Tesla has been forced to recall tens of thousands of its electric pickups in the US. The issue stems from a stainless steel trim piece on the exterior that has come loose on multiple vehicles, potentially posing a hazard to other road users.
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Renault Scenic put to the test: A family-friendly company car?
The name Scenic brings back memories of a practical family van – but that era is history. Instead, the new edition presents itself as a modern compact SUV that rounds off the top end of the French brand’s purely electric model range. Our driving report…
Foxconn could manufacture EVs for Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors is reportedly considering enlisting the help of contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn to produce its electric vehicles. The Japanese carmaker is looking for a new partner after its former partners Nissan and Renault drifted apart …
MG reveals all-new MG4 EV for 2025
The MG4 EV is set for a complete facelift after just three years on the market. The new model is 11 cm longer than before with a 4.5 cm larger wheelbase, as well as a new electric drive.
Nissan to source battery cells from SK On in the USA
Nissan has decided on SK On as its battery supplier in North America. Both parties have agreed to supply almost 100 GWh of high-nickel batteries between 2028 and 2033. The deal had already become apparent in January and comes at a time of upheaval at N…
BYD’s Atto 2 availble in Germany; another small EV could follow
Shortly after the BYD Atto 2 officially went on sale in Germany, the Chinese manufacturer activated the online configurator. And it appears that another small electric car from BYD, already known in China, is headed to Europe – but under a different na…
UK: JLR hires engineers to support EV production
JLR is pushing ahead with its EV strategy. It is recruiting 150 maintenance engineers in the West Midland, UK. Fifty jobs will be located at the JLR plant in Solihull and 100 in Wolverhampton.
German website stops Tesla poll
The German web portal t-online asked its readers whether they would still buy a Tesla. However, the publications has since suspended the poll after suspicions arose that voting had been manipulated.
Leapmotor opens UK order books for the T03 & C10
Leapmotor has opened the order books in the UK for both the T03 and C10 models. The T03 starts at £15,995, while the C10 starts at £36,500. A total of 44 Leapmotor dealerships have been established so far, with more than 80 locations planned by the end…
Unscheduled change at the head of ZF
The automotive supplier ZF is undoubtedly in a state of transition. Heinrich Hiesinger, chairman of the board of directors, is stepping down early despite his contract running until 2028. A successor has already been appointed: former Hella boss Rolf B…
