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Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

by mira

The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Audi F1 Team Prioritizes Fan Engagement Over Race Wins

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Audi F1 team enters Formula 1 in 2026 with a unique strategy prioritizing fan engagement. The old motorsport saying, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday", is getting a modern twist. Once, race cars and road cars shared designs, making it easy to link track victories to showroom sales. Today, that connection is less clear. In Formula 1, the gap between race cars and road models is vast. Teams like Red…

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BMW offers $500 in free EV charging with new models

BMW’s 2027 electric vehicles now include $500 in free public charging credits—valid...

Rocio Bravo • Nov 6, 2026 • Engine Talk

BMW offers $500 in free EV charging with new models

T he remaining $200 must be spent exclusively at Ionna stations, reflecting BMW’s partnership with the provider. BMW has introduced a new incentive for customers purchasing its upcoming 2027 electric vehicles, including the i5, i7, and iX3. Under the...

program, buyers and lessees will receive $500 in free public charging credits, valid for one year from the vehicle’s purchase date. The offer applies to all qualifying transactions, whether through outright purchase or lease agreements. The $500 is divided into...

Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

Mercedes-Benz introduces the Power Converter battery system. Mercedes-Benz has introduced an innovative battery system designed to transform electric vehicle energy storage. Dubbed the Power Converter, this technology allows precise management of individual...

Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

Rivian invests $5 million in 3D printing technology to boost production efficiency,...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 3, 2026 • Trail Reports

Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

R ivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up...

its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology has been instrumental in creating prototypes and production...

BMW i3 and M350 offer similar drives

Compare the BMW i3 and M350 xDrive to see how the electric...

Victoria Guzman • Oct 31, 2026 • Engine Talk

BMW i3 and M350 offer similar drives

T he i3 50 xDrive sits on the new Neue Klasse platform. For about five decades, the 3 Series has set the standard for small luxury sedans. The latest eighth-generation models arrive as bookends: the electric i3 50 xDrive...

on one side, and the gas-powered M350 xDrive on the other. The two vehicles share a similar exterior and, despite running on different fuels, deliver comparable driving experiences. The i3 50 xDrive sits on the new Neue Klasse platform. It...

Polestar 4 now offered as SUV with rear window

Polestar 4 now available as an SUV with a rear window, addressing...

mira • Oct 28, 2026 • Road Legends

Polestar 4 now offered as SUV with rear window

T he new SUV’s cargo capacity jumps to 655 liters behind the second row (up from 526 liters in the Coupe) and 1,665 liters with the rear seats folded flat. The Polestar 4 has always been an outlier in...

the crowded electric crossover market. When it debuted in 2023, it arrived as a fastback-styled "coupe crossover," a category-defying design that swapped traditional rear glass for a sleek, windowless roofline. The move was bold—even polarizing. Delivery vans had long relied...