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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
Volkswagen’s recent $5 billion partnership with US electric vehicle start-up Rivian has caused quite a stir among the staff at Cariad, VW’s software division. The deal, aimed at developing software for both companies’ cars, comes after a series of setbacks and budget overruns at Cariad that delayed the rollout of new VW, Audi, and Porsche…
The Audi A6 e-tron is set to join the e-tron lineup as an all-electric luxury sedan and wagon, bringing a fresh wave of innovation to the EV market. According to InsideEVs, here’s what we know so far about the upcoming models. Models and Body Styles The A6 e-tron will be available in several variants: Pricing…
Hyundai Motor Company is gearing up for a massive expansion in Georgia, with plans to produce 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually at its new manufacturing complex near Savannah. The South Korean automaker is betting big on rail transport to move these EVs efficiently and sustainably. According to Hyundai spokeswoman Bianca Johnson, about 70% of the…
Used Tesla Cybertruck prices have been on a rollercoaster ride this year, but they’re now heading south fast. After peaking at around $185,000 in early April, the average price for a used Cybertruck has dropped to about $117,000 as of September 2024, according to CarGurus, a car shopping website. This shift comes as Tesla ramps…
In a groundbreaking move, Chinese EV startup Nio has set a new milestone in the battery-swap arena. The company claims that its owners can now avoid long, boring charging stops by simply replacing their dead EV battery with a fresh one at any of Nio’s many available “Power Swap” locations. This innovation is particularly significant…
Volkswagen is grappling with a tough decision that could see some of its factories in Germany shut down for the first time in its 87-year history. The automaker, known for its iconic brand, is struggling to meet cost-cutting goals and remain competitive in a challenging market. CEO Oliver Blume recently announced that the company must…
Elon Musk has shot down a report claiming his AI startup xAI was in talks to share Tesla’s future revenue in exchange for AI tech. This comes as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving. According to a Reuters article, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to refute a Wall Street Journal story…
Tesla has rolled out significant improvements to its Hands-Free Trunk feature, including the ability to exclude your home location when using this convenient function. This update was reported by Sawyer Merritt on X, highlighting Tesla’s ongoing efforts to refine its vehicle technology. Detection Improvements and Home Exclusion The electric vehicle manufacturer has made “significant detection…
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