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A Tesla Cybertruck was wrecked in a massive multi-vehicle accident in Texas. The EV’s bed was torn off, and seven other vehicles were damaged in the crash. Police say the Mercedes driver suffered a medical episode before losing control. Another Tesla Cybertruck has been wrecked, and this time it’s not because it’s been attacked by vandals angry at the automaker’s CEO Elon Musk, or due to some alleged failure of the driver-assist systems.
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Tesla is to open a Pop-Up at Future Stores on Londons Oxford Street in April with floor-to-ceiling digital displays. The pop-up will feature the Tesla Cybertruck, new Model Y, the Optimus Bot autonomous humanoid robot, Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Powerwall 3 home energy storage system designed for solar integration. Tesla has been in the headlines for falling sales, shrinking share price and the actions and words of major shareholder Elon Musk.
A new study suggests many Americans don’t have a favorable view of Tesla or Musk. 55% have an unfavorable view of Musk, with 49% feeling the same about Tesla. A vast majority won’t consider buying or leasing a Tesla, at least partly because of Musk. It turns out Germans aren’t the only ones waving a firm “nein” to Tesla.
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Preview shows how new electric Juke will evolve from radical Hyper Punk concept Nissan's rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV3 will enter production in the UK next year The next-generation, electric Nissan Juke has been previewed as the firm ramps up to beginning production at its Sunderland factory next year. Partly shown behind the freshly unwrapped Mk3 Leaf and new electric Micra (below), the new Juke will be closely linked to the current ICE Juke alongside which it will be built but tak
In one fell swoop, the Outlander mid-sized SUV will soon be one of Mitsubishi’s few remaining models on sale in Australia. The company is set to axe the current ASX , Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport from its lineup due to them not complying with a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) related to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) that comes into force from March 1, 2025.
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Lower Thames Crossing will use a 2.6-mile tunnel running under the River Thames New road connecting Kent and Essex, including 2.6-mile tunnel beneath river, gets green light from the government The government has approved the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, a new road between Kent and Essex that's intended to ease the burden on the Dartford Crossing.
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When the new MG 4 EV was revealed last week , the logical assumption was that this was a replacement for the current MG 4 EV. That’s not the case, as the new, larger, more softly styled model is actually a separate model entirely despite using the same nameplate. It could also be coming to Australia. “MG Motor Australia is reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market,” said a company spokesperson. “It is important to note this model is not built
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