Porsche gives used Taycan batteries second life powering plant
Used Taycan batteries are helping power Porsche’s Leipzig factory in Germany The batteries are from pre-production vehicles that were used for testing Porsche said the batteries provide up to...
New Dodge Charger Daytona EV sounds like it has a V-8
The sound and feel of a V-8 roaring away is one of the biggest appeals of driving a performance car fitted with that type of engine. Given speed limits, it may even be the biggest appeal for some...
Hyundai and Kia thefts deterred by software upgrade
Hyundai and Kia vehicles with keyed ignitions instead of pushbutton starts have been besieged by thieves in a viral trend, but a software upgrade offered to owners has cut rates of these thefts by...
Sustainable products give manufacturers an edge over competition, suppliers say
Suppliers and automakers increasingly see developing sustainable products not just as a way to check a box on climate targets but to help them save costs and differentiate themselves from...
Tesla Model 3 Performance Races Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Not What You’d Expect
Bench racing will only get you so far. Car enthusiasts love to line up numbers on a spreadsheet to crown a performance king, but the real world isn’t that simple. Take this Carwow race between...
DARCARS Honda and owners face civil charges for alleged deceptive sales practices
DARCARS denies the allegations filed in a Maryland Attorney General statement of charges in July.
Mercedes EQE’s Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know
Even though, statistically, electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than cars with a combustion engine. But when they do go up in flames, they can cause a lot more damage. This Mercedes-Benz...
Review: 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe slicks back its roof, aims high
The GV80 Coupes drives how it looks, which is sporty Genesis sorted out its camera-based suspension system The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe costs $81,300, which is more than the Audi Q8 and BMW X6...
Tesla testing 320+ kw output with Superchargers and Cybertruck
While the future of Tesla’s Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X...
First Shift: BMW balances powertrain strategy
• BMW balances powertrain strategy • U.S. to propose barring Chinese software • Rivian’s Q2 earnings after cost cuts • Mercedes pivots on powertrain strategy • Carvana projected to hit nearly half a...
Guest commentary: Why smartsourcing makes sense in a soft automotive economy
Smartsourcing companies provide a team of highly trained, career-minded agents who have deep expertise in complicated areas.
Lucid gets $1.5B cash injection from Saudis
Lucid Group on Monday announced that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), the automaker’s largest shareholder, will inject up to $1.5 billion in cash. The deal will keep Lucid...
2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV spied again
Mercedes-Benz AMG, long known for its tire-shredding V-8 and V-12 engines, is well on its way toward offering a diverse electric portfolio. The Affalterbach tuner already offers its own versions of...
Dodge Charger Daytona EV Pricing Announced: It Ain’t Cheap (Updated)
I don’t envy the marketing team at Dodge. Getting owners of any popular model to go fully electric can be a tough proposition; cars like the Volvo EX90 and Porsche Macan seem promising, but...
I Drove A Plug-In Hybrid And A Regular Hybrid Back-To-Back. It Got Complicated
Electric vehicle sales are a rollercoaster these days, but hybrid sales are cruising to new heights. Many buyers aren’t ready to go fully electric. For them, hybrids offer a familiar, less drastic...
Kia Carnival vs. Toyota Sienna: Compare Minivans
Minivan or SUV? Soccer mom-mobile or soft-roader? The choice between practicality or vanity is no longer such a stark contrast. The good-looking 2025 Kia Carnival smartens up with a new hybrid...
Rivian R1 with Large+ battery actually packs Max battery in disguise
The Rivian Large+ battery is a Max Pack that’s software locked The Large+ isn’t an official option; Rivian’s reaching out to Large Pack buyers and offering it as an option Rivian...
Rivian Large+ battery is a software-locked Max Pack
Some Rivian R1 vehicles with the Max Pack battery will be delivered as Large+ models Vehicles with the Large+ battery pack feature a software-locked usable capacity It’s unclear if Rivian will...
First Shift: GM raises bar for employee performance
• GM raises bar for employee performance • July sales reports • Lithia Motors has a new...
2023 Nissan Ariya recalled due to potential loss of drive power
Nissan has recalled 2023 Ariya electric SUVs due to a software error that could cause a loss of drive power. The recall covers 1,188 vehicles, all of which were previously recalled for an...