Author: john@provenroi.com
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Truck: What to Expect The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck remains unchanged for the upcoming year, maintaining its prices amidst the unpredictability that has surrounded the model since its introduction. While Ford has replaced the 2024 Avalanche paint color with Space White Metallic, the entry-level Lightning model is still the fleet-focused Pro, starting at $47,780 including the mandatory $2,095 destination charge. 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning For non-fleet buyers, the base model is the XLT, starting at $65,090 with destination charges. The Flash grade, introduced in 2024, is priced at $70,090, while…
The year 2024 was marked by a “sales slowdown” in the all-electric vehicle sector, with sales not meeting the once-optimistic projections of the auto industry. However, despite this slowdown, EVs accounted for a record 8.1% of new-car purchases in the U.S., totaling 1.3 million units sold. According to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book annual U.S. sales report, the electric vehicle market share grew from 7.8% in 2023 to 8% in 2024, with sales continuing to rise. The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a significant boost in electric vehicle sales, driven by end-of-year lease and finance deals, as well as concerns…
In a groundbreaking development, Tesla has surpassed Audi in global vehicle sales, delivering a total of 1.79 million cars in 2024, compared to Audi’s 1.67 million. This achievement signifies a major shift in the automotive industry, as Tesla now outperforms one of Germany’s most iconic luxury brands, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Audi experienced a 12% decline in sales last year, failing to make significant progress in key markets such as Europe and China. The company struggled with weak demand for its electric vehicles, including the Q8 e-tron, which led to an 8% decrease in EV deliveries to approximately…
Tesla is gearing up to start production of the new Model Y, also known as “Juniper” or “Opal,” at Giga Berlin very soon. This comes just days after the electric car company launched the updated model in China last week. Last Thursday, Tesla officially unveiled the latest version of the all-electric crossover Model Y in China, putting an end to weeks of speculation about a potential new model. The vehicle was made available for purchase on Tesla’s website, with two configurations being introduced in China and other neighboring markets like Australia: a Rear-Wheel-Drive and an All-Wheel Drive. Additionally, Tesla rolled…
Tesla and SpaceX mobilize Cybertrucks, Starlink, and more in LA wildfire relief efforts – Drive Tesla Tesla and SpaceX Join Forces for LA Wildfire Relief Efforts As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, Tesla and SpaceX have come together to offer assistance in the relief efforts. The companies have mobilized their resources, including Cybertrucks, Starlink satellite internet, and more, to provide aid to the affected communities. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the initiative on social media, highlighting the importance of supporting those impacted by the wildfires. The company’s fleet of Cybertrucks has been deployed to transport supplies, assist…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has always been a polarizing figure, with many people across the internet and the globe having mixed feelings about him. Despite this, Musk has recently made headlines for his efforts to aid in recovery efforts in areas affected by the LA wildfires. Over the weekend, Musk and his team at Tesla deployed several resources to help those in need. Mobile Tesla Powerwall Units and Starlink satellite internet systems were sent to power non-profits operating in wildfire-affected areas. Additionally, a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink satellites were deployed to provide internet…
Renault has unveiled the interior of the upcoming 2026 Twingo E-Tech electric city car, and it’s a mix of modernity and nostalgia. The exterior design of the Twingo E-Tech pays homage to the original 1990s Twingo, with its distinctive body shape and stylized LED headlights and rear lights. The addition of rear doors hidden in the C-pillars gives the car a three-door hatch appearance at first glance. The interior of the Twingo E-Tech, however, is a departure from the original’s no-frills design. It features a 10.1-inch central display and a 7-inch screen in front of the driver, similar to the…
Rivian Looks to Patent Heated Headlight Lenses for Electric Vehicles Rivian is seeking to patent heated headlight lenses to enhance the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in challenging weather conditions such as snow, ice, and rain. The traditional LED headlights used in the auto industry do not emit as much waste heat as previous HID or halogen lights, which were capable of melting accumulated moisture on their own. Rivian aims to tackle this issue with a new patent submission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jun. 21, 2023, and subsequently…
The Honda-Nissan merger talks have been the subject of much speculation and confusion among the public. After all, why would Honda, a company known for its stability and reliability, consider taking on the struggling Nissan, which has been given a limited time frame to survive in its current state? However, recent developments have shed some light on Honda’s motivations for pursuing this merger. In a recent media roundtable at the Consumer Electronics Show, Noriya Kaihara, Director, Executive Vice President, and Representative Executive Officer of Honda, revealed some key insights into the potential benefits of the merger for Honda. One of…
Tesla decides to keep turn signal stalk in Model Y refresh Tesla has unveiled the Model Y refresh, and to the surprise of everyone, the company decided to buck the trend set by the re-designs of the Model S, Model X, and Model 3, and not remove the turn signal stalk. Many Tesla enthusiasts were expecting the Model Y to follow suit with the other vehicles in the lineup and adopt the touch-sensitive turn signal controls, but Tesla has decided to keep the traditional stalk in the Model Y refresh. While some may see this as a missed opportunity to…