The BYD Sealion 7 is the seventh pure-electric car to be launched by BYD in Europe, and the fourth model in the Ocean Series, after the Dolphin, Seal and the Seal U BYD Sealion 7 packs an overall length of 4,830 mm and a wheelbase of 2,930 mm, up to 502km of WLTP range and […]
Ford plans to stop production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning from from Nov. 18 until Jan. 6. This windows includes a previously planned holiday downtime. This seven-week shutdown of Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan has the goal of making a correction in output to match sales growth and maintain profitability goals for […]
Kia America is recalling 101,409 vehicles due a potentially deadly hazard with the vehicle’s Roof Molding, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced (January 18, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V025000). The recall includes certain 2023-24 Sportage and 2022-24 Carnival vehicles which the roof molding can become loose or detach while driving, which may have been […]
VinFast Auto has announced its participation in CES 2024, one of the most powerful tech events in the world, taking place from January 9 – 12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Underpinned by the message “Venture Beyond”, VinFast will introduce its new EV concept and mini eSUV VF 3 model, the DrgnFly electric […]
Mark your calendars for November 17-26 as the Los Angeles Auto Show introduces an unprecedented experience for attendees. For the first time, a diverse roster of automotive brands will empower visitors to directly compare electric vehicle performance, comfort and features by getting behind the wheel. Set against the expansive backdrop of the show’s 1M sqft […]
Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled new “close-to-production” concept vehicles that could outdo Tesla cars by going more than 466 miles on a single charge. That’s compared with a range of less than 380 miles for any Tesla model. The German automaker’s Concept CLA Class, revealed Sunday at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, comprises four […]
VinFast, an Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, gained ane valuation surpassing that of US automakers Ford and General Motors (GM) on its first day of trading on NASDAQ yesterday (Aug. 15). VinFast started out with gasoline-powered models then moved over to EVs a couple years ago. In 2022 it started to ship autos abroad. […]
A study (pdf) conducted by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 119 people have died while using electric scooters or e-bikes between 2017 to 2021. The report states deadly crashes involving these vehicles may have gone unreported, prompting transportation officials to take action. The NTSB made several recommendations to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Volkswagen announced today both the Volkswagen ID.4 EV (Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV) and Tiguan earned tops marks in Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card. This marks the second year in a row the compact SUVs have been given top honors—they are two of only seven vehicles to earn “honor roll” status. “For parents looking to […]
Volkswagen is planning to restart production at sites closed last month. The German firm said VW brand plants in Zwickau, Germany, and Bratislava, Slovakia, will resume production on April 20. VW’s plan to reopen plants comes as the German government considers relaxing restrictions next week on some businesses while keeping social distancing rules in place […]