The price has not yet been announced The Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan was spotted testing at the Zhejiang International Circuit in Shaoxing. The car is covered in red, white and black camouflage, and its active rear spoiler is raised. Xiaomi will hold a conference in December where the SU7 will be officially unveiled and pre-orders will begin. The date of the conference has not yet been announced, but Chinese media noted that December 27 will mark the 1000th day since Xiaomi announced plans to release the car. Last month it was revealed that Xiaomi would use state-owned BAIC as a contract manufacturer. This is a fairly common occurrence for EV startups in China. For example, Xpeng cars were originally produced by Haima, while JAC produced Nio cars. The first Xiaomi car was filmed on the track. Pre-orders will begin this month [caption id="attachment_85684" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi car[/caption] In December, local media reported that Xiaomi SU7 had entered the fifth stage of production line inspection (PT5) at BAIC's Beijing Yizhuang plant. The plant plans to produce 300 test vehicles in December and prepare for mass production in early 2024. In addition, Xiaomi is preparing to release three new models in 2024. First the SU7, codenamed Modena, followed by the Le Mans all-electric vehicle (BEV) and the Kunlun plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

Indicators are growing rapidly Kia America reported 58,338 U.S. vehicle sales in November, up 2.9% from a year ago and more than any other November. The company has sold 722,176 vehicles this year (up 14% on last year), setting a new annual record, with one month left in 2023. Eric Watson, vice president of sales for Kia America, noted that Kia sales are currently growing: “Demand for Kia vehicles continues to be at an all-time high, and the fact that we broke our previous annual sales record in less than 11 months. demonstrates the strength of the Kia brand. New customers are buying Kia like never before, and our retailers are selling more vehicles than ever.” The company reports record sales and begins deliveries of the Kia EV9 in the United States [caption id="attachment_85532" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia EV9[/caption] Even more interesting things are happening in the all-electric segment: Kia has begun delivering the all-new three-row Kia EV9 SUV to customers. Kia noted that the EV9 reservation program has received deposits from customers in each of the 50 US states. Meanwhile, Kia EV6 sales more than doubled from last year, reaching 1,290 units (up 101%), representing about 2.2% of the brand's total. Kia says total sales of all-electric vehicles are up 120% compared to last year. In the case of the Kia Niro EV, sales for October almost reached 10,000 units (up 37% year-on-year). In the 12 months of 2022, Kia sold 20,498 EV6s and a further 8,209 Niro EVs in the US - a total of more than 28,700 units.

Over the year they fell by 18% In November, total wholesale shipments (local retail sales and exports) of Tesla vehicles assembled in China fell from the same period a year earlier. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicle volume totaled 82,432 units last month, down nearly 18% from a year ago, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). We must also take into account the fact that a year ago the result was a record high - 100,291 cars. Then Tesla began cutting prices to stimulate sales. Compared to October 2023, sales volume increased by more than 10,000 units [caption id="attachment_85482" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Teslas[/caption] Sales of Chinese-made Teslas have collapsed. The company is losing market share It is too early to say that Tesla has problems in China, especially since the company is trying to increase production and sales of the significantly modernized Model 3 (Highland) and the slightly updated Tesla Model Y in China. However, this year's growth dynamics will be much lower than in previous years, and potentially lower than the market average, which, according to insideevs, means that Tesla is losing its market share. In the first ten months of the year, Tesla sold more than 460,000 Model 3 and Model Y models in China (up 38% year-on-year) and exports topped 300,000 (up 20% year-on-year).

Also added "Drowsy Driver Warning" The updated Tesla Model 3 received a number of improvements, a new design and additional passive safety features, such as the “active hood” - a pedestrian protection system. [caption id="attachment_84797" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model 3[/caption] A description of this system appears in the European user manual. The document states that part of the bonnet will automatically raise by approximately 80 mm if the car detects a collision with a pedestrian when traveling at speeds between 30 and 52 km/h. This should reduce the likelihood of injury to pedestrians. The new Tesla Model 3 received an “active hood” and other new features. When this system is activated, an alarm sounds and a warning appears on the screen. In this case, the vehicle must be taken to the nearest Tesla service center or Tesla-approved body shop to have the hood replaced. This passive safety feature was previously available on Model S and Model X, but only in select markets. [caption id="attachment_84798" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model 3[/caption] In addition to the automatically lifting hood, the updated Model 3 has metal hooks on the bottom of the doors that help keep them in the correct position during a collision. Another passive safety feature is the so-called Driver Drowsiness Alert, which uses a camera mounted above the rearview mirror to count how often the driver yawns or blinks.

The comparison involved 50 popular models The redesigned Tesla Model 3, which was codenamed Highland during development, won a big comparison and was named "the best car you can buy in Norway" according to Motor.no. The comparison involved 50 models, including Tesla Model Y, BMW iX, Volkswagen ID. 3, MG4, Peugeot e-2008, Renault Megane and many other models. During the tests, it was confirmed that the interior quality of the Tesla Model 3 has improved compared to its predecessor. The cabin has become quieter thanks to more sound-absorbing material, as well as the addition of double glazing around the perimeter. Previously, the Model 3 only had acoustic glass for the three front windows. [caption id="attachment_84616" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model 3[/caption] Tesla Model 3 Highland named "best car you can buy in Norway" according to Motor.no The redesigned Model 3 won the Best Small Family Car category, as well as overall. The Model Y took first place in the midsize car group, followed by the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. The BMW iX was named best large family car, while the Peugeot e-208 city hatchback took first place in the small car class. Norway has one of the highest EV penetration rates in the world, so it's no surprise that many battery-powered cars are winners in categories available for both petrol and diesel models. In the first 10 months of this year, more than 87,000 battery electric vehicles were sold in Norway, representing 83.5% of the market. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) account for 7% of the market, while diesel and petrol cars struggle for less than 10% of the market.

Injuries and safety violations are on the rise at the plant As Tesla prepares to begin delivering the first Cybertrucks to customers, reports from the Texas plant paint a rather disturbing picture, including explosions in the foundry and a robot that "attacked" a worker. [caption id="attachment_84132" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla[/caption] The Information reported on a number of incidents that occurred at the Gigafactory in Austin, where one in 21 workers was injured in 2022. The data comes from mandatory injury reports that Tesla submits to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). During one incident in 2021, an engineer approached a robot whose arm was supposed to be disabled, but ended up being grabbed and pinned against the wall. The witness said the engineer was bleeding from his back and arms, and after activating the emergency stop, the victim climbed out of the grip and fell into a chute designed to collect aluminum scrap, leaving a trail of blood. Tesla workers report explosions, bloody injuries and a robot “attack” at a factory in Texas The injury report Tesla submitted to the department mentions an incident involving the robot, but it doesn't quite match witness accounts. The report also does not indicate that the victim was given time to recover. In one other incident, in August 2022, a worker was hit by a trolley, injuring his ankle and leaving him out of work for 127 days. A few days later, another worker suffered a head injury that kept him out of action for 85 days. Then the incident reports continue to escalate. At least one worker suffered a concussion after being thrown back by an explosion in a foundry. The explosion was believed to have been caused by water accidentally entering an aluminum melting press. A witness said the explosion sent a cloud of fire and smoke into the air, damaged the press and "collapsed" the door. It is unclear whether Tesla reported this to OSHA, as the agency did not conduct an investigation into the case. Another worker claimed that the molding machine was not airtight and often “spitted out” molten metal. When the employee presented a solution to the problem, he was reprimanded, claiming that it would slow down production. In June, contractors installing metal grating for overhead walkways at the plant fell to the ground due to a lack of safety equipment. Part of the metal path fell on them, as a result of which they received fractures, and one had a punctured lung. As a result of the inspection, OSHA fined the contractors. This is not the only case of falls. According to TheInformation, air conditioning ducts, steel beams and other construction materials also fell near auto mechanics at the plant.

Perhaps other companies will follow Tesla Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y Long Range AWD in China by $280. This is the third price increase in a row in less than two weeks - since November 9, when Tesla raised the price of the Model Y LR by $350. Tesla sales staff told local media that the increase is a "price correction" following a price cut in August. Moreover, production costs are rising and price increases may continue in the future. [caption id="attachment_84074" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla[/caption] Tesla sets trends. Tesla began slowly raising prices on October 27, when the top-spec Model Y AWD Performance went up $2,000. This was followed by a price correction on November 9, when the price of the Model Y AWD Long Range increased by $350. A week later, on November 14, the entry-level Model Y RWD also increased in price by $350. The price of the updated 2024 Model 3 (Highland) Long Range was increased by $210 on November 9, and the following week, on November 14, the rear-wheel drive version also increased in price. This comes after months of a price war in the Chinese electric vehicle segment, which began in November 2022 when Tesla cut prices on its lineup by 11%, and continued in January when the US automaker cut prices on some models by 13%, effectively kick-starting the effect domino, as many local competitors had to follow suit.

Deliveries of the first vehicles are expected on November 30 The Tesla Cybertruck, which is one of the most hyped vehicles in recent history, won't do much good for Tesla, at least in the short term, and its cancellation would actually be good for the company's stock price. This opinion was expressed by Jefferies Group analyst Philippe Houchois after lowering his target price for Tesla shares to $210 per share, citing lower earnings and free cash flow estimates. Let us remind you that there is about a week left before the first deliveries of the Cybertruck, although there will be only 10 vehicles in the starting batch. [caption id="attachment_84068" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla[/caption] Tesla should cancel the Cybertruck - it would have a positive effect on the stock price. “The cancellation of the Tesla Cybertruck would be positive for the stock. Tesla looks set to be stuck in slow motion for another 12-18 months, unable to capitalize on the delays, while European OEMs launch €25,000 electric vehicles next year and Chinese automakers set a new pace for shorter production cycles products,” Houchua wrote in his article. Previously, Elon Musk said the following: “I just want to temper expectations for the Cybertruck. It's a great product, but from a financial perspective it will take a year to 18 months before it starts generating significant positive cash flow." Houchua added that instead of spending significant resources on Cybertruck production, the company should focus on "large volume global segments and supply of 4680 battery cells for Model Y."