It should come as no surprise to longtime followers of Tesla that the automaker has, once again, done something extraordinarily goofy. But then again, we're here talking about it, so maybe the joke's on us.  Behold, the CyberHammer. The electric automaker on Thursday said it will make 800 Cybertruck-inspired sledgehammers available through its referral program.…

In every way possible, from design to performance to financial stability, the original Neue Klasse ("New Class") cars of the 1960s and '70s defined what we understand BMW to be today. That BMW's next generation of electric vehicles bears the same name underscores how important they are to the German automaker's future as well. And…

General Motors is handing out checks to customers who bought its Chevrolet Blazer EV before a price cut earlier this month. That's according to Edmunds, which has the electric SUV in its long-term test fleet and got a letter in the mail from Chevrolet regarding the refunds.  Edmunds said it qualifies for $5,620 back, since…

The Tesla Cybertruck was the most awaited new car launch of 2023—maybe even of this decade so far. It polarized car audiences and left engineers scratching their heads over the question, “How the hell did they make this?” Well, the wait to find out what Tesla won’t tell us is over. Folks at automotive benchmarking…

Chinese vehicles may be a hot-button issue in the United States, but they're already taking root in Europe. Automakers BYD, Great Wall Motors, MG, and more have attracted buyers due to pricing, value, and surprisingly good quality, but not all that glitters is gold. But reports from several sources allege that the high insurance costs…

At a time when a major petroleum trade group is launching a seven-figure campaign against the Biden administration’s latest decision to move away from gas cars, multinational oil giant Shell is rethinking its business strategy to increasingly focus on renewable energy and electric vehicle charging. In its Energy Transition Strategy 2024 report, Shell announced…

As it seeks to address production issues with its current Ultium battery cells, General Motors may be considering something even more complex. First spotted by Motor1, a recently filed GM patent application discusses battery cells with Lego-like shapes meant to accommodate cooling channels. Instead of building battery modules out of a solid mass of cells…

Tesla continues the ramp-up of its lithium-ion battery cell production at the Giga Texas factory, reaching another significant milestone. During the last week, the plant produced enough 4680-type cylindrical battery cells for over 1,000 Tesla Cybertruck pickups according to the recent info: "Produced over 1k Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 cells at Giga Texas last…

Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging. "We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs," Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo! Finance). That includes plans to "divest around…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is the name of the German company’s new performance-oriented electric minivan. Hot on the heels of the recently announced ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX, the souped-up battery-powered people carrier comes with all-wheel drive for the first time, courtesy of a dual-motor system, charging speeds of up to 200 kilowatts, and a…