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Andrei Nedelea

Andrei Nedelea,

andrei.nedelea@insideevs.com

Articles by Andrei Nedelea

Concept Cars Watch Audi Activesphere Concept change from pickup to fastback

Watch Audi Activesphere Concept change from pickup to fastback

Audi probably won’t put something like this into production, but it would be really cool if it did.
By Andrei Nedelea 29 January 2023
Spy photos Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y rival electric crossover spotted in China

Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y rival electric crossover spotted in China

The photos show a coupe-like crossover model that is expected to enter production next year.
By Andrei Nedelea 28 January 2023
Official BMW i4 M50 now comes with EV-specific Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres

BMW i4 M50 now comes with EV-specific Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres

Pirelli says these new performance tires for electric vehicles makes the most what the i4 M50 has to offer.
By Brian Potter 26 January 2023
Patents Ferrari EVs could have Dodge Fratzonic exhaust-like sound generator

Ferrari EVs could have Dodge Fratzonic exhaust-like sound generator

The system would be a more advanced version of the Dodge Fratzonic exhaust, instead of just having fake sounds played through speakers.
By Brian Potter 24 January 2023
Rumours Renault’s Alpine reportedly considering Lotus platforms for electric SUVs

Renault’s Alpine reportedly considering Lotus platforms for electric SUVs

Alpine would like to launch two electric high-riders by 2028 and they may come to the US.
By Brian Potter 24 January 2023
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi with Frito Lay livery spotted broken down on roadside

Tesla Semi with Frito Lay livery spotted broken down on roadside

Even though there was a Tesla service van on site, they had to call a tow truck.
By Andrei Nedelea 22 January 2023
Green Elon Musk says peak oil demand will be reached within 5 years

Elon Musk says peak oil demand will be reached within 5 years

He might actually be right, but the world is still expected to be using a lot of oil even by the middle of the century.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 January 2023
06:53 Races and Chases UK: Tesla Model Y is no match for Porsche Macan GTS on track

UK: Tesla Model Y is no match for Porsche Macan GTS on track

The two vehicles are of similar power and weight, yet the Porsche is noticeably quicker around a racing circuit.
By Brian Potter 20 January 2023
Official Tesla Cybertruck will come with DIY scratch removal solution

Tesla Cybertruck will come with DIY scratch removal solution

Design boss Franz von Holzhausen confirmed Cybertruck owners will be able to remove scratches by simply buffing them out.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2023
Patents Toyota trademarks four new BZ model names

Toyota trademarks four new BZ model names

These new names are also comprised of the letter “C” which could indicate they are two-door vehicles, or have coupe-like design.
By Brian Potter 13 January 2023
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Model Y Performance has smaller rear brake callipers with fake covers

Tesla Model Y Performance has smaller rear brake callipers with fake covers

This is reportedly true for all vehicles built after August, 2022.
By Brian Potter 12 January 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK startup Tevva begins building 7.5-tonne electric truck

UK startup Tevva begins building 7.5-tonne electric truck

The company wants to sell 1,000 of these electric and hydrogen range extender trucks this year.
By Brian Potter 12 January 2023
Corporate / Financial Elon Musk’s new second-in-command won him over working late hours

Elon Musk’s new second-in-command won him over working late hours

Zhu Xiaotong, who also goes by Tom Zhu, was praised by Elon for “burning the 3AM oil,” which refers to him working late into the night.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2023
02:14 Celebrity / Entertainment Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spotted cruising in a new Rivian R1S

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spotted cruising in a new Rivian R1S

Star endorsement of any kind is always good for vehicle sales, especially for a startup that is still far from being an established name.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2023
Records Italy’s Estrema Fulminea electric supercar after Nurburgring record

Italy’s Estrema Fulminea electric supercar after Nurburgring record

The record attempt is planned for September.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2023
Official Ford Mustang Mach-E volume knob now controls temperature after OTA update

Ford Mustang Mach-E volume knob now controls temperature after OTA update

If the driver now taps on the climate functions, they will be able to adjust temperature, fan speed and seat heaters the old fashioned way.
By Brian Potter 09 January 2023
Celebrity / Entertainment BMW i Vision Dee short film features Schwarzenegger and Hasselhoff

BMW i Vision Dee short film features Schwarzenegger and Hasselhoff

Big changes are coming from BMW.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
Range / Efficiency Maserati considers reducing its EVs' charging speed to lower weight, cost

Maserati considers reducing its EVs' charging speed to lower weight, cost

The automaker's head of electrification argues that fast charging capability adds unnecessary weight that dulls handling and performance.
By Brian Potter 05 January 2023
Manufacturing / Production Tesla to talk about new platform soon during Investor Day 2023

Tesla to talk about new platform soon during Investor Day 2023

The first ever Tesla Investor Day has been announced for March 1, 2023.
By Brian Potter 04 January 2023
Teasers 2023 Kia EV9 teased ahead of its debut early next year

2023 Kia EV9 teased ahead of its debut early next year

The fascia and side profile that you see in the teaser belong to the production EV9, Kia’s first bespoke electric SUV.
By Brian Potter 31 December 2022
Official New Nio ES8 revealed as a direct Volvo EX90 rival

New Nio ES8 revealed as a direct Volvo EX90 rival

The manufacturer says it is built on an updated version of the original platform and that it all-new.
By Brian Potter 29 December 2022
Corporate / Financial Elon Musk goes live on Twitter, says he is not MIA at Tesla

Elon Musk goes live on Twitter, says he is not MIA at Tesla

This after he drew criticism from Tesla shareholders, some of whom even called for him to be replaced as CEO.
By Brian Potter 24 December 2022
02:51 Races and Chases Tesla tested Model Y Track Mode going sideways in snowy New Zealand

Tesla tested Model Y Track Mode going sideways in snowy New Zealand

The EV manufacturer took its entire range of vehicles to New Zealand in summer to do winter testing and tested them thoroughly... mostly by going sideways.
By Brian Potter 24 December 2022
Patents Patent reveals Mazda may be working on a compact electric saloon

Patent reveals Mazda may be working on a compact electric saloon

It looks to be about the same size as today’s Mazda 3 saloon, and it’s been speculated that it could replace the equivalent ICE model.
By Brian Potter 22 December 2022
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