There’s an elegance in simplicity and luxury in refined minimalism. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited may at first seem like an exercise in Marie Kondo–style automaking, but after spending several days with Hyundai’s compact EV, I found joy in a well-executed electric runabout. The Ioniq looks and functions very much like a normal and only… Continue reading The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Offers Serene Simplicity
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GM CEO Barra Confirms Electric Pickups Are Coming
General Motors will have a complete line of electric vehicles and that includes pickup trucks, CEO Mary Barra confirmed today. GM will not cede leadership in trucks or electric vehicles, Barra told investors on a call to discuss first-quarter earnings. Barra said further details on the development of its electric trucks will come later, but… Continue reading GM CEO Barra Confirms Electric Pickups Are Coming
Every Tesla Just Got $2,000 Cheaper
Tesla sold its 200,000th vehicle in 2018, which means the federal government is starting to phase out its EV tax credits. To soften the blow for customers, Tesla is dropping prices on its vehicles by $2,000. Now that Tesla has cut prices, the Model 3 starts at $44,000 for the mid-range battery before incentives, the Model S now… Continue reading Every Tesla Just Got $2,000 Cheaper
The Polestar 2 EV Puts Tesla Model 3 on Notice
Aimed explicitly at the Tesla Model 3, and looking like it has its scope calibrated well enough to score a direct hit, the new Polestar 2 has just dropped. Following on the heels of the stunning but much more exclusive Polestar 1, the 2 promises a broader buyer base thanks to its more approachable price.… Continue reading The Polestar 2 EV Puts Tesla Model 3 on Notice
Tesla Cuts Seven Percent of Full-Time Workforce
Despite record sales last year and posting profitable quarters of late, Tesla is reducing its full-time employee headcount by seven percent. CEO Elon Musk made the announcement in an email to Tesla employees last Friday. Tesla’s headcount grew by 30 percent last year, which was more than the company can support, Musk said in the… Continue reading Tesla Cuts Seven Percent of Full-Time Workforce
Tesla Introduces Cheaper Model 3
So far, Tesla has rolled out two versions of the Model 3: the long-range battery and the Performance version. Right now, these models begin around $55,000-$65,000, a far cry from the $35,000 starting price Tesla originally promised for its small sedan. Tesla still hasn’t introduced the base Model 3, but at least now it’s bringing out… Continue reading Tesla Introduces Cheaper Model 3
Tesla Backtracks on Store Closures
Electric carmaker Tesla Inc backed off its plan to close all of its U.S. stores in a blog post and instead will raise prices of its high-end vehicles by about 3 percent on average, as it strives for profitability. The company said late Sunday that it would now be closing only about half as many… Continue reading Tesla Backtracks on Store Closures
Electric Supercar Platform in Development at Porsche
Last year, Lamborghini showed off the Terzo Millennio concept, its vision of what an electric supercar could be. Until battery technology takes another huge leap forward, the Terzo Millennio will stay a concept, but that hasn’t stopped Volkswagen Group from beginning work on a platform. And it looks like Porsche has been chosen to lead the… Continue reading Electric Supercar Platform in Development at Porsche