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Renault’s Alpine Reportedly Considering Lotus Platforms For Electric SUVs

Alpine would like to launch two electric high-riders by 2028 and they may come to the US.

Jan 23 2023 -

Next-Gen Maserati Levante Could Be An EV With 745 HP: Report

It's all part of Maserati's ambitious Dare Forward 2030 plan.

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BMW Touts Pure Designs That Will Last For 10 Years Without Facelift

Quality and performance will remain the brand's core virtues.

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BMW Won’t Be Like Mercedes And Offer Extra Performance For Yearly Fee

It's not because they don't want to overburden buyers, but rather because regulatory approval would be difficult to get.

Jan 19 2023 -

Report: BYD Eyes US EV Market With Caution

The company is expected to join the party in the long term.

Jan 18 2023 -

Mercedes Could Abandon EQ Branding As Early As Next Year

The manufacturer will stay the course with adding electric models to its lineup, but they may not be called EQ any more.

Jan 12 2023 -

Next-Generation BMW X3 M Will Allegedly Be Electric-Only

It's expected to be more potent than the inline-six SUV available today.

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Base Volvo EX90 Could Be A Two-Row With Rear-Wheel Drive

Volvo has so far only officially confirmed three-row, dual-motor versions of the EX90.

Dec 22 2022 -

Report: Tesla To Freeze Hiring And Launch New Wave Of Layoffs

The unofficial info comes from a "source familiar with the matter."

Dec 21 2022 -

Report: Tesla To Temporarily Suspend Model Y Production In Shanghai

According to Reuters, the pause will only be for the last week of December.

Dec 10 2022 -

Volkswagen Reportedly Mulling Amarok-Based Electric SUV

This even though VW had announced in the past that it was not planning to turn the Amarok pickup into an SUV or make it electric.

Dec 8 2022 -

Elon Musk Said To Bring Tesla China Head To Oversee Giga Texas Ramp

Tom Zhu was also mentioned in a report yesterday as the potential successor to Elon Musk as Tesla CEO.

Dec 8 2022 -

GM Rumored To Consider Escalade, Camaro EV Sub-Brands

This likely comes from the same GM insider who recently offered more information on GM's plans to turn Corvette into an EV sub-brand.

Dec 8 2022 -

Apple Car Reportedly Coming In 2026 At Under $100K Without Level 5 Self-Driving

The tech giant’s initial plan has been scaled back and its car will reportedly be more traditional than initially expected.

Dec 7 2022 -

Giga Texas Said To Target Production Of 75,000 Model Ys In Q1 2023

If the manufacturing goal is accurate, that would equate to a production rate of 5,000 vehicles per week.

Dec 1 2022 -

Corvette EV Standalone Brand Could Debut Electric Four-Door And SUV In 2025

It’s not the first time we’ve heard about this, but this new report adds some information.

Nov 30 2022 -

Lucid Could Be Working On A $50,000 Electric Sedan Coming In 2025

The manufacturer recently revealed the $250,000 Air Sapphire and it’s in the process of launching the more affordable Air Pure model.

Nov 28 2022 -

Rumor: Hyundai And SK Talk About Battery JV In US

It would be built in Georgia to support the upcoming Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America.

Nov 26 2022 -

Lexus CT To Return With Gas, Hybrid, And Electric Power: Report

It could morph into a small crossover.

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Tesla Cybertruck Preorders Claimed To Surpass 1.6 Million

That's according to a crowdsourced reservation tracker not affiliated with Tesla.

Nov 23 2022 -

Honda Prelude Successor Rumored To Arrive In 2028 As An EV

The successor to the two-door sports coupe could be electric – that's if the rumors hold true.

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Rumor: BYD Might Introduce A Plug-In Pickup Truck Model

Chinese media showed an image, which supposedly is a test prototype.

Nov 22 2022 -

First McLaren EV Might Be Porsche Taycan-Rivaling Sedan

The British sports car manufacturer is not yet ready to commit to making a full-blown electric supercar.

Nov 15 2022 -

Porsche May Offer Nurburgring Record-Breaking Taycan Track Pack

It’s the same set of modifications made to the Taycan that broke the Nurburgring EV lap record this summer.

Nov 14 2022 -