Trump Says Elon Musk Will Interview Him on Monday
The owner of the social media platform X has evolved from a skeptic of former President Donald J. Trump to one of his most influential supporters.
Tesla testing 320+ kw output with Superchargers and Cybertruck
While the future of Tesla's Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about finding a Supercharger station with a significantly higher output than normal. Instead of the typical peak around 250 kw, TesLatino... 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalled due to unintentional airbag deployment
Hyundai is recalling the redesigned 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid crossover due to a wiring issue that could cause airbags to unintentionally deploy, or fail to deploy when needed. The recall includes 9,575 Santa Fe Hybrids, as well as 40,144 non-hybrid Santa Fe models. In the affected vehicles, the main floor wiring harness may chafe against part of the... 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in gains standard equipment
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid adds standard features for the new model year, but its fuel-efficient powertrain remains unchanged. Heated front seats are now standard on all grades, while the SEL grade gains a standard heated steering wheel and panoramic sunroof. A Black Edition appearance package returns as an option on the SEL... Tesla testing 320+ kw output with V4 Superchargers and Cybertruck
While the future of Tesla's Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about finding a Supercharger station with a significantly higher output than normal. Instead of the typical 250 kw, TesLatino saw a peak... Lucid gets $1.5B cash injection from Saudis
Lucid Group on Monday announced that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), the automaker's largest shareholder, will inject up to $1.5 billion in cash. The deal will keep Lucid sufficiently funded until the fourth quarter of 2025, reports Reuters, and comes as Lucid prepares to grow its lineup beyond the Air sedan. The PIF took a $1... Rivian Large+ battery is a software-locked Max Pack
Some Rivian R1 vehicles with the Max Pack battery will get labeled Large+ Vehicles with the Large+ battery pack feature a software locked usable capacity It's unclear if Rivian will allow Large+ owners to unlock the extra battery capacity later Rivian is selling its revamped 2025 R1T and R1S with the largest Max Pack software-locked down to a... 2023 Nissan Ariya recalled due to potential loss of drive power
Nissan has recalled 2023 Ariya electric SUVs due to a software error that could cause a loss of drive power. The recall covers 1,188 vehicles, all of which were previously recalled for an inverter issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicles being recalled this time, which may include a mix of... Wireless EV charging record set with Porsche Taycan prototype
A Porsche Taycan wireless charged at a rate of 270 kw The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) partnered with Volkswagen Group for the test No timeline was given to put a system like this in production, but testing will continue In a recent test, the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) wirelessly... Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun
The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and predictably Until BMW’s lineup of Neue Klasse vehicles arrives in 2025, with the “outsider” i3 EV far in the rearview mirror... Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there's a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different... Agency Votes to Replace Official Accused of Rushing Start of Seabed Mining
The international agency charged with regulating seabed mining elected a U.N. environmental regulator to replace a leader accused of too-close industry ties.
Delaware Judge Questions Tesla About Vote on Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay
Lawyers for Tesla have asked a Delaware judge to reverse her decision to void a multibillion-dollar pay package for Mr. Musk after shareholders approved it a second time in June.
One out of three US cars sold might be electric by 2027
Bloomberg New Energy Finance expects EV sales to grow exponentially General Motors has criticized President Biden's EV sales goals as unrealistic California aims to end the sale of most vehicles with an ICE by 2035 EVs could make up almost a third of U.S. new-car sales by 2027, assuming current policies remain in place, according to Bloomberg New... EV buyers want maintenance at the dealership, study suggests
U.S. dealers heavily rely on after-sale services and products for revenue EV buyers are willing to see dealerships manage EV maintenance, for a subscription fee Study also found dealerships can still do more with EV education EVs have lower maintenance needs than internal-combustion vehicles, but a new survey suggests that buyers may be interested... Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class arriving in 2026
An electric iteration of Mercedes' compact sedan is just around the corner. On Friday, Autocar reported Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV will arrive in two years. The electric sedan was confirmed during the automaker's second-quarter earnings call. Källenius said the electric C-Class will arrive alongside... 2025 BMW i5 starts at $68,275
The 2025 BMW i5, the all-electric version of the 5-Series mid-size luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second model year. The entry point to the i5 lineup is the single-motor rear-wheel drive i5 eDrive40, which costs $68,275 with the mandatory $1,175 destination charge. It's still rated at 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, with a... Elon Musk y Nicolás Maduro intercambian pullas en línea
Luego de recibir ofensas y críticas del multimillonario, el presidente de Venezuela lo ha desafiado a una pelea mano a mano. Musk aceptó el reto y dijo que Maduro debe retirarse de la presidencia si pierde.
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric spreads the V2L wealth
Prices are up across the board for the Hyundai Kona Electric in 2025, but so is standard equipment. The '25 Kona Electric also gains a new trim level: the N Line, which gets sporty trim inside and out, to mirror the version that's sold with a gas engine. Regardless of trim, the electric Kona continues to outshine gasoline versions of the... Uber and BYD team up for EVs and autonomous vehicles
Uber partnered with BYD for 100,000 EVs for the ride-hailing service The partnership could get BYD into the U.S. while skirting retail sales Uber's targeting a zero-emissions platform by 2040 and going all-electric by 2030 in some markets Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with BYD to bring 100,000 of the Chinese automaker's EVs to its...