Cristian Agatie

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie

6 photosPhoto: Volkswagen of AmericaA Volkswagen T2 Bus that miraculously escaped the devastating Palisades fire in January will be restored at Volkswagen's Oxnard Campus in California. The announcement was made on June 2 as Volkswagen of America celebrates the third annual International Volkswagen Bus Day. Despite being one of the largest carmakers in the world, Volkswagen only sold two truly successful models in the US: the Beetle and the Bus.

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie

6 photosPhoto: @narendramodi via XTesla has long been rumored to start EV production in India, but plans have fallen apart several times. The latest meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't appear more successful. An Indian minister said on Monday that Tesla has no plans to produce cars in India. Back when the affordable compact EV was still on the roadmap, Tesla was expected to start building a gigafactory in India.

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie

Tesla Model 3 owners in North America are finally offered an official solution to tow small trailers. The $1,300 Model 3 Tow Package can be installed on 2024+ (refreshed) models, although the Model 3 Performance is not supported. Until now, American owners have used third-party solutions, although Tesla offered a tow hitch in Europe and Asia.

1 week ago | autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie

Tesla has always had its critics and haters, but Elon Musk's political activism dialed this up to 100. Many people refuse to buy a Tesla, while others are selling theirs. If you're one of them, here are the best EV alternatives for each Tesla model. Tesla is the company that started the EV revolution and is still the EV market leader. The Model Y has been the best-selling car in the world for two years in a row, a feat that no one thought possible for an electric vehicle.

1 week ago | autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie

Hyundai built its most advanced EV factory in Georgia to get access to the coveted EV and battery incentives. However, the Trump administration is phasing out the tax credits, and the tariff war means importing parts and materials will be expensive. The factory will not offer much to workers and the state, either, because Hyundai could only offset the headwinds by hiring mostly robots to work on the factory floor.