Tesla Cybercab debuts as sub-$30,000 robotaxi due in 2026
Tesla reveals Cybercab and Robovan robotaxis Cybercab production targeted to start in 2026 Cybercab pricing targeted to start below $30,000 Tesla late on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi,...
$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan bowed with seating for 20...
SEMA sues California over planned gas-powered truck ban
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) have filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against some of California’s electric vehicle mandates, which...
Donald Trump, in Detroit, says he would make interest on car loans tax deductible
He also said if elected, he will invoke a six-year renegotiation provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect in 2020.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ups range to 492 miles
Chevrolet Silverado EV prices have been reduced Chevrolet Silverado EV now has multiple battery options Silverado EV WT now available for both commercial and private buyers The Chevrolet Silverado...
GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla
GM PowerBank home energy storage is now available as part of V2H bundles Two capacities offered—10.6 kwh and 17.7 kwh Automaker’s V2H bundles are now offered in all 50 states General Motors is...
First Shift: GM will drop Ultium name
• GM will drop Ultium name • Silverado EV will qualify for tax credit • Honda recall for steering wheel...
VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027
Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, CEO Thomas Schåfer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). “We have to...
Honda created a manual transmission for EVs
Most electric vehicles don’t have multi-speed transmissions—and don’t need them. Multiple gears may even hurt efficiency, in fact. But that hasn’t stopped Honda from experimenting...
Nissan Leaf recalled for possible battery fire while fast charging
Nissan is recalling certain Leaf electric vehicles due to a risk of batteries overheating and catching fire while fast charging, the NHTSA disclosed this week. Owners are advised not to fast charge...
GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs
General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs. Now it has a number for the level of cost-cutting that’s...
Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers
Uber is looking to increase utilization of EVs for its ride-sharing service, in part by updating its app to help get riders matched with EV drivers more easily. That starts with making the Uber...
Bentley Batur Convertible development reaches final stage
Bentley close to signing off on Batur Convertible development Limited-edition convertible and coupe siblings are among final Bentleys to feature venerable W-12 W-12’s replacement is a more...
Tesla Cybertruck reports for police duty in California
The Tesla Cybertruck’s been turned into a police car The Irvine Police Department took delivery of its police-spec Cybertruck The conversion to police spec was handled by UP.FIT The world...
First Shift: Nissan revives stair-step incentives
• Nissan revives stair-step incentives • Hyundai starts production at Metaplant • GM resumes production after Helene • Lucid sales pick up in...
Honda developed a “manual transmission” for EVs
Honda has developed a manual transmission complete with a clutch pedal for its upcoming electric vehicles, albeit one that works with software controlling the electric powertrain to simulate the...
Honda recalls about 1.7M vehicles due to steering box issue
Honda is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. from both its main brand and premium Acura brand due to a mechanical issue that could make steering more difficult, the NHTSA disclosed on...
Nissan joins BMW, Ford, Honda alliance for vehicle-to-grid tech
Nissan’s taking a 25% stake in ChargeScape ChargeScape is a vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now Nissan Nissan has a vision for the “fuel station of the...
2025 Mini Cooper convertible rounds out redesigned Cooper lineup
The 2025 Mini Cooper convertible made its public debut Tuesday, rounding out the fourth-generation lineup of the modern Mini. Like the two-door and four-door hatchback models shown earlier in the...
New-car prices will continue to normalize in 2025
Normalization of supply chains and inventory levels has put pressure on vehicle prices.