Tesla has said it will use a current platform and production lines to produce what it called “more affordable” models by early next year.
Source: autonews.com
US could ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. could take “extreme action” and ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions on them, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday, in the first indication a ban could be on the table after a national security investigation. The Commerce Department is reviewing public comments that were due by April 30, Raimondo told Reuters, on a probe the Biden … [Read More...]
Trump vows to target EVs, LNG exports in meeting with oil CEOs -report
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to reverse dozens of the Biden administration’s environmental rules and policies at a meeting with top U.S. oil executives, where he also asked them to raise $1 billion for his presidential campaign, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. The Post, citing unidentified sources familiar with the meeting last month in … [Read More...]
Rimac says demand for electric hypercars has dropped
Unveiled in 2021, the 1,914-horsepower Rimac Nevera is limited to 150 units, and about 50 of those have already been spoken for. Part of the reason why two-thirds of the planned production run remains available is that demand for electric hypercars has dropped, the brand said. "We started to develop the Nevera in 2016/2017, when electric was cool," company founder Mate Rimac explained during the … [Read More...]
Bentley's Ultra Performance Hybrid succeeds the 6.0-liter W12
The twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine composed the soundtrack to dreams around the world once it found a home in the Bentley Continental GT, which entered a production in 2003. That engine will sing its final encore in the Bentley Batur Convertible before the curtain comes down, tuned to its highest-ever output of 739 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The Englanders in Crewe have lifted the … [Read More...]
Lucid Will Build a New Sub-$50,000 Electric SUV Starting in 2026
During Lucid's first-quarter earnings call, CEO Peter Rawlinson confirmed a new high-volume, mid-size model is coming. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]
Five Reasons Leasing a New EV Makes More Sense Than Buying
Follow us today... Leasing a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) can be a sensible financial decision for those who have decided to acquire one. We have facts to support this claim, not just opinions. BEVs differ from conventionally-powered and hybrid-electric vehicles in key ways that means leasing can work better for consumers. Sales growth for electrically … [Read More...]
Tesla Autopilot probe: NHTSA prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud
U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems assist with steering, braking and lane changes - but are not fully autonomous. While Tesla has warned drivers to stay ready … [Read More...]
Ford design boss Anthony Lo leaves for 'other opportunities'
Anthony Lo made the decision to leave the automaker himself, Ford said, without saying where he is moving to. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
2024 Volkswagen Touareg PHEV Is the One That Got Away
The Touareg is unlikely to return, but VW would be wise to bring its plug-in-hybrid powertrain here. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine M Sport Pro Edition launched at ₹62.60 lakh
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 09 May 2024, 17:32 PM Share via: <!--The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine M Sport Pro Edition comes with the BMW Curved Display, BMW Live Cockpit Plus featuring 3D Navigation, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.9-inch Control Display.--> The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine M Sport Pro Edition comes with the BMW Curved Display, … [Read More...]