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.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has hinted at a broader lineup of affordable electric vehicles, including the R4, R5, and potentially an R6, following the launch of the R2 in early 2026 and R3 in 2027. The comments came during his appearance on Daniel Tosh’s Tosh Show podcast, where he also discussed the company’s ongoing production…
Global automakers are overhauling their China strategies as foreign brands see their market share slide from 66% in 2020 to just 38% in the first half of this year, according to BloombergNEF. The shift reflects surging domestic competition, rapid electrification, and evolving consumer expectations in the world’s largest auto market. Expanding China-Specific EV Lineups With…
One paused letter, nine figures on hold. Rivian says NHTSA’s paperwork freeze has iced $100 million in credit deals. Electric truck maker Rivian is bracing for a $100 million revenue shortfall after the Trump administration halted the issuance of compliance paperwork tied to U.S. fuel economy rules. The pause has frozen a regulatory credit market…
What if your next SUV homaged the NSX while updating itself over the air? Acura’s RSX prototype, debuting now, makes that dream a reality with a witty nod to the past. Acura has revived the RSX nameplate as an all-electric crossover prototype, signaling a shift toward in-house developed electric vehicles for both Acura and its…
Buckle up, EV enthusiasts: BMW might ship in Chinese batteries for its U.S.-built Neue Klasse models, all because a key supplier hit the brakes on a massive American factory. Drama in the supply chain? BMW is weighing the option to import batteries from China for its upcoming electric vehicles assembled in the United States, following…
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled plans for a midsize electric pickup priced around $30,000, slated for production in 2027, promising faster assembly and enhanced profitability through innovative manufacturing techniques. Innovative EV Platform Design Ford introduced its Universal EV Platform on August 11, which will support up to eight models beginning with this midsize pickup, according…
Buckle up, Tesla fans—imagine cruising without those pesky steering wheel tugs. Elon Musk just teased FSD V14, packing a 10X parameter punch for smoother autonomy, even as Robotaxis steal the spotlight. Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared details on the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14 update, slated for release in roughly six weeks, highlighting a 10X…
Tesla has obtained a rideshare license in Texas, paving the path for its robotaxi service to launch under upcoming state rules. This development positions the electric vehicle giant to expand autonomous ridesharing in a major U.S. state, building on recent testing efforts. License Details and Regulatory Framework Tesla Robotaxi LLC now appears as a licensed…
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