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Dan Mihalascu

Dan Mihalascu,

European Editor
dan.mihalascu@insideevs.com

Articles by Dan Mihalascu

Records Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack takes back Nurburgring lap record

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack takes back Nurburgring lap record

Besides the Track Package, the Tesla Model S Plaid that set a 7:25.231 lap time featured a round steering wheel instead of a yoke.
By Brian Potter 11h ago
Rumours Rumours of Tesla Model 3 revamp reveal die out as Musk ends China trip

Rumours of Tesla Model 3 revamp reveal die out as Musk ends China trip

Tesla did not show a glimpse of the so-called Project Highland Model 3 at Giga Shanghai as Bloomberg reported.
By Dan Mihalascu 03 June 2023
Official 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB debuts, brings more of everything

2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB debuts, brings more of everything

The long VW ID. Buzz debuts in North America next year, marking the return of the Microbus stateside after a 20-year absence.
By Brian Potter 02 June 2023
Official Fiat Topolino resurrected as tiny EV, is a rebadged Citroen Ami

Fiat Topolino resurrected as tiny EV, is a rebadged Citroen Ami

Fiat did not reveal any specifications, but the electric quadricycle likely features the same powertrain as the Citroen Ami.
By Brian Potter 01 June 2023
Teasers 2024 Volvo EX30 shows more skin in most revealing teasers yet

2024 Volvo EX30 shows more skin in most revealing teasers yet

We also get a good look at the interior which features a 12.3-inch central screen and a soundbar that's as wide as the windscreen.
By Brian Potter 31 May 2023
Races and Chases Watch Tesla Model Y start drag race in reverse, still win

Watch Tesla Model Y start drag race in reverse, still win

Despite the embarrassing start, the Tesla Model Y managed to overtake the Mercedes-AMG SUV right before the finish line.
By Brian Potter 30 May 2023
Corporate / Financial Tesla files: 100 GB of confidential data leaked to German newspaper

Tesla files: 100 GB of confidential data leaked to German newspaper

More than 23,000 files sent by a whistleblower include over 1,000 accident reports involving unintended acceleration, phantom braking.
By Dan Mihalascu 27 May 2023
Spy photos This is the best look yet at the Tesla Cybertruck's interior

This is the best look yet at the Tesla Cybertruck's interior

The photos posted on the Cybertruck Owners Club appear taken at Tesla's Annual Shareholder Event earlier this month.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2023
BMW determined to beat Tesla at its own game, BEVs are top priority

BMW determined to beat Tesla at its own game, BEVs are top priority

BMW North America boss is confident the automaker's BEV share will "more than double" this year in the US.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2023
Pricing Lucid Air Pure AWD, Air Touring priced well above €100k in Europe

Lucid Air Pure AWD, Air Touring priced well above €100k in Europe

Customer deliveries in Europe are expected in the third quarter of 2023 for both Lucid Air trims rated at 450 miles of WLTP range.
By Brian Potter 25 May 2023
Humour UK: Tesla Model Y owner explains why she tried filling it up with petrol

UK: Tesla Model Y owner explains why she tried filling it up with petrol

Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended her on Twitter, noting that it "happens from time to time," and that "habits die hard."
By Brian Potter 25 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production Ford 3-row electric SUV coming in 2025 with 350 miles of range

Ford 3-row electric SUV coming in 2025 with 350 miles of range

The upcoming model is likely the Explorer-sized EV Ford will build in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production Nissan confirms Leaf successor will be made in UK from 2026

Nissan confirms Leaf successor will be made in UK from 2026

Expected to be a crossover coupe inspired by the Chill-Out concept, the Nissan Leaf successor will be made in Sunderland.
By Dan Mihalascu 20 May 2023
Official UK: Munro MK_1 pick-up debuts as serious EV off-roader with 190-mile range

UK: Munro MK_1 pick-up debuts as serious EV off-roader with 190-mile range

The electric pickup truck starts at £49,995 in the UK, and promises to be a monster off-road.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2023
Rumours Will Tesla Roadster beat Rimac Nevera's 0-60 time? Musk says

Will Tesla Roadster beat Rimac Nevera's 0-60 time? Musk says "LOL"

The Rimac Nevera set 23 production electric car records in one day, including 0-60 mph in 1.74 seconds, but Elon Musk finds that funny.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2023
Ferrari not going all-iin on EVs, will make ICE cars beyond 2035

Ferrari not going all-iin on EVs, will make ICE cars beyond 2035

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says it would be "arrogant" to dictate to customers what they can buy.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production Musk estimates Tesla could sell 250,000-500,000 Cybertrucks yearly

Musk estimates Tesla could sell 250,000-500,000 Cybertrucks yearly

"We'll make as many as people want and can afford," Musk said, adding that it will be hard to make the cost affordable.
By Brian Potter 18 May 2023
Technology Watch improved Tesla Optimus robot walk, pick up stuff without help

Watch improved Tesla Optimus robot walk, pick up stuff without help

Tesla is showing how much its humanoid robot has improved since the previous demo at AI Day 2022.
By Brian Potter 18 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster "hopefully" entering production in 2024: Elon Musk

The CEO said Tesla expects to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year.
By Brian Potter 18 May 2023
Industry Tesla facing class-action lawsuit again over battery throttling

Tesla facing class-action lawsuit again over battery throttling

Some US owners of older Model S and Model X EVs claim Tesla's automatic software updates can reduce range by up to 20 percent.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Tesla Cybertruck spotted driving on Texas road near Austin plant

Tesla Cybertruck spotted driving on Texas road near Austin plant

The prototype doesn't appear to be the same one spotted at the groundbreaking of the lithium refinery near Corpus Christi last week.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Dacia Spring completely destroyed in alleged battery fire in Romania

Dacia Spring completely destroyed in alleged battery fire in Romania

The owner claims he's got footage that clearly shows the fire originated in the battery pack underneath the car.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Official 2024 Ford E-Tourneo Courier is a compact electric MPV for Europe

2024 Ford E-Tourneo Courier is a compact electric MPV for Europe

It's essentially the passenger version of the Ford E-Transit Courier.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Technology Tesla said to step up driver monitoring to track yawns, blinks

Tesla said to step up driver monitoring to track yawns, blinks

Tesla hacker @greentheonly said he noticed the code is being added, but not propagated to anything UI yet.
By Brian Potter 15 May 2023
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