A car enthusiast believed he had landed the deal of a lifetime when he bought a used Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ for just $34,000—a fraction of its original six-figure price tag. But the reality of owning the luxury electric sedan quickly turned sour, as a cascade of mechanical and software issues began to surface.
A U.S. driver returned his leased Mercedes-Benz with 81,000 miles on the odometer—45,000 miles over his contract limit. The result: a hefty $11,250 mileage penalty, plus additional charges for worn tires and minor damage.
Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the company purchased and completely disassembled three Tesla Model Y vehicles earlier this year to study them in detail. The move was part of the development strategy behind Xiaomi’s upcoming YU7 electric SUV, which Lei says was designed to match — or even surpass — the Model Y in key areas.
Tesla is preparing to launch a stripped-down version of its popular Model Y, internally known as E41, targeting customers with tighter budgets. The move marks a departure from the brand’s premium image, introducing a no-frills version that trims numerous comfort and tech features to lower manufacturing costs.
Porsche has unveiled a wireless charging system for its upcoming electric Cayenne, eliminating the need for physical cables and offering a more seamless user experience.
Collectors are racing to get their hands on manual Lamborghini Murciélagos, with recent sales reaching up to $580,000. Demand is driven by the car’s unique combination of a V12 engine and six-speed gated manual gearbox—features that are now nearly extinct in modern supercars.
Hyundai is preparing to introduce an all-new midsize pickup truck tailored specifically for the U.S. market, with a launch expected before 2030.
Nissan has announced the 2026 Leaf, a third-generation model that brings a new crossover SUV format, improved battery range, and access to Tesla’s Supercharger network—all starting under $30,000.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased $1 billion worth of his company’s stock, marking his largest buy-in since 2020. The move comes at a time when the electric carmaker is facing declining sales, narrowing margins, and intensifying global competition.
A Cybertruck owner from Texas says his insurance rate was unexpectedly doubled after a State Farm agent was dismissed for underquoting him. The owner had initially been quoted $400 per month, only to be told later that his new premium would rise to $800 monthly.
Diesel’s days may be numbered, at least according to Toyota. The Japanese automaker has publicly stated that diesel engines will likely disappear within the next decade, marking a significant shift in the automotive industry’s approach to internal combustion technology.
Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly lost track of 40,000 newly built vehicles following a cyberattack that disrupted its entire IT infrastructure. The incident also forced the company to halt production for over two weeks, with losses mounting as operations remain suspended.
Tesla, once dominant in EV customer loyalty, has seen its return rate drop by over 20 points in nine months, giving rivals room to gain ground.
Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng has taken a major step toward strengthening its presence in the European market. The company has begun production of its G6 and G9 SUVs in Austria, a move that allows it to sidestep the steep import tariffs imposed on Chinese-made EVs.
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