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BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Two men and two girls seriously injured in Staffordshire crash
Two men and two girls have been seriously injured in a crash in Staffordshire.A silver Mercedes and a red Hyundai crashed on the A53 in Flash, close to New Lodge Farm, shortly before 17:30 BST on male drivers were airlifted to hospital and one was in a critical condition, West Midlands Ambulance Service two girls, who were passengers in the Hyundai, suffered serious injuries, which were not believed to be life-threatening, and were taken to hospital by ambulance. Police have urged anyone who has any information, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage, to get in touch. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
7NEWS
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Cheaper Tesla production starts: could a sub-$50k Tesla be sold in Australia?
Tesla has confirmed it has started production of its cheapest model yet in the United States (US). The announcement came during an earnings call where the electric vehicle (EV) brand confirmed its largest quarterly financial loss in more than a decade. According to Tesla, production of the cheaper model – expected to cost around $US35,000 ($A53,000) – started in June, ahead of sales beginning in the US later this year. Australian arrivals are yet to be confirmed. 'We started the production of the lower-cost model as planned in the first half of 2025,' said Tesla chief financial officer Vaibhav Taneja. 'However, given our focus on building and delivering as many vehicles as possible in the US before the EV credit expires, and the additional complexity of ramping a new product, the ramp will happen next quarter slower than initially expected.' CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Further details of the vehicle are still to be announced, however Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the call 'it's just a Model Y '. It's not clear if an upcoming, more affordable Model Y for China – codenamed E41, and set to enter production in 2026 – is the same vehicle. This cut-price version of the Model Y – the best-selling EV in the world and Australia in 2024 – is reportedly intended to battle more affordable rivals from Chinese brands such as BYD. It will reportedly be around 20 per cent more affordable than the existing Model Y. The mid-size SUV in Australia currently starts at $58,900 before on-road costs. A 20 per cent saving would bring the entry-level Model Y price down to $47,120 before on-road costs in Australia. Tesla was reportedly working on a completely new, lower-priced EV – said to be named 'Model 2' – as part of Mr Musk's long-term goal to make electric cars affordable with a 'low-cost family car' announced in 2006. The Model 2 was aimed to drive sales growth amid an increasing number of EV competitors and capitalise on lower production costs as EV production spread globally. Production was scheduled to begin in the second half of this year, however reports early last year indicated the project had been scrapped. The automaker launched its robotaxi service in June in the US city of Phoenix, Arizona, with Mr Musk expecting significant growth to occur – including plans to offer its Cybercab robotaxi for sale to fleets and private buyers. The Cybercab is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle with a focus on lower-cost per-mile driving, which may have been a basis for the previous 'Model 2'. This includes a reduced top speed, which Mr Musk said enables cheaper tyres and other lower-cost parts for a more affordable price. Mr Musk suggested owners of Tesla cars – and even EVs made by other automakers – could provide owners a revenue source by serving as robotaxis when the owner doesn't need them. 'I mean, the fundamentally … biggest obstacle remains … people don't have enough money in the bank account to buy it [the robotaxi]. Literally, that is the issue – not a lack of desire, but a lack of ability – so the more affordable we can make the car, the better,' he said.
Perth Now
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Cheaper Tesla production starts: could a sub-$50k Tesla be sold in Australia?
Tesla has confirmed it has started production of its cheapest model yet in the United States (US). The announcement came during an earnings call where the electric vehicle (EV) brand confirmed its largest quarterly financial loss in more than a decade. According to Tesla, production of the cheaper model – expected to cost around $US35,000 ($A53,000) – started in June, ahead of sales beginning in the US later this year. Australian arrivals are yet to be confirmed. 'We started the production of the lower-cost model as planned in the first half of 2025,' said Tesla chief financial officer Vaibhav Taneja. 'However, given our focus on building and delivering as many vehicles as possible in the US before the EV credit expires, and the additional complexity of ramping a new product, the ramp will happen next quarter slower than initially expected.' CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Further details of the vehicle are still to be announced, however Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the call 'it's just a Model Y'. It's not clear if an upcoming, more affordable Model Y for China – codenamed E41, and set to enter production in 2026 – is the same vehicle. This cut-price version of the Model Y – the best-selling EV in the world and Australia in 2024 – is reportedly intended to battle more affordable rivals from Chinese brands such as BYD. It will reportedly be around 20 per cent more affordable than the existing Model Y. The mid-size SUV in Australia currently starts at $58,900 before on-road costs. A 20 per cent saving would bring the entry-level Model Y price down to $47,120 before on-road costs in Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Tesla was reportedly working on a completely new, lower-priced EV – said to be named 'Model 2' – as part of Mr Musk's long-term goal to make electric cars affordable with a 'low-cost family car' announced in 2006. The Model 2 was aimed to drive sales growth amid an increasing number of EV competitors and capitalise on lower production costs as EV production spread globally. Production was scheduled to begin in the second half of this year, however reports early last year indicated the project had been scrapped. The automaker launched its robotaxi service in June in the US city of Phoenix, Arizona, with Mr Musk expecting significant growth to occur – including plans to offer its Cybercab robotaxi for sale to fleets and private buyers. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Cybercab is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle with a focus on lower-cost per-mile driving, which may have been a basis for the previous 'Model 2'. This includes a reduced top speed, which Mr Musk said enables cheaper tyres and other lower-cost parts for a more affordable price. Mr Musk suggested owners of Tesla cars – and even EVs made by other automakers – could provide owners a revenue source by serving as robotaxis when the owner doesn't need them. 'I mean, the fundamentally … biggest obstacle remains … people don't have enough money in the bank account to buy it [the robotaxi]. Literally, that is the issue – not a lack of desire, but a lack of ability – so the more affordable we can make the car, the better,' he said. MORE: Everything Tesla MORE: EV price wars could continue as Tesla won't rule out more cuts MORE: Tesla loses billion-dollar revenue source as US ditches fuel economy fines
Western Telegraph
23-07-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Pair of NATO warships seen off Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
The European vessels sighted are part of the Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) and were en route from the French port of Brest to Belfast. The two ships which were anchored just off Fishguard harbour were A53, the Latvian Navy's LVNS Virsaitis - a 65m-long minelayer and the flagship of NATO's mine countermeasures group and NATO Warship M1065, officially known as M1065 Dillingen, which is a German Navy minehunter. The Latvian-registered A53, Virsaitis, is the flagship of the command. (Image: Marc Evans) While in Brest on a port visit, the commanding officers of the ships met Rear Admiral Jan Bied-Charreton, Commander of the French Maritime Forces in the Atlantic. M1065 Dilligen is a German Navy minehunter. (Image: Marc Evans) The ships are currently on routine training around the UK, Royal Navy spokesperson, Commander Serena Brotherton, told the Western Telegraph. She added: "The SNMCMG is an international team of Navy ships from NATO countries. "They work together to keep NATO's waters safe by finding and removing sea mines. These groups are always ready to act quickly in emergencies, take part in training exercises, and help NATO protect its members and deter threats." "There are two groups – this one, which is Group 1, which focusses on the North Atlantic and Baltic and then Group 2 which is to south around the Med."
BBC News
07-07-2025
- BBC News
Mum's heart 'broken' after daughter dies in Shropshire A53 crash
A mother says her heart has been left "truly broken" after her daughter died in a crash, leaving behind three Khan, 43, has been named as the driver of a Nissan Qashqai that hit a fence and a tree on the A53 near Hodnet, Shropshire, at about 03:30 BST on 29 June.A one-year-old child, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was not injured in the incident, West Mercia Police a statement released by the force, Ms Khan's mother said: "I can't believe my beautiful daughter has gone in such a tragic way - my heart is truly broken not just for me but her three gorgeous children." Police are continuing to appeal for information and dashcam footage from anyone who might have seen the crash or the car in the minutes before. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
