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Dan Mihalascu

Dan Mihalascu,

European Editor
dan.mihalascu@insideevs.com

Articles by Dan Mihalascu

Manufacturing / Production Tesla's next-gen EV 'much more conventional' than Cybertruck, Musk says

Tesla's next-gen EV 'much more conventional' than Cybertruck, Musk says

This means it will be much easier to build; he also said the next-generation vehicle is "cool" and "beautiful," but "utilitarian."
By Brian Potter 20 October 2023
Los Angeles Auto Show Pebble's Flow EV trailer gives you a week of off-grid power on one charge

Pebble's Flow EV trailer gives you a week of off-grid power on one charge

The team of Apple, Tesla, Cruise, Zoox, and Volvo alums say the £90,000 Pebble Flow automates the hardest parts of caravanning.
By Brian Potter 20 October 2023
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel to be supplied by Finnish company - report

Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel to be supplied by Finnish company - report

Tesla will reportedly source stainless steel panels for the Cybertruck from Outokumpu, Europe's largest producer of stainless steel.
By Dan Mihalascu 15 October 2023
Autonomous Cars Honda’s electric autonomous work mower is an eager student

Honda’s electric autonomous work mower is an eager student

It's not a self-learning autonomous vehicle: it needs to be trained by a human operator before being let loose on a lawn.
By Dan Mihalascu 14 October 2023
Industry Tesla had the auto industry's highest repeat buyer rate in H1 2023

Tesla had the auto industry's highest repeat buyer rate in H1 2023

Tesla was once again the leader in brand loyalty with a rate of 68.4 percent compared to an industry average of 50.6 percent.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2023
Official 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get faster, more intuitive software

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get faster, more intuitive software

Prices starting from £46,035 OTR
By Brian Potter 11 October 2023
Rumours Toyota and Suzuki rumoured to be co-developing small affordable EV

Toyota and Suzuki rumoured to be co-developing small affordable EV

Toyota recently registered the "FT-3e" name with the USPTO, and it's likely to use it on a concept previewing an upcoming EV.
By Dan Mihalascu 07 October 2023
Rumours Performance Tesla Cybertruck said to get Plaid tri-motor setup

Performance Tesla Cybertruck said to get Plaid tri-motor setup

This comes from someone who reportedly test-drove the performance version of the Cybertruck on Tuesday night.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2023
Teasers Kia teases two new EVs ahead of inaugural EV day event on 12 Oct

Kia teases two new EVs ahead of inaugural EV day event on 12 Oct

At Kia EV Day, the brand will preview its expanded EV lineup, which will include three new small- to medium-sized electric models.
By Brian Potter 05 October 2023
Autonomous Cars Woman critically injured after being hit by car, then run over by Cruise Robotaxi

Woman critically injured after being hit by car, then run over by Cruise Robotaxi

The driverless taxi stopped on top of her, forcing San Francisco firefighters to use the jaws of life to lift the car off the woman.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2023
Teasers Volvo EM90 electric luxury MPV teasers hint at boxy shape

Volvo EM90 electric luxury MPV teasers hint at boxy shape

The brand's first-ever minivan will be unveiled on 12 November.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2023
Commercial Vehicles Watch Jay Leno drive Tesla Semi and tow another Semi with it

Watch Jay Leno drive Tesla Semi and tow another Semi with it

He also experiences the Semi's unreal turning radius while succcessfully making a U-turn in an intersection – while towing a trailer.
By Brian Potter 03 October 2023
Industry Tesla Cybertruck to boost brand's loyalty rate further - analyst

Tesla Cybertruck to boost brand's loyalty rate further - analyst

S&P Global Mobility analysts say the Cybertruck offers existing Tesla owners another reason to stay with the brand.
By Brian Potter 03 October 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Tesla Model Y gets beadlock off-road wheels from Unplugged Performance

Tesla Model Y gets beadlock off-road wheels from Unplugged Performance

The wheels are "a taste of what's to come" for the Cybertruck, said Unplugged Performance's CEO.
By Brian Potter 02 October 2023
Renderings Kia EV3 subcompact EV rendered after spy shots, looks like mini EV9

Kia EV3 subcompact EV rendered after spy shots, looks like mini EV9

The EV3 will compete with the likes of Jeep Avenger and Peugeot e-2008 in Europe's B-segment when it debuts sometime in 2025.
By Dan Mihalascu 30 September 2023
2024 Tesla Model 3 walkaround video shows what's new inside and out

2024 Tesla Model 3 walkaround video shows what's new inside and out

The fit and finish on this particular vehicle painted Stealth Grey looks great, with no visible panel gaps or misalignments.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2023
Government Tesla reportedly part of EU probe into China-made EV imports

Tesla reportedly part of EU probe into China-made EV imports

Tesla currently exports the Shanghai-built Model 3 to Europe and sold 93,700 China-made EVs in the region from January through July.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2023
Official New Luxeed S7 EV will be

New Luxeed S7 EV will be "superior" to Tesla Model S, Huawei claims

"It will be superior to Tesla's Model S in various aspects," the head of Huawei's car unit said, without providing details.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2023
Manufacturing / Production Polestar 3 development almost done, production to start in Q1 2024

Polestar 3 development almost done, production to start in Q1 2024

The electric mid-size SUV has just completed two weeks of extreme hot weather testing in the United Arab Emirates.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2023
Technology See Tesla Cybertruck's rear-wheel steering in action from up close

See Tesla Cybertruck's rear-wheel steering in action from up close

This is probably the best look yet at the Cybertruck's rear-wheel-steering system.
By Brian Potter 26 September 2023
Official Nissan to launch only EVs in Europe from now on, drop ICEs by 2030

Nissan to launch only EVs in Europe from now on, drop ICEs by 2030

"There is no turning back now," Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said as the brand pledged to go all-electric in the region by 2030.
By Brian Potter 26 September 2023
Rumours Tesla Model 3 Performance facelift may get new motor, VIN suggests

Tesla Model 3 Performance facelift may get new motor, VIN suggests

The VIN features the letter "T" in the eighth position, just like the European-market Plaid Model S and Model X.
By Brian Potter 26 September 2023
Concept Cars Nissan Concept 20-23 envisions electric hot hatch for the track

Nissan Concept 20-23 envisions electric hot hatch for the track

An "exterior model only," the concept looks like an amped-up three-door variant of the upcoming Nissan Micra EV.
By Brian Potter 25 September 2023
Manufacturing / Production VinFast to start delivering VF8 EVs to Europe this year

VinFast to start delivering VF8 EVs to Europe this year

VinFast's CEO said the first VF8 electric SUVs will arrive in France, Germany, and the Netherlands in the fourth quarter.
By Dan Mihalascu 23 September 2023
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