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Xiaomi gets the green light from Chinese government agency to build electric cars

It has been two years since smartphone company Xiaomi created its electric car division and revealed intentions to manufacture electric vehicles. However, in China, these plans necessitate government approval before production can commence, and Xiaomi struggled to obtain such clearance until recently.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 6:59 p.m.
John Deere, Kreisel to manufacture batteries and chargers in USA

Deere & Company, best known for its agricultural equipment, has selected a site in Kernersville, North Carolina, to build a 115,000-square-foot (10,700-square-meter) electric vehicle battery and charging station manufacturing facility. The factory will expand the production capacity of the company's Kreisel Electric subsidiary.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 6:46 p.m.
U.S. regulators want automakers to install more seatbelt warning systems in cars

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a rule that would require advanced seat belt warning systems in passenger cars, trucks, most buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds (4,535 kilograms) or less.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Silverstone Museum in the UK has installed professional racing simulators

The Silverstone Museum in the United Kingdom partnered with Radical Motorsport. This partnership coincides with the museum revealing a modern simulator suite.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
BYD to expand its electric car lineup in Europe with Seal U SUV

BYD plans to grow its European electric car selection by adding a new SUV model, the 'Seal U', based on the Seal sedan. During IAA Mobility in September, the brand will unveil this new vehicle along with five other models for European drivers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 2:19 p.m.
Kia Rio will be dead in the U.S. after the 2023 model year

Kia has announced that it is pulling the plug on the Rio. The subcompact's demise was revealed in a statement to Automotive News, with no plans to sell the vehicle after the 2023 model year. It follows a similar decision by Hyundai, which removed the Accent from its portfolio after the 2022 MY.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 2:02 p.m.
Vauxhall started the 'Electric Streets of Britain' program to help drivers without a driveway charge their vehicles

Stellantis estimates that around 40% of UK households do not have a driveway or access to off-street parking, with this figure rising to 60% in urban areas.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 1 p.m.
VinFast VF 9 has a certified EPA range of 330 miles

Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast announced that the VF 9 has a certified EPA range of 330 miles for the Eco trim and 291 miles for the Plus trim when fully charged. The official certified ranges for the American market exceed VinFast's initial estimates.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 12:11 p.m.
These are the best selling used vehicles of 2023 in United States

A new iSeeCars study shows that buyers are turning to used cars over a plethora of new models, keeping prices high for big-name brands and slowing sales of some new vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee earns the highest rating in IIHS crash tests

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee received the highest award given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Both the standard Grand Cherokee and the three-row Grand Cherokee L achieved an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, although some caveats should be noted.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 11:08 a.m.
U.S.-spec Ford Bronco SUV loses base trim and increases price for 2024 model year

Ford has dropped the base Bronco from it's American lineup and raised prices on most of the remaining trim levels for 2024. This means that after 2023, there will be no model available for less than $40,000.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 10:49 a.m.
German government cuts funding for electric vehicle purchases by 600 million euros in 2024

The Federal Government has earmarked a total of 4.7 billion euros for electromobility in the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) for 2024. However, according to current information from the German Association of the Automotive Industry (ZDK), only just under ?810 million of this amount is earmarked for the purchase of electric cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
Mercedes-AMG CEO confirms there will be no V8 engine in the C63 and E63

Unfortunately, the V8 is dead in these two cars. The Drive spoke with the AMG CEO and he revealed that the 4.0-liter engine won't be returning.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 10:10 a.m.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan teaser video highlights "Drive Experience" switch on the console

This knob does the triple duty of controlling the drive mode, adjusting the stereo volume, and changing the ambient lighting.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 7:51 p.m.
Stellantis to invest $100 million in lithium mining project in California

Automotive manufacturer Stellantis invests $100M+ to develop one of the world’s largest geothermal lithium projects, producing up to 300,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually. Lithium from Hell's Kitchen will help Stellantis EVs qualify for U.S. consumer incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 6:53 p.m.
Ford Mustang Mach-E faces safety concerns once again

Consumers have reported issues with the high voltage battery in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. These issues are frequently experienced after high-speed charging of the battery or repeated rapid acceleration sessions.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 6:23 p.m.
2025 Audi SQ5: Latest Spy Shots Reveal Production-Ready Design and Interior Upgrades

The prototype vehicle showcased the full production body, final headlights, and taillights. The quad exhaust system is set to remain and it is hoped that it will be available in all markets where the Four Rings will sell the spicy crossover.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
Only 1 new car under $20,000 left on the U.S. market

The Mitsubishi Mirage stands as a testament to affordability, being the sole new car that retains a price point under $20,000.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 1:56 p.m.
Toyota grows strawberries and tomatoes in factories to reduce CO2 emissions

Toyota, as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has taken a unique approach to sustainability. Instead of just focusing on electric vehicles, the company has implemented initiatives in its factories to use heat and CO2 waste to cultivate strawberries and cherry tomatoes.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 1:35 p.m.
Tesla Model 3 plunges into flood while driving on autopilot

A Tesla Model 3 equipped with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta system was involved in an incident where it drove into floodwaters despite a "Flooded" sign on the highway. The driver was not injured in the incident, but the car may be declared a total loss.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2023, 1:03 p.m.

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