Kia PHEVs’ electric range will double to 60 miles

Kia is aiming to double the electric range of its PHEVs in a couple of years.

Car News         November 27, 2024

Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate

Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives.

Car News         November 26, 2024

Is a Jeep Cherokee replacement slated for 2025?

Jeep confirms a new compact, hybrid SUV is on the way: Will it be the Cherokee?

Car News         November 25, 2024

Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track

Volkswagen remains committed to launching its affordable ID.2 EV by the end of 2025 or early 2026.

Car News         November 24, 2024

Mercedes bets solar paint is part of EV-charging future

Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar paint that can harness energy from the sun to power up EVs.

Car News         November 24, 2024

Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb

Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry.

Car News         November 23, 2024

Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 EV features backseat lounge

Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 electric SUV features a backseat lounge.

Car News         November 23, 2024

Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries

Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries.

Car News         November 22, 2024

Self-driving vehicle rules set to loosen under Trump, report says

The Trump transition team plans to make a federal framework for self-driving vehicles a top priority for the transportation department, according to a report.

Car News         November 21, 2024

Jeep, Ram EREVs will get 690-mile range with new Stellantis platform

Stellantis' new platform aims to deliver driving range of up to 690 miles for extended range electric vehicles.

Car News         November 20, 2024

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and EVs offer big incentives as year nears its end

Incentives on new vehicle sales are up by 60% from year-earlier levels.

Car News         November 19, 2024

Eaton, Treehouse to boost home capacity for EV charging, energy storage

Eaton and Treehouse have partnered to accelerate the electrification of homes for EV charging and energy storage.

Car News         November 18, 2024

Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China

An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs).

Car News         November 17, 2024

Ford boosts year-end discounts on 2024 Lightning, Mach-E Models

Ford is boosting incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models.

Car News         November 17, 2024

Never mind slowing sales, 57% of drivers will likely have an EV in 10 years

Even as sales slow, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years.

Car News         November 16, 2024

Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20K, Chevrolet Bolt EVs under $14K

Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20,000 and Chevrolet Bolt EVs for under $14,000.

Car News         November 16, 2024

Trump administration prepares to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says

The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs.

Car News         November 15, 2024

Hyundai teases Ioniq 9 electric SUV’s interior ahead of expected launch

Hyundai teased the interior of the much-anticipated Ioniq 9 ahead of its launch next week.

Car News         November 14, 2024

Rivian, VW venture kicks off next-gen platform for R1, Scout EVs

Rivian and VW's joint venture will be used to develop a common manufacturing and tech platform for Rivian R2 and VW Scout EVs.

Car News         November 13, 2024

Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users

Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles

Car News         November 12, 2024

Tesla posts exaggerate self-driving capacity, safety regulators say

Regulators are concerned that Tesla’s use of social media and of its website makes false promises about the automaker’s full-self driving (FSD) software.

Car News         November 11, 2024

BYD’s cheap EVs might remain out of Canada too

BYD appears to be backtracking from plans to sell EVs in Canada.

Car News         November 10, 2024

Range Rover’s first electric SUV has 48,000 pre-orders

There are already 48,000 pre-orders for the Range Rover Electric, the brand’s first fully electric vehicle to be launched before year end.

Car News         November 10, 2024

Mazda confirms a hybrid CX-5 and electric SUV are on the way

Mazda is working on a hybrid CX-5 and an electric SUV.

Car News         November 9, 2024

Hyundai 2025 Ioniq 5 is under $44,000, with more range and NACS port

Hyundai's 2025 Ioniq 5 is priced under $44,000, with extended driving range and a NACS port.

Car News         November 9, 2024

Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold

Rivian's R2 electric SUV will be powered by LG cylindrical batteries made in the U.S.

Car News         November 8, 2024

Volvo’s much-anticipated EX30 EV to reach U.S. before year end

Volvo is accelerating deliveries of its much-anticipated EX30 subcompact electric SUV so that it reaches the U.S. before the end of 2024.

Car News         November 7, 2024

AT&T, Voltpost bring internet connectivity to EV charging lampposts

Voltpost is partnering with AT&T to provide lamppost and curbside internet-connected chargers across Michigan.

Car News         November 6, 2024

Ford offers 10-year warranty as EcoBoost engine-failure probe ends

A two-year probe ends as Ford agrees to provide a 10-year warranty on vehicles potentially affected by faulty EcoBoost engine.

Car News         November 5, 2024

Rivian offers $3,000 off select EVs to gasoline, hybrid vehicle drivers

Rivian is offering gas-powered vehicle owners $3,000 off the purchase of select EVs.

Car News         November 3, 2024

Yamaha offers sales of 60% on e-bikes as it pulls out of U.S. market

Yamaha announced it will pull out of the e-bike business in the U.S. by the end of the year.

News         November 3, 2024

Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone on way toward 2025 commercialization

Aptera just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV.

Car News         November 2, 2024

Ford ships new NACS adapters to EV customers

Amid slowing supply from Tesla, Ford is turning to Lectron, an EV-accessories supplier, to provide (NACS) adapters to its customers.

Car News         November 2, 2024

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores.

Car News         October 27, 2024