Mercedes-Benz finally unveils its electric G-Class luxury off-roader
Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it was going to release an electric G-Class by the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has formally introduced the electrified version of its iconic luxury vehicle that’s known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology comes equipped with a 116…
Mercedes’ new EQS looks a lot more like an S-Class
Mercedes-Benz has released a preview of its 2025 EQS electric vehicle model that comes with a new grille design featuring chrome slats against a deep black background along with a standing star on its hood. With just those changes, the upcoming EQS more clearly resembles Benz’s S-Class vehicles, its counterpart…
Tesla is reportedly focusing on robotaxis over its planned budget EV
Tesla has scrapped plans to make an affordable electric vehicle (EV), according to Reuters. CEO Elon Musk said as recently as January that he was “optimistic” the low-cost EV would arrive in the second half of 2025. The automaker will instead reportedly “go all in” on robotaxis, which Musk has…
Tesla will reportedly take customers on a test drive to show off its Full Self-Driving tech
If you’re in North America, a Tesla staff member will show you how the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology works before you can take your car home, according to Bloomberg. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly issued a memo that requires Tesla stores in the region to install and activate…
BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X concept gives us a peek at BMW’s future SUV
Last year, at the IAA show in Berlin, BMW gave us a first look at what it calls the Neue Klasse, a “new class” of sedan that would not only drive BMW into its electric future, but also create a platform with greater efficiency and driving dynamics than we’ve yet…
Rivian is halting construction of its $5 billion Georgia plant to save money
Rivian generally had a good day yesterday, launching the R2 SUV along with the surprise R3 crossover and dune buggy-esque R3X that were met with general acclaim. Buried in that press release, however, was the news that the automaker is halting production of its $5 billion Georgia plant in order…
Elon Musk confirms a new low-cost Tesla model is coming in 2025
Elon Musk has confirmed that a “next-generation low-cost” Tesla EV is in the works and is “optimistic” that it’ll arrive in the second half of 2025, he said in an earnings call yesterday. He also promised “a revolutionary manufacturing system” for the vehicle that’s far more advanced than any others…
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production due to waning demand
Ford says it’s cutting production of the F-150 Lightning due to lower than expected demand. As of April 1, the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (the Michigan plant where the electric pickup is built) will transition from two production shifts to one. That will have an impact on roughly 1,400 workers….
Tesla to recall 1.62 million vehicles in China over autopilot safety controls
Tesla is recalling 1.62 million vehicles in China over the same Autopilot safety issue that forced it to upgrade two million vehicles in the US. As before, fixes will be done will be via free over-the-air (OTA) updates to add features that ensure drivers pay attention while using Tesla’s driver…
Tesla says it delivered a record 1.8 million EVs in 2023
Tesla has unveiled its EV delivery and production figures for 2023, and the company had another banner year — but it has Chinese rival BYD close behind. Elon Musk’s company produced 1.846 million EVs last year and delivered 1.809 million, besting 2022 deliveries by a wide 38 percent. Those figures…