Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
The CEO of BMW, Oliver Zipse, has cautioned that the European Union’s plans to ban traditional combustion engines by 2035 may no longer be realistic and could lead to a significant contraction of the automotive industry. This warning came during the Paris motor show, as reported by The Guardian. Industry Concerns and Competition Zipse expressed…
The Tesla Cybertruck has stunned industry watchers by becoming the third best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. for Q3 2023, despite its hefty price tag. This surprising development was reported by Cox Automotive, which owns Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Cybertruck’s Unexpected Success Despite an average transaction price of over $116,000 in September, the Cybertruck managed…
In a stunning reversal of fortune, Germany’s automotive powerhouses are finding themselves outpaced and outmaneuvered in the world’s largest car market. A recent Bloomberg report paints a sobering picture of how Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are desperately scrambling to catch up with local Chinese brands in the electric vehicle race. The EV Revolution Leaves German…
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Commerce Department is set to effectively ban Chinese electric vehicles from the American market. This regulation, reportedly justified on national security grounds, aims to prohibit Chinese-designed or produced hardware and software in vehicle connectivity systems. Sweeping Restrictions on Connected Car Tech The rule, titled “Securing the Information and…
MG looks set to expand its electric vehicle lineup in Australia, with a camouflaged SUV resembling the popular MG4 spotted testing in Victoria. The sighting, shared on social media by EV enthusiast Andrew M, has fueled speculation about MG’s next move in the Aussie market. A Bigger Sibling for the MG4? The mysterious vehicle, believed…
Volkswagen’s banking on affordable electric vehicles to revive its flagging sales in Europe and China, echoing a strategy from the 1970s oil crisis. According to Fortune, the German automaker plans to roll out eight new budget-friendly EVs by 2027. From Elektro Bus to ID.2all: VW’s Electric Evolution Back in the early ’70s, VW experimented with…
Tesla’s unveiling of a sporty, two-seater robotaxi dubbed Cybercab has left experts puzzled and investors worried, according to a recent report from Reuters. The reveal, which took place at a hyped event near Los Angeles on October 10, 2024, presented a design that’s a far cry from traditional taxi concepts. A Futuristic Design That Missed…
Tesla’s much-hyped robotaxi unveiling failed to impress investors, leading to an 8% drop in the company’s stock price and erasing about $60 billion in market value. The event, held in Hollywood, was reported by The Guardian. Cybercab: Big on Promises, Short on Details Elon Musk showcased the “Cybercab,” a fully autonomous vehicle slated for production…
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