Screenshot: Radio Svoboda Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed increased intensity and frequency of attacks on Ukraine, and started 2024 with a bombardment of the country’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv. Tuesday’s shelling and drone attacks lasted more than ninety minutes and resulted in death and destruction, leaving smoldering residential and commercial districts across the … Read more
Automakers and some startups are hoping to win over buyers who might want to consider an EV but don’t want to be locked into a long term purchase by introducing microleases. These terms, often for a year or less, are being billed as a way to get people to try EVs or as a stopgap … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, November 10, 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. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Jalopnik Reviews 1st Gear: Driverless Cars In ‘Dire Need Of Federal Regulation’ … Read more
Polestar has been working to develop a new extreme fast charging battery, capable of topping up 100 miles worth of charge in just 5 minutes. The Chinese-owned Volvo sub-brand announced during its Polestar Day event, that a Polestar 5 prototype has already been fitted with these batteries, and the system is essentially production ready. This … Read more
Amazon was among a number of technology companies at the IAA motor show in Munich. The presence of Amazon, Qualcomm, Samsung and other tech giants underscores how traditional automakers are looking to bolster the tech in their cars. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC MUNICH — You’d be forgiven for thinking that the IAA, one of the … Read more
The rumors that Apple is working on a car have been around for decades, and the iPhone maker even has test mules out on the road ironing out its self-driving tech. But while all eyes have been on Silicon Valley’s switch to four wheels, did anyone think to check on carmakers to see if they wanted … Read more
It’s relatively rare for a car company to make drastic adjustments to a car during a midcycle refresh, but that’s just what Polestar has done with its 2. Even though the 2024 Poletar 2 looks nearly identical to the one it replaces – save for a few tweaks – underneath, there’s a much different story. … Read more
A Polestar 4 electric SUV is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 18, 2023 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Launching smartphones with EVs Meizu is not a major smartphone player in China with companies like … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 31, 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 today. Tesla Model 3 Is Now Cheaper Than the Average New Car 1st Gear: Ford Kills The Edge, … Read more