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.
Volvo Cars has significantly cut its annual sales growth forecast and shifted its all-electric timeline as market pressures mount, according to the Financial Times. Growth Forecast Takes a Hit The Swedish automaker now expects just 7-8% retail sales growth this year, less than half of its July projection of 12-15%. Despite posting a strong Q3…
In a significant development for autonomous EV transportation, Palo Alto officials are in preliminary talks with Tesla to transform local streets into a testing ground for the automaker’s newly announced robotaxi service. This potential partnership, first announced by city spokesperson Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, comes as the city reportedly grapples with the mounting costs of its popular…
In a transformative moment for aviation, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced comprehensive regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, as detailed in an announcement by the FAA on Medium, and on the FAA’s official website. From Cartoon Fantasy to Reality Remember The Jetsons’ flying cars? What seemed like pure science fiction is…
Tesla’s upcoming Q3 earnings call is shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with CEO Elon Musk in the hot seat as investors and analysts prepare to grill him on the company’s ambitious robotaxi plans. This heightened scrutiny comes in the wake of a widely criticized unveiling event earlier this month that left many key…
Ford’s latest patent filing has turned heads in the automotive and security industries. The automaker recently published a patent for a vehicle-based security system that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Drones and Cars: An Unlikely Security Duo The patent, filed in 2022, describes a system where a vehicle serves as a…
The Paris motor show has become a battleground for the future of Europe’s auto industry, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers making a strong push into the market. This development, reported by The Guardian, highlights growing concerns about the competitiveness of European automakers in the EV era. Chinese EV Invasion Nine Chinese companies unveiled new…
A recent concept design shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Nic Cruz Patane has sparked imagination about the future of Tesla’s vehicle lineup. The images showcase a “CyberY” concept, reimagining the popular Model Y with the distinctive angular aesthetic of the Cybertruck. The CyberY Vision The concept images depict a Model Y that’s undergone…
Tesla has significantly reduced prices for its futuristic Cybertruck, potentially aiming to sustain momentum and boost sales. This move comes as the electric pickup truck jumps to the No. 3 spot among best-selling EVs in the U.S., reports Forbes. Price Cuts Across the Board The all-wheel drive (AWD) Cybertruck now starts at $79,990, down from…
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