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Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. Last week, Reuters posted a story titled ‘Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew were defective’. In short, the report claims that Tesla gaslighted customers into thinking they were responsible for issues needing

A new electric SUV from Toyota’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, is arriving at dealerships in China. The Bozhi 4X is an upgraded bZ4X model with starting prices of around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). GAC-Toyota launched the electric SUV on November 17 under its sub-brand Bozhi. The 4X is the brand’s first model. The electric SUV features a

When two new Montana wind farms come online, the state will have more nameplate capacity in wind than in coal. Nameplate capacity is the maximum rated output in megawatts when a source of power operates in optimal conditions. According to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, Montana coal plants provided 1,631 megawatts (MW) of nameplate

An actor known for his roles in Doctor Who and Emmerdale died in his sleep on Christmas morning, his family have said. Richard Franklin was 87. In a statement, his family said: “Richard sadly died in his sleep after fighting long term illness. “We are deeply saddened by his loss, we will fondly remember him

Tesla has lost its court appeal aimed at mitigating the impact of its Swedish strike. Will it finally compromise and go back to the negotiation table? For the past two months now, Tesla service workers in Sweden have been on a strike in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always

Tesla launches project to build new Megafactory in China The Megafactory in Lathrop, California, was Tesla’s first dedicated factory to produce Megapacks, which were previously produced at Gigafactory Nevada. It is still ramping up to its full capacity of 40 GWh worth of Megapacks, a battery pack for utility-scale energy storage projects, but it has

A lawsuit accusing legendary rock band Nirvana of publishing child sexual abuse images by using a picture of a naked four-month-old baby on an album cover has been revived. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s ruling that Spencer Elden, the baby on the cover of Nevermind, had waited too long

If you’ve been eyeing an Audi EV, now may be the time to make a move. Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger ($649 value) with the purchase or lease of select e-tron models. Audi offering free home EV charger in new deal According to a memo sent to dealers (via CarsDirect),

Tesla’s new electricity retail program, Tesla Electric, has erased this homeowner’s electricity bill and paid him $1,000 in 2023. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric

Affordable EVs are on the way. Hyundai plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle, the IONIQ 2, that will sit below the popular IONIQ 5 SUV. Hyundai is doubling down on its plans to become a top three EV maker by 2030. The Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia) plans to sell 3.6 million EVs by

A solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano using solar power alone – and set a new world record for altitude for an EV. A Swiss team called Peak Evolution, which is sponsored by Austrian transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss, successfully climbed the western edge of Ojos del Salado, 6,500 meters above sea level

Tesla has been partnering with major new home builders all over the US to deploy solar and Powerwalls, and it now claims to have deployed “over 600 solar neighborhoods”. Tesla neighborhood is a term that is being used for new developments where all the homes integrate all or part of Tesla’s power ecosystem, including the

In a strange reversal of plan, it looks like Volkswagen is revising its interior design. After a slew of complaints about its touchscreen-heavy interiors, the German brand is bringing back more good, old-fashioned physical buttons, according to Autocar. Autocar spotted the concept for the upcoming compact ID.2all – the brand’s latest and smallest EV offering

Israel will compete at Eurovision next year, despite calls for the country to be banned over its conflict with Hamas, organisers have said. Artists from Iceland had called for a boycott of the contest in Malmo, Sweden, unless Israel was prevented from taking part, after its ground invasion of Gaza. Irish broadcaster RTE has also

2024 Hyundai Kona EV (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai’s all-electric Kona is getting a high-performance upgrade. The Hyundai Kona Electric was spotted wearing the famed Hyundai N Line badge with a new sporty look. The new 2024 Hyundai Kona is bigger, bolder, and better in every way compared to the previous model. You can see the upgrades

Tesla has unveiled a 3D reconstruction park assist system that serves as the long-awaited bird-eye view. Bird’s eye view, a vision monitoring system that renders a view of a vehicle from the top to help park and navigate tight spaces, has become a popular feature in premium vehicles and it has even moved down market

Porsche is retiring its best-selling SUV in Europe earlier than expected. The gas-powered Porsche Macan will sail off into the sunset in the EU next spring. Porsche is set to launch the all-electric Macan next year as it shifts its lineup. The Macan is Porsche’s best-selling SUV globally, with over 68,300 units sold through Sept,

Tesla has started to push the software update that includes the “fix” of the NHTSA Autopilot recall and it includes the release notes detailing the new Autopilot nag. Earlier this week, Tesla and NHTSA announced a new “safety recall” of all Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot in North America. The recall is to conclude the

Is Ford adding Google Maps EV route planning? CEO Jim Farley hinted at the idea this week as owners requested the feature. In today’s age, staying connected is everything. Especially while driving. Although most new cars come loaded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, some automakers are doing away with it. Rival GM announced it

For eight years, Sophia* has been living a double life. She is not cheating on her husband and isn’t doing anything illegal, but her clandestine activities are something she plans with military precision to avoid getting caught. Sophia, who is in her early 30s and lives in north London, is hiding her secret in plain