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The Chevrolet Equinox EV has been a popular choice among electric vehicle enthusiasts, with its affordable price tag and impressive sales figures. However, how does it fare in freezing temperatures? A recent real-world winter range test with a 2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT AWD sought to answer that question. The test was conducted by Joe Franz from the YouTube channel EV Motoring on a cold Midwest night with temperatures plunging to -6 degrees Fahrenheit. Setting out with a full battery and an estimated range of 306 miles, the owner quickly hit the highway at a constant speed of 75 mph…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that customers who purchased Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package will receive a free upgrade from Hardware 3 to Hardware 4. This announcement was made during a recent earnings call, where Musk addressed questions from investors about the company’s plans for hardware upgrades. During the call, a retail investor inquired about the possibility of Tesla needing to upgrade Hardware 3 vehicles, as well as the timeline and potential impact on the company’s capital expenditures. Musk responded candidly, stating that Tesla will indeed need to upgrade the Hardware 3 computers for customers who have purchased FSD.…
Renault, a renowned French automaker, is making waves in the electric vehicle industry with its innovative designs. Following the success of models like the Renault 5 and Renault 4, the company has now unveiled the impressive Renault Filante Record 2025 single-seater demo car. The Filante Record 2025 is not just a stylish vehicle; it was specifically built to set new efficiency records for electric vehicles. With an 87-kilowatt-hour battery pack and a remarkably light weight of just 2,204 pounds, this car is a true marvel of engineering. The battery pack, utilizing cell-to-pack technology to reduce volume and weight, accounts for…
Tesla has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, with the latest update allowing its vehicles to autonomously navigate from the production line to the loading dock lanes at its Fremont factory without any human intervention. This development marks a major step towards large-scale unsupervised FSD, bringing Tesla closer to its goal of fully autonomous vehicles. A video shared by Tesla’s AI account showcases multiple Teslas driving themselves along the 1.2-mile route inside the factory, with screens inside the cars displaying “Tesla Self-Driving” to confirm that the system is operating without human input. Elon Musk,…
The Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Hatchback Will Not Be Available in the U.S. The Volkswagen ID.7 electric hatchback will not be coming to the U.S., leaving the VW brand with only two electric vehicles in its U.S. lineup for now. According to a report by The Car Guide, the cancellation of the ID.7 was confirmed by VW spokesperson Mark Gillies. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 “Due to the ongoing challenging EV climate, Volkswagen has decided to no longer offer the ID.7 to the North American market,” Gillies said. “Despite this, electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen’s long-term product strategy,…
Tesla’s Fourth Quarter Earnings Call: Musk’s Vision for the Future During Tesla’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening, investors were eager to hear CEO Elon Musk’s plans for more affordable electric vehicles, his role in the White House, and the impact of his public persona on the brand. However, what they got instead were more promises about robotaxis, artificial intelligence, and autonomy. Musk and his team revealed that Tesla is gearing up to launch a robotaxi service in Austin this summer, emphasizing their focus on robotics over direct competition with other automakers. Musk made it clear that he sees…
During Tesla’s recent Q4 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk made an important announcement regarding the company’s plans for Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. Musk revealed that Tesla will need to upgrade owners with Hardware 3 (HW3) cars who have purchased the Full Self-Driving package in order to support full FSD Unsupervised, particularly for the upcoming Robotaxi service. “We’re going to have to upgrade people’s hardware 3 computer for those that have bought Full Self-Driving, and that is the honest answer,” Musk stated during the call. “And that’s going to be painful and difficult, but we’ll get it done.” Despite the challenges…
Exciting Updates for 2026 BMW iX Price Reduction and Expanded Lineup for the iX New iX Models Arriving in Q2 The 2026 BMW iX electric crossover is set to receive a refresh with enhanced styling, increased range and power, and a more affordable price point due to the introduction of a new base model. The latest iX xDrive45 variant now starts at $76,325 (including destination charge), marking a significant price drop compared to the previous xDrive50 model from 2025. Despite the lower cost, the xDrive45 maintains the dual-motor all-wheel drive system, generating 402 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque for…
Tesla’s long-awaited promise of launching fully self-driving cars may finally be coming to fruition. CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker’s first true “unsupervised” self-driving system will be launched in June, starting in Austin as a paid ride-hailing service. This development marks a significant milestone in Tesla’s journey towards achieving fully autonomous vehicles. Musk revealed during the fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call that Teslas will be operating in Austin without any drivers inside the vehicles. This bold move signifies a major step towards realizing the vision of autonomous ride-hailing services. The launch will be gradual, with Tesla-owned vehicles serving as part…
Tesla ended 2024 on a high note, achieving record-breaking vehicle deliveries and significant growth in energy storage deployments despite economic challenges and increased operational costs. The company’s Q4 earnings report, released after the market closed, revealed a net income of $2.3 billion for the quarter and a full-year profit of $7.1 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 were reported at $0.66 (GAAP) and $0.73 (non-GAAP), reflecting the impact of lower vehicle prices and increased investments in AI and infrastructure. The full-year EPS stood at $2.04 (GAAP) and $2.42 (non-GAAP), with a decline in profitability driven by price reductions on…