Production of Tesla’s first two mainstream models, the Model S saloon and Model X SUV, will end this summer. CEO Elon Musk said “it’s time” to discontinue the cars, the Model S having been launched back in 2012. This virtually halves the Tesla line-up, leaving only the smaller Model 3 saloon, Model Y SUV and Cybertruck pick-up on sale. The long-delayed Roadster… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer
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Polestar 2
So how much difference does a 23% power hike, a 33% torque gain and a switch to rear-drive make to the single-motor 2’s measurable potential to accelerate and its wider driving experience? Where the front-drive car we figured in 2022 required fully 8.0sec to hit 60mph from rest, the new one needed just 5.9sec. Where the old… Continue reading Polestar 2
Rivian vs. NIO: Which EV Manufacturer Stock Is Worth Buying?
Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVN and NIO Inc. NIO are both EV manufacturers. Rivian markets and delivers its electric trucks, SUVs and vans nationwide in the United States via a direct-to-consumer online sales model. It also operates in Canada. In contrast, NIO generates most of its sales in China, its home market, where it offers a… Continue reading Rivian vs. NIO: Which EV Manufacturer Stock Is Worth Buying?
Volkswagen looks to overseas markets for China-built cars – report
Volkswagen intends to roll out 20 new electrified models in China this year. Credit: josefkubes / Shutterstock.com Volkswagen plans to ship more China-built vehicles abroad to offset domestic pressures and exploit lower manufacturing costs. The German group has already started exporting cars from China to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and is weighing sales… Continue reading Volkswagen looks to overseas markets for China-built cars – report
Waabi Raises $750M USD in Series C Funding
Waabi, a Toronto, Canada-based Physical AI company, raised $750M USD in Series C funding. The round was led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, with participation from Uber, NVentures, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, BlackRock, Radical Ventures, HarbourVest Partners, Linse Capital, Incharge Capital, BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, Export Development Canada… Continue reading Waabi Raises $750M USD in Series C Funding
German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Porsche, Sixt, Europcar – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004674
Dear reader, China? Difficult. USA? Difficult. Can India help alleviate the export woes of the European automotive industry? The EU Commission around President Ursula von der Leyen (67) is celebrating its closure Free trade agreement with the country of 1.5 billion inhabitants To be on the safe side, this is called a “milestone”. While India… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Porsche, Sixt, Europcar – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004674
Fire risk with the ID.4: VW expands US recall to almost 45,000 electric cars
Volkswagen is recalling around 44,500 ID.4s in the USA due to potentially overheating high-voltage batteries and misaligned electrodes. (Volkswagen ID., Electric car) Go to Source
Rolls-Royce priming electric Cullinan with dramatic new look
Rolls-Royce is winter testing its second electric model, a Cullinan-sized SUV that will go head to head with Bentley’s forthcoming maiden EV. Goodwood’s new model was seen for the first time at parent company BMW Group’s proving ground in Arjeplog, Sweden, in what appears to be close to production spec. The SUV will sit on… Continue reading Rolls-Royce priming electric Cullinan with dramatic new look
German Handelsblatt: Mercedes G 580: Arnie’s difficult legacy – the electric Mercedes G-Class in the Handelsblatt test012303
Dusseldorf. Do you remember when climate was still an issue? Donald Trump was president for the first time in 2018. But the USA was still part of the Paris Climate Agreement, Greta Thunberg formed the international movement “Fridays for Future” from her school strike on the streets of Stockholm – and the then Daimler boss… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes G 580: Arnie’s difficult legacy – the electric Mercedes G-Class in the Handelsblatt test012303
@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011326
18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011326