First Shift: EV makers focus on lower-cost models
• EV makers focus on lower-cost models • Japanese automakers’ new investments • Audi freshens A3 sedan • Toyota dealers gather this week • Volvo bulks up hybrid...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets free charger, or some free charging
More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options...
2025 Chevrolet Blazer
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer? What does it compare to? The 2025 Blazer is a flashy five-seat SUV with good handling and impressive performance in some configurations. Compare it...
Ford Sierra RS500 ‘Carbon Piranha’ is a one-off restomod
Vision 148 plans to build a carbon-fiber Ford Sierra RS500 Only 500 cars were built in 1987 as homologation specials Expect more than the original car’s 224 hp A consortium of U.K. companies...
Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve
Volvo might end gas models sometime after 2030 even if demand still exists Charging infrastructure, slower EV adoption are behind new timeline Volvo PHEVs will keep evolving toward EV, with smaller...
2025 GMC Hummer EV
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 GMC Hummer EV? What does it compare to? The GMC Hummer EV is a massive electric truck or SUV with quasi-military styling and prodigious power. It’s truly...
DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas
A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse...
Ariel Wolf examines California’s tipping point on self-driving trucks (Episode 267)
The chair of the automated and connected vehicle practice at law firm Venable breaks down California’s new draft regulations regarding autonomous trucks. Further, he details the state of AV laws and...
2026 Audi Q3 sheds camo in latest spy shots
A prototype for the next generation of Audi’s Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin camouflage gear and...
GM’s Endurance Mode will be for EV racing
General Motors is looking to patent an “Endurance Mode” to help electric race cars go the distance. Not to be confused with a certain ill-fated electric pickup truck, Endurance Mode is...
Stellantis working on removable vehicle windows
Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles’ roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A...
Watch The Lucid Gravity Get Durability Tested
Lucid is gearing up to launch its first SUV, the Gravity. Designing a car that can handle a decade of life in the real-world is hard, as Tesla’s frequent durability problems have proven. To...
Kia is slow-rolling EV9 U.S. assembly to wait for locally sourced batteries
Kia America COO Steve Center says the automaker will continue to lean on leasing to sell its EVs but calls the provision ‘very fragile.’
2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865
Kia on Friday announced pricing for the 2025 Niro Hybrid and Niro PHEV. An all-electric Niro EV will remain part of the lineup for 2025, but prices will be announced at a later date. The Niro Hybrid...
First Shift: Cox poll says dealers are more pessimistic about the market
• Cox Automotive’s Q3 poll findings • Cybersecurity top of mind for consumers • NHTSA ends 4-year GM probe • Jobs warning from U.S....
BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with Toyota
BMW will launch a “series production” hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2028, with help form Toyota, the automaker announced Thursday. The two automakers will jointly develop a...
Watch Fernando Alonso take delivery of Aston Martin Valkyrie
Fernando Alonso has been revealed as one of the privileged few to enjoy Aston Martin Valkyrie ownership. The double Formula 1 world champion who currently drives for the Aston Martin F1 team took...
2025 Acura RDX
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Acura RDX? What does it compare to? The 2025 RDX is a five-seat crossover SUV with a sporty personality. Shop it against the 2025 BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60. Is...
Ford still investigating inductive charging while driving
Ford has filed a new patent application for hardware that would allow EVs to charge while driving. The new patent filing was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug....
Alpine A390 Beta set for 2024 Paris auto show debut
French performance marque Alpine has provided the first glimpse at an electric compact crossover set to join the lineup in 2025. It’s called the A390, and a thinly vieled concept version, or...