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The Trump administration says its updated emissions standards will cost lives, due to an increase in vehicle emissions. Source link
BMW Back in March BMW revealed the new i3, not to be confused with the old i3. Though it shares its name with that beloved city car, the new i3 (codename NA0) is the electric version of the next-generation 3 Series, the second model in BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup to be unveiled. Now that the i3 is about to be launched in Europe, BMW is showing off the internal combustion version of the new 3 Series (codename G50) that will sit alongside the i3 in showrooms. While the i3 is built on the electric Neue Klasse architecture, the gas 3…
First, there was the wheel. Later came the tire. The two inventions are forever linked, one wrapped around the other. As we celebrate Kelley Blue Book’s 100th anniversary, let’s explore the evolution of one of the world’s great automotive innovations: The tire. The Pneumatic Tire The direct ancestor of the wheel on your car today is the wagon wheel. And the direct ancestor of the tire that wraps around your wheel is the bicycle tire. An early pedal bicycle. Image: Adobe Stock The bicycle craze swept across Europe and the United States in the 19th century, when French inventor Pierre…
BYD said the flagship sedan will feature “unprecedented disruptive technology” and will reportedly be the first EV to use its solid-state batteries. BYD takes on ultra-luxe brands with Yangwang EV sedan Yangwang is BYD’s highest-end brand with ultra-luxury models ranging from electric hypercars to extreme off-road SUVs. BYD also uses Yangwang to showcase its breakthrough technologies. In the past, Yangwang vehicles have debuted with disruptive new tech, including BYD’s quad-motor e4 platform, second-generation Blade Batteries and Flash Charging, and its Disus Intelligent Body Control System. A new Yangwang model was recently spotted testing in China that, according to local reports,…
The popular SUV is getting the same electric treatment as its bigger brother, with 350 kW charging and roughly 400 miles of range. Source link
Tesla opened $30 billion in lines of credit according to a regulatory filing today. The loans come as company profits have dropped in recent years, and as Tesla guides for more spending in upcoming quarters. For its first decade and a half of operation, Tesla sales and revenue basically did nothing but increase. The company grew and grew, at a rapid rate, and justified basically any money spent on chasing more growth with what seemed like near-infinite demand as it scaled. That lasted until 2024, when Tesla went from 38% growth the prior year to a 1% drop in 2024.…
Alfa Romeo is set to unveil a new concept car at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The new model, which was teased earlier, now has a name. It’s called the Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso. According to the company, the name encapsulates the deepest essence of the brand by uniting two symbols inextricably linked to Alfa Romeo. Red stands for passion and is an unmistakable part of the Alfa Romeo imagination. The heart forms the source of that same energy and symbolizes the intense bond between every creation of the brand, the Biscione, and its drivers. The teaser image shows a sculpted…
Lucid is bringing a Gravity-like digital interface to the Air sedan. Older cars will need a $950 computer upgrade. Source link
As Amazon’s early fall Prime Day deals are in full swing, we have a bunch of Amazon deals being led by the Mango Prime Fall Sale with up to 72% discounts on its Power E bundles, like the 14kWh setup with 2x Power E CATL stations, 2x batteries, and an mSocket Pro at its $4,199 2026 low. Right behind that is Segway’s Navimow i105N Robot Lawn Mower at its $669 annual low, as well as a roundup of Tapo security devices starting from $32, like the C660 4K Wireless Outdoor Solar Security Camera at its $107 low. There’s also a…
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) showrooms have been picked clean ahead of the end of the third quarter of the year, as demand looks to be strong and delivery estimates for new vehicles are pushed into late 2026 and early 2027. Tesla appears to have sold out of many of its Model 3 and Model Y trim levels in the United States, as only the Model Y RWD and Model Y All-Wheel-Drive are available for delivery before the end of the year. Additionally, many showrooms are either completely empty or void of all but just one demo unit within the buildings themselves…