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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: What’s New? The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has received a slight price increase for the new model year, accompanied by a few notable changes. For the entry-level rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+, the price has gone up by $850 to $106,400. This includes a mandatory $1,150 destination charge that remains unchanged for 2025. The single-motor EQS 450+ generates 355 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. An all-wheel-drive EQS 450 4Matic is available for an additional $3,000, while the dual-motor EQS 580 4Matic starts at $129,350 with an output of 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque. 2025…

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is being considered as a potential buyer for the popular social media platform TikTok, which is facing a ban in the United States. Speculation has been growing around Musk’s potential interest in acquiring TikTok, especially after he successfully purchased Twitter and rebranded it as X. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, sources close to the matter revealed that China is considering Musk as a potential buyer for TikTok in order to keep the platform running in the U.S. This news has sparked a debate on whether Musk could be the ideal candidate to…

The future of the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok is in jeopardy as the U.S. government considers banning it unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner. TikTok has adamantly stated that they will not comply with this demand, leading to the possibility of the app shutting down on January 19th. In response to this uncertainty, many TikTok users have started migrating to Xiaohongshu, also known as Red Note, another Chinese social media app that is unrelated to TikTok. Xiaohongshu primarily caters to Chinese-speaking nationals, resulting in most of the content being centered around topics related to China, including…

SpaceX’s Starship is gearing up for its seventh test flight on Wednesday, January 15, with a 60-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. Originally scheduled for January 10, this highly anticipated mission will showcase significant advancements for Starship and its Super Heavy booster. The upcoming test flight will feature a series of important milestones, including a payload test that involves the deployment of 10 Starlink simulators to assess the satellite delivery capabilities of the spacecraft. Additionally, the mission will include reentry experiments focused on testing heat shield materials, the thermal performance of catch fittings, and new reentry stress designs.…

Tesla Introduces Groundbreaking Feature to Warm LFP Batteries While Supercharging Tesla continues to push the boundaries of innovation with its latest Supercharger enhancement. While recent updates have focused on high-powered charging for the Cybertruck, the company has now turned its attention to improving the charging experience for its more affordable vehicles. Enhanced Battery Heating Tesla has rolled out a new feature that allows Superchargers to heat LFP Batteries found in the Model 3 and Model Y Rear Wheel Drive variants. This update applies to both Long Range and Standard Range models, offering faster charging in cold weather conditions. The feature…

Ford Innovates Easier Repair for Electric Vehicle Battery Packs Ford is exploring ways to simplify the repair process for electric vehicle battery packs, especially as their cooling systems become more advanced. A recent patent filing reveals the company’s efforts in this area. The patent, published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 12, 2024, showcases Ford’s concept of replacing battery modules without the need to remove the entire pack from the vehicle. This innovation has the potential to lower repair costs and promote sustainability by enabling the rehabilitation of packs with new modules instead of full…

Tesla has made a significant milestone by building the first Model Y “Juniper” at Gigafactory Berlin. This new design was recently launched for markets in China and Australia, with plans to expand to other regions as well. The Model Y orders in the Philippines, for example, are now automatically being converted to the new “Juniper” body design. The news of the new Model Y project expanding beyond Asia and the South Pacific was relatively unknown until recently. However, reports from German media outlet Handelsblatt revealed that Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant would start producing the new Model Y as early as…

Zeekr, the Chinese electric vehicle startup, made waves at the recent CES event with its announcement of a new U.S. office in Arizona set to open soon. The company, a cousin to well-known brands Volvo and Polestar, has been gaining traction in the EV market and is now looking to expand its global presence. The news of Zeekr’s U.S. office comes at a crucial time, as the U.S. is expected to announce finalized rules that will effectively ban Chinese software and hardware on American roads, including self-driving car programs. Despite these challenges, Zeekr remains committed to becoming a global brand…

Tesla has just released software update 2024.45.25.15, which includes updates for both Hardware 3 (HW3) and Hardware 4 (HW4) vehicles. This update brings Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.6.1 for HW3 and FSD 13.2.4 for HW4, marking the first time that one software version update combines both FSD updates for different hardware versions. FSD 12.6.1 for HW3 introduces several key features, including End-to-End Highway Navigation, which enhances autonomous navigation on highways for HW3 vehicles for the first time. It also improves City Streets Performance by reducing false slowdowns and enhancing obstacle avoidance. Drivers can now customize speed profiles on roads with…

Tesla Supercharger access: six new automakers listed as “coming soon,” but Kia faces delay Tesla has updated its website and now lists six new automakers as “coming soon” for access to the company’s expansive Supercharger network. Last week, the website only listed Mercedes-Benz as soon to gain access to the network. According to the updated information on Tesla’s website, Audi, BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, and Volvo are now listed as upcoming partners for Supercharger access. This expansion of the network is a significant development as it will allow more electric vehicle (EV) owners to utilize Tesla’s fast-charging infrastructure. However, there…