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The city of St. Louis has sparked controversy by purchasing nine Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles for its municipal fleet, a move that’s drawing scrutiny from some city officials. Unexpected EV Choice Raises Questions City officials aimed to reduce their carbon footprint by replacing older gas-powered vehicles with electric alternatives. However, the selection of the…
Mini’s just shaken up the hot hatch world with its first-ever electric John Cooper Works models. The iconic British brand debuted the JCW Electric and JCW Aceman, both packing some serious electric punch. Car and Driver reports on this electrifying news. Identical Powertrains, Different Packages Both new models are rocking the same electric setup: The…
Tesla demonstrated its advanced autonomous driving capabilities at the recent We, Robot event, as reported by Ashok Elluswamy from Tesla’s Autopilot Department. The electric vehicle manufacturer conducted over 1,300 fully autonomous trips without any issues, highlighting the progress of their self-driving technology. Impressive Fleet Performance According to Elluswamy, the event featured: “And eve
Tesla’s stock saw a modest uptick on Tuesday, rising 0.2% to $219.57, as investors and analysts weighed in on the company’s recent robotaxi updates. This news comes from a Barron’s article by Al Root, detailing the market’s response to Tesla’s “Cybercab” robotaxi unveiling event in Hollywood on October 10. Wall Street’s Skepticism Coming into Tuesday’s…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers made a bold statement at this year’s Paris Auto Show, showcasing their latest models despite recent EU tariffs. According to reporting from The New York Times, a record number of Chinese automakers unveiled cutting-edge EVs, seemingly undeterred by the European Union’s decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles. Chinese Automakers…
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…
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