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Best-selling cars in Europe in 2024 ranked

The first half of 2024 saw a slight uptick in new car sales across Europe. From January to June, 6,847,842 cars were registered, marking a 4.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
Lynx DeLorean DMC-EV has high-tech interior, $250k price tag

Lynx Motors has unveiled the price tag for its modern take on the classic DeLorean DMC-12. The new DeLorean DMC-EV will cost $249,999 and is set to hit the roads in 2025. Fans can secure their spot in line with a $2,500 deposit.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 2:37 p.m.
BMW tests the use of humanoid robots in real car production

BMW Group has started testing humanoid robots in car production. The company ran a trial with the Figure 02 robot at its Spartanburg plant for several weeks.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 1:03 p.m.
Toyota Agrees to $100 Payments for Camry Owners Over Smelly Defect

Toyota has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over foul odors in some Camry models. The settlement will get final approval on October 30, 2024, in California.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 11:44 a.m.
Volvo Quietly Increases EX90 Price While Omitting LiDAR and Other Technology

Volvo has jacked up the price of its upcoming all-electric EX90 in the U.S. and told customers some key features won't be ready at launch.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
Jaguar Land Rover is the first carmaker to use Pirelli's FSC-certified tires on a large scale across its vehicle portfolio

JLR and Pirelli are teaming up to use natural rubber tyres that are FSC-certified across JLR's luxury vehicle range. The partnership will make JLR the first car company to use these eco-friendly tyres on a large scale.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 10:07 a.m.
Intel Unveils Discrete GPU for Cars

Intel has unveiled a new GPU (graphics processing unit, sometimes called a graphics or video card) for cars, bringing high-quality gaming to vehicles. The company's Arc A760A discrete GPU will power advanced in-car entertainment systems, with the first vehicles featuring this technology expected to hit the roads by 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 9:26 a.m.
ChargePoint Introduces Combined CCS and NACS Connector for EV Chargers

ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging network operator in the U.S., is rolling out a new plug that works with most battery-powered cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 8:36 a.m.
Electrify America To Stop EV Owners From Charging To 100%, Will Penalize Overstayers

Electrify America plans to shake things up at charging stations. The company will test a system that stops charging when electric vehicles hit 85% battery capacity. They'll also charge drivers who stay too long after that point.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 8:14 a.m.
MG Motor to build manufacturing plant and research and development center in Mexico

MG has announced plans to establish a car plant and R&D center in Mexico, becoming the second Chinese automaker to do so.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
Rivian cuts costs, but still loses over $32,000 on every EV it builds

Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, continues to face financial challenges despite its efforts to cut costs. In the second quarter of 2024, the company lost over $32,000 on every EV it built.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 4:07 p.m.
2023 Dodge Charger And Challenger Recalled Over Rear Seat Issue

Dodge has recalled 3,750 of its 2023 Charger and Challenger models. The company found a problem with the left rear seat in these cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Mitsubishi Triton loses payload capacity to attract more buyers in Australia

Mitsubishi is adding new options to its Triton pickup truck lineup in Australia. The company will offer reduced payload variants of the Triton GLS and GSR models starting in August.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 2:08 p.m.
Dodge Introduces New HurriCrate Engines And Charger Junior Roadster Body

Dodge is gearing up to launch two new HurriCrate engines and a Charger Junior Roadster body. The company will start selling these products on August 12 to celebrate Direct Connection's 50th anniversary.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 12:53 p.m.
Someone burns a Tesla in Tijuana while trying to charge it directly from the power line

A Tesla Model S caught fire in Tijuana, Mexico, after the owner tried to charge it straight from a power pole using an illegal hookup called a 'diablito'. The incident happened on Monday morning in the Lázaro Cárdenas neighborhood, close to the U.S. border.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 11:53 a.m.
Ford and N+ Launch Bronco and Mustang-Inspired E-Bikes

Ford, in collaboration with N+, has unveiled new e-bike models inspired by the Bronco and Mustang vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 11:11 a.m.
BMW in the US to recall more than 100K vehicles for overheating engine problem

BMW is calling back over 100,000 cars because of a motor problem that might make them overheat. In rare cases, this could even start a fire.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2024, 10:24 a.m.
Porsche Taycan prototype breaks wireless EV charging record

Wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs) may soon become a reality, thanks to a significant breakthrough by the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with Volkswagen.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 8, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
In South Korea, a Mercedes-Benz EV explodes in a parking garage, sending 23 people to the hospital

A Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan recently caught fire in a parking garage in Incheon, South Korea, leading to extensive damage and a significant emergency response. The blaze damaged 140 cars and prompted the evacuation of 100 people.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 8, 2024, 3:44 p.m.
VW ID.4 lease now $219/mo, actually equal to Jetta price

Volkswagen has reduced lease prices for the 2024 ID.4, making it one of the brand's most affordable vehicles to lease. The new price drop of $30 per month brings the ID.4's lease cost in line with the Jetta, despite a $17,500 difference in their MSRPs.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 8, 2024, 2:12 p.m.

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