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Steven Loveday,

steven.loveday@insideevs.com

Articles by Steven Loveday

See driver throw baseball bat at Tesla Model 3

See driver throw baseball bat at Tesla Model 3

The source says the incident was "attempted assault, reckless driving, behaving threateningly, littering and causing" damage to the EV.

By Brian Potter 25 April 2023

Commercial Vehicles

First-time Tesla Semi driver from Pepsi shares details

First-time Tesla Semi driver from Pepsi shares details

The driver claims it was his first day driving the Tesla Semi after an hour of training.

By Brian Potter 21 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla provides Cybertruck updates, production line images

Tesla provides Cybertruck updates, production line images

Elon Musk hopes to hold a Cybertruck launch event and delivery ceremony around the end of Q3 2023.

By Brian Potter 21 April 2023

Volkswagen unveils ID.Next electric saloon in China, based on ID.7

Volkswagen unveils ID.Next electric saloon in China, based on ID.7

The Volkswagen ID.7 electric saloon will be produced by two different joint ventures in China under two different names.

By Brian Potter 20 April 2023

Tesla identified as most recalled car brand, Mercedes & Toyota least

The average car is expected to be recalled about four times over its life cycle, and the Tesla Model Y is expected to have 62 recalls.

By Brian Potter 19 April 2023

Lotus shows off robotic 500 kW EV charging system

Lotus shows off robotic 500 kW EV charging system

EV charging stations are getting more and more powerful, but this may be one of the most compelling presentations to date.

By Brian Potter 19 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla building brand-new production line for Giga Mexico

Governor Sepúlveda announced that construction may take longer than expected thanks to the new line for Tesla's cheaper compact EVs.

By Brian Potter 18 April 2023

12:12 Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla totalled after crashing into pickup truck: £48,000 disaster

Tesla totalled after crashing into pickup truck: £48,000 disaster

The pickup truck driver tried to beat traffic while turning left and didn't yield to oncoming traffic, causing a multi-car crash.

By Brian Potter 17 April 2023

Tesla's Ford F-150 Lightning-style frunk revealed in Cybertruck photo

Tesla's Ford F-150 Lightning-style frunk revealed in Cybertruck photo

This time, it may be safe to turn the tables and say Tesla could be taking an idea from Ford's playbook.

By Brian Potter 17 April 2023

More Tesla price cuts, up to 10 percent off in Europe and other areas

More Tesla price cuts, up to 10 percent off in Europe and other areas

It seems Tesla is just relentless with its price cuts, and now the company has taken the time to explain its reasoning.

By Steven Loveday 15 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Mercedes exec says EV assembly isn't huge change from the norm

Mercedes exec says EV assembly isn't huge change from the norm

The executive notes that he's heard stories about automakers' fears of a tough EV future and job losses, but he doesn't really see it.

By Brian Potter 14 April 2023

New and improved Tesla Yoke reportedly coming soon

New and improved Tesla Yoke reportedly coming soon

Perhaps Tesla's new Yoke will appeal to a wider audience. It could be the Yoke we already saw in the Cybertruck at Investor Day.

By Brian Potter 13 April 2023

See Tesla Cybertruck with new steel wheels and testing equipment

See Tesla Cybertruck with new steel wheels and testing equipment

The Cybertruck prototype was recently seen near Tesla's Fremont factory with different rims and various wires taped to the body.

By Brian Potter 12 April 2023

Hyundai to invest £14.6 billion by 2030 to boost EV shift

Hyundai to invest £14.6 billion by 2030 to boost EV shift

Hyundai, along with Kia and Genesis, aims to move into the top three global EV makers by the end of the decade.

By Brian Potter 12 April 2023

Tesla becomes most valuable automotive brand in the world

The US EV maker has now surpassed Mercedes-Benz and Toyota to claim the top spot with a valuation of $66.2 billion.

By Brian Potter 11 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Cybertruck may have 100 kWh battery pack per Tesla's Master Plan

Tesla Cybertruck may have 100 kWh battery pack per Tesla's Master Plan

Tesla officially published its Master Plan Part 3, and it lists the Cybertruck with a battery pack that may be smaller than expected.

By Brian Potter 07 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla plans smaller version of Model Y on new platform - report

Tesla plans smaller version of Model Y on new platform - report

The Model Y is Tesla's best-selling EV, so it makes perfect sense to use the next-gen platform for a smaller, cheaper version.

By Brian Potter 05 April 2023

Unlike Tesla Cybertruck prototype, Cybervault is "steel ball proof"

Unlike Tesla Cybertruck prototype, Cybervault is "steel ball proof"

Tesla revealed its Cybervault, meanwhile mocking the time when Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen broke the Cybertruck's windows.

By Brian Potter 04 April 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Ford to reveal fully electric 2023 E-Transit Courier van this week

Ford to reveal fully electric 2023 E-Transit Courier van this week

It's Ford's smallest van, and the only van yet to be revealed among the nine EVs the automaker promised in Europe by 2024.

By Brian Potter 04 April 2023

Tesla Cybertruck may get paint colour options after all, Tesla hiring

Tesla Cybertruck may get paint colour options after all, Tesla hiring

CEO Elon Musk talked previously about people getting the electric pickup truck wrapped, but now Tesla is hiring for "Cybertruck paint."

By Brian Potter 01 April 2023

Watch Tesla Semi windscreen wiper in action: Is one wiper enough?

Watch Tesla Semi windscreen wiper in action: Is one wiper enough?

The single wiper appears to do a good job with the rain, but will it be able to handle tougher conditions?

By Brian Potter 31 March 2023

Stranded Tesla Semis reportedly the result of a software issue

Stranded Tesla Semis reportedly the result of a software issue

There are many reports of stranded Tesla Semis, though they may be experiencing a display issue, not a breakdown.

By Brian Potter 30 March 2023

01:01 Races and Chases

Watch Tesla Model S Drag Strip Mode in action, learn how it works

Watch Tesla Model S Drag Strip Mode in action, learn how it works

Tesla's Drag Strip Mode preconditions the battery and drive units to the perfect temperature for the quickest acceleration.

By Brian Potter 27 March 2023

17:12 Races and Chases

Tesla Model S Plaid shockingly dominates at drag strip after wreck

Tesla Model S Plaid shockingly dominates at drag strip after wreck

The Model S Plaid is nearly impossible to beat, with a zero to 60 mph time of around 2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 9.

By Brian Potter 27 March 2023

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