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Automotive reporter Sawyer Merritt announced on X that Tesla vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3) and older Intel Atom chips will not receive key features in Tesla’s Spring Update (2025.14.1). This news impacts EVXL’s audience of Tesla owners and enthusiasts, spotlighting the growing divide between Tesla’s older and newer hardware ecosystems and raising concerns about long-term…
Kia has officially introduced the 2026 Kia EV4 sedan to the U.S. market at the New York Auto Show, marking the automaker’s first all-electric global sedan for American buyers. Revealed at the New York Auto Show on April 16, 2025, the Kia EV4 combines a distinctive design with impressive specs, including a range of up…
Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt released a detailed video walkthrough of the 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, unveiling a sweeping set of upgrades that redefine the world’s best-selling electric SUV. Far from a minor facelift, the Juniper introduces over 90 enhancements, from aerodynamic tweaks to a quieter cabin and advanced safety features, as Merritt meticulously…
On April 15, 2025, RBW EV Cars, a British manufacturer of handcrafted electric vehicles (EVs), began construction on an $8 million production facility in Danville, Virginia, marking a pivotal step in its North American expansion. Reportedly the 29,000-square-foot hub will produce left-hand-drive versions of RBW’s Roadster and GT models, targeting a niche US market of…
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…
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’s dominance in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market is slipping, with sales declining nearly 9% in the first quarter of 2025, even as the overall EV market expanded by 11%, according to a recent report by Cox Automotive. The research firm’s data reveals a shifting landscape where traditional automakers like General Motors (GM) and…
China’s electric vehicle market continues to surge with impressive momentum, as leading manufacturers reported substantial February delivery figures over the weekend. BYD and XPeng demonstrated particularly strong performance, with several players showing triple-digit year-over-year growth amid an increasingly competitive landscape. BYD Dominates with Record-Breaking Sales Performance BYD, Tesla’s
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