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BYD becomes world’s first automaker to produce 5 million EVs

August 10, 2023 was a milestone day for BYD, China’s and the world’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles and power batteries. BYD rolled off its five millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), a Denza N7, yesterday, making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone. “Today marks a historic moment for BYD as… Continue reading BYD becomes world’s first automaker to produce 5 million EVs

Hyundai Venue clocks 450,000 sales in 50 months since launch

Even as Hyundai Motor India has launched its second compact SUV, the Exter which has already drawn over 50,000 bookings, domestic market sales data reveals that the company’s first-ever compact SUV – the Venue – has driven past the 450,000-unit sales mark in India. The latest sales milestone comes at the end of July 2023,… Continue reading Hyundai Venue clocks 450,000 sales in 50 months since launch

Fisker Ronin: 1000bhp, 600-mile GT priced at $385,000

Fisker has opened reservations for its first all-electric supercar, which will arrive in the second half of 2025 with 600 miles of range and over 1000bhp. Named the Fisker Ronin, the sleek-looking model is described by Fisker as the world’s first convertible grand tourer, and is priced from $385,000 in the US – the equivalent… Continue reading Fisker Ronin: 1000bhp, 600-mile GT priced at $385,000

GM and The Moth partner to bring storytelling venue to Detroit and Ann Arbor

General Motors is taking storytelling on the road this fall with The Moth’s Pop-up Porch coming to Detroit and Ann Arbor trailing behind a Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pickup built at the Flint Assembly plant. The Moth is the storytelling nonprofit behind the popular Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. As the Detroit Free Press… Continue reading GM and The Moth partner to bring storytelling venue to Detroit and Ann Arbor

Lawsuit alleges hybrid Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair are prone to spontaneous fire

Six Ford customers allege “a dangerous defect” that has led to spontaneous explosive fires in certain hybrid vehicles built by Ford Motor Co. and puts thousands more vehicles at risk, according to a 124-page lawsuit filed this week by Seattle-based consumer law firm Hagens Berman. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Detroit at the U.S. District… Continue reading Lawsuit alleges hybrid Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair are prone to spontaneous fire

Dozens of Children Die in Hot Cars Each Year. Back-Seat Sensors Could Save Them.

Ever since Tyler Cestia left his son Thomas in his truck on a hot morning in June two years ago, he has felt, he said, like a cork bobbing in the ocean. It was June 14, 2021, and Mr. Cestia was preparing for a stressful audit at work when he forgot to drop off Thomas… Continue reading Dozens of Children Die in Hot Cars Each Year. Back-Seat Sensors Could Save Them.

US probing Virginia fatal crash involving Tesla suspected of running on automated driving system

Detroit – U.S. auto safety regulators have sent a team to investigate a fatal crash in Virginia involving a Tesla suspected of running on a partially automated driving system. The latest crash, which occurred in July, brings to 35 the number of Tesla crashes under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since June… Continue reading US probing Virginia fatal crash involving Tesla suspected of running on automated driving system

Volvo’s fresh, electric take on the small SUV

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