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☆ Review: I drove the $2.1 million Rimac Nevera electric supercar. It felt like piloting an ultra-luxury rocket.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The $2.1 million electric supercar Rimac Nevera has 1,914 horsepower and 1,741 pound-feet of torque. But the Rimac Nevera taught me there's still a lot of that to be done on Earth. Alanis KingThe Nevera is a $2.1 million electric supercar from Rimac, a Croatian carmaker founded in 2009 by the now 34-year-old Mate Rimac. Rimac AutomobiliThe Nevera has four electric motors — one for each wheel — that, combined, make 1,914 horsepower and 1,741 pound-feet of torque. "The car will step out a little," they said, referring to the slide a car's wheels do when they begin to lose traction.

☆ Mercedes will unlock your $100,000 electric car's full power — for an extra $1,200 per year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mercedes-Benz will offer a $1,200-per-year "acceleration Increase" feature for some electric cars. Customers who pay the fee will unlock between 20% and 24% more power output from their electric Mercedes. The upgrade will also boost torque and shave up to one second off of a vehicle's zero-to-60-mph time, Mercedes says. Three-quarters of consumers aren't willing to pay a subscription fee for most car features, according to an April survey from Cox Automotive. Have a story about car subscription features that you'd like to share?

☆ Car companies want to make billions by charging monthly fees for features like heated seats, but buyers won't pay up
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Car companies expect to make billions charging customers recurring fees for vehicle features. As vehicles become increasingly connected to the internet, car companies aim to rake in billions by having customers pay monthly or annual subscriptions to access certain features. But car companies still haven't figured out exactly what customers are willing to pay for, and what feels like a frustrating upcharge. An April study by Cox Automotive found that 75% of consumers are not willing to subscribe to most vehicle features. Hackers have helped car owners upgrade their vehicles for years, and subscription features could be their next target, Vice reported.

☆ Tesla safety at centre of South Korean trial over fiery, fatal crash
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Ju-Min Park | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

SEOUL, Nov 21 (Reuters) - In an upscale Seoul neighbourhood two years ago, a white Tesla Model X smashed into a parking lot wall. The criminal trial about to begin in South Korea hangs on questions about the safety of Tesla cars, at a time when the EV maker faces a range of lawsuits and increased scrutiny by regulators. A lawyer for the family of Yoon Hong-geun, who owned the car and died in the crash, declined to comment. Tesla sold 17,828 vehicles in South Korea in 2021, registration data shows. Judge Park Won-gyu said that he plans to call Tesla engineers to testify and that the safety of Tesla vehicles would be examined at trial.

☆ Watch the $2 million Rimac Nevera hit 256 mph to become the world's fastest electric car
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Rimac Nevera is now the fastest production electric car in the world. The company said its supercar hit a blistering top speed of 256 mph. The $2 million Nevera supercar recently hit 256 mph, smashing the world record for speed in a production electric vehicle, Rimac announced on Tuesday. The Rimac Nevera. The Rimac Nevera.

☆ Musician says he set up a fake Tesla account on Twitter to show how 'thin-skinned' Elon Musk was
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A musician says he set up a fake Tesla account to show Elon Musk was "thin-skinned." Connor Musarra told Newsweek he created a parody verified Tesla account to highlight the issues with some of Musk's decisions for Twitter. The LA-based musician told the outlet: "The goal of my fake Tesla account was to highlight how much of a thin-skinned, incompetent buffoon Elon is, but also I just wanted to make people laugh." Musarra told Newsweek that Musk had "introduced a new level of unmanageable insanity" with his new paid verification system. Musarra said in a TikTok that his parody Tesla account was active for six or seven hours.

Companies Tesla Inc FollowSAN FRANCISCO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - California prosecutors have asked a court to delay a trial for a Tesla (TSLA.O) Model S driver who faces manslaughter charges over a 2019 crash that left two people dead, according to court documents. Prosecutors want to push back the trial to late February or later, saying two police officers assigned to the case would be on medical leave and vacation. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said the two sides will set a new date for the trial on Tuesday. In October, prosecutors charged Tesla driver Kevin George Aziz Riad of "vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence." Tesla was not charged in the case, but the company's claims about its partially automated driving systems are expected to be in focus.

☆ Tesla says it will assist police probe into fatal crash in China
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

China is Tesla's second-largest market, and the crash was among the top trending topics on the Weibo social media platform on Sunday. Calls to police in Raoping, the county where the accident happened, went unanswered on Sunday. Tesla has faced claims of brake failure in China before. In that instance, Tesla said speeding violations were behind her crash but promised to improve how it addressed customer complaints. Reporting by Liz Lee, Zhang Yan, Liangping Gao and Cui Zhuzhu; Editing by Brenda Goh and William MallardOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Alpine and McLaren agree a settlement on Piastri
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SAO PAULO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Australian Oscar Piastri will drive for McLaren in Formula One's Abu Dhabi post-season test after the team reached an agreement with Renault-owned Alpine to release him, both sides said on Saturday. French driver Pierre Gasly will also be freed by Red Bull-owned AlphaTauri to test with Alpine, the team he is joining for 2023. McLaren announced in September that 21-year-old Piastri, Alpine's reserve this year, had signed for 2023 as a replacement for compatriot Daniel Ricciardo after winning a contract dispute. He said Piastri would start working officially with McLaren on Nov. 21 and test the current car at Yas Marina. Seidl said getting Piastri in the car for the Abu Dhabi test was important.

☆ This new $450,000 electric car combines the retro style of a 1960s Mustang with the minimalist interior of a Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I drove the Tesla Model Y and the Kia EV6 to see how the two electric SUVs stacked up. The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderTesla sells some of the longest-range EVs on the market. The Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderSome buyers might prefer the Kia's sporty and bold interior over Tesla's minimalist and button-free aesthetic. The Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Model Y's big touchscreen makes it a tech fan's dream. But if you prize a minimalist interior, tech features out the wazoo, and Supercharger convenience, go with the Model Y.

☆ Inside the frightening, thrilling experience of driving the quickest car in the world, the $2 million Pininfarina Battista
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I tested the Pininfarina Battista, a dizzyingly quick electric supercar that costs $2.2 million and up. That's kind of what driving the Pininfarina Battista is like. The Pininfarina Battista. Tim Levin/InsiderThe $2.2 million, 1,900-horsepower electric supercar is mind-bendingly, frighteningly quick, recently claiming the world acceleration record for a street-legal car. The Pininfarina Battista.

☆ I drove a $2 million electric car with 1,900 horsepower and saw the unimaginably fast future of supercars
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I drove the Pininfarina Battista, a new electric supercar that costs $2.2 million and up. The Pininfarina Battista. Tim Levin/InsiderThe $2.2 million, 1,900-horsepower electric supercar is mind-bendingly, frighteningly quick, promising to hit 62 mph from a standstill in less than two seconds. The Pininfarina Battista. The Pininfarina Battista.

☆ A startup is reviving the classic 1967 Mustang as a brand-new, $450,000 electric sports car
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Range is estimated at 200 miles, less than most new EVs on the market. Osy de Zegwaart said the car's battery capacity was limited by the Mustang's size. Plus, customers probably won't travel all that far in the '67 anyway, he said. The '67 by Charge Cars. Charge Cars

☆ Foxconn electric vehicle alliance plans boxy three-seater
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Sarah Wu | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TAIPEI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Foxconn-led (2317.TW) electric vehicle consortium MIH announced plans on Tuesday for its first car, a boxy single row three-seater which it hopes will be popular with one-child families in Asia. Betting on strong demand in Asian markets for smaller electric cars, MIH Consortium plans to build its first car, which it calls Project X, in 2023 and start mass production the following year, though no customers have been confirmed, the company said. "Build your own vehicle with Project X," Cheng said, referring to the car's modular design. MIH is eyeing not only Taiwan, but also India, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan as prospective markets for the three-seater. "The American market tends towards large cars," Cheng told reporters, adding that this model would suit a single-child family.

Critics say Tesla's claims and Autopilot have contributed to accidents – and deaths - by making drivers inattentive. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Tesla itself should face criminal charges over its self-driving claims, Reuters reported. The car's Autopilot system, which can control speed, braking and steering, was engaged at the time of the crash. The family of Gilberto Lopez is suing Tesla with trial scheduled for July. "The narrative of Tesla potentially shifts from this innovative tech company doing cool things to this company just mired in legal trouble.

☆ Elon Musk's rival Austin Russell said Teslas will not become self-driving anytime soon
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Russell's company makes LiDAR tech, but Elon Musk has continually spoken out against the radars in the past. Russell founded Tesla self-driving rival Luminar Technologies in 2012 when he was a 17-year-old. Instead of LiDAR, Tesla relies on a suite of external cameras and other sensors for its autonomous-driving efforts. In an interview with Time, Russell said he believes Tesla will not be able to fully achieve self-driving technology until it embraces LiDAR technology. "We effectively have more major commercial wins than any other LiDAR company, and probably any other autonomous vehicle industry company," Russell said.

☆ London's $96 million cable car, which became an unlikely viral hit on TikTok, has been given a makeover
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Stephen Jones | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

London's $96 million cable car system has a new look and name change. The cable car struggled to attract commuters but has proved a hit on TikTok. The transport system's rebrand was unveiled at a recent event as IFS Cloud Cable Car. While the cable car has struggled to attract commuters it has proved to be a popular hit on social media during that time. According to TfL's figures, about 15 million people have used the cable car in the decade since it opened.

☆ Why 10,000 pounds of rubber are stripped from runways
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Melissa Estrada | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rubber builds up on airport runways and runway lights every time a plane's wheels touch down. Narrator: Every time a plane lands, each tire leaves around 1½ pounds of rubber on the runway. That temperature makes the tread rubber melt and bond to the runway and lights that guide pilots. That's over 30 pounds of rubber lost per landing – equivalent to the amount of rubber in two of your car's tires. And runway lights, used to guide takeoff, landing, and taxiing, especially at night and in low-visibility conditions, are dimmed by the melted rubber bonding to them.

☆ Tesla reportedly under DOJ criminal investigation over self-driving claims
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Christian Nunley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla reportedly under DOJ criminal investigation over self-driving claimsTesla is reportedly under a criminal probe by the Department of Justice regarding the car's self-driving service. The DOJ says investigators still have much work to do and no decision on charges is imminent. The DOJ began probing Tesla's 'Autopilot' after more than a dozen crashes last year.

☆ Inside the world's first affordable solar-powered electric vehicle: The $25,000 Sono Motors Sion
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Katie Brigham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Germany company Sono Motors says it will bring a solar-powered electric vehicle to market in Europe in mid-2023. Sono has brought the car, called the Sion, on a tour throughout the U.S., in anticipation of its eventual domestic release. For longer trips though, the Sion has a lithium iron phosphate battery with a 190-mile range, made by Chinese electric vehicle and battery giant BYD. Sono uses a polymer-based solar technology that it developed. While there are no mass-market solar electric vehicles available today, Hahn believes this technology will take off soon.

☆ How a $3.7 million Koenigsegg hypercar is detailed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Daniel Gessner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Koenigsegg CC850 is a brand-new hypercar that costs about $3.7 million. Ammo's Larry Kosilla walked us through how his shop detailed such a rare and expensive car. Narrator: That's car detailer Larry Kosilla fawning over the Koenigsegg CC850's paint job. The $3.7 million hypercar is brand new, and only 70 of them were made. Then it was time to polish the vehicle to brighten up all 25 coats of paint that a CC850 receives.

☆ Michigan investigation into missing man Eric Lee Franks continues over a decade later
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Veronica Fulton | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

And he actually moved out to California for a while and worked on some small sets,” Chad told Dateline. Arndt told Dateline. Arndt told Dateline. “They've done a limited amount of checking or processing on that room years and years later,” Chad told Dateline. Arndt told Dateline.

☆ From 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' to 'Aladdin,' here are 6 celebrities who've had trouble with their Teslas
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor Glenn Howerton is the latest to relate his issues. In August, Vox reported that owners had filed numerous complaints against Tesla's service centers. The actor said he was locked out of his car Tesla after his key fob broke. The car doors wouldn't open, and he had to exit through the trunk after waiting for Tesla service personnel for almost an hour. The "Aladdin" actor filed a lawsuit against Tesla saying the accident occurred because of defects in his car.

☆ I drove Mercedes-Benz's $141,000 Tesla rival and experienced the electric, screen-filled future of luxury cars
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.

☆ Musk says Tesla expects to meet Inflation Reduction Act requirements for new tax credits on EVs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the company's Q3 earnings call on Tuesday evening that the company expects to fully meet the Inflation Reduction Act requirements that would allow consumers to receive tax credits on new EV purchases. It includes climate-related incentives, like an up to $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase an electric vehicle. "We believe Tesla is very well-positioned to capture a significant share of that for solar storage and also electric vehicles," Kirkhorn said. Shares of Tesla stock were down about 6% during premarket trading Thursday after falling short of analysts' revenue expectations for the quarter. WATCH: What it takes to run an electric vehicle repair shop

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