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  • Honda 0 Series EVs Revealed As Unusual Concepts

    The Saloon and Space-Hub concepts were revealed at CES 2024 as a preview of Honda's eventual EV lineup. Honda In what appears to be an effort to distance itself from General Motors, Honda made a big splash at the consumer...
  • In-Car Voice Assistants Get An AI Boost In Future VW, Mercedes, BMW Vehicles

    ChatGPT will make it into cars with a voice system integration in upcoming VWs. Volkswagen The driving experience is getting smarter. At the CES 2024 tech conference in Las Vegas this week, several car companies announced upgrades to infotainment systems,...
  • New Year, New Cars: What’s Coming In 2024

    The Polestar 3 and 4 are slated to join Polestar's all-electric lineup after some delays. Polestar It’s time to look ahead and hope that all the talk about new electric SUVs, more hybrids and electrified versions of classics (Range Rover...
  • Genesis Electrified GV70 Versus Lexus RZ: Elegant Electrics Engage

    The Genesis Electrified GV70 and Lexus RZ both arrived in the first half of 2023. They're similarly sized and aimed at the same well-heeled clientele, but they look and feel very different. Alex Kwanten For almost two decades, the Lexus...
  • 2024 Lexus RZ 300e: More Range For Less Money, But Is That Enough?

    The 2024 Lexus RZ looks much like last year but gets a new, single-motor base model with up to 266 miles of range. It costs $4,700 less than the existing RZ 450e. Lexus Just in time to catch those last-minute...
  • Cadillac Introduces Another All-Electric SUV: The Vistiq

    The 2026 Vistiq will be bigger than the already-on-the-road electric Lyriq. Cadillac The electric Cadillacs keep coming. On Thursday the General Motors luxury brand introduced the Vistiq as its next electrified SUV coming for model year 2026. It’s the third...
  • Over 2 Million Tesla Models Recalled Over Autopilot Safety Defect

    The entire Tesla lineup, Model Y, 3, S and X, is under recall for an Autopilot defect. Tesla Over 2 million Tesla cars are under a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. The issue is...
  • 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV First Drive: Rushing An Electric SUV

    The Chevy Blazer EV is only available to start in the RS trim with either all-wheel drive, as seen above, or front-wheel drive. Sasha Lekach Chevrolet wants to corner the electric SUV segment with the arrival of the 2024 Chevy...
  • Tesla Cybertruck Increased Pricing Revealed 4 Years After Debut

    A modified and delayed Tesla Cybertruck was revealed at Tesla's Texas factory on Thursday. Tesla/Screenshot More than four years after Tesla unveiled its dystopian, concept-like pickup truck, the Cybertruck was handed off to 10 new owners at a delivery event...
  • Demand For Electric Cars Remains Strong, But Where Are The Affordable EVs?

    A slowdown in EV production coupled with beefier prices for existing EVs can make it seem like electric demand is waning.  Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Something shifted last month: Suddenly it wasn’t about which new electric vehicle was coming, but if...
  • Kia Parades New EV3 And EV4 Electric Concepts

    The Kia EV3 concept is based on the existing EV9 SUV.  Kia As Kia’s newest EV starts to make its way to customers with the EV9, the Korean brand showed two concept EVs at the LA Auto Show Thursday morning. ...
  • Lucid Makes Room For New EV With 2024 Gravity SUV

    The 2024 Lucid Gravity will make its landing as a long-range SUV with up to 440-mile range. The Lucid Air has a followup act: the Lucid Gravity. At the Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, the EV startup revealed a prototype...
  • Certain Chevy Bolt EV And EUV Owners Offered $1,400 Payout In Battery Recall

    The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV was redesigned alongside the debut of the bigger EUV version, but battery issues continued to batter the affordable EV’s reputation. Both versions will pause production after 2023. Chevy The saga for the Chevrolet Bolt EV...
  • Nissan Leaf Finally Qualifies For Partial EV Tax Credit

    The Nissan Leaf was one of the first EVs, but hasn't qualified for the revamped EV tax credits until now. Nissan The new all-electric 2024 Nissan Leaf is made in America, making it eligible for tax subsidies for EVs. Now...
  • Genesis EVs Available In 10 More States After Limited Launch

    The Hyundai-owned luxury brand is slowly growing with its three EVs available in more than 30 states.  Genesis Genesis’ luxury electric vehicles are available in 33 states after the brand added 10 more states to its sales locations this week....
  • Shopping For An EV? Google Adds Range, Charging Costs To Search Results

    Before charging up, you can Google basic EV information. Getty Google is adding more features for EV owners beyond charging stations listed on Google Maps. EV shoppers can now search for range, charging costs and other electric-specific features right from...
  • Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Make The Move To Tesla’s NACS Charging System

    New Hyundai electric vehicles, like the Ioniq 5 and 6, will be able to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations in 2024. Hyundai Next year’s new Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6 EVs will have a new charging port. On Thursday the...
  • Hyundai Sweetens EV Deal With Free Home Chargers

    New Hyundai Ioniq 6 purchases will qualify new EV owners for more than $1,000 in home charging products and services. Hyundai In a bid to get more drivers into electric cars and charging at home, Hyundai is offering deals on...
  • 2023 Lucid Air Pure First Drive: Pure Electric Elegance

    Very similar to the original Lucid Air, the Pure variant has a smaller battery and an aluminum roof—and a smaller starting price.  Sasha Lekach Consumers' long wait for a sub-$100,000 Lucid Air came to an end with the summer arrival of...
  • Texas EV Owners Hit With New $200 Registration Fee

    Tesla owners in Texas will have new EV registration fees starting Sep. 1. Brandon Bell/Getty Images New month, new fees. For Texas electric vehicle owners, Friday isn’t just the beginning of September, but the start of a new vehicle registration...
  • 2024 Acura ZDX First Look: The First All-Electric SUV For Honda’s Premium Brand

    At Monterey Car Week in California, Acura showed off its first production-ready all-electric vehicle, the 2024 ZDX.  Acura Acura is bringing back the ZDX nameplate for its first all-electric vehicle, a battery-powered crossover. The original ZDX was discontinued in 2013,...
  • 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Electrifies Its Biggest SUV

    Earlier this year Cadillac shared the Escalade IQ name. Now all the details are revealed about the electric SUV. Cadillac The Cadillac Escalade has made a name for itself as a luxury ride for the rich and famous. Now the...
  • Lucid Air Cuts Prices Across Luxury EV Sedan Lineup

    The Lucid Air Pure dropped its starting price to $82,400—a huge $6,650 drop. Lucid The 2023 Lucid Air is the cheapest the EV's ever been. The base Pure knocked off $6,650 starting at $82,400 from $89,050. The mid-tier Touring is...
  • Fisker Alaska Arrives As EV Startup’s Compact Pickup Truck

    The Fisker Alaska made its debut with a 2025 delivery goal, but the Fisker Ocean electric SUV has been off to a slow start. Fisker Fisker just started delivering its first electric SUV, the Ocean, but it’s already promising new...
  • 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: What We Know About The Luxury Electric SUV

    The first AMG version of an all-electric SUV arrived in August with the EQE SUV. Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-Benz’s performance brand, AMG is releasing its first all-electric performance SUV: the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV. It’s based on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, released...
  • 7 Major Automakers Band Together For New, Non-Tesla Charging Network

    Big names in EV from BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes and Stellantis plan to build a new North America charging network to rival Tesla’s Supercharger system. High-Powered Charging Network Joint Venture What happens when BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai,...
  • 2025 Volvo EX30 First Look: Creatively Compact, But Cramped

    Undeniably Volvo—just smaller, the EX30 has a similar stance to Volvo’s bigger electric SUV, the EX90.  Alex Kwanten Volvo’s smallest electric SUV yet, the scheduled-for-2025 EX30, made its first North American appearance Monday night in New York City. While noticeably...
  • 2023 Lincoln Corsair: Plugged-In Premium SUV, But Not Enough

    Based on Ford’s Escape SUV, the 2023 Lincoln Corsair appropriately brings the land-yacht feeling for this more expensive version. A relatively compact two-row crossover, the Corsair is a small family car for freeway-based road trips and daily activities in the...
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE First Look: More Flash For That Cash

    The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE will take the place of the former C-Class and E-Class Coupes as well as the soon-to-be-discontinued CLS, but it'll offer more choices than its predecessors and the automaker's latest systems. Mercedes-Benz Two-door coupes and convertibles...
  • 2023 Nissan Leaf: Time To Turn A New Electric Leaf

    While very much the same car from the Nissan Leaf’s overhaul in 2018, the longstand EV gets some cosmetic improvements for 2023 which give the somewhat dull hatchback compact sedan some new life. While still stingy on the range front,...
  • 2024 Buick Envision First Look: Style Updates And Super Cruise

    New front styling softens the more muscular Envision and channels inspiration from Buick’s Wildcat EV concept.  Buick Changes are coming for the 2024 Buick Envision compact SUV, including a major tech milestone for the 124-year-old General Motors brand.  In a...
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB: It’s Bigger On The Inside

    From afar, the Mercedes-Benz GLB looks much larger than it actually is. The boxy and upright proportions, which completely buck 2020s trends toward sleekness, totally belie its 182.4-inch length and suggest the lines of the automaker’s big GLS-Class. The GLB...
  • Volvo EX30: The Swedish Automaker’s Smallest EV Yet

    The Volvo EX30 will be the smallest SUV in the lineup and the brand’s fourth all-electric option.  Volvo Volvo’s newest SUV is also its smallest. The Swedish automaker’s all-electric EX30 was revealed Wednesday in Milan and streamed online after it...
  • All Tesla Model 3, Y Variants Eligible For Full EV Tax Credit

    Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y lineups get a price cut thanks to a federal tax credit. Tesla The complete Tesla Model 3 and Y lineup now qualifies for a full $7,500 federal tax credit for clean cars. On Tuesday,...
  • 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Comes To North America As 3-Row Electric Van

    A new three-row version made its debut for North America ID. Buzz car buyers after Europe’s two-row version went on sale last year.  Volkswagen After a lot of, well, buzz, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz van is finally making its way...
  • 2023 Mazda MX-30: Puzzling Plug-In

    The Mazda MX-30 returns for its sophomore year as the Japanese automaker’s first (and only) EV. A plug-in hybrid CX-90 is on its way, but the MX-30 is the only all-electric option for now. It's a good-looking crossover, and at...
  • Cadillac Names The All-Electric Escalade IQ

    Other than the IQ name, Cadillac hasn’t revealed much about the forthcoming electric Escalade.  Cadillac Cadillac’s full-size SUV is getting the electric treatment. Earlier Monday the luxury brand announced an all-electric version of its best-selling product, to be called the Escalade...
  • Volvo Teases Its Next SUV: A Small All-Electric EX30

    Not much was revealed beyond the name of the Volvo EX30, but expect a small crossover.  Volvo Volvo’s gave a bite-size teaser Tuesday for its new smallest electric SUV, the EX30. The reveal of the next electric Volvo SUV didn’t...
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E Back With Lower Prices, Higher Range On Base Battery

    With the Mustang Mach-E back in production, Ford is dropping prices across the lineup.  Ford Following several months of closed order books, the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV and its assembly lines came humming back to life on Wednesday. With...
  • Tesla Brings Back Long Range Model 3 But With Less Range

    The Tesla Model 3 is back with a lower price and less range. Tesla After an eight-month hiatus, Tesla reintroduced Wednesday the all-wheel drive Model 3 Long Range, but with 225-mile max range compared to 258 miles before it was...
  • Polestar 4 Unveiled As Faster Electric SUV

    The second SUV for the Polestar EV brand makes its debut with a coupe-like sloped roof and improved performance. Polestar The newest Polestar electric vehicle made its debut at the Auto Shanghai show Monday night: the Polestar 4.  Following the...
  • Volkswagen Shows Off ID.7 As Next Electric Sedan

    An aerodynamic fastback sedan joins the Volkswagen electric lineup as the ID.7. Volkswagen The camouflage is off on Volkswagen’s newest electric vehicle, the ID.7.  First teased ahead of the CES electronics show in early January, the next fully electric option...
  • Mercedes-Maybach Modifies EQS SUV For First Ultra Luxury EV

    A hand-painted two-tone paint job is one of the many opulent features of the Maybach EQS SUV. Mercedes-Maybach The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV was unveiled to a live audience at Auto Shanghai Monday as the ultra luxury sub-brand’s first EV...
  • New EV Tax Credit Rules Mean Fewer Discounts For Car Shoppers

    The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck battery is assembled at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images Many electric vehicles will soon lose a federal tax subsidy after more stringent qualifying rules were released by the...
  • 2023 Tesla Model X: Gimmicky Gullwings, But An Excellent EV

    Mostly overshadowed by Tesla’s more popular Model Y SUV, the 2023 Tesla Model X is a large electric midsize SUV that can make moves even while toting up to seven passengers. It’s firmly in the luxury category based on price,...
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Will Feature Next-Gen Superscreen

    The new E-Class offers an improved, more comfort-focused infotainment experience.  Mercedes-Benz When the next-generation 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrives by the end of this year, it’ll feature a new infotainment system. While not as massive as the 56-inch Hyperscreen that the...
  • 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge: Stylish Electric SUV With Disappointing Range

    The C40 Recharge is back for 2023 as Volvo’s only standalone pure EV with no gas-powered equivalent after its debut last year. The sloped five-seat SUV is part of Volvo’s goal to only offer pure electric vehicles by 2030. Its...
  • Getting In Gear: How Mini Taught Me To Drive A Manual

    More Mini models will offer manual transmission starting with production in March.  Mini “Clutch in, move to second,” I repeated. There was a steady stream of self-talk as I maneuvered a dark green Mini Cooper S four-door hardtop around the...
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 Official Range Blows Past Tesla Model 3

    With the official EPA range revealed on the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, the base electric sedan’s 361 miles beats out Tesla’s 272 miles on the rear-drive Model 3.
  • 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: A Budget Boosting Bolt

    The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt claims its spot as one of the most affordable, high-value compact electric hatchbacks available. It has since recovered from a battery recall in which every model year was pulled along with its newly released Bolt EUV...
  • 2023 Polestar 2: A Steady Standard Set For Premium EVs

    As a big sedan with a hatchback or a small compact SUV, the 2023 Polestar 2 can serve as a family car or more sporty ride. Its the Swedish Volvo-spinoff brand Polestar’s second car (hence the name), and its first...
  • Volkswagen’s Newest EV Revealed As ID.7 Sedan

    Plastered in QR codes, the VW ID.7 is the newest EV for the German automaker and its new electric sedan.  Volkswagen A fully electric sedan is joining the Volkswagen lineup as part of the electric ID family.  The VW ID.7...
  • Looking Ahead: 10 New Cars Coming In 2023

    It's not all EVs coming out in 2023, but there's a long list of new battery-powered options like the Hyundai Ioniq 6. Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images Make way for 2023. It promises to be an exciting year of new vehicle debuts,...
  • 2023 Volkswagen Arteon: An Unexpected Premium Sedan

    It’s almost an oxymoron: a premium car from a non-luxury brand. But Volkswagen’s Arteon is the exception as a fastback sedan with a hatchback. As the successor to VW’s long-departed CC, the 2023 Arteon is a cut-rate Audi A5 Sportback...
  • 2023 Infiniti QX60: A Family Affair With Premium Flair

    The 2023 Infiniti QX60 is a family SUV, through and through. But instead of overpowering utility vibes for soccer runs and grocery trips, it brings a strong dose of design and opulence. Yes, this is a people- and stuff-hauler and...
  • The 10 Coolest Cars From The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show

    Hyundai's N Vision 74 riffs on the company's 1970s-era beginnings, and dazzles with retro touches. Sasha Lekach Auto shows haven’t been quite as flashy as they used to be since Covid-19, but even with a more subdued tone, the 2022...
  • First Look: 2024 Lucid Gravity

    It’s been two years since Lucid’s “Project Gravity” SUV was first teased in photos at the premier of the Lucid Air sedan. Since then, the extremely ambitious Air has become a high-performance reality, with several thousand of the hyperfast luxury...
  • 2023 BMW X1: Better Than Ever, But Not More Expensive

    It’s rare that you can call a German luxury vehicle a “bargain,” but the redesigned 2023 BMW X1 offers a wholly improved experience at a starting price just $1,200 higher than last year. The old X1 wasn’t a bad vehicle...
  • Toyota Tundra Gets A Boost With 3-Inch Lift Kit

    If you've wanted to jack up your new Toyota Tundra, now you can with a $3,995 lift kit. Toyota For 2022 and newer Toyota Tundra owners there’s a new kit available for off-roading and a higher lift on the half-ton...
  • Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, Ram 1500 Could Stall Because Of Fuel Pump Issue

    For Ram 1500 trucks equipped with a 3.0-liter diesel engine, check if there's a potential issue with the fuel pump. Ram A high pressure fuel pump could fail in a limited number of Jeep Wrangler off-road SUVs, Gladiator and Ram...
  • New Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-Ins Can Overheat, Recall Issued

    A small portion of newer Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEVs have a bad part that can cause overheating. Jeep A bad fastener attached to some battery packs in 2022 and 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicles is causing the off-roaders...
  • Subaru Trio Earns Top Safety Award from IIHS

    All of Subaru's lineup gets high marks for safety thanks to the . Subaru Subaru brought in top awards for three of its cars from a major vehicle safety agency.  The Japanese automaker added three more cars with the Insurance...
  • 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup Recalled For Random Brake Lighting

    The popular 2022 Ford Maverick has an issue with its brake lights. Ford Look out for the taillights on Ford Maverick trucks. The new hybrid pickup might not actually be braking.  As many as 11,098 2022 Ford Maverick trucks are...
  • Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs Part of Widespread Transmission Recall

    The 2021-2022 Kia Sorento is one of many Kia and Hyundai models with a recall notice for loss of driving power. Kia A long list of Hyundai and Kia vehicles are under a recall because of possible loss of driving...
  • Jeep Nabs Rebelle Rally Win In Electrified Wrangler Rubicon 4xe

    Jeep teams took five winning slots in the 2022 Rebelle Rally off-roading competition. Jeep The 2022 Rebelle Rally results are in: Teams of two women in off-roading vehicles from Jeep, Kia, Honda, Hyundai, Ford and others made it through the...
  • 2024 Cadillac Celestiq Opens Waitlist For $300,000 Ultra-Luxe EV

    A pronounced fastback is one of the distinct features of the 2024 Celestiq. Cadillac The waitlist for Cadillac’s ultra-luxury Celestiq EV is officially open. A launch event late Monday signaled the start of the highly customized fastback’s journey to high-value...
  • 2023 Acura RDX Comes With 3 Years Of Free Connected Services

    The 2023 RDX includes free app-based services as standard. Acura The 2023 Acura RDX comes with some extras after a light refresh.  The two-row compact SUV is adding premium services as standard for its new model year. For three years...
  • Ford Teases 2023 Transit Trail Ready For Van Life

    A profile view gives a sneak peek at the 2023 Ford Transit Trail van. Ford Van lifers, pay attention.  Ford’s mostly commercial delivery van the Transit is adding to its lineup. For the 2023 model year Ford will introduce a...
  • Honda, Sony Move Ahead With High-Tech EV Plans

    A joint Sony-Honda EV could be based on Sony's Vision-S prototype, seen here on display in Japan. Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images The 2024 Honda Prologue isn’t the only electric vehicle Honda has in its sights. Like the Prologue, the new EV...
  • Mopar Concept Sketches Hint At Highly Customized Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Ram 1500

    Mopar didn't divulge any details beyond the trio of sketches. Mopar Mopar dropped a few clues about possible specialty Jeep and Ram vehicles this week.  The official aftermarket parts maker for Jeep and Ram teased concept sketches of an electric...
  • 2023 Kia Rio Keeps Subcompact’s Starting Price Low

    New pricing for the 2023 Kia Rio is surprisingly affordable amid rising costs. Kia Even the highest-end 2023 Kia Rio still slides in under $20,000 to start, continuing the subcompact’s reign as an affordable, fuel-efficient option for a new car...
  • 2024 Polestar 3 Revealed As ‘Fully Loaded’ $84,000 Electric SUV

    Polestar The Volvo spin-off brand Polestar debuted its first all-electric SUV Wednesday at a live-streamed event in Gothenburg, Sweden. Fittingly, the Sweden-based company’s third vehicle was revealed as the Polestar 3. It looks like a bigger, more muscular version of...
  • 2023 Toyota, Lexus Infotainment Will Understand Voice Commands Offline With Google Cloud

    Talk it out anytime, anywhere in equipped 2023 Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Talking to your car just got easier.  Most 2023 Toyota and Lexus vehicles have an upgraded infotainment system available that works with Google Cloud services to provide...
  • 6 Cool Features On The All-New 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06

    Coupe or convertible are just the first of many choices for the 2023 Corvette Z06. Chevrolet Anytime Chevrolet unleashes a new Z06 variant of the Corvette, it comes with certain expectations. Launched in the early 1960s by Corvette guru Zora...
  • 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Carries Over Most Features Except Price

    Almost everything is the same for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV except for price. Hyundai The first dedicated EV line from Hyundai is making some changes for its second model year, but outwardly it won’t look different from its launch....
  • 2023 Kia Telluride Adds Two Sporty Trims, Bumps Up Starting Price

    Two new sport trims arrived with the 2023 Kia Telluride. Kia The three-row Kia Telluride SUV announced new pricing and trim levels for 2023. The U.S.-made SUV increased pricing across all trims, starting with the base LX. It has jumped...
  • Honda Competes In Off-Road Rebelle Rally With Not-Yet-Revealed 2023 Pilot TrailSport

    Honda's "The Co-Pilots" team will navigate the new Pilot TrailSport in the 2022 Rebelle Rally before its official reveal. Honda And they’re off!  The 2022 Rebelle Rally off-road event kicked off this week through the harsh desert terrain of California...
  • Ford Jacks Up F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Starting Price—Again

    The cheapest Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup starts over $50,000. Ford Ford’s first electric pickup is far from flaunting its under-$40,000 starting price.  The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning starts at $51,974 (excluding a destination charge) as of this month on...
  • Toyota Offers Wheel Fix For Recalled 2023 bZ4X

    The bZ4X will resume production now that there's a fix for an issue with the EV's wheels. Toyota When the wheels started coming off the newest Toyota EV, the Japan-based company recalled the electric SUV. But a free fix is...
  • First Look: 2024 Honda Prologue Electric SUV

    Don't let the CR-V-like proportions fool you; the Prologue is expected to fall right between Honda's two midsize SUVs, the Passport and the Pilot, in terms of size. Honda Honda has taken the wraps off of its first U.S.-bound electric...
  • 2023 Toyota Highlander Arrives With New Turbo Gas Engine

    The 2023 Highlander swaps out its gas engine for a more efficient turbo-four alongside the hybrid option. Toyota The new 2023 Toyota Highlander is replacing its V6 engine for a more powerful turbo four-cylinder engine. The outgoing 3.5-liter V6 gasoline...
  • General Motors’ Chevy Bolt EVs Make Comeback In 3rd Quarter Sales

    The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV came back with a vengeance for GM's third-quarter sales. Chevrolet The past three months were rough for some automakers (Honda was down nearly 36% in delivered vehicles), while others like General Motors and Kia...
  • Recall Fix Available For 2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Minivans

    Keep the PHEV version of the Chrysler Pacifica outdoors and unplugged if it's from model years 2017 and 2018. Stellantis Relief’s in sight for Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid models from 2017 and 2018 that were under a recall since February...
  • 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV Scores ‘Good’ In Updated Side Crash Test

    A 4,200-pound moving barrier hit the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E on its side during updated testing. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E endured a tougher side crash test and came out “good.” The Insurance Institute for...
  • End Of The Line For Jeep Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel Powertrain Option

    The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon FarOut edition is a farewell to the diesel V6. Jeep It’s time to say goodbye to Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon with EcoDiesel for off-roading. When building out 2023 Rubicon configurations there’s no longer an option for...
  • Kia, Hyundai Offer Owners Security Kits, Locks After Targeted Car Thefts

    Kia and Hyundai vehicles without engine immobilizers in cars from 2021 and earlier are targeted because of relatively easy access. Getty UPDATE Feb. 14, 2023 11:29 a.m. PT: Hyundai is offering a free software update to prevent thefts on certain...
  • Maserati Unveils Its Electric GranTurismo Folgore Sports Car

    An electric GranTurismo has arrived as the Folgore. Maserati GranTurismo Folgore: The first all-electric Maserati grand touring sports car has arrived.   Maserati has unveiled the GranTurismo Folgore, one of three versions of the maker’s new all-wheel drive four-seater introduced for...
  • 2023 Mini Cooper SE: Cute City Car Constantly Charging

    The 2023 Mini Cooper SE is and electric version of the two-door Cooper S. It looks and feels much like its gas-powered counterpart, but has a hefty battery weighing it down and $2,000 higher starting price. The extra 300-pounds of...
  • Chevy Tacks Higher Horsepower Performance Package To Tahoe RST

     The Performance Edition adds 13 horsepower to the RST 6.2L V8 version of the Chevy Tahoe. Chevrolet Chevrolet’s top-selling full-size SUV is kicking it up a notch.  The 2023 Chevy Tahoe will offer a new performance package on its RST...
  • 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Unveiled As A Sportier All-Electric SUV

    The electric Equinox SUV is longer, wider and lower than the gas-powered Equinox. Chevrolet The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is the latest new model to join Chevrolet’s growing EV lineup.  The new electric crossover SUV comes just a few...
  • Pricing Announced As Genesis Slowly Rolls Out 2023 G80 EV Sedan

    Genesis The 2023 G80 EV comes in only one trim level, with no packages or options for a $80,920 price. The rollout in the U.S. has started slowly in only a few states including California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. By early...
  • Ford Reopens Mustang Mach-E Orders But At Higher Prices

    Higher prices have arrived across all trim levels for the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. Ford The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been hard to snag, but this week the automaker resumed taking orders for its much sought-after electric SUV. With...
  • Kia Gives A Glimpse Of EV9 SUV During Track Testing

    Rigorous testing for the EV9 shows it'll be a beefy SUV. Kia The biggest electric Kia yet was spotted last week being pushed to its limits—on the track. The EV9, a three-row SUV expected to be officially revealed in the...
  • Cadillac Looks To Its Electric Future With Retro-Inspired Celestiq

    The futuristic Celestiq is also a blast from the past. Cadillac The Cadillac Celestiq is a car of contradictions. It mines elements of the brand’s storied past, but it’s also starkly futuristic. In a time when buyers are lapping up...
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS: Plush Electric Luxury

    The Mercedes-Benz EQS channels the basic format of the classic S-Class sedan, but charts its own course directly into the heart of the emerging luxury sedan EV segment. S-Class fans will find some elements of the recipe very familiar: The...
  • 2022 Tesla Model X: Gullwinged Electric Excellence

    The 2022 Tesla Model X is a large electric midsize SUV that can move even while toting seven passengers. While firmly in the luxury category based on price, its optional third row and ample cargo room make it family-focused. But...
  • 2023 Honda Civic Type R First Look: Just As Fun, But Better Looking

    After many months of teasing and the internet buzzing with camouflaged spy shots, Honda has taken the wraps off the 2023 Civic Type R. The new Type R repeats the basic formula of previous versions in that it strips away...
  • Hyundai’s Mercedes-like Ioniq 6 debuts as high-range, energy-efficient sedan

    Hyundai revealed details on its newest EV, the Ioniq 6, including nearly 380-mile range and impressive battery efficiency. The sleek sedan starts U.S. sales in 2023.
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6: A Slinky Electric Sedan With Mercedes Overtones

    Hyundai introduces its second dedicated EV, the Ioniq 6, as a sleek, sporty electric sedan with the same battery platform as the Ioniq 5 and a new curved design.
  • EV Survey Shows Range Anxiety High While Charging Costs Remain Low

    Charging costs are mercifully staying low, even if upfront EV costs are up. Alex Kwanten Electric vehicle ownership has its ups and downs. Just as the national average for a gallon of gasoline hit over $4.90 for a regular gallon...
  • 2022 BMW X3: Posh And Practical Performance

    The BMW X3 overtook the 3 Series as the automaker’s best-selling U.S. model in 2018 and it hasn’t looked back. Americans have fallen in love with crossovers, and the X3 offers exactly the kind of SUV practicality and room they’re...
  • 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Back As A Better Battery-Powered Bargain

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