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Lamborghini has decided to postpone the launch of its first fully electric model by a year, in the hopes that the market conditions will be more favorable by then, as per a report by Reuters. “We do not believe that 2029 is too late to introduce electric cars,” stated CEO Stephan Winkelmann during a press conference at Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. “We do not foresee the market being ready for electric vehicles in our segment by 2025 or 2026.” Lamborghini Lanzador concept Winkelmann also mentioned that Lamborghini is awaiting regulatory clarity in Europe. The European Union is set…
Tesla’s head of Autopilot and AI, Ashok Elluswamy, recently made an exciting announcement regarding the rollout of Full Self-Driving v13.2.1 to Hardware 4 (HW4), or AI4 customers. The software update, labeled as 2024.39.15, is now being made available to AI4 customers, bringing enhanced features and capabilities to their Tesla vehicles. In addition to the FSD update, Elluswamy also mentioned that the highly anticipated Tesla Holiday Update is set to arrive “within a week” for AI4 customers. This update is expected to bring a host of new features and improvements to further enhance the driving experience for Tesla owners. While AI4…
Conner had a lot to say about the driving experience of the Charger Daytona EV. He mentioned that the steering was vague and lacked feedback, making it difficult to know what the front wheels were doing. The ride quality was also criticized for being harsh, with the car feeling unsettled over bumps and imperfections in the road. The regenerative braking was noted to be quite aggressive, making smooth deceleration a challenge. Inside, the Charger Daytona EV features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.9-inch infotainment screen. Conner found the infotainment system to be slow and laggy, with a confusing…
Are you tired of paying a premium for replacement wiper blades for your Tesla Model Y? Well, we have found a cost-effective solution that works just as well as the original blades from Tesla. Living in a rainy climate like the Pacific Northwest means that having reliable wiper blades is essential. Tesla offers replacement wiper blades for $25 US each, or $38 in Canada. This means that replacing both blades will cost you $50 US or $72 CAD. After some research, we discovered that the Bosch Aerotwin A621S wiper blades are the exact same specifications as Tesla’s wiper blades. These…
Previously, it was announced that the Cybertruck would soon benefit from faster charging speeds, reaching up to 500kW at the latest V4 Superchargers. Although the current V4 Superchargers are capped at around 250kW, Tesla is working towards enhancing this capacity.With the introduction of 500kW charging, the time taken for charging during long journeys will be significantly reduced. While we await the necessary software and infrastructure updates to enable 500kW charging, Tesla has now introduced 325kW charging for the Cybertruck.Although not as substantial as 500kW, this development marks a significant step forward. This marks one of Tesla’s initial steps in utilizing…
Shaquille O’Neal, the basketball legend turned entertainment mogul, has added another custom car to his impressive collection. This time, it’s a unique makeover of a Lucid Air, transformed into a two-door coupe with larger doors to accommodate his towering 7’1’’ frame. The customization was done by West Coast Customs, known for their work on the popular show “Pimp My Ride,” and involved extensive structural modifications to create a one-of-a-kind vehicle. While Shaq didn’t reveal much about his new car, it’s clear that it has been personalized to match his Rolls-Royce Cullinan, also customized by West Coast Customs. The coupe features…
Tesla is gearing up for what is expected to be a record holiday season in terms of Supercharger demand. The electric vehicle company is anticipating a surge in the usage of its Supercharger network across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions during the festive period. Max de Zegher, Tesla’s Director of Charging, took to social media to share the company’s preparations for the anticipated increase in Supercharger usage. With the holiday season typically seeing more people traveling and taking road trips, Tesla is making sure that its Supercharger network is ready to handle the extra demand. The Supercharger network…
Tesla Model Y delivery timelines in some European countries have been extended by as much as five months, leading to speculation about an impending refresh of the electric SUV, known as Project Juniper. For example, customers in Germany and the Netherlands who recently placed orders for the Model Y are now being told they can expect delivery in mid-2025, a significant delay from the original estimated delivery date. While Tesla has not officially confirmed a refresh of the Model Y, this delay has fueled rumors that the company is preparing to launch an updated version of the popular electric SUV.…
Tesla has officially released Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 13.2.1, included in the software update 2024.39.15. This update is mostly a bug fix from v13.2 for owners of Model S3XY, which has rolled out to more regions including Canada and the upcoming Cybertruck. The new FSD update comes with several improvements and enhancements to the existing features, making the driving experience smoother and safer for Tesla owners. Some of the key changes in v13.2.1 include: Improved object detection and response time Enhanced lane-keeping capabilities Improved navigation and route planning Enhanced autopilot performance in challenging weather conditions Tesla has been continuously working…
Base price of $34,270 secures a 200-mile EPA range from less than 50 kwh Fast-charging times lag Hyundai’s E-GMP (Ioniq) EVs, but V2L adds usefulness Smart interior design, latest infotainment system amount to a modern look and feel The Hyundai Kona Electric is one of Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2025 finalists, and it exemplifies a formula that’s in short supply in today’s U.S. electric vehicle market: that of the roomy, affordable small car that makes good driving range from a relatively modest battery pack. The Kona Electric isn’t built on a dedicated electric-vehicle platform, but it might…