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 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…
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.
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.
Electric car manufacturer Fisker has declared bankruptcy just a year after the launch of its first model
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
EU imposes a 38% duty on Chinese electric cars — with special provisions for Tesla
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
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
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.
Tesla suddenly swerved into the oncoming lane while the driver was praising autonomous driving in a video
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.
«Just accept the competition». BYD founder calls on the US and EU «not to be afraid of Chinese electric cars
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
In the first 5 months of 2024, 160 thousand vehicles were imported to Ukraine, 21% more than last year.
Citroen e-C4 test drive: a balanced approach to electrification
Amid the constant replenishment of the market with new products from the Chinese automotive industry, an electric car from a familiar brand has become a healing breath of fresh air. From the very first minute, you can feel the style, quality and attention to detail. But the main thing is that we get not just […]
The US plans to impose a 100% duty on electric vehicles imported from China
On May 14, President Joe Biden is expected to impose 100% taxes on imported Chinese industrial products, including electric cars, in response to numerous calls from local automakers and trade unions.
Indians who paid $1,000 for a Tesla pre-order in 2016 never received a car — but it’s not so easy to get the money back
In April 2016, Tesla opened a pre-booking site for India, but it still does not sell electric cars in the country, which is the third largest car market in the world.
Tesla Model 3 in the leaders. In 2024, Ukrainians purchased almost 14,000 used cars under 5 years of age from abroad — 40% electric cars
According to associations «Ukravtoprom»In the first quarter of 2024, Ukrainians purchased almost 14,000 used cars imported from abroad up to 5 years old.
Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving involved in hundreds of accidents and dozens of fatalities – NHTSA
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigated 956 accidents involving Tesla electric vehicles with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) functions. Moreover, the investigation concerned only incidents that occurred between January 2018 and August 2023. In general, there were more accidents.
Tesla’s profits fell by 55% in the first months of 2024 — Musk says hybrids are to blame
Tesla’s long-term price-cutting strategy and several «unforeseen problems» reduced its profits — in the first quarter, the company earned $1.13 billion (55% less than last year).
Volvo C40 Recharge test drive: Scandinavian maximalism
To understand the value of Volvo cars, you need to grow up to them mentally. Some people reach this point at the age of 30, while others do not reach it until they are 50. You don’t buy Volvo on emotion, you don’t buy it because you can, you choose it with a calm mind […]
🚙🔋Volkswagen follows Tesla — Chinese electric architecture CEA will reduce the cost of future electric vehicles by another 40%
Volkswagen together with Chinese Xpeng developed a new architecture for CEA electric vehicles that will further reduce the cost of future all-electric battery-powered models.
Tesla delays Cybertruck shipments without explanation, while owners complain about accelerator
Tesla Cybertruck pickup truck, whose problems have been discussed beforeand received another one. Over the weekend, dozens of customers who were waiting for a car were informed that the Cybertruck delivery was canceled due to «an unexpected delay in the preparation of your vehicle».
Tesla will lay off about 14 thousand employees — 10% of the total staff
At the beginning of the month, Tesla for the first time in four years reported about falling sales of electric vehicles, and now the market leader is preparing to lay off at least 14,000 employees, —10% of the total staff (140,473) by early 2024. About this write Electrek and Reuters, who received a copy of an internal letter of instruction sent…
Test drive of the MG ZS EV: quick work on errors
Getting to know a restyled model is always interesting because there is a clear interaction between the brand and users. And MG has done a good job with this. The fresh MG ZS EV turned out to be much more successful than its predecessor. I first got to know the Anglo-Chinese electric car back in […]
During the first quarter, Ukrainians bought 75% more cars from China, most of them — Volkswagen ID.4
Chinese-made electric vehicles continue to reshape the landscape of the Ukrainian automotive and electric market — you can see for yourself by looking at the latest statistics of Ukravtoprom regarding the most popular models in the first quarter of 2014.
Suddenly, BMW’s electric car sales have risen sharply amid a decline in Tesla and Volkswagen
BMW AG sharply increased sales of all-electric cars last quarter, a rather unexpected success for a German brand that has a peculiar reputation in Ukraine, especially in sharp contrast to the less optimistic results of Tesla and Volkswagen.
The first test drive of the SAIC Maxus MIFA 9: a premium electric car for the price of a hybrid RAV4
The first Ukrainian test of «maxus» was accompanied by many questions, sometimes completely unexpected. I took it for a test literally the same week that the veins were installed, so it puzzled even the security guards at the car dealership. Not to mention police officers and neighbors at the charging station. Where does a Chinese […]
Tesla has reported a drop in electric vehicle sales for the first time in history. BYD’s sales fell by almost 1.5 times
And once again, we return to our favorite section Tesla vs BYD electric cars, and discuss the new report on Tesla’s car sales, which in the next round won a confident victory over BYD after the first knockdown in the last quarter of 2023. But there’s a caveat: for the first time in the history of Elon Musk’s company, sales have…
Xiaomi warns of delays in the delivery of its SU7 electric car amid high demand – almost 89 thousand orders in the first day
The other day Xiaomi has started selling its first electric car SU7 at a price of just over $30 thousand. The Chinese company planned to start delivering the electric car by the end of April. However, interested buyers will have to wait much longer – up to 7 months. This is due to the huge demand for the new product.
Hyundai invests $50 billion to secure a place in the TOP 3 electric car manufacturers
Hyundai has announced a significant investment of $50 billion to maintain its position as the automotive market transitions to electric vehicles. The automaker will hire 80,000 employees in Korea to become one of the top 3 electric car manufacturers by 2030.
Xiaomi SU7 electric car went on sale at $30.4 thousand, almost $4 thousand cheaper than Tesla Model 3
Xiaomi has started selling its first electric car, the SU7, and announced that it would sell it much cheaper than Tesla’s Model 3. The actual price of the novelty was even slightly lower, than previously expected.
Musk says Tesla Optimus robot should cost «half the price of a car» — and will soon support 5G
It’s been a little over two years since Elon Musk announced that Tesla was moving toward developing humanoid robots. The company has moved quickly enough showed the first prototypes (one assembled model that barely moved, and another that stood on a stand and waved to the audience), and later the second generation of robots that have received…
Tesla to demonstrate driver assistance system at every car sale in the US
Tesla is stepping up its promotion of driver assistance technologies. Now, the company’s North American employees must install and demonstrate the relevant technologies before handing over cars to customers. This is a «strict requirement», which, according to Elon Musk, will slow down deliveries. At the same time, it can increase the…
Where are the electric cars, Nissan? How the manufacturer of the legendary Leaf failed electrification and fell hopelessly behind
Nissan introduced an updated strategy that provides for the electrification of 16 out of 30 cars by March 2027, while the rest will continue to use internal combustion engines. It is important to note that the Japanese auto giant includes both «electric» BEVs and PHEV hybrids on the e-POWER platform. This is another textbook example of…
To fight back against Tesla and BYD. Nissan and Honda to collaborate on more affordable electric vehicles
Japan’s second and third largest automakers are putting aside their historic fierce rivalry in preparation for the coming wave of high-tech, low-cost models from China.
Skoda Epiq – a compact electric crossover with a range of 400 km and a price of €25 thousand will be released in 2025
Skoda intends to produce six electric vehicles by 2026, and the most affordable of them will be the Epiq model. It is planned to be launched next year with a target starting price of €25 thousand.
Tesla vs BYD. Top 10 largest electric car manufacturers in 2023 [world ranking]
At the end of last year, the global electric vehicle market a historic event has taken place: Tesla, which has been confidently holding the lead for years , lost for the first time to the Chinese auto giant BYD. It was this event that Visual Capitalist dedicated a new infographic, so keep in one image […]
Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD has quality problems in export markets
Chinese BYD electric vehicles supplied to Europe, the Middle East and other Asian countries have quality problems.
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