Volkswagen takes a $5B stake in Rivian
Volkswagen just bought a $5 billion stake in Rivian The cash infusion will help bring the smaller Rivian R2 to market The deal gives VW access to Rivian’s software and zonal electronics...
Toyota Camry Crashes Into A Tesla Cybertruck, Gets Obliterated
Thanks to its pressed stainless steel body panels, extremely stiff construction and those sharp angles, you don’t want to be on the receiving end of a Tesla Cybertruck. Crashing into one...
First Shift: Top suppliers adjust their strategy
• Top suppliers adjust their strategy • Next steps in EU investigation into Chinese EVs • Industry future lies in software, electrification and recycling • EV charging networks expand, add Tesla...
Ferrari builds a new factory—just for electric cars
Ferrari is prepping its first EV The new electric car will be built at its own newly-built factory in Maranello Ferrari plans for most of the factory’s power to come from sustainable sources...
CA wants EVs to be more affordable
California residents can qualify for an incentive of up to $14,000 for EVs and charging hardware Some incentives depend on scrapping an older vehicle The state wants all new vehicles sold there to...
Totaled Tesla Cybertrucks Are Headed To Salvage Auctions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk once said that if the Cybertruck was “ever in an argument with another car,” it “will win.” Unfortunately, that sentiment hasn’t kept totaled trucks...
Tesla recalls Cybertruck for busted wiper motor, loose trim
Tesla recalls 11,688 Cybertrucks for a faulty windshield wiper motor Tesla recalls 11,383 Cybertrucks for a loose trim piece in the bed The recalls affect nearly every Cybertruck manufactured...
McLaren CEO asks UK to lead “power-dense battery cell manufacturing”
The CEO of McLaren wants the U.K. government to help create a battery supply chain The new supply chain would lead to power-dense battery cell manufacturing This would all lead to future McLaren...
2025 Audi RS Q8 super SUV bows with up to 630 hp
The RS Q8 performance SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 model year The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as well, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp in the RS Q8 Performance Audi estimates a 0-62...
Ransomware event forces CDK, many others to make tough choices
Victims of ransomware attacks deal with complex circumstances when considering whether to pay criminals the money they seek.
2025 Kia Carnival minivan starts at $37,895, hybrid at $41,895
The new 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs $2,000 more than a similarly equipped Carnival LXS The 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs between $41,895 and $53,395 The hybrid joins the Toyota Sienna and...
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan costs at least $41,895
Gas-electric Kia Carnival debuts for 2025 Powertrain delivers a net 242 hp Three levels of brake regeneration are controlled by shift paddles Kia on Monday announced prices for the new hybrid...
First Shift: Sales grow for top suppliers
• Sales grow for top suppliers • CarMax net income falls 33% • China’s BYD Mexico EV plant to employ 10,000 • CDK Global cyberattacks in sixth day • 100 Leading Women applications now...
Do EVs need to simulate gear shifts? BMW and Hyundai think so
Hyundai and BMW think consumers want EVs to simulate shift points Hyundai already sells the Ioniq 5 N, which is a sporty EV featuring fake shift points BMW’s now working on simulating...
EVs dominate 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, preview next-gen motorsports
Annual Pikes Peak run took EVs to the top of the 14,115-foot summit Ford’s F-150 Lightning SuperTruck set this year’s pace Hyundai, Rivian also raced versions of the Ioniq 5 and R1...
BMW nixes Northvolt battery deal
BMW cancels deal with Swedish EV battery supplier worth $2 billion Northvolt, based in Sweden, still has deals with Volvo and Volkswagen Group BMW has shifted to more energy-dense cylindrical...
Lincoln Navigator vs. Cadillac Escalade: Compare Luxury SUVs
Both the2024 Cadillac Escalade and the 2024 Lincoln Navigator have a long history of satisfying luxury-SUV drivers. The Navigator emerged in 1998; the Escalade, the next model year. Since then, both...
Nissan Rogue vs Toyota RAV4: Compare Crossover SUVs
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 and 2024 Nissan Rogue both offer an excellent combination of affordability, efficiency, spaciousness, and versatility. It’s easy to see why these are two of the most...
Used car lemon law: Your rights and protections explained
Does it seem that your car is in for repairs more than it’s in your driveway, or more to the point, for the same repairs, over and over again? If that’s the case, lemon laws might apply...
Electric BMW M3 coming to “beat everything”
An electric BMW M3 variant is in the works BMW M division’s boss expects his electric sports car to “beat everything” The electric M3 variant, possibly called i3 M, probably...