
Vineeth Joel Patel
Joel Patel has been covering all aspects of the automotive industry for four years as an editor and freelance writer for various websites. When it comes to cars, he enjoys covering the merger between technology and cars. In his spare time, Joel likes to watch baseball, work on his car, and try new foods
Articles
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GM’s Plan to Sell More EVs Than Tesla Hinges on Offering More Affordable Electric Models
Jun 13, 2022 7:00 AM WSTGeneral Motors CEO Mary Barra believes that the only way for the brand to compete with Tesla is to sell affordable electric cars, which is something that has alluded the all-electric luxury brand.
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General Motors Has Already Replaced the Batteries in 62% of 2017-2019 Bolt EVs as Part of Recall, NHTSA Report Shows
Jun 07, 2022 7:00 AM WSTThe new information comes from an NHTSA document that reveals Chevrolet is focusing on replacing batteries in older Bolts.
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2023 Subaru Solterra Priced Higher Than Toyota bZ4X
Jun 06, 2022 4:00 PM WSTSubaru’s all-electric SUV costs $3,005 more than Toyota’s option, but the main difference in pricing comes from the different standard configurations.
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Rivian Announces Additional Delay, Showcases Off-Road 'Sand Mode'
Jun 06, 2022 7:00 AM WSTDeliveries of the Ocean Coast trim will now begin later this fall, while Sand Mode makes Rivian’s more capable over loose terrain.
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Tesla Drops Standard Charging Cable for New EVs
May 31, 2022 7:00 PM WSTTesla becomes the second automaker to not offer its electric vehicles with a standard charging cable.
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Ford Closes Orders for 2022 Mustang Mach-E Because of Demand
May 31, 2022 7:00 AM WSTThe ongoing chip shortage continues to be a major issue for the American automaker, as it recently announced that it would stop accepting orders for the sporty electric SUV.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Makes New Claim To Introduce Robotaxi by 2024
May 30, 2022 6:55 AM WSTPreviously, Musk had stated that Tesla would come out with an autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals by 2020. Now, that date has been moved back to 2024.
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Kia Confirms the All-Electric EV9 SUV is Coming in 2023
May 24, 2022 7:15 AM WSTThe all-electric EV9 will also become available in Europe in 2023, but details on the vehicle are scarce.
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2023 Nissan Leaf Arrives With Updated Design, Smaller Lineup
May 23, 2022 4:00 PM WSTNissan has updated the Leaf to ensure consumers have a competitive electric vehicle to buy from the brand before the Ariya arrives at dealerships.
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Honda Announces Plan to Invest $40 Billion Into Electrification Goals
May 23, 2022 6:25 AM WSTThe massive investment is to help the Japanese automaker phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2040 and to become carbon neutral.