EXPLAINED: 6 - The Real Truth

Stellantis India targets to halve vehicle development time, boost localisation

Stellantis India plans to halve vehicle development time to approximately two years as part of its strategy. The company aims to increase localisation levels, achieving over 90 percent for Citroen and 70-75 percent for Jeep. An investment of Rs 4,000 crore will support the launch of 12 new models over…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Volkswagen bet on Xpeng to save its China business. It's not going to plan

Volkswagen’s ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV sold poorly, achieving only 267 units per month since its launch. The automaker initially aimed for 3,622 monthly sales but consistently missed this target. Local competitors have gained an advantage by offering advanced technology at lower prices, which has hindered Volkswagen's sales efforts. Despite…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Florida driver confronted at gunpoint by police who falsely accused him of reckless driving, then he remembered his Tesla had cameras

Despite having the footage, he had to wait two years before he could show it to a judge.

We Got This Covered · Oct 19

Men Will Drive 20 Minutes to Save 10 Cents a Gallon — Does the Math Work?

Saving 10 cents per gallon at the gas station can feel like a small victory, especially when the price at the pump keeps climbing. Some drivers will happily cross town for the cheaper sign, even if the detour adds 20 minutes to the trip. The trouble starts when the savings…

Clever Dude · Oct 18

The Fix For Plug-In Hybrids That Don't Get Plugged In? Smaller Gas Tanks, New Report Argues

Less gas, more electric range, and faster charging could help plug-in hybrids deliver on their fuel-saving promise.

InsideEVs · Oct 18

Woman Needs An Oil Change. Then She Goes To AutoZone—And Only Pays $25

“In this economy you gotta do what you gotta do!”

Motor1 · Oct 17

Woman Gets Her Battery Checked. They Say It’s Fine—It’s Not: ‘Probably Only Checked The Voltage'

“I literally was maybe sitting here for 20 minutes."

Motor1 · Oct 17

The Best (And Worst) Cities For Owning An EV: Study

A new study ranks US cities by the most and fewest EV chargers, revealing a major gap in charging infrastructure.

Motor1 · Oct 16

No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme

Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

EVs are holding value better than expected – and it has a lot to do with Australia’s cost of living

The appeal of electric vehicles is financial as much as environmental for many Australian drivers

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16