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BYD U9 vs Tesla Roadster: Musk’s Deposit Delays Spark EV Clash

In November 2017, Elon Musk announced the second-generation Tesla Roadster, promising it would be the fastest production car in the world, and began taking deposits from eager buyers. Over $250 million in reservations poured in for the Roadster, but nearly eight years later, as of April 2025, Tesla has yet to deliver a single unit,…

New Cybertruck Accessories: What You Need to Know
Cybertruck

Tesla Unveils $69,990 Cybertruck RWD: Range Leader or Feature-Light Compromise?

On April 14, 2025, Tesla introduced a Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Cybertruck priced at $69,990, a $10,000 saving over the $79,990 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model. Announced on Tesla’s official website, this trim boasts a 350-mile range but omits all-wheel drive, air suspension, and the signature rear light bar. For electric vehicle enthusiasts, this signals…

Tesla

Tesla FSD Breakthrough? Musk Claims Pure AI Solution Coming

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made another ambitious claim about autonomous driving technology, stating that “For the first time, there will soon be a generalized, pure AI solution to full self-driving” that relies solely on “cameras and the Tesla AI chip with Tesla AI software.” The announcement, made on X earlier today, reiterates Tesla’s commitment…

Model S

Tesla Halts Model S and Model X Orders in China Amid Escalating Trade Tariffs

Tesla has abruptly suspended new orders for its Model S and Model X electric vehicles in China, a move that underscores the intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China. According to Reuters, Tesla’s Chinese website no longer allows customers to configure or order these premium models, redirecting users to view limited existing inventory…

BYD

BYD’s Super E-Platform Redefines EV Charging, Undercuts Tesla on Price

On April 14, 2025, Chinese automaker BYD launched the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, the first electric vehicles equipped with its revolutionary Super E-Platform, capable of adding 249 miles (400 km) of range in just five minutes of charging, reports The Independent. Priced at $30,100 and $32,700 respectively, these models not only outpace…

Tesla

Tesla’s $30M Canadian EV Rebate Freeze Sparks Controversy and Legal Threats

In a contentious standoff, Tesla Canada faces scrutiny over a C$43.1 million (approximately $30 million USD) electric vehicle (EV) rebate claim for 8,653 vehicles, filed in just 72 hours before Canada’s federal EV incentive program expired. The sudden surge, reported by the Toronto Star, has prompted Transport Canada to freeze the funds and launch an…

Lucid Motors Smashes Delivery Records in Q3 2024, Faces Production Hurdles
Arizona

Lucid Motors Acquires Nikola’s Arizona Facilities for $30M Post-Bankruptcy: A Strategic Expansion for EV Production

On April 13, 2025, Lucid Motors seized a pivotal opportunity by acquiring the Arizona facilities of Nikola, a once-hyped electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen truck manufacturer, for $30 million following Nikola’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in February. The deal, announced on April 13, 2025, encompasses Nikola’s truck business and customer relationships, providing Lucid with 884,000…

New York

Genesis GV90 EV Set to Redefine Luxury SUVs at 2025 New York Auto Show

Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, is poised to unveil its flagship electric SUV, the GV90, at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, starting April 18. Previewed by the striking Neolun concept, the GV90 promises to blend minimalist Korean design with cutting-edge technology, positioning it as a formidable contender in the premium electric vehicle…

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