Author: Alexander Reed

Tesla has increased the prices of its entire model range in Canada, with hikes ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 Canadian dollars, depending on the model and variant. The adjustments are believed to be a response to tariffs imposed on the automotive industry following actions by U.S. President Donald Trump. The increase is reported to range between 13 and 22 percent. The Model 3 Performance, which saw the smallest price increase, now costs 89,990 CAD, up 10,000 CAD from its previous price of 79,990 CAD. This represents a 13 percent increase. In contrast, the two variants of the Cybertruck have experienced…

Tesla’s board of directors has reportedly taken early steps toward identifying a potential successor to CEO Elon Musk, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions. The board has reached out to multiple executive search firms as part of a formal process to consider new leadership options, the report said. This marks a shift in approach for Tesla’s board, which has long been seen as strongly supportive of Musk, including its endorsement of a $55 billion compensation package and its silence on recent controversies surrounding the CEO’s conduct and external commitments. See also: Tesla…

Automotive supplier Webasto is providing key components for the Kia EV3, including battery systems and opening roof systems, the company said on Friday. Both components are manufactured in South Korea, with roofs produced at Webasto’s Ulsan plant and batteries assembled in Dangjin. Webasto supplies two battery variants for the EV3, offering 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh gross capacities. Both versions use NMC811 chemistry and incorporate pouch cells from South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution. According to Webasto, it assembles the cells into battery packs before delivery. See also: Kia EV3 Named 2025 World Car of the Year at New…

Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) on Monday launched Naxtra, a new brand for its sodium-ion battery line, with mass production scheduled to begin in December. The company also introduced an upgraded version of its fast-charging Shenxing battery for electric vehicles. CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, was the first major automotive battery manufacturer to commercialize sodium-ion battery technology in 2021. Sodium-ion batteries use sodium instead of lithium, a more abundant and lower-cost material. Experts say the chemistry offers advantages in cost and safety, particularly in reducing fire risks in electric vehicles. See also: CATL Reports…

Hyundai  plans to temporarily suspend production of some electric vehicle (EV) models at its Ulsan facility in South Korea due to weakening global demand and the impact of U.S. import tariffs, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday, citing unnamed industry sources. Production of the Ioniq 5 and Kona electric vehicles is expected to be paused from April 24 to 30 on select lines at the Ulsan complex, the report said. See also: Hyundai Mobis Unveils Battery System with Integrated Fire Suppression Technology Hyundai has not issued an official statement and was not immediately available for comment outside regular business hours.…

U.S. rental car company Hertz Global Holdings said on Monday that some customer data may have been exposed following a cybersecurity incident involving one of its third-party vendors. The breach, which occurred through Cleo Communications—a provider of file transfer services—stemmed from hackers exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in the vendor’s platform during October and December, Hertz said in a disclosure on its website. See also: Hertz Reports $2.9 Billion Loss, Adjusts EV Strategy Amid Lower Demand The compromised data could include customer contact details, credit card numbers, and driver’s license information. A smaller subset of individuals may have had more sensitive data…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has delivered its 100,000th vehicle in Shanghai, the company said, marking a milestone in the city that hosts its global headquarters. The announcement was made in a video message by founder and CEO William Li on Chinese social media platform Weibo, and was also shared through Nio’s mobile app. The company began deliveries in Shanghai in 2018 with the ES8 model. See also: Nio Expands Battery Swap Network With New Partnership in Yunnan In Shanghai’s car market for vehicles priced above 300,000 yuan ($41,140), Nio said it is the first domestic brand to reach 100,000…

German automotive supplier Mahle has received an order valued at €200 million to supply DC converters for a new generation of battery-electric vehicles, the company said on Friday. The order comes from an unnamed international vehicle manufacturer operating in China. Production of the converters is scheduled to begin in mid-2028 at Mahle’s facility in Changshu, which also houses a research and development centre established in 2021. See also: Mahle’s chargeBIG Unveils ‘smallBOX’ Wallbox, Dependent on Central Charging System The DC/DC converter is designed to step down the voltage from 800 volts – typical of high-voltage EV batteries – to 12…

Verge Motorcycles has achieved a new milestone as its TS Pro electric motorcycle entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest distance travelled on a single charge by an electric motorbike. The journey covered a total of 311 kilometres, completed entirely on public roads in real-world traffic conditions across London. The record-setting attempt took place on 22 March, with riders Sam Clarke and Sara Sloman taking alternating shifts every hour to 90 minutes throughout the 16-hour trip. The route was confined to areas within London’s M25 ring road, and included diverse traffic situations such as congestion, stoplights, and…

Tesla’s sales across Europe declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025, falling 37% compared to the same period last year, with the UK emerging as the only market to post growth, according to newly released delivery data. The U.S. electric vehicle maker reported lower deliveries in every European country except the United Kingdom, where more competitive pricing helped offset a broader regional downturn in its sales performance. The company’s Q1 figures mark an acceleration in Tesla’s European slump, following a decline in 2024, its first year of contraction on the continent. See also: Tesla Prototype Spotted in California Sparks…

Redwood Materials, a company specializing in lithium-ion battery recycling, has opened a new research and development (R&D) center in San Francisco. The expansion follows the company’s recent growth, including partnerships with Toyota, Panasonic, and General Motors, as well as the construction of a new factory in South Carolina and an acquisition in Europe. The 15,000-square-foot facility, located in San Francisco’s Design District, will focus on advancing technologies across the full battery lifecycle. According to Colin Campbell, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Redwood Materials, the center will support engineers working on various aspects of the battery ecosystem, including chemical engineering, cathode…

Tesla’s sales in France and Sweden fell for the third straight month in March, contributing to the company’s lowest first-quarter figures in both countries since 2021, official data showed on Tuesday. The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker registered 3,157 car sales in France last month, a 36.8% decline year-on-year, while sales in Sweden dropped 63.9% to 911 units. Quarterly sales totaled 6,693 in France and 1,929 in Sweden. Tesla’s market share in France declined to 1.63% in the first quarter, while Chinese automakers, including BYD, saw their combined market share rise to 3.19%. See also: Tesla Trade-Ins Surge Amid Shifts…