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Rivian Warns Of Imminent $10,000 Price Hike For Canada
Rivian sent an email out to customers informing them of an up to $10,000 CAD ($7,000 USD) price increase by Feb 25. Rivian says this is because of changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian…
Tesla Model Y Performance Refresh Is Coming Soon
Tesla plans to launch the Performance and seven-seater variants of its best-selling Model Y later this year. The automaker is tight-lipped about what to expect, but the launch of the Model 3 Performance hints at what might change between trims.…
Hyundai May Reveal Its Game-Changing Solid State Battery In March: Report
Local news reports out of South Korea suggest that Hyundai is planning to reveal its first solid-state battery pack in March. A pilot production line has reportedly been built at its research center, and the first prototype EV with solid-state…
Nissan’s ‘Pride’ Doomed Its Emergency Merger With Honda
"Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall," reads the Book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 18. I'm no Biblical scholar, but I think it's unlikely King Solomon wrote that line about Nissan. But you have to admit it fits in this context—especially…
Watch BYD’s ‘God’s Eye’ Rip This Supercar Around A Track Without Anyone Inside
BYD has a new ADAS suite in its portfolio. The so-called God's Eye system will be offered as standard in over 20 car models. The top-tier version of the system was showcased on a Yangwang U9 that drove itself around…
Tesla Trademark Hints At Robovan Sharing Program
Tesla applied for two "Robus" trademarks with the USPTO. One refers to electric buses, while the other is for ridesharing services. The Robovan made a surprise appearance during last year's Robotaxi event. Tesla has submitted two trademark applications in the…
Audi Q4 E-Tron Gets Cheaper Base Trim With Over 250 Miles Of Range
Audi introduced a new base trim for the MEB-based Q4 E-Tron electric crossover. Dubbed the Q4 E-Tron 40, it has a usable battery capacity of 59 kilowatt-hours. Audi has introduced a new base trim for its smallest European EV, the…