Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Britain’s largest automotive employer, has reported its strongest profits in a decade, reaching $3.14 billion (£2.5 billion) for the 2024-25 financial year, up from $2.77 billion (£2.2 billion) the previous year, despite looming U.S. tariff uncertainties. The Indian-owned automaker, part of Tata Motors, is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, preparing…
General Motors (GM) has announced a significant advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, partnering with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries that promise a 400-mile range. This new chemistry, set to power GM’s upcoming electric trucks and SUVs by 2028, aims to make EVs more affordable and efficient while addressing ethical concerns tied…
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has named Rick Bryant as its new Head of North America, effective May 12, 2025, as the company aims to capitalize on its recent sales surge. Bryant’s appointment, announced in a company statement, follows a 76% year-over-year increase in global sales, with over 12,300 vehicles sold in Q1…
Bollinger Motors, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup focused on commercial trucks, has been placed into receivership following a court ruling, signaling severe financial distress for the company that raised $148 million but produced only 40 trucks. According to Automotive News, a Michigan judge granted founder Robert Bollinger’s request to freeze the company’s assets after…
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar announced a significant 31% reduction in its quarterly loss on Monday, signaling that its aggressive cost-saving measures and focus on higher-priced models are paying off. Amid a challenging global EV market, the company, backed by China’s Geely Holding, reported a net loss of $190 million for the first quarter ending…
Vertical Aerospace announced a hybrid-electric variant of its VX4 air-taxi on May 12, 2025, aiming to expand into defense, logistics, and other commercial markets with a projected range of up to 1,000 miles, reports Reuters. This development underscores the growing role of hybrid technology in electric aviation. Hybrid Powertrain Enhances Electric Aviation The hybrid-electric VX4…
Hyundai Motor Group has postponed the launch of its $730 million hypercasting facility in Ulsan, South Korea, from 2026 to potentially 2028, driven by softening global electric vehicle (EV) demand and a 25% U.S. tariff on imported vehicles, according to Seoul Economy via The Korean Car Blog. This delay impacts Hyundai’s plans to adopt advanced…
Xiaomi, the Chinese technology giant, has secured a premium partnership with the Nürburgring, the world’s longest permanent racetrack, to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) development and brand visibility. This collaboration, announced on Nürburgring’s official site, marks a significant step for Xiaomi’s automotive ambitions, highlighted by a record-setting lap and prominent advertising installati
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