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Tesla car burns to the ground at a gas station in the US — why such fires are difficult to extinguish

News Auto 07-11-2024 at 20:28 comment
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

News Auto 07-11-2024 at 10:27 comment
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

News Auto 07-10-2024 at 11:40 comment
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»

News Auto 07-09-2024 at 09:32 comment
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

News Auto 07-08-2024 at 11:03 comment
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

Auto Auto 07-08-2024 at 10:00 comment
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

News Auto 07-05-2024 at 12:27 comment
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

News Auto 07-05-2024 at 11:34 comment
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.

News Auto 07-05-2024 at 09:16 comment
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

News Auto 07-04-2024 at 15:37 comment
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

News Auto 07-04-2024 at 09:56 comment
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

News Auto 07-03-2024 at 14:54 comment
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

News Auto 07-02-2024 at 22:07 comment
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

News Auto 07-01-2024 at 15:18 comment
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

Auto Auto 07-01-2024 at 10:00 comment
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

News Auto 06-30-2024 at 23:46 comment
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.

News Auto 06-27-2024 at 18:45 comment
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

News Auto 06-26-2024 at 23:17 comment
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

News Auto 06-26-2024 at 18:36 comment
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

News Auto 06-26-2024 at 16:20 comment
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

News Auto 06-25-2024 at 17:20 comment
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.

News Auto 06-25-2024 at 15:37 comment
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

News Auto 06-24-2024 at 14:11 comment
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

Reviews Auto 06-24-2024 at 10:00 comment
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

News Auto 06-23-2024 at 22:34 comment
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

News Auto 06-23-2024 at 19:23 comment
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

News Auto 06-21-2024 at 13:54 comment
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

News Auto 06-21-2024 at 12:36 comment
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

News Auto 06-20-2024 at 19:04 comment
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

News Auto 06-20-2024 at 13:58 comment
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

News Auto 06-19-2024 at 17:10 comment
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

News Auto 06-19-2024 at 10:55 comment
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

News Auto 06-18-2024 at 18:46 comment
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).

Electric car manufacturer Fisker has declared bankruptcy just a year after the launch of its first model

News Auto 06-18-2024 at 14:42 comment
Fisker, a startup specializing in the development of electric vehicles and founded by the famous designer Henrik Fisker, has filed for bankruptcy under Article 11. This happened less than a year after announcement of three new models last summer.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric received a larger battery with 118 kWh and an increased range

News Auto 06-18-2024 at 12:49 comment
Mercedes-Benz has updated its EQS electric SUV for the 2024 model year with a larger battery capacity, which also increased the range on a single battery charge.

Tesla in self-driving mode crashes into a parked police car with its signals on

News Auto 06-17-2024 at 16:35 comment
According to the Fullerton Police Department, a Tesla electric car in «autonomous driving» mode crashed into a parked police car. No one was injured in the accident. However, the officer’s body camera video shows him being forced to run to the side to avoid being hit. According to a police statement, the officer in the footage was…

Tesla Model 3 is the most efficient, and Porsche Taycan has the largest range – results of the «popular» test of six electric cars

News Auto 06-17-2024 at 11:49 comment
The CarWow YouTube channel has posted a video testing six electric vehicles. The authors tried to find out which model provides the longest range from a fully charged battery and whether the actual autonomy results correspond to the figures declared by the manufacturers.

Mazda MX-30 test drive: only for brand fans

Auto Auto 06-17-2024 at 10:00 comment
This car was not planned for a test drive, it is more a call of the soul and a desire to share with you the possibilities of choice. This is what an electric car should be like, with its own special style and an irresistible desire to own it. The first electric car from Mazda […]

Renault presents the first electric car in the Alpine lineup – A290 with a price of €38 thousand will have an autonomy of up to 380 km

News Auto 06-14-2024 at 16:59 comment
Renault strengthens its Alpine sports car brand with its first all-electric model, the A290.

XPeng showed images of the Mona M03 electric car with a range of 500 km and a price of €25.7 thousand

News Auto 06-14-2024 at 12:13 comment
Chinese electric car manufacturer XPeng has unveiled the first official images and name of its long-awaited new model, the XPeng Mona M03. This compact electric sedan is the first model in the new XPeng Mona (Made Of New AI) series, created in collaboration with the ride-hailing giant Didi Global. It will be a fairly affordable electric car with a…

Porto.ua, the first Ukrainian P2P car sharing platform, has launched in beta

News Auto 06-13-2024 at 16:27 comment
Porto.ua positions itself as a marketplace for car rental and delivery, offering services in the P2P (person-to-person) format.

EU imposes a 38% duty on Chinese electric cars — with special provisions for Tesla

News Auto 06-12-2024 at 16:55 comment
Starting next month, Chinese electric cars imported to the EU will receive an increased tariff of up to 38.1%, in addition to the current 10%.

Kia says hybrids not a threat to electric cars, but «the ideal path» to electrification

News Auto 06-12-2024 at 13:14 comment
In recent years, global automakers and their suppliers have invested hundreds of billions in the development of new electric vehicles and infrastructure for them — despite this, demand for electric cars has slowed somewhat, while interest in hybrids has increased dramatically.

Hyundai has shown a new affordable class A electric car INSTER with a range of up to 355 km

News Auto 06-12-2024 at 10:59 comment
Later this month, Hyundai plans to unveil its new low-cost electric car, the INSTER. And on the eve of the debut, the company has published images of this novelty.

Optimus Prime was arrested for illegal driving — franchise «Transformers» nothing is in danger

News Auto 06-11-2024 at 16:33 comment
Optimus Prime has been arrested in Austin, Texas. But the Autobots can be calm about the fate of their leader, and fans — don’t worry about the Transformers «franchise». Ironically, 37-year-old Optimus Prime Blakely is accused of unauthorized use of a car.

Tesla suddenly swerved into the oncoming lane while the driver was praising autonomous driving in a video

News Auto 06-11-2024 at 14:16 comment
A video was posted on Reddit (now deleted) with an overly confident driver trying to demonstrate the Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities of his Tesla car. But a few seconds after expressing his admiration for the car’s capabilities, he has to intervene when the car turns directly into the oncoming lane.

TOP 10 family cars on the secondary market of Ukraine

Articles Auto 06-10-2024 at 10:00 comment
The market offers many cars, among which you can easily get confused and lose your bearings. The main thing here is to decide what function the car will perform for you. If the task is to find a spacious and reliable car that can accommodate a family with three or more children, this selection will […]

«Just accept the competition». BYD founder calls on the US and EU «not to be afraid of Chinese electric cars

News Auto 06-07-2024 at 13:30 comment
BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu sharply criticized the attempts of Europe and the United States restrict imports of Chinese-made cars.

Since the beginning of the year, 160 thousand cars have been imported to Ukraine: more than 70% are used, and 13% are electric cars

News Auto 06-06-2024 at 11:33 comment
In the first 5 months of 2024, 160 thousand vehicles were imported to Ukraine, 21% more than last year.

Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki falsified car certification tests

News Auto 06-05-2024 at 15:42 comment
Several Japanese automakers have been found to have falsified certification tests, and Toyota may be the biggest offender.

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