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Tesla is refining its flagship electric sedan, the Model S Plaid, with a prototype recently spotted lapping the Nürburgring in Germany. According to Autoblog, the 2025 refresh brings minor visual tweaks but leaves fans wanting more significant changes to keep pace with rising competition in the EV market. A Light Refresh for Tesla, a Performance…
Tesla shareholders are pressing CEO Elon Musk to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week managing the electric vehicle (EV) giant, as the company grapples with a sharp drop in stock price and falling sales. A letter from investors, reported by The Times on May 28, 2025, highlights concerns over Musk’s divided attention…
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, 2025, this investment highlights the automaker’s response to slower-than-expected EV demand while maintaining its foothold…
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. The case, which seeks damages of 257 million Brazilian reais—approximately $50 million USD—highlights serious labor…
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 enthusiasts: a drastic reduction in brake wear emissions. However, the report also flags tire 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 why electric vehicles (EVs) like the Model Y are gaining traction among owners, including those…
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 a regulatory response as automakers like BYD and Dongfeng Motor navigate intense competition and aggressive…
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 vehicle (EV) automation and its potential to revolutionize manufacturing logistics. FSD Te
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