The SpaceX IPO is here, and it’s more than just an historic public offering that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. It also reveals more ways in which Elon Musk’s companies interact and overlap with each other, shuffling money around in ways that are often difficult to keep track of. This is evident…
The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the automaker’s XX concept that last year made history by driving 24,901 miles in under 8 days at Nardò Ring in southern Italy. With the production model, Mercedes…
Tesla vehicles with the company’s Hardware 3 (HW3) computer actually won’t receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD), CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday’s Q1 2026 earnings call. Approximately 4 million Tesla vehicles operate on the HW3 platform, meaning that a significant chunk of Tesla owners – including customers that paid for the feature when they bought…
Volkswagen has announced a significant strategic shift in its North American operations by terminating the production of the ID.4 electric SUV at its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. This decision marks a pivot from the company’s previous aggressive electrification goals toward high-volume, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, specifically focusing on the upcoming second-generation Volkswagen Atlas. The…
Dutch regulators, the RDW, announced that after over a year and a half of testing, it has officially approved Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) Supervised. This makes the Netherlands the first European country to authorize the use of FSD on its roads. This could open the door to wider adoption throughout the EU. Tesla’s European headquarters…
BYD continues to expand its presence in the electric vehicle segment, particularly in China, with the introduction of a new model that highlights the company’s technological ambition and design evolution. The manufacturer is preparing to launch another fully electric sedan: the BYD Seal 07 EV, classified as a mid-size model and aimed at consumers seeking…
Concerns have grown regarding the reliability of Chinese-made batteries used in certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, following new technical assessments questioning their longevity and repairability. The issue centers on NCM811 lithium-ion battery packs produced by LG Energy Solutions, which are installed in a portion of these popular Tesla models. The topic resurfaces…
Xiaomi has reached a major milestone in its rapidly expanding automotive division, surprising industry observers with the speed of its progress. The Chinese technology company, widely known for its smartphones and consumer electronics, announced that its 500,000th electric vehicle has rolled off the production line. What makes this achievement remarkable is the timeframe: Xiaomi accomplished…
China has introduced a new contender in the affordable electric vehicle (EV) market: the Aion UT Super, a compact, fully electric car developed through a collaboration between GAC Group, CATL, and JD.com. Sold exclusively online through JD.com, the model aims to redefine the concept of low-cost and smart mobility. The pricing strategy is one of…
Chinese automaker Chery has lifted the curtain on a groundbreaking solid-state battery prototype that could mark a turning point for electric vehicles, promising driving ranges far beyond what current technologies can deliver. After months of secrecy, the company presented its innovation at a recent event in China, describing it as a major leap forward in…
