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Be a Part of Tesla's Summer Data Dash Tesla Breaks New Ground with 2023.20 Software Update - Model Y. Photo courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla

Tesla’s FSD Goes Global: Coming to RHD Markets in 2025

Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) software is set to expand internationally, with significant updates and features rolling out over the next year. The company has released a roadmap detailing its plans, including enhancements to FSD and its introduction to Europe and China by Q1 2025. Notably, Tesla is also planning to bring FSD to right-hand…

Tesla's Latest App Update Merges with Apple's Shortcuts
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Tesla Plans Six-Seat Model Y for China Market Under Project ‘Juniper’

Tesla is gearing up to revamp its Model Y for the Chinese market, aiming to regain lost market share and take on competitors like Li Auto and Nio. According to a report from SCMP, the US electric vehicle (EV) maker plans to introduce a six-seat variant of the Model Y, assembled at its Shanghai Gigafactory…

Harris Drops Support for EV Mandate: A Political Pivot?
Tesla

Harris Drops Support for EV Mandate: A Political Pivot?

Vice President Kamala Harris, once a staunch supporter of federal rules mandating electric vehicle (EV) production, has seemingly changed her stance. According to a recent report by Alex Thompson and Ben Geman of Axios, Harris’ campaign stated that she “does not support an electric vehicle mandate,” marking a significant shift from her previous positions. A…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

BYD Hits Pause on Mexico Factory Plans Ahead of US Election

China’s top electric vehicle maker, BYD, has decided to put its Mexico factory plans on hold until after the US election, according to a recent report from the South China Morning Post. This move comes as global businesses adopt a wait-and-see approach due to shifting American policies. Uncertainty in the Air: The US Election Impact…

Xpeng Ignites Share Surge with Affordable EV
Tesla

Chinese EV Makers Defy Global Restrictions with Surging Sales

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are showing resilience in the face of global trade restrictions, with several major players reporting significant year-on-year sales increases for August. This surge comes despite recent announcements by the European Union, United States, and Canada to limit Chinese-made EV imports, according to a report by Euro News. Record-Breaking Sales for…

Volkswagen ID.3 Electric vehicle EV. Photo courtesy of Volkswagen
Volkswagen

Volkswagen’s Bumpy Road to Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Cost-Cutting Measures

Volkswagen, the German auto giant, is hitting some speed bumps on its journey to electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s facing tough times as it tries to keep up with the fast-changing EV market, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. EV Investment Dilemma Volkswagen’s in a tight spot. They can’t easily cut back on…

Tesla Expert Sanjay Lal Joins Volkswagen’s EV Software Drive, Volkswagen Races Ahead in EV Charger Installation
Volkswagen

Volkswagen’s EV Strategy Falters as European Automakers Face Crisis

European automakers, particularly Volkswagen, are facing a significant crisis in their electric vehicle (EV) production efforts. According to a recent Bloomberg report, German and French carmakers are rapidly losing ground in the race to produce EVs, leading to potential factory closures and a reevaluation of their electric future. VW’s Electric Dreams Turn Sour Volkswagen AG,…

Xpeng Ignites Share Surge with Affordable EV
XPeng

Xpeng’s Bold Move: Expanding to Europe with Entry-Level EVs and Local Production

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is gearing up for a significant expansion into the European market, as reported by Bloomberg News. The company is planning to introduce entry-level cars and establish local production facilities in Europe, aiming to circumvent potential tariffs and strengthen its global presence. READ MORE: XPENG UNVEILS ULTRA-AFFORDABLE EV, CHALLENGING TESLA’S DOMINANCE

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