In this article TSLA The year was 2006, the concept of electric vehicles expensive and impractical. But a small engineering team had an unorthodox vision for a car that could truly showcase the potential of electrification. That summer, then-fledgling start-up Tesla Motors unveiled its tour de force to the world — the Roadster. Right out
Month: March 2022
Jay Leno is making a point of highlighting young car enthusiasts. His guest on a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” was 24-year-old Daniel Harrison, owner of a 1958 MG A he started restoring when he was 15. When he sees a cool car, Leno has made a habit of flagging down the owner and
When Nissan first announced that they would soon be bringing an all-electric crossover to market, there weren’t any such vehicles available for sale in North America. That was back in 2019, and a few months later Tesla began production of the Model Y, which has become its most popular model to date. However, when the
During inaugural ceremonies at Tesla’s new Berlin factory earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk delivered the first German-made Model Y crossovers to eager customers, did a little dance near the assembly line for cheering fans and casually predicted that Tesla will reach annual production of up to 20 million vehicles by the early 2030s. “I
4:59 AM ET JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes it is important Formula One shines a “spotlight” on problems in the Middle East after security concerns at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix nearly led F1 drivers to boycott the event. F1’s 20 drivers considered not racing in Jeddah this weekend
BMW is re-imagining the brick-and-mortar showroom experience for the digital age. The brand’s global Retail Next design concept, which debuts in the U.S. in July, attempts to make the dealership visit feel more experiential and less transactional, BMW of North America sales boss Shaun Bugbee told Automotive News last week. “It’s about recognizing that the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has issued a high pollution alert for the U.K. capital. Andrew Holt | Photolibrary | Getty Images LONDON — Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has issued a high pollution alert for the U.K. capital, telling those with lung and heart problems to “avoid physical exertion” for its duration. In
By Joey Klender Posted on March 26, 2022 Tesla has officially started inviting the 15,000 guests to its “Cyber Rodeo” event at Gigafactory Texas on April 7, as CEO Elon Musk published a photo of a virtual invitation to the event last night. Tesla announced it would hold an event to commemorate the opening of
For the past couple of years, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S has been the king of all-wheel drive hot hatches, offering so much performance that it could be considered a ‘hyper hatch.’ However, has it finally met its match with the new Audi RS3 Sportback? To find out, Top Gear recently tested the duo at
Honda will complete the electrification of its range in Europe with the launch of the new Civic Hybrid in the autumn, followed in 2023 by a small full-electric SUV, a hybrid compact SUV and a new CR-V SUV with a plug-in hybrid option. The new Civic compact hatchback, called the Civic e:HEV, will be sold
2:40 PM ET JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Mick Schumacher was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after crashing heavily during qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher lost control of his Haas car in Turn 9 and slammed against the inside barrier before rebounding back across the
NEW YORK — A federal judge on Friday authorized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to distribute $40 million from its 2018 settlements with Tesla Inc. and CEO Elon Musk, after Musk accused the regulator of dragging its heels. U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan approved the distribution plan that the SEC proposed on
A lot of dealers have discovered that installing powerful fast chargers for electric vehicles — as some brands are requiring dealerships to do — is a complicated, expensive and time-consuming exercise. “It’s quite an undertaking,” said Florida dealer Alan Starling. The Orlando-based Starling Automotive Group has six dealerships, including GMC and Cadillac franchises, that need
In this article 9866-HK Nio plans to begin deliveries of its ET7 electric sedan in 2022. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC Nio‘s sleek and powerful electric vehicles have captured the attention of investors – and rival automakers – around the world, but they haven’t always been able to power past the supply-chain disruptions that have played
The track-only version of Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar was demonstrated in front of the public for the first time. The demonstration of the hardcore version, known as the Valkyrie AMR Pro, took place during the season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Hennessey Venom F5 high-speed testing Another hypercar in the headlines this week was Hennessey’s
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s launch of made-in-Germany Model Y, Elon Musk giving a hint on what Master Plan Part 3 is about, USPS’ fail fleet update, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s
MILAN — Stellantis will build new full-electric flagship models for the DS and Opel/Vauxhall brands starting in 2024, according to documents seen by Automotive News Europe, as the group reshuffles model allocations for its European factories. The models will be built in Melfi, southern Italy. Production is set to start by late 2024 for the
5:57 AM ET Formula One’s drivers opted against boycotting the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because government ministers assured them security measures were being “elevated to the maximum”, according to the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA). F1’s 20 drivers held a remarkable four hour meeting on Friday evening as they resisted F1’s calls to race on
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