite the company’s 22-day production halt and plunging sales in […]
Subaru to Build First EV Production Line at Japan Factory
As Subaru begins announcing plans for upcoming electric vehicles (EVs), the automaker has announced plans to build its first EV production facility at its current plant. Subaru is set to add its first EV production line to its Oizumi, Japan factory in the mid-2020s, according to Automotive News Europe. The move will mark a multibillion-dollar […]
BMW Electric Vehicles in 2025 Expected to Be as Profitable as Gas Cars, Says CEO
BMW is expecting new EVs built on its Neue Klasse EV platform starting in 2025 to be just as profitable as its gas cars, according to Automotive News Europe. Earlier this week at the , BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the Neue Klasse EV platform “as profitable as vehicles with state-of-the-art combustion engines.” Zipse detailed […]
Tesla Model Y Picked 2022 ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ by U.S. News
Tesla is helping the world transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with its lineup, and its cars are being recognized as some of the top contenders for awards in the U.S. The Tesla Model Y has earned the title of “best luxury electric SUV” from U.S. News, according to U.S. News last month (via Teslarati). Tesla’s […]
Volkswagen Expects EV Profits to Match Gas Cars Earlier than Planned
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess spoke virtually at the automaker’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, singing praises about the company’s financial success last year. Diess said that Volkswagen had a successful 2021, boasting a strong operating result as the company makes major shifts toward electrification, as detailed in a press release on Thursday. Diess said, “We […]
Rivian’s First Recall: Airbags May Not Disable for Kids in R1T Trucks
Rivian recalled 502 R1T electric pickups due to sensors in the front passenger seat not disabling the airbag when a child is present, according to Automotive News. The recall is Rivian’s first safety recall, and the automaker said on Tuesday that the occupant system hadn’t been properly calibrated. In the report, Rivian wrote, “The customer […]
Rivian Q1 2022: 1,227 Deliveries, $1.59 Billion Lost, New Pre-Order System Coming
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has announced its Q1 2022 earnings, revealing it produced 2,553 vehicles, while delivering 1,227 of them and generating $95 million in revenue. However, Rivian’s net loss in Q1 was $1.59 billion, compared to $410 million in the year-ago quarter, nearly quadrupling. “Since March 31, 2022, we have been forced to stop […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.12 Release ‘Probably This Weekend’ Says Elon Musk
Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked when the next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta would be released. Musk said the next FSD beta version 10.12 would “probably” start rolling out this week, either on Wednesday or Thursday. Fast forward to this week, and Musk has provided an update on FSD beta 10.12. […]
Tesla Asks Panasonic for Faster Development of 4680 Battery Cells
Hirokazu Umeda, chief financial officer (CFO) of Panasonic, said during a post-results briefing that the company is being asked by Tesla to increase the supply of 2170 battery cells and to speed up the development of its next-generation 4680 batteries — reports Bloomberg. Following news of Panasonic pondering a new U.S. battery factory in Oklahoma or […]
Volkswagen Announces Scout Brand to Launch Electric Truck, SUV in U.S. by 2026
Volkswagen confirmed on Wednesday it will re-launch its Scout brand in the U.S., as an independent company to design an electric pickup and SUV. The news comes after earlier reports said Scout would relaunch as electric only. The company shared a sketch of what the Scout electric SUV and pickup could look like. Production of […]
U.S. Electric Vehicle Registrations Surged 60% in Q1, Led by Tesla
The growth in electric vehicle (EV) popularity is well underway with consumers, just as new EV registrations are increasing in the U.S. market. The U.S. saw EV registrations surge by 60 percent in Q1, with Tesla leading the charge and Hyundai and Kia both helping in the push, according to Experian data, reports Automotive News. […]
What Elon Musk Said About Tesla Limiting or Stopping Orders of Cars Due to Long Wait Times [VIDEO]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk emphasized how high the demand for the automaker’s electric vehicles (EVs) is right now, saying the automaker may need to pause orders or stop them altogether for new cars. Musk says Tesla may stop taking orders for some of its models due to long delivery timelines, according to his interview with […]
Tesla Model 3 Orders in Europe Now Show Delivery Window, Instead of Specific Month
Demand for Teslas, and electric vehicles (EVs) in general, is sky-high right now, with supply issues exacerbating delayed delivery timelines in recent weeks. Tesla has updated its Model 3 order page to include a delivery timeframe instead of showing a specific delivery month, reflecting the automaker’s U.S. orders (via @Tesla_Adri). In addition to the switch, […]
Volkswagen Wants to Relaunch ‘Scout’ Brand as an Electric Vehicle in the U.S.
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is causing brands to revisit old classics, including one Volkswagen classic set to debut on the EV stage. Volkswagen plans to renew the classic Scout as both an electric SUV and an electric pickup, according to a report on Tuesday from The Wall Street Journal. The vehicle, originally marketed […]