Will the Range Rover Electric be “the most capable electric luxury SUV” to hit the market? That’s what the company is promising. As final testing wraps up, Range Rover’s first EV is already outperforming the iconic gas-powered model. Here’s our best look yet at the luxury electric SUV. more…
Tesla has unveiled a new and upgraded hand for its Optimus humanoid robot and released an impressive albeit still teleoperated demonstration. more…
We are less than a month away from the official public launch of NIO’s new ultra-affordable EV sub-brand, Firefly, but before that happens, we’ve got our best look at the marque’s first model to date. Recent spy images in China captured a camouflaged look at the side profile of the Read more
Tesla Optimus showed off new hands right after Neuralink announced it received US FDA approval for its CONVOY Study. “Got a new hand for Black Friday,” joked a new post from Tesla Optimus. Tesla Optimus’ latest X post shows off some nifty hand work—literally. Tesla’s humanoid robot is shown catching Read more
Tesla China continues to improve its relationship with suppliers. Tesla China recently announced that its payment cycle with suppliers has shortened to around 90 days. Tesla China’s Vice President of External Affairs, Grace Tao, announced on Weibo that the company has shortened its payment cycle with supply chain partners once Read more
Tesla Vice President of AI Software Ashok Elluswamy recently shared an optimistic update about Full Self Driving (FSD) V13. Based on the executive’s post, it does seem like FSD V13 would be a notable improvement over the system’s current iteration. A few weeks ago, Elluswamy noted in a post on Read more
Lucid CEO and Chief Technology Officer Peter Rawlinson is one of Automotive News’ 2024 All-Stars. In September, Automotive News interviewed Rawlinson, who talked about what makes Lucid different from other electric vehicles on the market. “We have the longest-range cars, but there’s something much more important than that. It’s how Read more
Tesla has announced that it is now offering a lease buyout option for customers. As per the electric vehicle maker on its official website, all leased Cybertruck, Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y are eligible for purchase starting November 27, 2024. Third-party dealerships are eligible to purchase Read more
Volkswagen Group is reevaluating its direct-to-customer approach. The German automaker recently informed retail partners in select European markets that it plans to initiate a joint review of its sales models. In a press release, Volkswagen stated that the direct-to-customer approach remains its long-term goal. However, it also acknowledged that its Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) is reconsidering its electric vehicle (EV) sales targets after listening to automakers’ warnings. According to the British government, its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates will be under consultation. In January 2024, the UK government published its pathway for zero-emission vehicle transition by 2035. The ZEV mandate Read more