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Hyundai set a new third-quarter retail sales record in the US, partially driven by “strong demand” for the all-electric IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 5 remains one of the best-selling EVs, with over 30,000 models sold in 2024. Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales reach 30,000 mark in Q3 2024 “We set an all-time retail sales record in

Tesla appears to be shifting its in-car music streaming strategy and it is crashing this stock in the process. Tesla doesn’t use phone-mirroring systems like Apple CarPLay and Android Auto. The automaker wants to own the entire in-car experience with its own user interface. When it comes to music streaming, Tesla had a long-term relationship

Tesla is declaring victory on achieving its September milestones for its autonomy roadmap, but we see the most important milestone missing. Earlier this month, Tesla released an AI product/self-driving roadmap that included milestones the team aimed to accomplish in the coming months. With September coming to a close and Tesla starting the rollout of Supervised

Hyundai just made its 100 millionth vehicle, marking a significant milestone. The accomplishment took just 57 years, much quicker than Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, and GM. With long-range, fast-charging EVs rolling out, like the new IONIQ 5, Hyundai is laying the groundwork for a global sales run. Since 1967, Hyundai Motor has been trailblazing its own

CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) has emerged as the world’s largest battery cell supplier in the auto industry in the last few years, and

Buy a new Ford EV and get a free home charger as part of its new “Ford Power Promise.” The program is designed to finally put the EV misperceptions to rest while making it even easier to go electric. It’s “not range anxiety, but change anxiety,” Martin Delonis, Ford’s senior manager of business innovation and

Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released. After many delays and much anticipation, the first Tesla Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30, 2023. However, one feature was missing from those cars – Tesla’s much-ballyhooed Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Previous vehicles released by

Mazda officially opened the order books on its new Mazda EZ-6 EV and EREV versions of the car in China yesterday. And the starting price? It’s under $25,000. Co-developed by Mazda and Chinese state-owned Changan Auto, the EZ-6 was one of two new electric offerings that debuted back in April. The other was a CX-5/0-sized crossover called

Kia promises the new EV9 GT will have “enormous power,” but that’s not all. For the first time, the Kia EV9 GT was caught with an active spoiler, giving us a sneak peek at potential new upgrades. The brand’s first three-row electric SUV is already making its presence known in the US, helping push Kia

The saga of impending tariffs on Chinese-built EVs imported into Europe continues, but the situation could be resolved before the duties take effect next month. Representatives from China and the EU are reported to be in talks about a minimum pricing deal for all Chinese EV imports that could help alleviate some of the upcharges

Sony and Honda mobility joint venture AFEELA announced a deal with Tesla to adopt NACS on its upcoming electric vehicles in North America and Japan. Japanese electronics and automotive giants Sony and Honda partnered a few years ago to create AFEELA, a new electric vehicle brand. You know that they are getting more serious about

Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build

Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her sons have said. The actress died in hospital, her children Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said. In a statement, they said: “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She

On today’s emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred’s initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working

The rugged SUV maker wants a bigger share of the global market. Jeep launched its first EV, the Avenger electric SUV, in Toyota-dominated Japan. Toyota’s home market has mostly shunned imports, but foreign EVs are starting to crack the code. Jeep launches its first EV in Japan, the Avenger SUV Stellantis introduced its first EV,

South Korea’s leading automakers are doubling down on their efforts to cut EV costs with new battery tech. Hyundai and Kia are teaming up to develop LFP battery materials to power up lower-priced EVs. Hyundai and Kia eye cheaper EVs with LFP battery tech Hyundai and Kia launched a new project to develop lithium iron

Audi of America has officially announced the pricing and specifications for its all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron model line, and it came with a surprise. Among the lineup is a new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) entry model, designed to offer the longest range of any Audi battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to date. Starting at $63,800, the RWD Q6 e-tron

Tesla Full Self-Driving was tested by third-party testing firm AMCI and the result was a ridiculous 13 miles between interventions. One of the biggest concerns about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) program is that the automaker has always refused to share intervention data or any data about the program three years into it. We have to

After a three-year break, Ford is set to reopen its Chennai plant in India. However, This time, Ford will focus on EVs as it faces a global comeback. Ford India plant will reopen to export global EVs Ford submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the government of Tamil Nadu earlier this month, outlining plans

Photo: Porsche Owners of the new 2025 Porsche Macan Electric, which lands at US dealers this month, will get one year of free 30-minute Electrify America charging sessions. Electrify America and Porsche Cars North America already have a charging agreement, and now they’ve extended it to the new Macan Electric, which are on a ship and