Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive said Friday it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could potentially affect drivers’ ability to steer. The company, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles because a fastener connecting the… Continue reading Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener
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Stellantis again dinged for air quality violations at plant on Detroit’s east side
Detroit — Jeep maker Stellantis NV has been hit with another air quality violation notice tied to its Mack Assembly Plant on the city’s east side, according to a notice from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The violation is the automaker’s sixth since last September regarding air quality in the area… Continue reading Stellantis again dinged for air quality violations at plant on Detroit’s east side
Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December
Battery supply issues have hampered Tesla’s progress in bringing its Semi truck to market, but Elon Musk has now confirmed that production has begun via a social media post. PepsiCo was one of the first large companies to place orders for the all-electric HGV, and will take delivery on 1 December according to Musk. With… Continue reading Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December
New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging
Volvo is set to take a big step towards full-electrification in 2022, with the launch of a ground-up EV replacement for its flagship XC90 SUV. The new model is dubbed the EX90, and it’ll be unveiled in full on 9th November before going on sale next year. Our exclusive images – derived from patent drawings… Continue reading New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging
Ford GT LM Edition revealed as bespoke run-out special
The Ford GT supercar is set to bow out at the end of this year, but it won’t be leaving quietly. To commemorate the GT race car’s win at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours, Ford is building 20 LM Edition models that feature unique design details and a redesigned titanium exhaust. The GT LM… Continue reading Ford GT LM Edition revealed as bespoke run-out special
New Nio ET5 electric saloon confirmed for UK in 2023
Growing Chinese premium EV brand Nio will make its UK debut late next year, company founder and CEO William Li said at Nio’s launch in Germany on Friday. The brand will launch with its mid-sized Nio ET5 saloon, a rival to the Tesla Model 3, and other models more suited in size to the UK market, Li said.… Continue reading New Nio ET5 electric saloon confirmed for UK in 2023
Tesla stock had its worst week since Mar. 2020 during a ‘very intense 7 days’ for Elon Musk
Michael Gonzalez | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tesla shares dropped nearly 16% during what CEO Elon Musk called a “very intense 7 days indeed” to one of his 108 million followers on Twitter. Tesla shares closed at $265.25 on Friday, Sept. 30. At market’s close one week later, Tesla shares were trading at… Continue reading Tesla stock had its worst week since Mar. 2020 during a ‘very intense 7 days’ for Elon Musk
Polestar confirms it will deliver 50,000 electric vehicles in 2022
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, has announced that the world premiere of its next car, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, will be in October 2022. Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV. Courtesy: Polestar Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar said Friday that it is still on track to deliver 50,000 vehicles in… Continue reading Polestar confirms it will deliver 50,000 electric vehicles in 2022
New cars are finally back in stock — but Americans might not be able to afford them
Vehicles are displayed for sale at an AutoNation car dealership on April 21, 2022 in Valencia, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT — New cars are slowly becoming more widely available, as supply chain bottlenecks finally start to ease. But now, an increasing number of Americans might not want them or be able to… Continue reading New cars are finally back in stock — but Americans might not be able to afford them
Geopolitical tensions with the U.S. could ‘supercharge’ China’s innovation, JPMorgan says
An employee works on the production line of semiconductor wafer at a factory of Jiangsu Azure Corporation Cuoda Group. China has stepped up investment into its chip industry in a bid to be self-reliant in crucial technology needed for electric vehicles, smartphones and more. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images U.S.-China tensions have… Continue reading Geopolitical tensions with the U.S. could ‘supercharge’ China’s innovation, JPMorgan says