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Tesla Recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks Due to Body Panels Falling Off

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Since its launch, Tesla has seen strong demand for the Cybertruck, with the company receiving around 2 million orders in a short period of time. However, customers soon began reporting problems with corrosion on the body, and now parts of the body are falling off. This forced the company to recall 46,000 Cybertrucks.

One of the most common problems with the Cybertruck is parts falling off, and the previous recall concerned the cargo area. There was also an issue with the gas pedal trim, which could slip off the metal.

Last week, a driver reported that the 2.74-meter-long stainless steel trim above the door had become loose. He reported the incident via the Tesla app, after which he was given an appointment for service. However, the next day, the body panel fell off. This happened on the highway while the Cybertruck was traveling at a speed of around 120 km/h.

The company has decided to recall 46,000 cars manufactured between November 13, 2023 and February 27, 2024, to fix a problem with body panels. Tesla believes that only 1 percent of the recalled vehicles may have this problem.

Source: Reuters

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Alfa Romeo will shut down the petrol versions of the Stelvio and Giulia

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It has long been known that Alfa Romeo will be phasing out the current gasoline versions of the Giulia and Stelvio, and now we know when. The Italian brand has informed its dealers across Italy that production of the Giulia Quadrifoglio will end on March 31, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio on April 30, and the standard Giulia, Stelvio Sprint, Veloce and Intensa on May 31.

Alfa Romeo will not completely phase out these models, as the diesel versions are not mentioned in the document, and also because the new generation of the Giulia and Stelvio is currently under development.

The new generation of the Stelvio will be built on the STLA Large platform used by the Dodge Charger, Jeep Recon and Jeep Wagoneer S. It will be offered in hybrid and electric versions. As for the Giulia, some information says that it will be completely different from the current generation. It will probably have a sleek and aerodynamic body similar to the Peugeot 408.

Alfa Romeo has not yet released official information, but it is certain that the new generations of the Giulia and Stelvio will also be offered with electric motors.

Source: Reuters

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BYD officially unveiled the 1,000V platform

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BYD has officially unveiled a new platform with a charging power of 1,000 kW, which will allow its cars to travel 400 km after a 5-minute charge. It is a completely new level in the world of EVs and one of the steps that could make electric vehicles more attractive to customers.

The goal of the Chinese company is to equalize the electric charging time with tank filling. The charging speed of 1,000 kW is double that of Tesla’s superchargers, which deliver up to 500 kW. This led to a rise in the company’s shares (4.1%) in China, which are now priced at 408.80 Hong Kong dollars, as investors estimated that the company could strengthen its already dominant position as one of the world’s largest electric car manufacturers. Initially, the new charging technology will be available for two new models, the Han L sedan and the Tang L SUV.

BYD also intends to install a network of 4,000 of its own “flash chargers” across China, to enable fast charging. The company did not specify a timeline or how much it would invest in building such facilities. Until now, BYD owners have largely relied on charging stations from other automakers or public charging stations run by third-party operators.

“In order to completely solve the concerns of our users about charging, we aimed to make the charging time of electric vehicles as short as possible, that is, it takes as long as the charging time of gasoline vehicles,” said BYD founder Wang Chuanfu.

BYD does not want to stop there, so a new 1,500 V platform for their construction electric vehicles is also in the development process. These vehicles will use a battery with a capacity of 2,500 kWh in LFP format, which can support ultra-fast charging of up to 600 kW.

Source: BYD