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Tesla Roadster
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Tesla promotes its Roadster as a two-seat electric sports car available by reservation, with active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system intended to increase downforce on roads and racetracks. The company says optional SpaceX components can further alter the vehicle’s performance. Tesla frames the car as incorporating “a rocket” after previously sending a Roadster into space aboard a rocket. Tesla says the Roadster’s multi-mode fan and ground-sealing system pulls air from beneath the vehicle to generate suction-based downforce, including at zero speed. The company claims the system could provide enough suction to hold the vehicle upside down while stationary. Powered fans and active wings are designed to maximize traction and cornering speed in different conditions. Tesla also describes a next-generation steer-by-wire system, plus a Track Mode that lowers the car and changes its suspension; drivers could select high-downforce or low-drag modes for track use. Tesla says advanced cold-gas thrusters with electric actuators can make micro-adjustments within fractions of a second and help stabilize the vehicle in flight.
The US Used to Demand the Best Tech. Now We Ban It
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Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, expressed a desire to keep the Xiaomi SU7, a Chinese electric car he imported to the US. Marques Brownlee reviewed the Xiaomi SU7 Max, which features dual-motor All Wheel Drive and an 800V battery system.
1966 Ford Mustang Converted into a Tesla with Working 'Full Self-Driving'
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A 1966 Ford Mustang has been converted into a Tesla by a Sacramento auto parts shop owner, featuring a Model 3 dual-motor drivetrain, a 15-inch touchscreen, and functioning Full Self-Driving capabilities. The conversion cost approximately $40,000 and took two years to complete, achieving an efficiency of 258 Wh/mi, comparable to that of a Model 3.
Tesla reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2
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Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, following the cancellation of the Model 2 program. The new compact SUV will be produced at the Shanghai factory and priced significantly below the Model 3’s starting price of $34,000 in China and $37,000 in the US.
Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and Lidar, still undercuts Tesla
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6 min read
Xiaomi has launched the next-generation SU7 electric sedan featuring up to 902 km of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model. The sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by approximately 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the previous model.
Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027
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By 2027, all new passenger vehicles will be required to include advanced impaired driving prevention technology as mandated by Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This technology will monitor driver behavior through various means, including infrared cameras.
Jony Ive Designed Ferrari Luce EV Interior
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Ferrari's first electric vehicle is named 'Luce'. The interior design was created by Sir Jony Ive, former head of design at Apple.
Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe's top EV seller in 2025
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Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in sales of fully-electric cars in Europe in 2025, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Volkswagen's battery electric vehicle sales increased by 56% due to strong demand for the new ID.7, while Tesla's registrations fell by 27%.