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11/09/23 - Tesla Cybertruck specs leak every dimension, Car Buyers Might Get A Legit 'December To Remember' This Winter, GM Partners with Niron Magnetics to Develop Eco-Friendly Electric Motor Magnets

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  • 🚗 Car reveal/review: Tesla Cybertruck specs leak every dimension, Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge, Polestar 2 gets increased range, efficiency and performance

  • 🏭 Industry trend: Car Buyers Might Get A Legit 'December To Remember' This Winter, Lucid Motors Latest Financial Results Show They Lost Over $430K Per Each Vehicle Sold in Q3 2023

  • 🤖 Auto Tech: iPhone 15 Update Will Fix Your Device If BMW Broke It

  • ⚡ EV: GM Partners with Niron Magnetics to Develop Eco-Friendly Electric Motor Magnets

Tesla Cybertruck | Electric

A leaked video reveals specs of the Tesla Cybertruck ahead of its late November release. The truck is about 18.6 feet long, slightly shorter than some full-size trucks. It's just under 80" wide to avoid specific regulations, and its height is 70.5". The curb weight of the top trim is 6,890 lbs, and it has an 11,000 lb tow rating. The bed length is over six feet, and the frunk capacity is 7.1 cubic feet. Interior dimensions suggest it's between full and mid-size trucks. Notable are two 120v outlets and a 240V NEMA 14-50 plug in the bed, indicating a 12kW power output.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan | CarBuzz

Spofec unveils the Overdose S body kit for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge, a more powerful luxury SUV. The kit includes LED elements in the front, widened fender flares, side skirts, a redesigned diffuser, quad-exhaust tips, and more. The SUV's dimensions are expanded, and it features 24-inch SP3 wheels and an air suspension system. The 6.7-liter twin-turbo V12 engine is tuned to 697 hp and 781 lb-ft of torque. Pricing is undisclosed.

The 2024 Polestar 2 offers increased range, efficiency, and performance while reducing its carbon footprint. Priced from $93,990, it boasts improvements in range, efficiency, and charging speed due to hardware upgrades, including larger batteries and new motors. The Long range Single motor version now offers a certified range of up to 655 km WLTP. New electric motors and inverters increase efficiency and performance, with rear-wheel drive for single-motor versions. The carbon footprint has been reduced by 12% since 2020, with factors like low-carbon aluminum and improved battery chemistry. Standard equipment includes driver awareness features and wireless phone charging.

Car prices are gradually becoming more consumer-friendly as vehicle supply increases. The bond market is moving favorably for borrowers, easing the squeeze on dealers due to higher interest rates. Dealers anticipate growing incentives for new cars this holiday season. Used vehicle depreciation is above average, encouraging consumers to enter the market. The best deals may come in December.

In Q3 2023, Lucid Motors reported a loss of over $430,000 per vehicle sold, despite delivering 1,456 cars. The company's net losses surged to nearly $630.9 million, up $100 million from the previous year. Lucid produced 1,550 electric vehicles in the same period, reducing its annual production target from 10,000-14,000 to 8,000-8,500 units. However, it maintained a liquidity position of $5.45 billion, supporting the launch of its Gravity SUV and unveiling new vehicle variants.

General Motors (GM) and Niron Magnetics have formed a joint venture to develop electric motor magnets without rare earth materials, reducing reliance on China's supply. These magnets are crucial for electric vehicle (EV) motors and can enhance EV production and supply chain security. Niron claims to produce high-performance magnets from iron nitride, making them more affordable and eco-friendly. The partnership aims to use this technology in future GM EVs. GM is investing an undisclosed amount, part of a $33 million funding round that includes Stellantis Ventures and Volvo Car Tech Fund.

iOS 17.1.1 has been released to resolve an issue where using wireless charging pads in certain BMW cars disabled iPhone NFC functionality, causing problems with Apple Pay and digital car keys. The software update aims to restore NFC services and prevent further glitches. This fix comes after concerns that BMW's charging hardware was overheating the iPhone 15 series. While wireless charging can be inefficient, especially in cars, this update should address the problem for iPhone users driving BMW or Toyota GR Supra vehicles.

And.. that’s a wrap