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.
Caterham’s pushing forward with its electric sports car plans, tapping Yamaha for some serious EV know-how. The Collaboration The British sports car maker announced it’s partnering with Yamaha to develop its Project V electric sports car. Yamaha’s not just providing the powertrain – they’re also bringing their “vehicle motion control” tech to the table. Tokyo…
Automakers in the UK are set to provide at least £2 billion ($2.6 billion) in electric vehicle discounts this year, yet they’re still falling short of the government’s sales mandate, according to a Bloomberg report. Record EV Registrations, but Not Enough Despite steep price cuts driving battery-electric vehicle registrations to a record high in September,…
BYD, the $122 billion Chinese auto and battery giant, is experiencing a significant shift in its product mix, with hybrid vehicles overtaking pure electric models in sales this year. This trend, particularly driven by exports, highlights the growing global demand for hybrid technology but also raises questions about competition and regulatory challenges, reports Reuters. Hybrid…
Tesla’s 2024 Cybertruck has racked up its fifth recall in under a year, highlighting potential issues with the electric pickup’s design and performance. The most recent recall, affecting 27,185 vehicles, was announced on October 3, 2024, and involves a significant safety concern with the rearview camera system. According to a report Tesla shared with the…
In a bold move that signals a new era of urban mobility, Toyota Motor Corporation is soaring to new heights with a hefty $500 million investment in Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi dream. This groundbreaking announcement cements Toyota’s position as a key player in the race to revolutionize city transportation. A Partnership Reaching New Altitudes…
Tesla’s global deliveries bounced back in Q3 2024, marking the company’s first quarterly increase this year. This upturn comes as a relief after earlier declines had sparked worries on Wall Street about Tesla’s growth potential in the EV market. According to the Wall Street Journal, the electric automaker delivered 462,890 vehicles from July to September.…
A recent report from the New York Post has uncovered alarming claims about privacy issues in Chinese-made electric vehicles, specifically those manufactured by BYD. Owners have reported that these EVs might have a hidden feature allowing external parties to listen in on conversations inside the car. The Alleged Backdoor An Australian BYD owner discovered that…
General Motors (GM) has reported a significant boost in its electric vehicle sales for the third quarter of 2024, according to their latest sales results. The automaker’s EV deliveries surged by 60% year-over-year, reaching a record 32,095 units. Record-Breaking Quarter for EVs While GM’s total vehicle sales in the U.S. reached 659,601 units, making it…
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