Category: Automotive

@GM: Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio in China

Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio in China 2022-09-26 SHANGHAI – SAIC-GM-Wuling has officially launched China’s first convertible EV – the Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio. It followed the MINIEV Gameboy’s launch this April and the MINIEV Macaron’s launch and MINIEV Cabrio’s reveal last April. The Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio features a folding soft top. It… Continue reading @GM: Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio in China

@Hyundai: 2023 Kia Sportage and Sportage Hybrid earn 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award

Compact Crossovers Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Status The 2023 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award. The designation applies to the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid when equipped with LED projector headlights, and also makes the Sportage the ninth Kia vehicle to… Continue reading @Hyundai: 2023 Kia Sportage and Sportage Hybrid earn 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award

For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.

Zhang Youping, a Chinese retiree, purchased an all-electric, small sport-utility vehicle from BYD — China’s largest electric vehicle maker — at an auto show for around $20,000 last month. Her family has bought three gas-powered cars in the last decade, but she recently grew concerned about gas prices and decided to go electric “to save… Continue reading For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.

Faraday Future raises $100 million to help launch flagship FF 91

Faraday Future said it has secured up to $100 million in funding as the struggling EV startup tries to launch its long-delayed first model, the FF 91. The near-term funding agreements include up to $40 million in convertible notes and warrant exercise payments, and up to $60 million in convertible notes from Hong Kong holding… Continue reading Faraday Future raises $100 million to help launch flagship FF 91

Faraday Future (FFIE) resolves investor dispute, raises up to $100M to launch FF 91

EV start-up Faraday Future (FFIE) inches one step closer to finally launching its flagship EV, the FF 91, after announcing Monday it has reached an agreement to resolve an ongoing dispute with its largest shareholder to fund production. Faraday Future continues raising money for FF 91 launch Faraday Future has faced endless delays as it… Continue reading Faraday Future (FFIE) resolves investor dispute, raises up to $100M to launch FF 91

Tesla Semi electric trucks spotted being shipped around ahead of deliveries

Several Tesla Semi electric trucks have been spotted being shipped around the country ahead of the long-awaited start of deliveries. Tesla Semi, an all-electric class 8 truck, was unveiled back in 2017. At the time, it was supposed to come as soon as 2019. The vehicle program was delayed for years, and until recently, it… Continue reading Tesla Semi electric trucks spotted being shipped around ahead of deliveries