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Jaguar-Land Rover has decided not to renew its production contract with Magna Steyr as it looks to transition from a “mass premium” brand to a luxury EV automaker in 2025. This is the latest OEM to drop Magna Steyr, which is now expanding its search for new clients to other global automakers. Jaguar-Land Rover first

Image: Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging will install 400 kW DC fast chargers at 100 Starbucks stores on the US West Coast. Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a joint venture between subsidiaries of Mercedes-Benz Group and renewable energy producers MN8 Energy, will install 400 kW EV chargers at Starbucks stores along Interstate 5 (I-5) –

Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand. Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging. Kia unveiled the EV3 for the first time in October as part of its new affordable EV

Tesla claims that it is now achieving “95% automated production” at Gigafactory Shanghai with recent updates. While Elon Musk disbanded Tesla’s PR team in the US, the automaker still has press departments in other markets. For example, the company’s Chinese PR team recently held a factory tour for reports at Gigafactory Shanghai. In recent months,

Elon Musk might give up on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell if the situation doesn’t improve by the end of the year. Tesla’s 4680 battery cell, the automaker’s first effort to build its own cells, hasn’t gone smoothly, to say the least. First announced in 2020, it promised to enable significantly lower cost, more range, and

Tesla Supercharger deployment has already greatly slowed down compared to the same period last year and it is coming at a critical time for the charging network. Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired the company’s entire charging team – using them as an example after the head of the group pushed back against

Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck accessories: a tailgate shield and jumpseats that attach to the tailgate. The first new accessory is a tailgate shield. This is particularly useful to carry bikes in the bed of the Cybertruck. Most bikes won’t fit well in the Cybertruck’s bed, but if you place them over the tailgate

An all-electric Ford Puma is expected to arrive by the end of this year. Based on the new Ford Puma, the EV version is expected to start at under $40,000 with distinct elements to help it stand apart. The Ford Puma “Gen-E” will sit under the Mustang Mach-E, Explorer Electric, and new Capri EV in

China, the world’s largest pollution emitter, is going green with clean energy alternatives and doing so quickly. Recent energy reports detail the nation’s commitment to implementing solar and wind power, so much so that it is expected to achieve its 2030 clean energy targets by the end of the month. As we’ve previously reported, renewable

Tesla might have figured out how to make manganese-rich battery cells last longer with doped cathode active material. Manganese-rich cathode active materials such as LiMn2O4 have long been considered an interesting option for their low cost, high voltage, and relatively low environmental impact, but they haven’t been seriously considered for electric vehicles due to a

With production of the all-electric Macan now underway in Germany, Porsche is launching two new variants to appeal to a broader customer base. The automaker has introduced a lighter RWD variant and a new dual-motor 4S version with an optional off-road design package. The Macan is a compact luxury SUV that has been a staple

It’s official. Hyundai confirmed the news we’ve all been waiting for. The first three-row electric Hyundai SUV is coming to the US and will make its first appearance later this year. The new electric SUV will launch alongside an updated IONIQ 5 for Hyundai’s 2025 lineup. Hyundai is already making its mark as the US

Elon Musk has announced his support to Donald Trump’s VP pick, Senator JD Vance. It’s hard to believe, considering Vance is pushing a bill that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US. As we often reported in recent months, Musk is no stranger to acting against the interest of Tesla shareholders despite his fiduciary duties

In this special vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and whether it’s being caused inflation and a slowing economy or the rapid rise in EV sales displacing millions of gallons of oil demand. In this episode, we’ll focus on the rapid growth of the commercial EV market

Kia is launching its first dedicated electric van next year to compete with Ford, Mercedes, and Stellantis. However, Kia believes it has an advantage with its new dedicated EV platform built from the ground up. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s first EV van has already been spotted testing. Can Kia take the lead? After

With up to $13,000 off MSRP, Nissan’s fully electric Ariya is cheaper to lease than ever. After introducing new summer discounts, the 2024 Nissan Ariya lease prices are nearly identical to the Rogue. It’s even more affordable to lease than last year’s Ariya model. Nissan’s all-electric Ariya is already one of the most affordable EVs

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is delaying the unveiling of its Robotaxi and adds that he requested a front design change. Last week, Bloomberg reported that Tesla is delaying the unveiling of the Robotaxi, which was planned for August 8th, to October. The report claimed that the delay was to give Tesla more time

A Tesla Cybertruck presentation in Germany was interrupted by climate activists who vandalized the electric pickup truck. In the US, Cybertrucks are being vandalized by Elon haters, and in Europe, it is climate activists who are trashing the electric vehicle. It might be surprising to hear that climate activists are targeting an electric vehicle company,

Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price. The Model Y RWD has been through lots of changes recently. Not only has its price varied quite a bit, but Tesla has introduced and then axed

Volkswagen can’t seem to get out of its own way these days. More delays are on the way for Volkswagen EVs, including its ID.4 successor and a new Porsche electric SUV, as software issues persist. Volkswagen delays persist as more EVs get pushed back Software has been one of VW’s biggest hurdles over the past