Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch Rivian has cut prices on two of its entry-level vehicle configurations ahead of the automaker’s launch of its next-generation vehicle next month. After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker…
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Stellantis brands have finally adopted Tesla’s NACS charger
Stellantis brands have finally adopted Tesla’s NACS charger The final major holdout for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), Stellantis, has officially adopted for its upcoming vehicles. According to a press release shared on Monday, all Stellantis-owned brands will build vehicles with Tesla’s NACS charging port, otherwise called the SAE J3400, beginning in 2026. Stellantis…
Tesla’s Elon Musk ordered by US judge to testify in SEC Twitter probe
Tesla’s Elon Musk ordered by US judge to testify in SEC Twitter probe US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler has ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to testify in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) probe of his acquisition of social media platform Twitter, which was later rebranded to X. As per the federal court ruling,…
Waymo driverless robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco
Waymo driverless robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco A Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-PACE robotaxi was set ablaze and vandalized by a crowd in San Francisco on Saturday evening. The shocking incident, which drew criticism from social media users, happened in the city’s Chinatown area. Michael Vandi, a software engineer who happened to…
Toyota Is Reportedly Testing The Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV. Is A Tundra EV Coming?
The Japanese automaker is also benchmarking the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Tesla Made $1.79 Billion In 2023 Just From Selling EV Credits To Other Carmakers
Saving the world’s automakers from fines made Tesla nearly $9 billion since 2009.
Tesla Faces A ‘What Now?’ Moment As Distractions Add Up
Plus, a Waymo robotaxi gets torched and Nissan faces some of its biggest problems yet.
The Refreshed Tesla Model Y Isn’t Coming To America This Year
The world’s best-selling car will live on without major changes until 2025, at least in the United States.
Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations
Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations Oil giant Shell announced plans to close its California hydrogen refueling stations this week, as much of the automotive industry is continuing to develop hydrogen fuel cell solutions alongside the popularization of electric vehicles (EVs). Shell will permanently close seven hydrogen stations in California this year, leaving just…
Super Bowl LVIII commercials from BMW, Kia, VW, Dan O’Dowd and more
Super Bowl LVIII commercials from BMW, Kia, VW, Dan O’Dowd and more Each year, automakers and other companies spend a significant amount of money on purchasing commercial space during the Super Bowl, and this year, electric vehicles (EVs) are taking center stage during the Big Game. Advertisements from BMW, Kia and Volkswagen are showing off…