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Tesla Faces California Lawsuit Alleging Odometer Manipulation to Dodge Warranty Repairs

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in California accuses Tesla of deliberately inflating odometer readings in its electric vehicles (EVs) to prematurely expire warranties and avoid repair costs, raising serious questions about the automaker’s software-driven mileage tracking system. The case, led by plaintiff Nyree Hinton, claims Tesla’s odometer algorithms misrepresent actual distances travele

Haye KestelooApr 17

Hyundai

Hyundai Halts EV Production in South Korea Amid Slow Demand and U.S. Tariffs

On April 17, 2025, Reuters reported a significant shift in Hyundai Motor’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy, citing South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) plans to temporarily suspend production of some EVs at its Ulsan complex due to sluggish demand and newly imposed U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles. This decision, set to impact production…

Haye KestelooApr 17

Model Y

2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh: A Comprehensive Overhaul Revealed in Sawyer Merritt’s Video

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…

Haye KestelooApr 16

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Tesla Model Y 2025.14 Update Introduces Location-Based Trunk Height Adjustment

Tesla has rolled out a new software update for the Model Y, introducing a location-based trunk height adjustment feature designed to improve user safety and convenience. Shared via an X post by Nic Cruz Patane, the 2025.14 update allows drivers to save trunk height settings based on their location, addressing common issues like low ceilings…

Haye KestelooApr 15

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…

Haye KestelooApr 14

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…

Haye KestelooApr 14

Tesla

Tesla Launches in Saudi Arabia Amid EV Ambitions and Infrastructure Challenges

On April 10, 2025, Tesla officially opened its doors in Saudi Arabia, a move signaling both a reconciliation between CEO Elon Musk and the kingdom’s leadership and a bold step toward the country’s aggressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption goals, as reported by Reuters. With a glitzy launch showcasing the Cybertruck and a redesigned Model Y…

Haye KestelooApr 12

Model Y

General Motors Halts BrightDrop EV Production in Ontario, Lays Off 500 Workers Amid Weak Demand

On April 11, 2025, General Motors (GM) announced the temporary suspension of its BrightDrop electric delivery van production at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, a move that will result in the layoff of approximately 500 workers starting April 14. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the decision stems from lackluster demand…

Haye KestelooApr 11

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