First Shift: Chinese tariffs to stir EV price headaches
• Chinese tariffs to stir EV price headaches • Large SUVs in IIHS safety tests • Stellantis to possibly drop suppliers • May sales update • Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX...
Manchin pushes back over EV tax credit battery content rules
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin is once again criticizing the Biden administration’s EV tax credit rules, reports Reuters. Manchin, who is known for opposing Biden administration policies...
EV buyers are now paying less than luxury prices on average. Here’s why
The gap between average EV and luxury ICE vehicle loan payments is roughly $100 wider than it was a year ago.
Ineos launches Arcane Works personalization department
Ineos will offer customization of its Grenadier SUVs A new division called Arcane Works will handle the hand-built personalizations Arcane Works could morph into an in-house modification and tuning...
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S? What does it compare to? Jeep’s first full battery electric vehicle for North America, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is a midsize crossover SUV....
Cadillac boss: We want to build a hypercar
A Cadillac executive said the brand desires a hypercar No confirmation of a hypercar being developed has been given Cadillac’s committed to having an electric lineup by 2030, but will continue...
First Shift: Toyota’s journey to new hydrogen engine
• Toyota’s journey to new hydrogen engine • Biden’s EV and climate agenda • GM promotes 2 new execs • Robotaxi roundup • Ford’s Michigan Central concert...
NYC had electric taxis in the ’90s—the 1890s, that is
New York City’s iconic fleet of taxis once included some EVs—but you have to look back more than a century to find them. As National Geographic explains in a recent article, electric taxis had...
Mercedes and Stellantis pause European EV battery plans, look to LFP
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are pausing work on two EV battery plants and may be looking to LFP battery cells to lower costs, reports Bloomberg. Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a battery supplier...
Vigilante 4×4 endows 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 807-hp Hellcat
Vigilante 4×4 builds an array of classic Jeeps based on custom chassis designed to support modern mechanicals as well as powertrains with outputs ranging up to 1,000 hp. Based in Johnson City,...
Watch and hear the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD rip around the ‘Ring
Ford’s testing the 2025 Mustang GTD on the Nürburgring The Blue Oval aims to have the Mustang GTD lap the ‘Ring in under seven minutes The Mustang GTD sounds vicious, and might be...
Test drive: 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor rocks, Hybrid improves
2024 F-150 Hybrid eliminates belt-starter, rear-wheel-drive option F-150 Tremor handles most off-road situations Pro Access tailgate features a swinging door in the center of the tailgate The...
Mercedes EV recall, Ford battery swapping, charging infrastructure lag: Today’s Car News
Many of Mercedes’ EVs get recalled. Ford may be thinking about battery swapping with a new twist. And why is the federal EV charging network taking so long to take form? This and more, here at Green...
First Shift: EV charging infrastructure challenges
• EV charging infrastructure challenges • NHTSA probes 74,000 Nissan Rogue Selects • Ford’s renovation of Detroit train station • Toyota suspends more car shipments • Where charging hubs are being...
Ford considers EV battery swapping via drive-up docking stations
A recently surfaced patent application from Ford envisions a new type of EV battery swapping system. EV battery swapping generally involves removing a depleted battery pack from underneath the...
Here’s why the federal EV charging network is rolling out so slowly
The Biden administration funded a $7.5 billion national EV charging network as part of the 2021 infrastructure law, but despite the investment new charging stations are rolling out at a slow pace,...
Mercedes recalls nearly 15,000 EVs for software issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 14,912 EVs in the U.S. to address a battery management system software issue that could cause a loss of drive power. The recalled vehicles include all versions of the EQS...
VC investment is sparking again for retail tech, F&I and more
Stella Automotive AI, Botdoc, AutoComplete, Detect Auto and QoreAI are among the companies seeking or winning new funding.
Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester: Compare Crossover SUVs
The 2025 Subaru Forester and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan may appear similar in their clean, understated design and boxy upright profile, but these compact crossovers distinguish themselves on size and...
Guest commentary: Five action items to hasten Safeguards Rule compliance
The FTC has amended the Safeguards Rule to better protect people across the country from breaches and cyberattacks that lead to identity theft and financial loss. It’s crucial that all...