Mercedes EQS spy shots, EPA emissions and MPG rollback, and Lynk & Co. 03 sedan: Today’s Car News

New spy photos show the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan testing. The EPA may base its emissions and fuel economy rollback on a tired argument. And Lynk & Co. reveals the 03 sedan. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The Mercedes-Benz EQS wa…

Tesla Model 3 Performance Added To Referral Program

Tesla expanded its Referral Program in the U.S. beyond the Model S, Model X and solar installations, and now includes the Performance versions of the Model 3. Those who opt for the most expensive Model 3 Performance version will be able to give friends (up to five friends) exclusive benefits through personal referral code. Friends will […]

Tesla planning new vehicle interior options

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Tesla is planning to add some more interior options for the Model S and Model X in the coming year. The new design will be oriented along the more minimalist interior of the Model 3, but will likely also offer some premium features. The new design also shows some features that point towards autonomous driving. […]

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Famed hedge fund betting against Tesla reports massive loss to customers, Elon Musk trolls with gift offering

David Einhorn, a staunch Tesla critic and owner of Greenlight Capital fund, revealed on Tuesday that his bet against the electric car maker resulted in heavy losses for his firm during the first half of 2018. In Q2 alone, Greenlight Capital lost 5.4%, bringing the fund’s losses from January to June to 18.3%. In a […]

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Poisonous cadmium found in VW’s EV charging plugs

After the suspicion became public that poisonous components were potentially being used in EVs, the investigation has yielded first findings: A supplier delivered charging components infected with cadmium to VW, Audi and Porsche. The chargers were installed over the past six years, affecting the majority of both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles by VW, Audi […]

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July 2018 Chevrolet Bolt And Volt U.S. Sales Estimates

Chevy began 2019 Bolt production late last month, and the refreshed 2019 Volt is expected to arrive by September. Unfortunately, due to General Motors’ recent decision to withhold monthly sales reports in favor of a Tesla-like quarterly reporting system, the following numbers are estimates. InsideEVs considers this information important to our readers and a testament […]