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Man Trapped in Hot Tesla After Battery Dies, Blames Automaker for Lack of Awareness on Manual Release

A man in Arizona says that he was recently trapped in his Tesla after getting in, closing the door, and then realizing that his battery was dead. What he didn’t know is that the manual release for the door was under his left hand the whole time. Now, he’s blaming the automaker and raising awareness.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 2:06 p.m.
SAIC Plans to Establish European Plant for MG4 Electric Compact Model

The SAIC brand MG Motor is considering building the electric compact model MG4 in the planned European plant. While there is no concrete location for the factory yet, but the decision is expected to be made in the next two or three years.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 1:50 p.m.
Researchers have created a jailbreak to unlock Tesla's paid features and make them free

Researchers at Technische Universit?t Berlin have found a way to enable free access to software features in Tesla cars that are typically behind a paywall. The exploit allows owners to activate features their car is already capable of, such as heated seats and full self-driving, without paying for subscriptions.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 12:51 p.m.
New York City Proposes Speed Limiters for Repeat Speeders' Cars to Curb Rising Traffic Deaths

New York City may install speed limiters on the cars of repeat speeders. The device would restrict the vehicle's speed to 30 mph (48 km/h) or 5 mph (8 km/h) over the city's speed limit.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
Jaguar I-Pace Recall: Certain Units at Risk of Windshield Defrosting Issue

Jaguar is recalling 668 units of its I-Pace electric vehicles in the USA. The recall specifically targets model year 2021–2022 vehicles that are not equipped with a heated windshield.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
Volkswagen in talks with Chinese EV startup Leapmotor to apply its technology to Jetta brand

Shortly after Volkswagen announced that it had acquired a stake in Xpeng to jointly develop electric vehicles in China, the German automaker is said to have entered into talks with Chinese electric vehicle startup Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology to collaborate on Jetta brand.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
New Honda N-Box Unveiled: Boxy Kei Car with Huge Interior Space and Custom Upgrades

Honda has introduced the third generation of the N-Box, a boxy kei car, in Japan. The latest model retains its boxy appearance, and even the headlights have square surrounds.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 11:18 a.m.
Fisker Alaska four-door all-electric pickup truck officially unveiled, to be launched in 2025

One of the most anticipated new products at Fisker's Vision Day 2023 event in Huntington Beach, California was the Alaska four-door pickup truck. Fisker claims it will be the world's most sustainable and lightest truck.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
Fisker Ronin unveiled as "the world's first all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car"

Fisker unveils its future vehicle lineup at the first Vision Day 2023 event in Huntington Beach, California. One of the newcomers was the all-new Ronin EV, which the company calls the world's first four-door convertible.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
Fisker unveils PEAR compact EV that will start at $29,000

Fisker unveils its future vehicle lineup at the first Vision Day 2023 event in Huntington Beach, California. The most anticipated novelty was the Pear, which stands for "Personal Electric Automotive Revolution".

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 4, 2023, 10:20 a.m.
Toyota Corolla pickup could become reality to compete with Ford Maverick

Toyota is contemplating expanding its model range in the US with a Corolla-based truck, but it won't be available until 2027. This model will be positioned in the compact pickup segment, competing with successful vehicles like the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 7:52 p.m.
2024 Acura ZDX Shows Its Face, Will Debut On August 17

Acura will unveil the ZDX electric crossover during the Monterey Car Week on August 17, exactly one year after confirming the return of the nameplate. Get a sneak peek of the upcoming model with the first official teaser, showcasing its striking face.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 7:41 p.m.
South Australia Implements New Supercar License and Tougher Penalties to Enhance Road Safety

The state of South Australia is introducing a new licensing scheme for driving "ultra high performance vehicles" (UHPVs), including supercars such as the Lamborghini Huracan, from December 1, 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 4:10 p.m.
Subaru's next-generation EVs could use Panasonic's cylindrical batteries

The Japanese companies Subaru and Panasonic have announced that they have entered into talks about a medium to long-term partnership. If an agreement is reached, it would be Panasonic’s second cylindrical cell order from a Japanese carmaker.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 3:27 p.m.
Volkswagen ID.4 Shatters Records: Crosses Canada in Just 18 Charges, Averaging 246 Miles Per Charge

A Volkswagen ID.4, piloted by adventure driver Rainer Zietlow, set a record for crossing Canada with the fewest charging stations. The journey started from St. John's, Newfoundland, on the east coast and ended in Victoria, British Columbia, on the west coast, covering a distance of 4,432 miles (7,133 km) in seven days.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 3:16 p.m.
Toyota Teases Potential FJ Cruiser Revival and Mysterious Large SUV at Land Cruiser 250 Debut

Toyota has potentially teased the revival of the Toyota FJ Cruiser during the debut event of the Land Cruiser 250. The teaser includes the silhouette of two unknown SUVs, one of which is believed to be the FJ Cruiser revival in electric form.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 2:42 p.m.
Tesla plans to build $97 million electric truck charging corridor from Texas to California

Tesla has set its eyes on an ambitious 1,800-mile (about 2,897-kilometers) charging corridor for electric trucks. The proposed route, stretching from Texas to California, could transform the way goods are transported across the Southwest.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
QuantumScape Prepares for Rapid Adoption of Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles

QuantumScape, a US American solid-state battery specialist, is planning to bring its first commercial product to the market as quickly as possible. The company is working closely with a potential launch customer from the automotive industry for this purpose.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
McLaren has created a unique Spectrum Theme paint finish exclusively for the 750S

McLaren's new production supercar, the 750S, is now available with an innovative multi-tone paint finish known as the Spectrum Theme. This development, created by McLaren's in-house bespoke personalization service, McLaren Special Operations (MSO), introduces cutting-edge paint techniques and stunning visual effects.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
Nissan Qashqai is getting ready for a facelift, but is keeping the changes under wraps for now

The current third generation of the Nissan Qashqai made its debut 2.5 years ago, but the automaker is already gearing up for a facelifted version. Recently, spy shots captured a prototype of the crossover being tested on public roads, with some parts of its bodywork cleverly concealed in a camouflage wrap.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 3, 2023, 11:32 a.m.

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