Tag: Vehicle Tech
Toyota’s self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone
Toyota’s intriguing concept car measures just 8ft in length In some countries, those as young as 14 will be able to drive it Its solar roof generates around 20 miles of range per day Toyota unveiled a selection of new models at an exclusive event in Brussels this week, covering…
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Tesla’s EV sales are plummeting – as used Model Y and Model 3 prices crash to bargain levels
New Tesla sales have dropped in Germany, Australia, China and elsewhere Used Model 3 and Model Y prices have also fallen in the US Web searches for used EVs are also trending away from Tesla Whatever your political persuasion, it’s hard to get away from the fact that Tesla is…
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Xiaomi’s EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it’s planning a global Model Y rival next
The Model 3 was once the most popular EV in China Xiaomi’s SU7 surpassed Model 3 sales, despite only being on sale for a year The Chinese company built 70,000 SU7 EVs in the first six months According to the most recent sales figures, which cover April 2024 to the…
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Why did carmakers ditch the spare tyre? I have no idea – but the Chery Omoda E5 is bringing it back
We’ve reached a point of obfuscated redundancy in the auto space. Many manufacturers pushing out new models incorporate aspects calling on Tesla’s minimalism – but that means the axing of many important things, like the instrument cluster, tactile buttons and dials, and a focus on customization in the infotainment system,…
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Volkswagen reveals the ID.1 concept car, which will spawn its cheapest all-electric model to date
Designed for sale in Europe, the ID.EVERY1 will start at around €20,000 It’s slightly smaller than the VW Polo but offers the same room A range of 155 miles and a top speed of 80mph has been proposed Volkswagen teased its tiny, affordable electric city car last month, when it…
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BYD’s new roof-mounted DJI drone launchpad looks like a dream for filming road trips – but less so for car safety
The drone system is priced at 16,000 yuan – or around $2,195 Unfortunately, it is only available in mainland China for now Dubbed Ling Yuan, it will be available on numerous BYD models BYD has recently announced a new partnership with China’s top drone-maker DJI, stating that it has created…
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