Tesla has started to enable in-car purchases and subscriptions in its latest software updates. Owners can buy a ‘Premium Connectivity’ straight from their center console inside Tesla vehicles. Over the years, Tesla has started to find opportunities to sell upgrades to its owners by unlocking software features inside its vehicles. Originally, owners needed to log… Continue reading Tesla enables in-car purchases and subscriptions
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Vietnam’s Vingroup seeks to raise $1b from global investors for car unit
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup is in talks with investors, including Qatar’s sovereign fund and BlackRock, to privately raise about $1 billion in equity for its car unit, three sources aware of the matter said. The fundraising exercise comes as VinFast, Vingroup‘s automobile arm, is betting big on the U.S. market, where it hopes that its electric SUVs and a battery leasing model will be enough… Continue reading Vietnam’s Vingroup seeks to raise $1b from global investors for car unit
GM’s Mary Barra Pressed To Acknowledge Tesla, Avoids And Refuses – InsideEVs
Kudos to CNBC’s Andrew Sorkin for carrying out a real interview here. He asked General Motors CEO Mary Barra the hard questions – primarily about Tesla – though she avoided answering them at all costs. Sorkin took it a step further by repeatedly pressing Barra to at least so much as acknowledge Tesla’s lead, success, etc., but she… Continue reading GM’s Mary Barra Pressed To Acknowledge Tesla, Avoids And Refuses – InsideEVs
BMW combines M legacy and rockstar esthetic into a quick V8 hybrid SUV
BMW couldn’t mark the 50th anniversary of its high-performance M division with any ol’ concept vehicle. Instead, the German automaker tapped into a rock star aesthetic that would make David Lee Roth proud with a plug-in hybrid concept that merges V8 power with next level M design. The XM SUV plug-in hybrid concept — suitably… Continue reading BMW combines M legacy and rockstar esthetic into a quick V8 hybrid SUV
Musk highlights ‘supply chain nightmare’ in tweet
Tesla’s Cybertruck is displayed at Manhattan’s Meatpacking District in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2021. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register Nov 29 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Elon Musk on Monday pointed to the challenges stemming from supply chain problems on Cybertruck’s production, even though the company… Continue reading Musk highlights ‘supply chain nightmare’ in tweet
@GM: Buick Introduces New VELITE 6 EV with Extended Range
Buick Introduces New VELITE 6 EV with Extended Range Can travel up to 518 km on a single charge 2021-11-25 SHANGHAI – Buick today introduced the new VELITE 6 EV featuring an increased range of 518 km on a single charge under China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) conditions. Available with a new dynamic design as… Continue reading @GM: Buick Introduces New VELITE 6 EV with Extended Range
Tesla to invest $188 million to expand Shanghai factory capacity -Beijing Daily
SHANGHAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) plans to invest up to 1.2 billion yuan ($187.91 million) to expand production capacity at its Shanghai factory that will allow it to employ 4,000 more people at the site, state-backed Beijing Daily newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper attributed the information to a Shanghai government platform… Continue reading Tesla to invest $188 million to expand Shanghai factory capacity -Beijing Daily
Nissan investing $17.6 billion in EV, battery development
Tokyo — Nissan said Monday it is investing $17.6 billion (2 trillion yen) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup. The Japanese automaker’s chief executive, Makoto Uchida, said 15 new electric vehicles will be available by fiscal 2030. Nissan Motor Co. is aiming for a 50%… Continue reading Nissan investing $17.6 billion in EV, battery development
Many questions remain about the UK’s proposal to require EV chargers in all new homes
The UK government has introduced legislation that would require new homes and certain other buildings in England to install EV charging points. New supermarkets and workplaces would come under the new law, as would major renovations to sites with over 10 parking spaces. The government said the new policy should result in the addition of… Continue reading Many questions remain about the UK’s proposal to require EV chargers in all new homes
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Signs Lithium Supply Agreement with Vulcan Energy002862
AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd. (ASX: VUL) announced today the signing of a binding agreement (“Agreement”) for Vulcan to supply battery grade lithium hydroxide in Europe for use in electrified vehicles to the Stellantis Group. The five-year agreement calls for shipments to begin… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Signs Lithium Supply Agreement with Vulcan Energy002862