California Suspends GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Citing Safety Risks The state DMV said the company had “misrepresented” the safety of the technology deployed in the driverless taxis. By Iulian Dnistran Autonomous Vehicles - Oct 25 2023 -
GM Offers $1,400 To 2020-22 Chevy Bolt Owners Without Replaced Batteries This is basically an upfront payment as part of an expected class action settlement. By Dan Mihalascu Recalls - Oct 24 2023 -
BMW i3 Direct Successor Said To Adopt Less Polarizing Design This is the first time we've heard that the i3 will have a direct successor, and it could be based on the Neue Klasse platform. By Dan Mihalascu News - Oct 21 2023 -
More Headaches For GM's Cruise As NHTSA Probes Pedestrian Risks The US auto safety regulator received two reports of incidents involving Cruise robotaxis where pedestrians were injured. By Dan Mihalascu Autonomous Vehicles - Oct 17 2023 -
Watch Us Drag Race Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 And Porsche Taycan 4S Not exactly direct rivals but two cars that play in the same league. By Angel Sergeev Races & Chases - Oct 17 2023 -
2024 Nissan Leaf Becomes Eligible For $3,750 EV Tax Credit This will effectively lower the cost of the entry-level version to $25,485. By Mark Kane Pricing - Oct 16 2023 -
Cruise Robotaxis Upgraded After Fire Truck Crash In San Francisco GM’s driverless taxi business says its vehicles are now better equipped to deal with emergency vehicles. By Iulian Dnistran News - Oct 16 2023 -
US: Mercedes-Benz Electric Car Sales Almost Quadrupled In Q3 2023 However, the EQS Sedan shows signs of weakening. By Mark Kane Sales - Oct 10 2023 -
US: Nissan BEV Sales Hit 9-Year High In Q3 2023 The Nissan Ariya is now outselling the Leaf 3:1. By Mark Kane Sales - Oct 8 2023 -
US: Toyota Plug-In Car Sales More Than Doubled In Q3 2023 All-electric car sales reached a new record, although they still are just a small fraction of the total. By Mark Kane Sales - Oct 8 2023 -
GM Sold Over 20,000 EVs In Q3 In US, But Growth Disappoints New Chevrolet models emerged (Blazer EV and Silverado EV), while Cadillac and GMC ramped up their sales volume. By Mark Kane Sales - Oct 3 2023 -
Watch Nissan Leaf Challenge Jet Aircraft In Close Drag Race The electric hatchback has been on sale in its current form since 2018. By Angel Sergeev Motor1.com
Report: Volkswagen To Cut ID.3 And Cupra Born Production In Germany The company might also terminate three-shift production in Zwickau, due to insufficient demand. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Sep 27 2023 -
Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot To Make US Debut In Late 2023, Priced At $2,500 Mercedes-Benz is set to beat Tesla to become the first automaker to bring Level 3-certified cars to the US. By Suvrat Kothari Autonomous Vehicles - Sep 27 2023 -
Hyundai, Kia EV Price Cuts Coming To Korea, Ioniq 5 $3,000 Cheaper The new base price of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be $34,100, whereas in the US it starts at $41,450. By Dan Mihalascu Pricing - Sep 27 2023 -
Cruise Robotaxi Fleet Causes Gridlock On Austin Street A company spokesperson said that “Foot and vehicle traffic on the street was heavy.” By Iulian Dnistran Autonomous Vehicles - Sep 22 2023 -
Hyundai Gives Free Level 2 Charger For New Ioniq, Kona EVs The offer is valid for new Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona Electric purchases or leases, and includes a $600 installation credit. By Iulian Dnistran News - Sep 21 2023 -
VW Said To End ID.3 Production At Dresden's Transparent Factory Sources cited by Automobilwoche said the move is part of a cost-cutting drive by CEO Oliver Blume. By Dan Mihalascu Rumors - Sep 18 2023 -
Insufficient Demand Affects Production At Volkswagen Zwickau Plant German media reports on upcoming employment reduction. By Mark Kane Manufacturing / Production - Sep 17 2023 -
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Debuts: Refreshed Design, 260-Mile Estimated Range Design and features get a major boost, while the battery and powertrain remain largely unchanged. By Suvrat Kothari Official - Sep 12 2023 -
Nissan Starts Selling Portable Power Source With Old Leaf EV Batteries The 32-pound generator has two reclaimed battery modules. By Iulian Dnistran News - Sep 5 2023 -
Mini Teases Cooper And Countryman EVs Before September 1 Debut The Mini Cooper EV will only be front-wheel drive at launch, and the Countryman will be available with all-wheel drive. By Chris Bruce Teasers - Aug 28 2023 -
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Enters Production In Europe Hyundai targets production of 21,000 units by the end of the year and 50,000 in 2024 at its plant in Czechia. By Dan Mihalascu Manufacturing / Production - Aug 23 2023 -
Cruise To Reduce Robotaxi Fleet By 50% In SF Following Fire Truck Collision California’s DMV told GM’s driverless taxi business to “immediately” trim its fleet to no more than 50 vehicles during the day. By Iulian Dnistran Autonomous Vehicles - Aug 22 2023 -
