Elon Musk and South Africa’s President Cyril Rmaphosa have been discussing the potential of Starlink and Tesla coming to the billionaire’s country of origin. Musk has reportedly asked Ramaphosa to ease regulations, requiring businesses in South Africa to be at least 30% Black-owned through sharing equity with local partners. Without Read more
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 received the Guinness World Record title for the greatest altitude change by an electric vehicle (EV). Hyundai announced the IONIQ 5’s latest achievement right after Christmas Day. The Guinness World Record was attempted by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), fitting given that its IPO was earlier Read more
In an end-of-the-year miracle to close out 2024, the often-lauded ONYX moped maker has announced its return after shutting down operations earlier this year. The company’s return kicks off with the release of 100 limited edition electric mopeds. more…
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and Read more
Toyota isn’t exactly known for its head-turning designs, but its electric SUV is getting a new variant. After Toyota’s bZ4X was spotted in the US with off-road upgrades and a matte green finish, are we finally about to see the new model? more…
Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software in third-party commercial EV chargers in the US and Canada. more…
Kia issued a recall for nearly 23,000 EV9 models in the US over potentially missing seat bolts. Although only about 1% of the electric SUVs are estimated to have the defect, Kia is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 EV9 models out of caution. Here’s how to get the fix. more…
Tesla is now offering free lifetime supercharging for Foundation-series Cybertrucks purchased as inventory vehicles, suggesting that it’s having a tough time getting rid of the highly-priced limited edition vehicles. more…
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV will live up to its name as the “World’s first and only electric muscle car” as it hits new markets outside North America. Dodge’s new electric Charger is officially headed overseas as the brand eyes a bigger share of the global market. more…
I was recently in China on yet another trip to tour the factories and showrooms of several leading micromobility companies, and I’ll have more to share with you on that trip soon. But first, while I was getting ready to fly out of the Shanghai airport, I stumbled upon the Read more