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Rumours Toyota said to debut £25,000 bZ3 electric saloon in China this year

Toyota said to debut £25,000 bZ3 electric saloon in China this year

Sized similarly to the Toyota Corolla and Tesla Model 3, the bZ3 is powered by BYD's Blade LFP battery technology.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles Volta Zero completes first on-road test phase with DB Schenker

Volta Zero completes first on-road test phase with DB Schenker

DB Schenker is Volta Trucks' biggest fleet customer so far, having pre-ordered nearly 1,500 all-electric Volta Zero vehicles in 2021.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2022
Industry BMW Group expects to sell 240,000 EVs this year, 400,000 in 2023

BMW Group expects to sell 240,000 EVs this year, 400,000 in 2023

BMW Group CFO Nicolas Peter said the company aims to make "another big leap" in purely electric vehicles next year.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2022
Industry Three-quarters of EV shoppers prefer to buy at dealerships - survey

Three-quarters of EV shoppers prefer to buy at dealerships - survey

Not that many EV buyers appear comfortable with the concept of buying an electric vehicle online. 
By Brian Potter 28 September 2022
12:30 Buying Tips Towing with Ford F-150 Lightning a

Towing with Ford F-150 Lightning a "total disaster," owner finds

Tyler Hoover from the "Hoovies Garage" YouTube channel was shocked to see the range cut in half even when towing an empty trailer.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2022
Motor1.com Announcements Wiesmann starts taking reservations for 671-bhp Project Thunderbolt

Wiesmann starts taking reservations for 671-bhp Project Thunderbolt

Customers are required to pay a fully refundable €3,000 deposit to secure an early build slot; deliveries on track to begin in 2024.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2022
Recalls Elon Musk says NHTSA needs to stop calling OTA updates recalls

Elon Musk says NHTSA needs to stop calling OTA updates recalls

Tesla's CEO has labelled the NHTSA's terminology as "outdated and inaccurate."
By Dan Mihalascu 24 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles Einride enters Germany, Europe's largest transportation market

Einride enters Germany, Europe's largest transportation market

The Swedish startup says it has already signed contracts with several companies in Germany, including Electrolux.
By Brian Potter 23 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production First Volta Zero production verification prototype made in Austria

First Volta Zero production verification prototype made in Austria

The commercial EV startup expects to start series production for customer specification vehicles in early 2023.
By Brian Potter 21 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production VW to double ID. Buzz production by year's end, has 12,500 preorders

VW to double ID. Buzz production by year's end, has 12,500 preorders

The Hanover plant currently makes 100 ID. Buzz vehicles per day, a number that should grow to 200 units per day by the end of the year.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2022
Pricing MG launches 2023 MG4 Electric in Europe with €28,420 base price

MG launches 2023 MG4 Electric in Europe with €28,420 base price

The UK-based Chinese automaker calls the Volkswagen ID.3 rival "MG Motor's most important car to date."
By Brian Potter 20 September 2022
11:14 Green UK: Watch GAC's Aion V charge from 30 to 80 percent in 10 minutes

UK: Watch GAC's Aion V charge from 30 to 80 percent in 10 minutes

There's more: a new battery currently under development will halve that time when it launches in China in just a few months.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2022
Detroit Auto Show Mach-E success allowed petrol-powered 2024 Mustang to exist: Ford CEO

Mach-E success allowed petrol-powered 2024 Mustang to exist: Ford CEO

"The Mustang Mach-E, in a way, created, allowed this car to happen," Jim Farley said at the Detroit Auto Show.
By Dan Mihalascu 17 September 2022
Corporate / Financial Tesla's back-to-office policy said to cause drop in employee morale

Tesla's back-to-office policy said to cause drop in employee morale

Insiders told CNBC that the decline in morale especially affects staff who were allowed to work remotely as needed before Covid-19.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production Sono Motors receives order for 12,600 Sion Solar EVs from FINN

Sono Motors receives order for 12,600 Sion Solar EVs from FINN

The Munich-based car subscription service had already reserved 5,500 Sion EVs in 2020 and is now expanding the order.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production VinFast delivers first VF8 EVs in Vietnam, Europe to follow in December

VinFast delivers first VF8 EVs in Vietnam, Europe to follow in December

The Vietnamese automaker delivered the first 100 VF8 compact electric SUVs to early reservation holders in its home market.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2022
02:17 Weird Watch Rivian R1T drive into lake to launch boat

Watch Rivian R1T drive into lake to launch boat

To avoid waiting in line at the few boat marinas available, this owner decided to launch his boat from the beach shore.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2022
Industry Porsche expects to build 80,000 Macan EVs a year starting in 2023

Porsche expects to build 80,000 Macan EVs a year starting in 2023

The all-electric Porsche Macan is scheduled to enter production in Leipzig before the end of 2023.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2022
Manufacturing / Production NIO confirms first shipment Of ET7 saloons has set sail for Europe

NIO confirms first shipment Of ET7 saloons has set sail for Europe

NIO's flagship sedan will be available for order and delivery this year in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. 
By Brian Potter 23 August 2022
01:30 Weird Watch Tesla Model X driver pulls gun on skateboarder for no reason

Watch Tesla Model X driver pulls gun on skateboarder for no reason

No one knows why the man made such an irresponsible and dangerous move; police seized his weapon but did not arrest him.
By Dan Mihalascu 22 August 2022
Industry Volkswagen already has 10,000 orders for the ID. Buzz in Europe

Volkswagen already has 10,000 orders for the ID. Buzz in Europe

That's two-thirds of the production allocated for 2022; the ID. Buzz is most popular in Norway (3,400 orders) and Germany (2,500).
By Dan Mihalascu 20 August 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Ouch! Motorcycle rear-ends €2m Rimac Nevera

Ouch! Motorcycle rear-ends €2m Rimac Nevera

Riding recklessly on a scenic road is certainly not worth the risk of hitting a €2 million electric hypercar.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2022
Pricing Maxus T90EV is the UK's first electric pickup, starts at £49,950

Maxus T90EV is the UK's first electric pickup, starts at £49,950

The rear-wheel-drive electric pickup offers a WLTP range of 220 miles and a maximum payload of 1,000 kilograms.
By Brian Potter 16 August 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK: Arrival going all-in on van but will build only 20 units in 2022

UK: Arrival going all-in on van but will build only 20 units in 2022

The startup said investment in the Bus will continue once it secures additional capital but made no mention of the Car project.
By Brian Potter 15 August 2022
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