Vehicles pass the Tesla Inc. assembly plant in Fremont, California, on May 11, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Tesla, accusing Elon Musk’s electric car maker of violating “federal law by tolerating widespread and ongoing racial harassment of its Black employees and by subjecting… Continue reading EEOC sues Tesla, alleging widespread racist harassment of Black workers, retaliation against those who spoke out
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VinFast aims to sell up to 50,000 EVs in 2023 — but it has only hit 23% of its target so far
VinFast electric vehicles are parked before delivery to their first customers at a store in Los Angeles, March 1, 2023. Lisa Baertlein | Reuters Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast‘s ambitious plan to deliver as many as 50,000 vehicles this year is “unrealistic,” according to one analyst. VinFast said it expects to deliver 40,000 to 50,000… Continue reading VinFast aims to sell up to 50,000 EVs in 2023 — but it has only hit 23% of its target so far
Trump seeks UAW endorsement while criticizing EVs, Biden in Michigan
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an autoworker-focused campaign rally at auto supplier Drake Enterprises, on Sept. 27, 2023 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Michael Wayland / CNBC CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Former President Donald Trump attempted to woo blue-collar autoworkers Wednesday night by criticizing electric vehicles and warning of what he claimed is a… Continue reading Trump seeks UAW endorsement while criticizing EVs, Biden in Michigan
Electric Audi R8 tipped for new supercar platform
Audi is understood to be developing a bespoke electric vehicle architecture for low-volume, purpose-built sports cars and supercars – and it is set to spawn an electric Audi R8. The firm is poised to launch a wave of models atop the new PPE platform it has developed with Porsche, starting with the Audi Q6 E-tron early… Continue reading Electric Audi R8 tipped for new supercar platform
Official: ZEV mandate confirms car makers must sell 22% EVs in 2024
The government has finally confirmed details of the long-awaited zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate ahead of its implementation in just three months’ time. From 1 January 2024, 22% of all manufacturers’ new car sales in the UK must be ZEVs, the government has confirmed. This figure will rise to 28% in 2025, 33% in 2025, 38%… Continue reading Official: ZEV mandate confirms car makers must sell 22% EVs in 2024
UK road deaths rise for first time since 2017
UK road deaths rose for the first time since 2017 in 2022, with 1711 people losing their lives, a government report has revealed. Loss of control was the biggest killer, at 417 deaths, followed by a driver failing to look (382), careless, reckless or hurried driving (373) and a driver breaking the speed limit (337). The figures,… Continue reading UK road deaths rise for first time since 2017
MOT checklist: complete blueprint to passing
Similarly, vehicles manufactured more than 40 years ago are classed as ‘historic’ and aren’t officially required to be tested. However, they can still be deemed unsafe by the police and taken off the road. To claim historic exemption, a vehicle must be largely in original condition, with no substantial modifications made to the bodywork, suspension or… Continue reading MOT checklist: complete blueprint to passing
New 2024 BMW X2 ready for reveal with 260-mile electric option
The second-generation BMW X2 is gearing up for an imminent unveiling, with previews confirming it will adopt a rakish new roofline and much larger grille as part of a total design reinvention aimed at positioning it as a bona fide ‘baby’ X6. Shown in a teaser video (below) released by BMW design boss Domagoj Dukec… Continue reading New 2024 BMW X2 ready for reveal with 260-mile electric option
First fully electric BMW iX1 launched in India sold out on launch day
The first fully electric BMW iX1 lanunched today in India has been completely sold out for 2023 within a few hours. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “It is thrilling to receive such an extraordinary response for the first fully electric BMW iX1. Being sold out completely on launch day itself is a great… Continue reading First fully electric BMW iX1 launched in India sold out on launch day
First fully electric BMW iX1 launched in India sold out on launch day
The first fully electric BMW iX1 lanunched today in India has been completely sold out for 2023 within a few hours. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “It is thrilling to receive such an extraordinary response for the first fully electric BMW iX1. Being sold out completely on launch day itself is a great… Continue reading First fully electric BMW iX1 launched in India sold out on launch day