The US police will buy a Tesla Cybertruck for the service: «We like this dumpster»
In the United States, police departments are competing to be the first to receive a Tesla Cybertruck. It seems that the cops are very fond of this car, despite it’s` the tendency to break, and are affectionately called «trash can».
Tesla’s second life: Ukrainians disassemble electric cars to create charging stations
The war unleashed by Russia has led to the seizure or destruction of a significant portion of Ukraine’s generating capacity. Before the Russian invasion, Ukraine could produce about 55 GW of electricity. Now this capacity has fallen below 20 GW. As a result, the Ukrainian power grid is experiencing a power shortage, which has led to long…
Record on solar energy: American engineers traveled 5000 km without a drop of gasoline
They traveled from New York to Los Angeles in a homemade car and set a Cannonball Run record.
If it breaks down, the ends of the — Tesla Cybertruck are almost impossible to repair
Kyle Wade, an experienced car mechanic from the BoostedBoiz YouTube channel, bought a broken-down Tesla Cybertruck and tried to revive it. He is amazed at the difficulty of repairing this car — almost nothing works.
Toyota Starlet Cross is a city crossover that is half the price of the RAV4
Toyota’s model range has been expanded with a new budget 5-seater city crossover, the Starlet Cross. This is a global modification of the Taisor model aimed at young drivers.
Take care of your electric car: Hackers can hack fast charging stations and change car firmware using 1920s technology
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have discovered a vulnerability in DC fast-charging stations that allows hackers to access an electric vehicle and modify its firmware.
Sold out like hot cakes: Ukrainians emptied car dealerships in 2 days after government tax initiatives
Last week, it became known about the government’s initiative to significantly increase revenues from the military tax. Government officials propose not only to increase the current rate for individuals from 1.5% to 5%, but also to further expand the scope of its application.
Toyota C-HR test drive: a heartthrob
This is the only Toyota that evokes many emotions and attracts the eyes of everyone around. And for good reason. The new image finally corresponds to the essence and reflects the character. Even Lexus would not be ashamed of such a car. You get strange and mixed feelings when you get to know the C-HR. […]
Rada has approved an increase in excise taxes on fuel. What will happen to diesel and gasoline prices?
On July 18, MPs voted for law 11256-2 which provides for the establishment of new excise tax rates on fuel (to bring them in line with the minimum set in the EU).
Bankrupt Fisker receives permission to sell electric cars — the cheapest one was estimated at $2,500
The court approved the sale of cars for Fisker — the electric car manufacturer that recently filed for bankruptcy.
Demand for electric cars in Ukraine has almost doubled: which models are most often bought
According to UkrAutoprom, more than 24.4 thousand battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine in the first half of 2024. This is 94% more than in the same period of the previous year. At the same time, it is noted that most of the registered electric vehicles are used vehicles.
«Greens» against electric cars — Tesla Cybertruck doused with paint in Germany
The presentation of the Tesla Cybertruck in Germany was interrupted by vandals who painted an electric pickup truck. But if In the US, Elon Musk’s haters do it, then in Europe, climate activists are «working» instead.
Porsche Panamera hybrid set a new record at the Nurburgring
An unveiled version of the Porsche Panamera has set a new record at the Nürburgring. The model, which has not yet been officially revealed, equipped with a V8 hybrid powertrain, set a time of 7 minutes 24.172 seconds on the North Loop, making it the fastest among «executive sedans».
Honda showed Ye S7 — the first crossover of the new “electric” sub-brand Ye
Honda is all set to enter the Chinese electric vehicle market with the Ye S7 electric crossover, the first model under its new Ye electric vehicle sub-brand. The company has published official images of the Ye S7, showing the crossover’s design with a panoramic sunroof. And the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has…
Tesla Cybertruck has passed the raccoons’ test — they were left hungry
The popular forum «Cybertruck Owners Club», where users post news about Tesla electric pickups and owner experiences, talked about the reliability of the vehicle’s Vault.
Jeep Compass test drive: 5 reasons to get acquainted with the new configurations
If you’ve never met a Jeep representative before, you should start with the brand’s mid-size representative. Like a compass, it reflects the direction of development of all models, but still retains the features inherent in old-school «Jeeps». But everything is about to change, and the new configurations that have finally appeared on…
Robotaxi hater slashes tires on 17 Waymo cars in San Francisco, but forgot about cameras
Waymo’s cameras captured an angry woman who decided to secretly slash the tires on a robotaxi.
Tesla car burns to the ground at a gas station in the US — why such fires are difficult to extinguish
The Pennsylvania State Fire Department, USA, on Monday extinguished a Tesla car that caught fire at a Supercharger charging station in Mechanicsburg. The car burned to the ground, leaving only the frame.
Electric vehicles supported the Australian power grid by 107 kW during a natural disaster – a world first
The development of electric vehicles was primarily driven by the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce environmental impact. But as it turned out, electric vehicles have another advantage over cars with internal combustion engines.
Tesla autopilot works better if you are Elon Musk — routes are optimized for it
Tesla insiders claim that the company has optimized Full Self-Driving routes for Elon Musk personally. Also, the creators of FSD itself have the best experience of self-driving. Drivers in other regions of the United States have not such good impressions.
«Juniper» in the wild — first look at the updated Tesla Model Y «Juniper»
In California, a new version of the Tesla Model Y «Juniper» was spotted covered with camouflage covers. This has reignited talk that the automaker is preparing a redesign of its popular electric crossover.
Revolution on the track. NASCAR demonstrated a new electric car
I wonder if NASCAR’s electric cars will be able to charge from sharp turns?
Mazda CX-5 2024 test drive: small but pleasant changes
Every two or three years, automakers release updates for each model, and these are usually noticeable innovations. In our case, the second restyling of the same generation CX-5 requires a fairly thorough delving to identify at least some changes. Updates to the Mazda CX-5 It’s time to take a closer look at Mazda’s midsize and […]
Solar EV Charger is a portable solar charger for an electric vehicle that provides up to 50 km of range per day
GoSun has prepared for release a portable solar panel-based charger called Solar EV Charger. As the name suggests, the new product is designed to charge electric vehicle batteries.
Cybertruck that won’t get stuck on the side of the road — Tesla pickup truck mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS goes into production
This Cybertruck does not damage someone’s car and not crash into the wall of the house. Xyber Team has introduced a mini-PC in the form of a miniature Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck with an AMD Ryzen processor.
Charge Cars, which planned to produce an electric copy of the ’67 Mustang with a price of $440 thousand, went bankrupt.
Charge Cars, a company that tried to create an electric version of the ’67 Mustang, went bankrupt. Despite having an official license from Ford and positive press coverage, the company goes out of business.
Tesla fan received a Cybertruck to replace a broken one — the second one also broke almost immediately
YouTuber and huge Tesla LamarMK fan was scared when he discovered that his first Cybertruck, which he received in March, broke down on the side of the road just two weeks after receiving it. A flurry of red error messages on the car’s screen forced him to pull over.
From $2500 for an electric car — bankrupt Fisker plans to sell off its fleet for cheap
The cheapest electric crossover car, the Fisker Ocean, was priced at $2,500, while the most expensive one is $16,500.
Tesla, move over: China’s BYD is increasing supplies and has a chance to become the largest electric car manufacturer this year
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is on track to overtake Tesla this year in terms of battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales. Its BEV market share is expected to grow sharply. This is stated in a report by Counterpoint Research.
Tesla Cybertruck drives off the road, hits and overturns — three passengers are safe, one has an arm injury
The latter collisions with other cars and body strength testing demonstrate the invincibility of the Tesla Cybertruck (well, not always, but at least people were not injured). But when a pickup truck is turned upside down, the consequences are more severe — although they could be worse.
«Will it withstand 120-mm mine fragments?». The National Guard is interested in the Tesla Cybertruck crash test
Elon Musk published a video of an impromptu test of the Tesla Cybertruck’s body for strength. During the test, the pickup truck was hit with heavy tools, attempted to be set on fire, heavy objects were thrown at it, sawed and even shot at. All these attempts, including the last one, left minimal damage to the steel surface of the Cybertruck.
Lexus LBX test drive: economy in the service of premium
In the case of a subcompact from a premium Japanese brand, acquaintance at first sight will not be successful; only long and close communication reveals all its advantages. And there are a lot of them. This is Lexus’ first attempt to enter the small city crossover niche. They have never had such a small car […]
Tesla Cybertruck and Toyota Camry collided at low speed — the pickup was almost unharmed, the sedan was very crushed
During what may have been one of the first direct collisions between a Tesla Cybertruck and another passenger vehicle, the pickup showed that it was indeed robust. The same cannot be said for the well-dented Toyota Camry. The sedan tried to turn left to meet the Cybertruck’s movement, and paid the price.
The compact electric car Hyundai INSTER with a range of 300-355 km will go on sale in Europe for less than €25 thousand.
Hyundai has officially unveiled a new A-class subcompact electric car called the INSTER. This is a relatively affordable city model that is the result of the evolution of the CASPER gasoline model, which has been on sale in South Korea since 2021.
A mirror-polished Tesla Cybertruck costs like two new ones — $149,999 for a pickup with 2,414 km
If the Tesla Cybertruck doesn’t seem shiny enough, you can now purchase a mirror-polished version. On the Concierge Motors website put up for sale for $149,999. It is not known who is selling the used vehicle, which is almost twice as expensive as a brand new all-wheel drive Cybertruck and has a mileage of 2,414 km.
Polestar 2 2025: extended range up to 659 km, additional equipment and customization options
Polestar is preparing to launch the Polestar 2 electric car for the 2025 model year. The updated fastback will offer new colors, an increased range and improved customization options.
Tesla is in talks to use Michelin airless tires – media
According to knowledgeable sources, Tesla is in talks with tire giant Michelin to use their latest airless tire technology in its electric vehicle lineup.
Tesla Cybertruck with 4 hours of runtime «kissed» the wall of a neighboring house — owner says accelerator and steering failed
The joyful mood of the owner of a new Tesla Cybertruck changed dramatically when, according to him, he the accelerator failed and steering — this resulted in an unwanted collision with a neighbor’s house. The foot firmly on the brake was obviously not enough to stop the pickup, as evidenced by the 15-meter trail of rubber on the asphalt.
BMW M will create electric vehicles with fake gearshifts and sounds and a power output of more than 1341 hp.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric car has several interesting features that add to the overall driving experience. Among them is the ability to shift gears with a synthetic eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. BMW appreciated how much car owners liked this and decided to introduce gearshift emulation and fake gear sounds for their electric vehicles…
The Bugatti Tourbillon is a hybrid hypercar with a total power of 1800 hp, a speed of up to 446 km/h and a price of $4 million
Bugatti has announced its new hypercar. This time, speed fans are offered a hybrid Tourbillon (translated as «vortex», «hurricane»), which combines an atmospheric V16 engine with three electric motors that deliver a total of 1800 hp and a speed of up to 446 km/h.
Hyundai Sonata test drive: a significant increase in quality and space
The Koreans continue to amaze us with their design. The brand’s flagship sedan is finally back to being a trendsetter, with good handling and a business-class interior. You can argue as much as you want about the beauty of the Hyundai Sonata sedan, but it undoubtedly attracts the attention of a record number of people […]
In the new Toyota GR Corolla Circuit, the owner found a GPS tracker — he had previously refused to install it
Anthony Do says he paid in full for his new Toyota GR Corolla Circuit. When he left the car in the parking lot for about a month, he returned to find that the battery was completely dead. This was due to a little «surprise» that his dealer forgot to mention — a hidden GPS tracker.
Elon Musk’s haters have painted several Tesla Cybertrucks — in two words they wrote what they would like to do with them
Elon Musk’s haters have vandalized dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks waiting for delivery at a parking lot in Florida. Earlier, Tesla briefly has suspended deliveries of Cybertrucks due to a problem with wiper motor. This led to the company accumulating Cybertrucks in parking lots in many US cities.
Firefighters rescued a child from a Tesla — the battery was dead and the doors would not open
Firefighters in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, rescued a toddler from a locked Tesla after the car’s battery died. Renee Sanchez said Arizona’s On Your Sidewho was planning to take her 20-month-old granddaughter to the Phoenix Zoo when the incident occurred. The electric car’s battery ran out after she closed the door behind her…
A record 20.8 thousand electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine in the first 5 months of 2024 — twice as many as last year
In the first 5 months of 2024, 20785 electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine. This is a new record value, which is 2.1 times higher than the figure for the same period last year. In January-May 2023, 9736 electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine.
Chinese manufacturers propose a 25% duty on European cars with internal combustion engines
Amid escalating trade tensions between China and the European Union, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have proposed a 25% duty on large European vehicles with internal combustion engines. This proposal is a direct response to the recent the EU’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese-made electric vehiclesThe EU will not…
Electric cars will soon be able to charge in 10 minutes
Chinese companies BYD and CATL have announced a breakthrough in the development of batteries for electric vehicles, which could significantly reduce charging times. They are currently preparing to release lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with ultra-fast charging, which will potentially eliminate the need for long charging stops during travel.…
Ferrari will release its first electric car in 2025 — at a price of at least €500,000
The Italian brand Ferrari, known for its sports gasoline cars, has announced that it will launch its electric car at the end of next year. According to Reuters, citing its own sources, the price of the first Ferrari electric car will be at least €500 thousand.
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 will receive a larger battery, a range of up to 485 km and physical buttons for some car functions
Hyundai’s best-selling electric car is getting an update. The updated 2025 IONIQ 5 will be the first car to be produced at Hyundai’s new plant in Georgia, USA.
The President signed the Law on «motor insurance» — gradual increase of insurance amounts to the European level
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law №8300 on compulsory motor third party liability insurance (MTPL). The document changes the rules of compulsory motor third party liability insurance, bringing them closer to the European level (as well as the insurance amounts).
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