Electric Cars

VW shares up 5 pct after Voltswagen April Fools joke

VW shares up 5 pct after Voltswagen April Fools joke

Volkswagen shares shoot up 5% following news of “Voltswagen” April Fools joke, and Tesla Model A image does the rounds.
Uber goes electric in London, Lyft advances robotaxi plans

Uber goes electric in London, Lyft advances robotaxi plans

Global rideshare giants Lyft and Uber both announce plans to accelerate their electric mobility efforts.
Smartphone maker Xiaomi makes $13 billion leap into electric cars

Smartphone maker Xiaomi makes $13 billion leap into electric cars

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi follows trend of tech giants sliding sideways into the rapidly transforming auto market.
Lexus unveils electric concept car with Tesla-like yoke steering wheel

Lexus unveils electric concept car with Tesla-like yoke steering wheel

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus unveils concept vehicle with yoke steering wheel that echoes Tesla’s refreshed Model S.
Mini Electric Pacesetter chosen as official Formula E safety car

Mini Electric Pacesetter chosen as official Formula E safety car

Iconic British automaker Mini is celebrating this week after its newly unveiled Mini Electric Pacesetter was announced as the new safety car for the ABB FIA Formula E race series.
First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First deliveries of Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 electric SUV took place last week ahead of plans to deliver approximately 150,000 ID.4s globally by end of 2021.
Jeep announces 4xe Charging Network for EV off-roading

Jeep announces 4xe Charging Network for EV off-roading

Iconic 4X4 brand Jeep announces Jeep 4xe Charging Network, an electric vehicle charging network designed specifically for electric off-roading.
Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.