China Has The U.S. Beat On Autonomous Driving

China Has The U.S. Beat On Autonomous Driving

Photo: XPeng Here in the United States, we’re big fans of throwing good money after bad when it comes to self driving. Myriad companies with myriad approaches are all trying to tackle the problem, looking at it from every conceivable angle in hopes that one of them will condense the chaos of human action into … Read more

Nearly 2 Million EVs Have Been Sold In The U.S. This Year

Nearly 2 Million EVs Have Been Sold In The U.S. This Year

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 6, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Nissan Finally Turns a Profit 1st Gear: EVs Sales Are Actually Pretty Decent Jalopnik and other outlets have … Read more

China’s Li Auto to mass produce first fully electric EV in Feb

China’s Li Auto to mass produce first fully electric EV in Feb

SHANGHAI: Li Auto said on Friday it will start mass production and delivery of its first fully electric car in February, as the up-and-coming Chinese automaker bets on fast-charging technology to solve range anxiety for EV users. Li Auto said its MEGA multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), with a waterdrop-shaped front design, is to be equipped with … Read more

‘Sluggish’ EV Sales Kill VW’s Battery Plant Expansion

‘Sluggish’ EV Sales Kill VW’s Battery Plant Expansion

Good morning! It’s Friday, November 3, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. 2023 Range Rover Sport | Quick Drive 1st Gear: VW Kills A Fourth Battery Plant In Europe Sales … Read more