Porsche Might Reduce Taycan Production After Sales Tanked In H1 2024
Porsche reports that its global car sales during the second quarter of 2024 amounted to 78,305, down nearly 10% year-over-year. It was the fourth negative quarter in a row. The sales issues also...
No, extreme heat doesn’t cause people to get stuck in EVs
Summer heat waves do mean a temporary drop in EV range They won’t “brick” your battery, but they can accelerate degradation (aging) of the pack Avoid 100% charges in the heat if...
2025 Chevrolet Equinox preview
This preview of the 2025 Chevy Equinox will be updated with full driving impressions when we test drive it soon. What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox? What does it compare to? The 2025...
Electrify America opens fast-chargers in Moab for electric off-roading
Electrify America now has 350-kw DC fast-chargers up and running on the network and positioned to help fully electric off-roaders or recreational visitors take in nearby Arches National Park or...
First Shift: CATL to remain in global ‘pole position’
• CATL to remain in global ‘pole position’ • The all-new Mazda CX-50 hybrid • Hyundai’s outlook on U.S. EV market • Auto retailers disrupted by hurricane • Chat on cyberattacks: 11:00 EDT...
CATL poised to remain in global ‘pole position’ on EV batteries despite U.S. tariffs
CATL is rapidly climbing the list of the world’s largest suppliers as it pursues an aggressive global growth strategy.
Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla: Compare Sedans
Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla These two popular, compelling compact cars both offer inexpensive entry-level sedans, fuel-sipping hybrid editions, and spicy performance editions. The 2024 Toyota...
Review: The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS arrives as the anti-hybrid
The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS brings a hybrid into the sports car lineup Porsche 911 GTS hybrids have 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque and do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds The 2025 Porsche 911 costs $122,095...
Fifth Third Bank settles CFPB forced auto loan insurance case for $5M
Fifth Third Bank has agreed to pay restitution to auto borrowers and a $5 million civil penalty to settle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allegations it mishandled the “force-placed...
Electrify America won’t allow EVs a full charge at busy stations
Some Electrify America locations in California will limit charge to 85% “High-utilization station” locations were chosen for the pilot test Regular charging and idle fees apply Electrify America is...
First Shift: Akio Toyoda’s compensation
• Akio Toyoda’s compensation • Stellantis head of software business leaves • Hydrogen regulation in California • The dipstick, no more? • U.S. EV assembly plant projects...
Mazda goes hybrid with 2025 CX-50 crossover SUV
Mazda taps Toyota’s hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50...
Lucid Air recalled for loss of power and coolant heater issues
Lucid’s Air has been recalled, twice, in two weeks Over-the-air software updates have been sent to cars for both issues Lucid will replace any high-voltage coolant heaters that fail on...
Is NASCAR getting ready for EVs—or hybrids?
NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype. It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone hybrid...
Mazda CX-50 hybrid joins lineup
The CX-50 hybrid comes in three trims and returns an EPA-estimated 38 mpg.
Software prompts another Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall
72 Bolt EV and EUV models missed software to signal a bad battery Those models need to return to dealerships for the software Affected owners should park outside, not charge above 90% A small subset...
Flipped Tesla Cybertruck Involved In Huge Crash Pops Up For Sale
The Tesla Cybertruck’s shell and body are very tough, which is why it’s strange to see one that’s this severely damaged—it must have been involved in one heck of a crash. It recently popped up...
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets price hike, still undercuts RAV4, CR-V
Biggest price hike applies to base front-wheel-drive Sportage Hybrid 2025 Sportage Hybrid remains cheaper than rivals if AWD isn’t a priority Sportage PHEV carries over at 34 miles of range,...
Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026
Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement...
NASCAR reveals EV race car prototype
NASCAR on Saturday revealed a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, meant to demonstrate the series’ commitment to reducing emissions. Unveiled ahead of the NASCAR Chicago...