The Auto Xone

This week on  Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bikes from Ride1Up, new e-scooters from NIU, Ted Cruz’s war against safer e-bike batteries, Talaria MX5 fire, Gogoro’s CEO resigning, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on  Electrek ’s YouTube channel , Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the  YouTube channel  to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on  YouTube  and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: We also have  a Patreon  if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Here’

Hailing from Metro Detroit, it was practically destiny for Michael Gauthier to dive headfirst into the automotive industry. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has graced publications like Worldcarfans and its successor, Motor1. In a twist of fate, he landed at CarScoops in 2017, where he now spends his days crafting reviews, offering captivating first looks, and keeping up with the rapid pace of daily news stories. And yes, he does find time to sleep… occasionally The post Deputy Jumps Into Moving Vehicle To Save Incapacitated Driver appeared first on Cars News Magazine . The Auto Xone

By Joey Klender Posted on September 18, 2024 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling out the agency for a hypocritical take on SpaceX’s Starlink. Last week, we reported on FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel calling Starlink “a monopoly” and calling for more competition amid the internet provider’s recent milestone of 7,000 satellites in orbit. Rosenworcel said: “[Starlink has] almost two-thirds of the satellites that are in space right now and has a very high portion of internet traffic… Our economy doesn’t benefit from monopolies. So we’ve got to invite many more space actors in, many more companies that can develop constellations and innovations in space.” FCC says ‘our economy doesn’t benefit from monopolies’ in dig at SpaceX Starlink However, Carr brings up an interesting point: The FCC said last year that Starlink was not “reasonably capable of providing high-speed internet.” This was the reason SpaceX was denied a nearly $900 million grant that wo

Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. Foreign automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM are struggling to keep up with aggressive price cuts and an influx of new competition. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5,  Kia  is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August. Kia officially unveiled the EV5 at the Chengdu Motor Show last August, claiming it “brings a new era of electric mobility to the compact SUV sector.” The EV5 shares much of the design and tech from Kia’s larger EV9 but in a smaller, more affordable package. At 4,615 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and 1,715 mm tall, the EV5 is roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y (4,760 mm long x 1,921 mm wide x 1,624 mm tall). Powered by a 64.2 kWh BYD Blade Battery, the EV5 gets up to 329 miles (530 km) CLTC driving range. The longer-range (88.1 kWh battery) model is rated with up to 447 miles (720 km) driving range.

From the moment I laid eyes on my first car, I knew it was the beginning of a lifelong obsession. Whether it’s a humble hatchback or a supercar that costs more than a house, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of driving, tinkering with, and writing about cars. Whether I’m on the track, behind the wheel, or at the keyboard, my passion for cars is always revving. The post Pay Your Respects To This Lamborghini Gallardo Destroyed By Fire appeared first on Cars News Magazine . The Auto Xone

Stephen, affectionately known as Rivers, has gracefully transitioned from being a repair shop manager and autocross enthusiast to a full-time writer. He’s unleashed his literary prowess on a number of publications like CarsForSale, AutoEvolution, HotCars, VINSmart, BadVIN, and a plethora of other small businesses brave enough to handle his wit. These days, Stephen spends his time on Carscoops sleuthing for top-secret intel on how automakers and customers interact while daydreaming about tearing up the race track. If you stumble into his garage, you’ll spot a Ford Flex Limited, a MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4, and a classic 2004 Lexus IS200 that refuses to give up its manual transmission. And when he’s not weaving tales, you might catch him doing some ministry work, dominating the hockey rink, or cruising on a bicycle — because life’s just too short for monotony. The post Indianapolis Street Takeovers Turn Violent, Cops Attacked appeared first on Cars News Magazine . The Auto Xone

By Joey Klender Posted on September 16, 2024 Tesla is gearing up to bring the Cybertruck to two new countries, as the company confirmed the all-electric pickup will come to Canada toward the tail end of October. Meanwhile, Tesla appears to be preparing for initial deliveries in Mexico, according to some images of delivery centers in the country. Tesla Cybertruck deliveries launched in November of last year, but they have not made their way out of the United States. Because the truck is so unorthodox, it seems foreign markets are taking some time to approve the Cybertruck for regular passenger travel. Tesla is also prioritizing U.S. customers currently. However, that does not mean it will only be a U.S. vehicle forever. Tesla has been clear it would come to other markets, and it now looks as if Canada and Mexico are getting their first units in the near future. Tesla Cybertruck in Canada Tesla has been preparing for Cybertruck deliveries in Canada for