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After 4 price cuts, Tesla raises cost for older models

Detroit — After cutting U.S. vehicle prices four times this year, Tesla raised the cost overnight on its slow-selling more expensive models. The hike could be an effort to appease investors, who dumped shares of Tesla on Thursday after earnings and profit margins dropped due to previous price cuts. The Austin, Texas, company added $2,500 to all… Continue reading After 4 price cuts, Tesla raises cost for older models

Toyota’s new president vows to step on electrification pedal

Tokyo — Toyota’s new president Koji Sato has promised what he called an aggressive shift on “electrification,” while acknowledging criticism that Japan’s top automaker has fallen behind in actual volumes of electric vehicles sold compared to its rivals. “We like to see that as people cheering Toyota on,” to play catchup in electric cars, Sato… Continue reading Toyota’s new president vows to step on electrification pedal

GOP debt ceiling plan with Michigan idea targets unused COVID funds, EV tax credits

This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for the first 3 months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news. Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda, so you get the information you need to make informed decisions. Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics from… Continue reading GOP debt ceiling plan with Michigan idea targets unused COVID funds, EV tax credits

Second-gen Nio ES6 due in UK with new platform and 490bhp

Chinese premium EV brand Nio has launched the second generation of its ES6 SUV – which is tipped to form part of its line-up when it comes to the UK next year – at the Shanghai motor show. The Audi Q8 E-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC rival was launched in 2019 and is the firm’s best-selling model in China.… Continue reading Second-gen Nio ES6 due in UK with new platform and 490bhp

New ultra-dense CATL batteries weigh just 2kg per kWh

Chinese battery giant CATL has launched a radical new type of cell with an energy density of 500Wh per 1kg, which could enable electric cars to use far lighter batteries and offer longer ranges. It represents a significant advance in battery technology: the Panasonic 2170 cells used in the Tesla Model 3 are widely reported… Continue reading New ultra-dense CATL batteries weigh just 2kg per kWh

Watch: Hot new Range Rover Sport SV confirmed for 31 May

As with all Land Rover models, the new Range Rover Sport is an evolution of the outgoing model in appearance, keeping its short overhangs and steeply raked windows at the front and back. It has a 75mm-longer wheelbase than previously to improve rear leg room. Chief exterior designer Dominic Najafi highlighted three fundamental elements to… Continue reading Watch: Hot new Range Rover Sport SV confirmed for 31 May

The company bringing China’s digital bling to Europe’s dashboards

The Chinese car buyer is well known for valuing digital experience above pretty much all others. So it makes sense that a company with a background of fulfilling their need for flashy graphics, multiple apps and smartphone integration should come knocking on the doors of Western car makers. This is the plan of Ecarx, a technology… Continue reading The company bringing China’s digital bling to Europe’s dashboards

Arcfox Kaola supports parents with baby-focused gadgets

The new Arcfox Kaola compact electric crossover from Chinese giant BAIC’s premium brand is claimed to be the first car developed with a specific focus on parents with young children. The new machine represents a significant departure for the brand, which has previously released the Arcfox 7 supercar and currently offers the performance-honed Alpha S… Continue reading Arcfox Kaola supports parents with baby-focused gadgets

Volkswagen and PowerCo to build largest gigafactory in Canada

The Volkswagen Group is pushing ahead with its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) strategy in North America. Its battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The planned investment is up to 4.8… Continue reading Volkswagen and PowerCo to build largest gigafactory in Canada