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Sony announces new in-car amplifiers to go with its latest AV receiver

Sony has augmented its Mobile ES in-car audio line with a new AV receiver. The XAV-9000ES is the first double-DIN variant of its line, and also supports wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Its HD touchscreen can also switch be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2023 15:38

The Berlin Model Y in Midnight Cherry Red (image: Vision E Drive/YT)

New Model Y with BYD battery sustains fast charging longer than the CATL version as Tesla stops deliveries

The BYD vs CATL Model Y versions fight is on, and the first owners of the blade battery pack variant with LFP cells from BYD report better charging performance. The Tesla Model Y with BYD battery managed to maintain peak charging ...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 May 2023 13:05

Cube's Trike Hybrid series has a tilting mechanism and a rear differential to improve cornering safety. (Image source: Cube)

BMW and Cube pitch Trike Hybrid as electric car alternative for modern city life

German bicycle manufacturer Cube has teamed up with BMW to introduce a new electric tricycle called the Trike Hybrid aimed at families and individuals that prefer cycling over driving. The Trike is capable of carrying up to 220 kg...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 May 2023 21:08

The Hyundai eXXite Next e-bike will be offered to customers instead of a courtesy car. (Image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai announces exclusive version of new eXXite Next e-bike

An exclusive Hyundai edition of the new Next eXXite e-bike has been announced. Hyundai plans to offer customers the electric bicycle instead of a courtesy car in France. The e-bike has up to 80 km (~50 miles), with a regenerative ...

Polly Allcock, 19 May 2023 13:45

The Comate CT is billed as the world's most comfortable e-bike. (Image source: Comate)

Comate CT comfortable e-bike with 150 km range now available

Comate has launched a European Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the CT Elite and CT Cruiser e-bikes. The company suggests that the new models are the most comfortable on the market, with an optimized riding position and a torqu...

Polly Allcock, 19 May 2023 13:40

Tesla replaced the old 12V lead-acid with Li-ion batteries only last year (image: Teslascope)

First true EV reliability report shows 30% less breakdowns as ADAC pegs low-voltage batteries a weak point

Electric cars are prone to much less mechanical breakdowns than gas-powered vehicles, according to a real-world reliability report. In fact, most EV problems were with the low-voltage battery or circuit, the only weak point where ...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 May 2023 13:17

There's a very slim chance the Cyberquad will launch with the Cybertruck. More likely, it will follow the electric pickup by a few months at least. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla rekindles Cyberquad nearly 4 years after project's appearance

Nearly four years after showing off the Cyberquad at the Cybertruck launch event, a trademark filing has appeared claiming the branding for use in the off-road ATV segment. This is a curious move by Tesla, considering its CEO's ne...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 May 2023 02:09

Hyundai quashes rumours of production N Vision 74, new Pony Coupe concept coming instead

Just over a week ago, tentative rumours started to surface that Hyundai's retro-flavoured N Vision 74 Rolling Lab concept car would make it into production in some form, with an announcement of the production model set to come at ...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 May 2023 01:00

The Kia EV6 is a compelling alternative to US-made crossovers, like the Tesla Model Y. (Image source: Kia)

Kia to qualify for US tax incentives by moving electric vehicle manufacturing capacity

It seems as though the US's plan to bring manufacturing back to the American continent is paying off. Kia has confirmed that it is considering shifting electric car production away from Korea to its factory in Mexico in order to t...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 May 2023 00:15

After a long wait, the ID. Buzz is coming to the US in a long-wheelbase update. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen to unveil 3-row ID. Buzz on June 2 at event paying homage to the VW Bus of old

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been out in Europe for a while already, but a recent teaser revealed that a three-row electric VW Bus is coming to the US with an announcement due on June 2. Launching in collaboration with Internationa...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2023 23:28

Next Model 3 may look like this (image: ffiarpg/Reddit)

Larger Model 3 facelift with more aggressive design nears production as Tesla tries to prevent spy shots

Tesla is gearing up to release a 'sportier' Model 3 redesign with larger size that it calls Project Highland and which may be launched in Q4. The longer, more streamlined in terms of design Model 3 refresh could thus be considered...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 May 2023 22:16

Late last year, Toyota debuted a hydrogen-combustion Gazoo Racing Yaris at the WRC. (Image source: Toyota)

New Toyota CEO remains committed to hydrogen despite a shift to electric vehicles

Despite pivoting the company towards electric vehicles, Toyota's new CEO, Koji Sato, expressed in a recent interview that solid state batteries and synthetic fuels still have a way to go before being ready for prime time. The new ...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2023 01:23

Tesla's Cybertruck prototype (image: rickster902/Cybertruck forums)

LG to speed up Tesla Cybertruck 4680 battery design with dedicated team and some reverse engineering

LG plans to develop two types of cylindrical EV batteries - Tesla's 4680 and a new 4695 version - with a New Form Factor Task Force that will be in charge of spearheading the project. Tesla will need all the 4680 batteries it can ...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 May 2023 23:24

The purported Model 2 design (image: Tesla/YouTube)

Elon Musk brags with a production Model 2 and the Mexico Gigafactory that will make it

Elon Musk decided to throw Tesla's shareholders some bone and reflected on its future plans for mass market electric vehicles of which there are apparently two being "built" or "designed." The first one should be the US$22,000 Mod...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 May 2023 22:40

Tesla's Cybertruck looks to be nearing production status in its latest appearance at a shareholder meeting in Texas. (Image source: Farzad Mesbahi on YouTube)

Latest Cybertruck videos show most complete version yet of Tesla's steel pickup, obvious flaws and oddities persist while production date looms

New videos of Tesla's Cybertruck have surfaced, and they reveal a number of tweaks to the design of the electric pickup truck, while further inspection also shows some glaring panel gaps and misalignment issues that will need to b...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 May 2023 20:15

The PVY Z20 PLUS e-bike has a triple suspension system. (Image source: PVY ebike)

PVY Z20 PLUS foldable full suspension e-bike arrives

PVY has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its Z20 PLUS e-bike. The foldable electric bicycle has a 1,000W motor and a 16.5Ah battery, allowing you to ride at up to 31 mph (~50 kph) and travel for up to 120 km (~75 mi...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2023 16:25

Watts is the hangry-looking mascot for the Hungry For Batteries initiative. (Image source: Hungry For Batteries - edited)

Hungry For Batteries e-bike battery recycling program opens 1,800 drop-off locations in the US

Call2Recycle and PeopleForBikes have partnered to create a new e-bike battery recycling program for the US called Hungry for Batteries. The recycling program aims to keep harmful and potentially dangerous lithium-ion batteries out...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 May 2023 07:19

If you thought buying an EV meant your days of supporting the petroleum industry were over, think again. (Image source: NIO)

NIO and Shell unveil first European battery swap station in unholy alliance

NIO and Shell have opened Europe's first EV battery swap station in the Netherlands. The battery swap station is capable of performing 312 swaps per day despite only taking up the same space as a double garage. In contrast, Tesla ...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2023 19:35

Tesla's Giga Shanghai is Tesla's most productive facility by far and the company is looking to extend that lead. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla to produce pouch cells at Shanghai Giga despite prior safety concerns from Elon Musk over thermal runaway

Tesla has filed a notice seeking regulatory approval in China to expand its sprawling Shanghai Gigafactory to boost production by 40% and add a production line for pouch cells. The added capacity would produce 20,000 amp-hours of ...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2023 17:59

2024 Mini Cooper Electric exterior (Source: CAR Magazine)

Upcoming 2024 Mini Cooper Electric interior snapshots surface online

Not long after the official unveiling of this upcoming electric car's list of specs, images of the 2024 Mini Cooper Electric interior surface online, thanks to CAR Magazine. The snapshots reveal a circular touchscreen similar to t...

Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2023 16:24

Production for the Polestar 3 electric SUV is being delayed until early 2024. (Image source: Polestar)

Volvo and Polestar delay EX90 and Polestar 3, cut jobs, and drop production targets amid Tesla and BYD price war in booming electric vehicle market

A sign of the times, Volvo's Polestar performance division has announced that it has cut production targets by 20,000 units for the 2023 model year, while production for the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 electric vehicles are both del...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2023 05:45

Tesla seems intent on making buyers of its premium vehicles pay up even after dropping US$100,000 on a vehicle. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla class-action lawsuit claims automatic updates to blame for major battery issues

Owners of old Model S and Model X electric vehicles have filed a lawsuit in San Francisco over claims that forced software updates have had negative effects on the performance of the batteries in their vehicles. The updates in que...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2023 01:55

The eventual 2023 Model 3 refresh (image: Hector/TikTok)

Tesla clears ground for 2023 Model 3 Highland refresh release

Tesla is nearing a production run of its new 2023 Model 3 facelift with more streamlined headlights and bumper design as well as a more minimalistic interior. It has applied for taking out some of the present Fremont production li...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 May 2023 00:25

"Multi-activity vehicle" just sounds like a minivan with extra steps. (Image source: Ford)

Ford launches E-Tourneo Courier electric minivan in SUV disguise with 230-mile range from 100 kW motor and a focus on practicality

Ford has launched the E-Tourneo Courier, pitching it as a "multi-activity vehicle" with "distinctive SUV-inspired looks." The E-Tourneo Courier is a five-seater minivan with a 100 kW front-wheel-drive electric motor and DC fast ch...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 May 2023 20:50

The Kia EV6 has a bit of a polarising design, but its performance is truly spectacular. (Image source: Kia)

Kia EV6 destroys electric and gas competition in 1/4-mile drag race

The Kia EV6 GT has come out on top in a race comparing it to some of its high-performance contemporaries, including the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and ICE BMW M4X Competition. The ~US$62,000 Kia EV6 GT managed to outperform a...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 May 2023 18:43

The Decathlon E-EXPL 700 eMTB has a 70 Nm Brose Drive T drive unit. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon announces new Rockrider E-EXPL 700 and 700S eMTB pricing

The launch dates and pricing of the Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 and 700S electric mountain bikes have been announced. The bikes, announced in October, feature a 70 Nm motor and 630 Wh battery, with the 700S having a full suspen...

Polly Allcock, 15 May 2023 16:01

VinFast VF8 with up to 293 miles of estimated range launches in the US

The Vietnamese auto company VinFast has announced that all stock of its new VF8 all-electric SUV for sale in the US has now landed in its new market. They come in 2 Eco and Plus SKUs, rated for up to 293 miles of (WLTP) range per ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2023 17:04

All of the Cybertruck's cameras are reportedly from Samsung (image: S3XY Astro/Twitter)

Elon Musk meets Cybertruck's Tesla Vision camera kit supplier Samsung on autonomous driving chips

Samsung has pegged electric vehicles and their batteries as the next growth engine for the company, and may have wiggled into Tesla's supply chain with the Cybertruck's high-res camera set. Samsung's chairman Lee reportedly met wi...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 May 2023 15:43

800V EVs like the EV6 won't be a majority any time soon (image: KIA)

Slower-charging EVs like Tesla to be a majority in 2025 still as 800V systems hit just 12%

Even in 2025, electric cars with modern 800V powertrains and fast charging systems will be few and far between, says an industry report. EVs like the KIA EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq will only represent a bit over 12% of the total then, f...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 May 2023 16:21

Jeep's CEO seems to hint that the 2027 Jeep Wrangler EV will be more refined than the Magneto 3.0 concept seen at the 2023 Jeep Easter Safari. (Image source: Jeep)

A Jeep Wrangler EV is coming to challenge the Hummer EV and Rivian R1S for off-road supremacy

An interview with Jeep's CEO has revealed that an all-electric Jeep Wrangler is coming soon to conquer the electric off-road scene. Previously, the Jeep Wrangler Magneto concept vehicles have exemplified just how adept an all-elec...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 May 2023 00:52

Tesla's biggest recall in China so far has to do with its vehicle's controversial braking systems. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla recalls record-breaking 1.1 million vehicles in China over regenerative braking issue

The Chinese government has forced Tesla to issue its largest recall in the country so far. The recall in question addresses accidents allegedly caused by driver confusion that seems to be linked to Tesla's one-pedal driving mode —...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 May 2023 23:34

The Honda e:Ny1 has some polarising design features. (Image source: Honda)

Honda launches the e:Ny1 EV with 256 miles of range to bring the fight to Tesla and Kia in Europe

Honda has announced the e:Ny1 electric compact SUV for the European market. The Japanese marque bills the e:Ny1 as a fun, dynamic ride with a practical range. The e:Ny1 is Honda's second electric vehicle in Europe, serving as a la...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 May 2023 20:10

The Tesla Model S has recently received a US$1,000 price bump. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla increases prices for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y for the US market mere weeks after cutting prices

After the massive March and February price drops across the entire Tesla lineup, some of the company's US models have received a price increase, albeit a small one compared to the recent US$10,000 price cuts. The only Tesla to esc...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 May 2023 18:19

Volkswagen ID.7 GTX with all-wheel drive previewed ahead of late 2023 launch

Volkswagen has now announced that its impending ID.7 electric sedan is also coming in GTX form. The newer variant is backed to debut with all-wheel drive and even more performance than the original vanilla model can get out of its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2023 16:56

Elon Musk announcing Tesla Lithium next to the Cybertruck (image: Tesla)

Tesla giving away a free Cybertruck in its Loot Box referral program

One of the first Cybertruck VIN numbers that roll off the conveyor belts at Giga Texas this fall will go to one lucky winner of Tesla's newly minted raffle. It is offered as part of Tesla's referral program and allows multiple ent...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 May 2023 16:30

The Urtopia Chord e-bike has a built-in control panel for navigation and a fingerprint scanner. (Image source: Urtopia)

Urtopia Chord e-bike with fingerprint unlock and voice commands arrives

Urtopia has unveiled the Chord and Chord X e-bikes in Europe. The electric bicycles have smart features, including a built-in control panel for navigation, fingerprint unlock and an accompanying app. The standard model has a top a...

Polly Allcock, 12 May 2023 14:41

Purported new 2023 Tesla Model 3 facelift (image: Hector/TikTok)

First Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift interior snapshot reveals stalkless steering wheel

The stalkless steering wheel with capacitive buttons from the Model S refresh is apparently coming to the 2023 Model 3 facelift, too. The car has been snapped with a drone camera over at the Fremont factory and this time part of t...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 May 2023 13:06

Subaru plans four electric vehicles by 2026 in a bid to gain EV market share after falling behind Tesla and other competitors

Subaru recently released its 2022-2023 financial results in which it revealed that by 2026 its electric lineup will grow to four crossover models. Subaru and Toyota have thusfar been very late to the electric vehicle party, and th...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 May 2023 00:14

Tesla Vision-only Park Assist update visualization (image: Green/Twitter)

Tesla is now taking radars out from customer cars during routine service checks

Tesla owners are complaining that the service technicians that work on their cars on unrelated matters are removing the radars that their cars came with. They cite reasons as varied as power consumption or water ingress for the se...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 May 2023 18:32

Cybertruck production may face 4680 battery shortages (image: Peterson Museum)

Mass Cybertruck production may be challenged by Panasonic 4680 battery delays

The 4680 battery production facilities that Tesla is building or expanding to make enough cells for the Cybertruck received a new sense of urgency as Panasonic said its own 4680 manufacturing start may be delayed with 6 months. Pa...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 May 2023 15:22

We've all been there, our hands on our hips in dismay, staring at an automobile that simply won't go anymore. (Image source: Twitter)

Tesla Cybertruck apparently quite stuck in the mud on rural Texas road, showing that there's perhaps more to off-roading than a quad-motor AWD system

Cybertruck? More like Cyber stuck. The custom Cybertruck Elon Musk drove to Tesla's lithium plant unveiling appears to have gotten stranded in the mud on the side of a rural Texas road shortly after the event. Images of the recove...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 May 2023 07:06

Aside from the popular Tesla Model Y, the Model 3 was also tested in extremely hot conditions (Image: Tesla)

Video showcases extreme heat testing with the Tesla Model Y and other EVs at over 120°F

In addition to very low winter temperatures, battery-powered vehicles may also run into issues when they are operated in extremely high ambient temperatures. Therefore, Tesla has now shared an interesting video on YouTube that sho...

Enrico Frahn, 11 May 2023 01:24

The ET5 sedan's 150 kWh pack with 600+ miles CLTC range (image: NIO)

NIO launching its 150 kWh semi solid-state battery EVs with 600-mile range

The expensive high-performance 150 kWh battery with hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte that NIO originally announced with its powerful ET5 and ET7 electric sedans is nearing release and will be used in more of its vehicles. NIO has f...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 May 2023 23:21

The new, cheaper Seal Champion Edition (image: BYD)

Cheaper BYD Seal facelift lands to take on its Model 3 refresh competitor that Tesla denies

Tesla was forced to deny a report that it will start production of the 2023 Project Highland Model 3 refresh on June 1 at the Shanghai Gigafactory. Meanwhile, BYD outed a facelift of the Model 3's main competitor - the Seal sedan ...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 May 2023 20:10

The 2023 Decathlon Rockrider E-ST 100 e-MTB has several upgrades. (Image source: Cleanrider)

2023 Decathlon Rockrider E-ST 100 cheaper e-bike now available

Decathlon has released the 2023 Rockrider E-ST 100 e-MTB in the EU. The bike has the same battery and motor as its predecessor, assisting you at speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph). Upgrades include Bluetooth connectivity from the handl...

Polly Allcock, 10 May 2023 14:22

The ENGWE L20 e-bike has up to 90 miles (~140 km) of assistance range. (Image source: ENGWE)

ENGWE L20 new e-bike with 90-mile range arrives

ENGWE has launched the L20 e-bike in the US and Europe. The US model has a 750W motor and a top assistance speed of 25 mph (~40 kph), while the UK/EU model has a 250W motor for a 25 kph (~16 mph) top speed. Both models can travel ...

Polly Allcock, 10 May 2023 14:17

Dacia Spring render (Source: CAR Magazine)

Over 1,700 Dacia Spring recalled due to charger issues

One of the best sellers in Romania and slated for arrival in the UK next year, the Dacia Spring is now facing some charging unit-related issues. Over 1,700 units could be affected by what seems to be a software bug that could caus...

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2023 13:23

Hyundai may have envisioned the N Vision 74 as a lab on wheels, but the community just saw a fun RWD sportscar. (Image source: Hyundai)

Rumour claims Hyundai N Vision 74 to enter production, giving hope to fans of Hyundai's retro hydrogen hybrid car

Hyundai's N Vision 74 Rolling Lab has apparently received the go-ahead for production. A Korean news publication claims that Hyundai will announce its production intentions on May 27. The retro-inspired N Vision 74 was a big hit w...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2023 07:30

The Renault 5 prototype has received a significant upgrade in the looks department. (Image source: Alpine)

Alpine announces wacky A290_ß electric hot hatch with Renault 5 EV underpinnings as the first vehicle in the marque's electric future

Alpine has shared details about its A290_ẞ (A290_beta) compact hot hatch that is set to launch in 2024 and compete with the likes of the Golf GTI, Abarth 500e, and Mini Cooper SE. The A290_ẞ is a dual-motor front-wheel-drive sport...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2023 01:35