General Motors (GM) is channeling a hefty $888 million into its Tonawanda propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to boost production of the next-generation V8 engine, signaling a strategic recalibration in its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Announced on May 28,…
On May 28, 2025, Brazilian prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD and two of its contractors, alleging the use of slave-like labor conditions and international human trafficking at a factory construction site in Camaçari, Brazil.…
A recent study on non-exhaust emissions in road transport, conducted by e’misia in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility, Transport for London (TfL), and the Greater London Authority (GLA), highlights a significant benefit of electric vehicles (EVs) for EV owners and…
A 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range has proven its reliability and low-maintenance appeal, racking up 22,325 miles over three years with only routine upkeep, according to a recent X post by Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt. This real-world experience highlights…
China’s commerce ministry is cracking down on a growing trend in the electric vehicle (EV) market: the sale of “zero-mileage” used cars—vehicles registered and plated but never driven. This practice, highlighted by Great Wall Motor’s Chairman Wei Jianjun, has sparked…
Tesla has reached a groundbreaking milestone at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, where vehicles equipped with unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology are now autonomously navigating the facility’s parking lot. This development, captured in a recent timelapse video, showcases the future of electric…
Alpine, Renault’s sporty premium brand, unveiled the A390 electric crossover on May 27, 2025, in Dieppe, France, but U.S. enthusiasts hoping to see this 470-horsepower EV on American roads will need to wait longer than expected. Initially planned as Alpine’s…
A recent study from American Muscle highlights why electric vehicle (EV) adoption is stalling despite growing interest. High upfront costs and sparse charging infrastructure are pushing buyers away, even as automakers like BMW and Kia roll out models like the…
Tesla’s latest software update, version 2025.14.12, introduces a groundbreaking Child Left Alone Detection feature, designed to protect young passengers in vehicles left unattended. Available across models like the Model S, 3, X, Y, and Cybertruck, this technology uses cabin sensors…
Today, Renault’s premium brand Alpine unveiled the A390, a midsize electric crossover blending sports car heritage with family-friendly practicality, aiming to challenge the Porsche Macan. Built in Dieppe, France, this 470-horsepower EV leverages three electric motors for dynamic performance, signaling…
Volvo Cars announced on May 26, 2025, that it will cut 3,000 jobs globally, primarily targeting white-collar roles, as the automaker grapples with high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, and looming trade tariffs, reports Automotive News. The…
In a striking blow to Tesla’s expansion plans, the city of Marion in South Australia has overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to sell public land for a new Tesla battery factory, with 95% of nearly 1,000 submissions opposing the move. The…
