Tag: automotive industry
Slate Auto unveils its US-made barebones electric pickup costing just $20,000
A company backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto, just came out of stealth mode to unveil its first EV, and it's incredibly interesting. The Slate Pickup is a tiny and boxy, almost Kei-like truck that will be sold in a barebones configuration for as little as $27,500, or $20,000 with…
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Volkswagen previews its €20,000 EV for everyone
As promised, Volkswagen unveiled its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle at an event on Wednesday in Wolfsburg, Germany. The automaker describes the ID.EVERY1 concept car as a “smart, flexible and affordable” EV for the masses… as long as those masses live in Europe. The production version is expected to start at…
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Volvo reveals its ES90 EV with an 800-volt charging system
Volvo has officially launched the ES90, the fully electrified version of its S60 sedan. While the vehicle can technically be considered a sedan, Volvo says it has the “adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious interior and higher ground clearance associated with SUVs.” It’s the first Volvo EV with an…
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Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology prototype drive: Better when chilled
Before a new car comes to market, it's subjected to many months, sometimes years, of rigorous testing around the world. Sweden often hosts a big part of that journey, its cold northern expanses offering the perfect mix of frigid temperatures and frozen surfaces. It's there that I myself got to…
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Tesla’s new Model Y arrives in the US
Tesla has officially launched the redesigned Model Y in North America and Europe, a couple of weeks after the vehicle was announced for the Asia Pacific region. The new version isn't replacing the original Model Y, though — at least not yet — and Tesla is selling both of them…
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Tesla finally launches the refreshed 2025 Model Y in the Asia-Pacific region
Tesla has quietly unveiled its facelifted Model Y with new styling that will help it keep up with rivals like Kia and Volvo. Though currently only available in the Asia Pacific region, the refreshed "Juniper" model is likely to appear stateside in the coming months. That was the case with…
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