Tesla’s online approach of selling direct-to-consumer is inspiring others. According to the Wall Street Journal, “As car companies go electric, some are trying to wrest control from dealers on how those vehicles will be priced and sold, aiming to make the experience closer to the direct-selling model used by Tesla.” Tesla Model X Plaid JRR, CleanTechnica ”… Continue reading Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798
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Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta
John Bernal, a Tesla employee who has posted several shocking YouTube videos about the company’s “Full Self-Driving” Beta software leading to close calls on public streets, was fired by the company in February, according to CNBC. Despite having no safety “strikes,” Bernal also lost access to the beta self-driving software in his own personal vehicle.… Continue reading Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta
BMW’s CTO on electrification and supply chain issues
As BMW gets ready to debut the next generation of its 7 Series luxury sedan in April — and with that, the new all-electric i7 — the company today turned the spotlight on its overall portfolio of electric cars, including the upcoming iX1, an electrified version of its popular small crossover SUV. These will join… Continue reading BMW’s CTO on electrification and supply chain issues
Audi A6 Avant E-tron concept is an elegant electric wagon that looks production-ready
Audi unveiled its latest concept car, the A6 Avant E-tron, a luxury executive car that appears to be relatively close to production-ready. Audi surprised us last year with a concept version of an all-electric A6 sedan, which will be built on a new EV platform the company is co-developing with sister company Porsche. The two… Continue reading Audi A6 Avant E-tron concept is an elegant electric wagon that looks production-ready
BMW teases the upcoming i7 electric sedan — and its massive grille
In a few weeks, BMW plans on unveiling its latest electric vehicle, the i7 luxury sedan. Ahead of that, the German automaker is offering a few teaser images, some interesting specs, and — of course — confirmation that this EV will have an absolutely massive, entirely unnecessary kidney-shaped grille. To be fair, the grille is… Continue reading BMW teases the upcoming i7 electric sedan — and its massive grille
Chinese EV battery maker Phylion looks to raise $236m in new round
Phylion, a maker of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), is planning to raise up to 1.5 billion yuan ($236 million) in a new round of financing, according to a statement on Tuesday. State-backed Shenzhen Capital Group, the lead investor of the round, has already seeded 950 million yuan ($149 million), the statement added. Upon… Continue reading Chinese EV battery maker Phylion looks to raise $236m in new round
Cadillac will offer two new features to select Super Cruise drivers this summer
GM’s Super Cruise will learn two new tricks this summer. GM announced on Tuesday that the driver assist system will offer Automatic Lane Change and Trailering capabilities for eligible owners. Owners of the 2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 will have the opportunity to purchase Automatic Lane Change capabilities while 2021 Escalade owners will be given the Trailering option,… Continue reading Cadillac will offer two new features to select Super Cruise drivers this summer
Tesla raises prices across its entire EV lineup
Tesla has raised the prices of its electric vehicles for the second time within the month. After adding $1,000 to some long-range models last week, the automaker has now implemented a much larger price increase across its lineup. As Electrek reports, its prices now start at $46,990 for the base Model 3, $2,000 higher than… Continue reading Tesla raises prices across its entire EV lineup
The Station: A final rule for AVs and Cruise’s Kyle Vogt on why he’s ready to be CEO again
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. It… Continue reading The Station: A final rule for AVs and Cruise’s Kyle Vogt on why he’s ready to be CEO again
Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices
Lyft plans to add a temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid rising fuel prices around the country, the company confirmed to The Verge on Monday. “We’ve been closely monitoring rising gas prices and their impact on our driver community,” Lyft spokesperson CJ Macklin said in a statement. “Driver earnings overall remain elevated compared to last… Continue reading Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices