$25,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD data dive, and a BIG crane

,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD data dive, and a BIG crane

On today’s heavy episode of Quick Charge, we check out the world’s largest electric crane, analyze the crowd sourced Tesla FSD driving data for v12.5, and check out the all-new $25,000 EV from Mazda (that just went on sale). In addition to data-backed claims that Tesla’s latest Full Self Driving software is worse than before … Read more

Northvolt announces 1,600 layoffs in Sweden, insists Quebec EV battery plant won’t be affected

Northvolt announces 1,600 layoffs in Sweden, insists Quebec EV battery plant won’t be affected

Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt says construction of a $7-billion plant on Montreal’s South Shore will proceed as planned, despite announcing on Monday its intention to lay off 1,600 employees in Sweden. The Swedish multinational said it plans to cut 1,000 jobs in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås and 200 in Stockholm — about a fifth of its … Read more

BMW, Ford to recall 31,279 vehicles over faulty parts

BMW, Ford to recall 31,279 vehicles over faulty parts

Seoul: BMW Korea and Ford Sales and Service Korea will voluntarily recall over 31,279 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday. BMW will recall 2,787 vehicles across 13 models, including the BMW 520i, due to a malfunction in the advanced steering assistance system, reports Yonhap news agency. Also, 21,139 vehicles … Read more

NextStar Energy battery plant on track for production late 2025 while competitors delay projects

NextStar Energy battery plant on track for production late 2025 while competitors delay projects

The massive electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario should produce its first module this month as the project looks to hire another 200 employees before the end of the year.  Windsor’s NextStar Energy plant, expected to be the first facility of its kind to begin production in Canada, will eventually employ 2,500 people and spur a supply … Read more

Ford Motor takes a U-turn, to make in India and export

Ford Motor takes a U-turn, to make in India and export

Ford Motor is returning to the Indian market about three years after discontinuing its operations in the country. The US automaker plans to build cars in its existing factory in Chennai to specifically cater to the export market, bolstering India’s standing as an emerging global hub for automotive manufacturing. On Friday, the Dearborn, US-based automaker … Read more

500-Mile Electric Cars, Tim Walz Is A Car Guy And Mercedes Naming Conventions In This Week’s News Roundup

500-Mile Electric Cars, Tim Walz Is A Car Guy And Mercedes Naming Conventions In This Week’s News Roundup

Photo: Volvo The Volvo EX90 is a ridiculously comfortable, quiet and luxurious electric vehicle, but what if you aren’t quite ready to go fully electric? Well, that’s where the XC90 comes in. It’s been refreshed with new styling and a new infotainment system, and while those changes aren’t exactly revolutionary, they should make the XC90 … Read more

Fred sells Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro

Fred sells Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll. We also talk about the Ford Lightning’s crazy 160% sales … Read more

Defense Attorney Blames Mustang Mach-E’s Blue Cruise For Fatal DUI Crash

Defense Attorney Blames Mustang Mach-E’s Blue Cruise For Fatal DUI Crash

As Pennsylvania police announced double homicide charges against a woman for a fatal March DUI crash, they mentioned she was using some of the driver-assistance functions that can be found in her car, a Ford Mustang Mach-E. State and federal investigators say the woman’s crossover struck a stationary vehicle of a man who had stopped … Read more