Tesla enthusiasts and onlookers have recently spotted the US version of the Model 3 Highland facelift being tested on California roads. Despite initial confusion with Chinese badging, these test units were ultimately…
Month: January 2024
Toyota’s Electrified Vehicle Sales Surge in Q4 2023, Achieving Record Figures
Toyota Motor North America, comprising Toyota and Lexus brands, reported robust performance in electrified vehicle sales for the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a 15% year-over-year increase with 619,661 units sold. The…
Tesla’s Shanghai Factory Achieves Near-Record Production Rate with Over 94,000 Units in December
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai marked a significant production milestone in December, recording wholesale shipments of over 94,000 Made-in-China (MIC) Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles. This figure represents a remarkable 69%…
California Introduces Innovative Turbo Roundabout Design to Enhance Traffic Safety
Motorists near Hollister, California, are set to experience the state’s first turbo roundabout, a novel traffic intersection design aimed at improving safety. Originating in the Netherlands in the 1990s, turbo roundabouts prioritize…
Honda Explores $13.83 Billion Investment in EV Plant and Battery Production in Canada
Honda Motor Co is reportedly contemplating a substantial investment of nearly 2 trillion yen (approximately $13.83 billion) for the construction of an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Canada. This potential project, one…
Ford Envisions Modular EV Assembly with Swappable Bodies in Patent Filing
Ford is exploring a novel approach to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing with a recently published patent filing that details a modular assembly method reminiscent of a life-size model kit. The patent outlines…
Tesla Adjusts Range Estimates as EPA’s Stringent Testing Rules Take Effect
Tesla, recognized for its electric vehicles’ efficiency and range, has revised its range estimates for specific models – Model S, Model X, and Model Y – in response to updates in the…
BYD Emerges as Global Automotive Force, Challenges Tesla’s Dominance
As the curtains fell on 2023, China’s BYD proudly declared its ascent as the world’s largest manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), encompassing electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered drivetrains. While Tesla maintained its…
Revolutionizing EV Charging: Detroit Unveils North America’s First Inductive-Charging Road
In a groundbreaking development for electric vehicles (EVs), Detroit debuts the inaugural stretch of inductive-charging road in North America. Spearheaded by Israeli company Electreon, known for its successful EV-charging road implementations in…
Dealers Unleash Legal Challenge Against FTC’s Consumer Protection Rules: A Battle for Auto Industry Transparency
In a move that reverberates through the auto industry, two prominent groups representing auto dealers, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, have launched a legal challenge…