In January 2024, Audi will take on the super tough Dakar desert rally for a third time, bringing with it an upgraded version of its RS Q e-tron prototype. Audi says this year’s fully electric off-road e-tron is safer, more reliable, more comfortable, and even a tad lighter. Can it take the podium in the… Continue reading Audi shares upgrades to off-road RS Q e-tron ahead of its third outing in the brutal Dakar Rally
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Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety
Uber has partnered with mobility platform developer Smartcar to develop Battery-Aware Matching, which filters an EV driver’s trip requests based on state of charge. Range anxiety is real among Uber EV drivers. Uber surveyed 16,000 of its EV and non-EV drivers in North America and Europe in 2022, and reported that “the majority of survey… Continue reading Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety
Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit
Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted with about 290 miles (466 km) of range in a review unit ahead of the delivery event tomorrow. The automaker famously doesn’t work with media in the US since disbanding its PR department back in 2020. Today, there’s only a handful of publications and content creators that Tesla sometimes provides… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit
Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app
Tesla Cybertruck options and accessories have leaked through a mobile app update revealing a ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar option, and new “Beast mode”. We are just a day away from getting all the details about the Cybertruck direct from Tesla, but a leak is now giving us some details ahead of time. The leak is coming… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app
Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?
We get a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck with one of the units the automaker is now displaying in its showrooms. Should we be concerned about the build quality? Much has been said about the Cybertruck build quality even before the truck has made it to market. We recently reported on how that talk… Continue reading Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?
Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
Toyota is securing substantial funding as it looks to catch up in the EV race. Sources close to the matter say Toyota and its affiliates will sell a stake of around $4.7B in Denso, the second-largest global auto supplier. Toyota plans to sell around 10% (roughly $4.7 billion) of its stake in the supplier by… Continue reading Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far
A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Here’s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far. Nissan is gearing up for a major transition as it gears up to go all-electric in the UK.… Continue reading Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far
Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
Tesla briefly increased the deposit amount for the Cybertruck last night before reverting to the original price. Is the automaker signaling a deposit increase with the launch? While the vehicle’s premiere in 2019 wasn’t without issue or criticism, with the unbreakable window demonstration failing, it also helped generate a lot of attention. CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency and gets a small win
After filing twin lawsuits against the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service after workers refused to deliver license plates for its cars, Tesla can enjoy a small victory in the battle in Sweden. Hours after filing the suits, a court in Sweden has backed the automaker, offering a temporary injunction to get the… Continue reading Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency and gets a small win
Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV
The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV. Nissan Skyline to be reborn as electric SUV and fastback Nissan’s Skyline was born in 1969 after merging with the Prince Motor Company (the original Skyline maker).… Continue reading Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV