General Motors is slashing the prices of its Cadillac Lyriq by almost 14% amid heightening competition in China’s EV market. The move comes days after Volkswagen introduced a “historical low price” offer on its ID.3 electric car. According to the company’s website and social media, the Cadillac Lyriq now starts at 379,700 yuan ($52,443), down… Continue reading GM drops Cadillac Lyriq prices in China following VW’s ID.3 offer
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Audi revives iconic NSU Prinz 4 as a sporty EV powered by e-tron tech
Audi apprentices put an electric spin on an iconic classic car. The team “awoke” an NSU Prinz 4 from 1971 from its sleep, charging it up with technology from the Audi e-tron EV. In honor of the 150th anniversary of its Neckarsulm site, Audi put its apprentices to the task of restoring a classic car… Continue reading Audi revives iconic NSU Prinz 4 as a sporty EV powered by e-tron tech
Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales
Tesla told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the United States could go all-electric by 2030, but it would settle for 69% of new car sales. The EPA is finalizing its 2027-2032 vehicle standard emissions limit rules and taking comments from automakers. Currently, the proposed standards would slash emissions from new vehicles by 56% and… Continue reading Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is about to receive all of its final permits and move to the construction phase, according to the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda. After months of rumors, Tesla finally announced Gigafactory Mexico during its Investor Day in March. The automaker secured a piece of land just outside of Monterrey, Nuevo León, to build… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says
Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores, you can see it in NYC
Tesla’s first Optimus robot displays have arrived in stores in North America. You can check the Tesla Bot in New York City right now. Earlier this week, we revealed that Tesla was planning to use Optimus robot displays in stores in North America in an attempt to help retail performance. The idea is that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores, you can see it in NYC
Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced
California-based Fisker Inc. dropped its Q2 production numbers Friday, showing over 1,000 Ocean electric SUVs built over the past three months. Although this is up significantly from the first quarter, the total falls short of Fisker’s guidance due to supplier challenges. Fisker produces 1,022 EVs in Q2, falling short of its target After starting production… Continue reading Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced
Watch Tesla Cybertruck drift on ice in new winter testing footage
Tesla Cybertruck was spotted drifting on ice and testing its suspension in the snow as part of its latest winter testing in New Zealand. The Cybertruck is arguably the most anticipated electric vehicle program to launch this year. We, along with about 1.5 million reservation holders, have been following it closely to have an idea of… Continue reading Watch Tesla Cybertruck drift on ice in new winter testing footage
Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
Mercedes-Benz announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North America starting in 2025. It is the first German automaker to jump on board. Over the last month, there has been a wave of automakers that have announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector, starting with Ford, followed by GM, Rivian,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
Tesla has added a new cash discount on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for buyers using its owner referral program in an apparent plan to boost sales. After Tesla took an extended break from its referral program for a few years, it was relaunched last year for solar products and last quarter for cars. For buyers of new… Continue reading Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant
Nissan is retooling its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant to become “North America’s electrification hub” over the next several years. The automaker plans to begin building EVs in the US, starting with a pair of electric sedans in 2026. New Nissan electric sedans will be built in the US Since 2003, Nissan’s Canton assembly plant has… Continue reading Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant