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Slate Auto’s sub-$20,000 price tag for its electric pickup may be a victim of the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” The startup had pledged to launch an ultra-affordable EV truck “expected under $20,000 after federal incentives.” But that price tag quietly disappeared from its website on Thursday, as TechCrunch first reported. The reason: The Trump administration’s newly passed spending package, which has now cleared both the House and Senate, eliminates the federal tax credits that made such a price point possible. Photo by: Slate EVs have long cost more than their gas-powered counterparts, mainly due to the high cost of…
The starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions have increased by 6.04 percent, while the EC6 Champion Edition has seen a 3.35 percent increase. The move aims to commemorate Nio’s victory in the 2015 Formula Championship. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) today launched the Champion Edition variants for the ET5 sedan, ET5 Touring wagon, and EC6 coupe SUV (sport utility vehicle) to commemorate the company’s first-ever annual drivers’ championship title in the 2015 Formula E Championship. The starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions including a 75-kWh standard-range battery pack are both RMB…
Pony AI has team up with a local partner to deploy multiple robotaxis for testing in Luxembourg. Pony AI plans to expand its autonomous driving services to more regions in Luxembourg within the coming months. (Image credit: Pony AI) Pony AI (NASDAQ: PONY) has begun robotaxi road tests in Luxembourg as it advances its overseas business expansion. The Chinese autonomous driving startup has partnered with local firm Emile Weber to deploy multiple robotaxis for testing in Luxembourg, according to a press release issued yesterday, which did not specify the exact number of vehicles. The tests will initially take place in…
The Internet hasn’t exactly been kind to the new CLA, but the World Wide Web isn’t paying Mercedes to keep the lights on. Buyers are, using their hard-earned money. The three-pointed star is happy to report that demand for its electric sedan is strong, with production chief Joerg Burzer describing the order intake as “very encouraging.” So much so that the compact luxury car will enter a three-shift production schedule later this year to keep up with the high, albeit unspecified, number of orders. Mercedes has been taking orders since April in Germany, but some domestic buyers might have to…
At Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt, folding bike pioneer Dr. David Hon made a major splash by showcasing a completely revamped lineup of Dahon bikes that includes new carbon models, upgraded folding designs, and a growing portfolio of electric two-wheelers aimed at changing how people get around cities. A major part of the reveal centered around Dahon’s latest innovation, a patented frame platform called DAHON‑V, which promises significantly improved stiffness and aerodynamics, especially on folding and road bikes. The DAHON‑V concept is part of the company’s push to blur the line between compact convenience and high-performance riding. According to Dahon, the…
Tesla has released a video of a new Model Y driving from the Giga Texas factory to an owner’s home in Austin. The total route seems to be around 15 miles; possibly a bit more, from the video. The new feature comes about a week after Tesla’s Robotaxi service also began in Austin. First came the Robotaxis, now come the Teslas themselves—straight to a new owner’s apartment in Austin, without anyone behind the wheel. A week after debuting its autonomous taxi service in the Texas capital, Tesla has released a video purportedly showing the fully automated home delivery of a…
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is one of the most important people in Ferrari’s history. He first worked for the Formula 1 team in the 1970s and joined the company again in 1991, becoming Enzo Ferrari’s successor. In his tenure, which lasted until 2014, Montezemolo oversaw a transformation in Ferrari’s road-car business and its most dominant period in F1. Now, it seems he’s working for Ferrari’s closest rival—McLaren. A Reddit user noticed earlier today that Montezemolo was just listed as a director for McLaren Group Holdings Limited on Companies House, the British government agency that maintains a registry for companies in…
Li Auto has updated its second-quarter delivery guidance to 108,000 vehicles, down from the previously announced range of 123,000 to 128,000 units. This means Li Auto now expects its June deliveries to be about 33,205 units. (A Li L8 on display at the 2025 Shanghai auto show. Image credit: CnEVPost) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) has lowered its second-quarter vehicle delivery guidance, citing the temporary impact of a sales system upgrade. The company updated its second-quarter delivery guidance to 108,000 units in a statement today, down from the previously announced range of 123,000 to 128,000 units. This means Li Auto now…
WeRide is one of China’s earliest companies focused on smart driving solutions, and went public on the Nasdaq in October 2024. WeRide is the latest company reported to have confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing following adjustments to the city’s listing regulations. (A WeRide robotaxi. Image credit: WeRide) Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing, becoming the latest to do so. Local media outlet Jiemian reported the move today, citing sources, without providing further details. WeRide was founded in 2017 and is one of China’s earliest companies focused on advanced…
Car tint companies hate this one, not-so-simple trick Toyota is using on the Century. No, not the sedan, but the lesser-known SUV it’s been selling for nearly two years. Japan’s answer to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan now has dimming side windows for the rear occupants. It’s a feature we’re used to seeing on sunroofs rather than doors. The adjustable glass opacity even extends to the quarter windows for an extra level of privacy. So, how does it work? Toyota adds a film between two transparent laminated glass panels. Tokyo-based AGC has developed what it calls the Digital Curtain, specifically for the…