Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them
In its quarterly earnings call this week, Ford reported significant losses on EVs—but still promised lower-priced models. As reported by CNN, Ford said its EV unit lost $1.3 billion in the first...
First Shift: Tesla earnings: good, bad and ugly
• Tesla earnings: good, bad and ugly • Ram adds to its off-road lineup • Continental faces over $100 million fine • Honda investments unveiled in...
Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan
An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. are unclear. Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines...
Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production
Toyota announced on Thursday that it plans to build a new three-row battery-electric SUV in Princeton, Indiana, with a corresponding $1.4 billion investment in the plant. The company...
Mini Aceman EV, GM home-backup hardware, 2024 EV sales to climb: Today’s Car News
GM reveals more about what will turn its EVs into backup power for the home. Mini shows its Aceman EV. And EV sales are set to make gains in the U.S. and globally in 2024. This and more, here at...
McLaren P1 successor tipped to cost close to $2M
More details have emerged on the McLaren P1 successor following a dealer meeting held earlier this month, Automotive News (subscription required) reported, citing dealer sources present at the...
2025 Kia K5 preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Kia K5? What does it compare to? Formerly called the Kia Optima, the refreshed 2025 K5 midsize sedan tries to keep pace with new iterations of the Toyota Camry,...
Tesla’s freshened Model 3 Performance is a crazy fast, 510-hp bargain
Tesla adds adaptive suspension, improved sport seats and carbon-fiber interior accents. The performance trim is also the only Model 3 eligible for the $7,500 EV credit, making it a bargain.
2025 Ram 1500 RHO coming with TRX suspension, turbo-6 power
Ram is making headlines with new electric and plug-in hybrid pickups, but the brand hasn’t forgotten its sport trucks. On Thursday, Ram provided more details on its forthcoming 2025 Ram 1500...
First Shift: GM North America president brings dealer focus
• GM North America president brings dealer focus • Tesla to accelerate new products • Mercedes G 580 explores electric frontier • GM CEO pay declines nearly 4% • Group 1 net income...
Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?
GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a...
EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globally
EV sales are likely to continue growing in 2024, reaching around one in five new car sales globally, and 11% of the U.S. market, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tight profit...
Mini Aceman urban EV fits between Cooper, Countryman
Mini on Wednesday unveiled a new entry electric model, although it’s unclear if it will reach the U.S. Called the Aceman, the new model is a crossover that borrows the name and minimalist look...
Land Rover Defender electric restomod uses in-wheel motors
Another company has surfaced with an electric conversion for the original Defender, but there’s a difference this time. U.K.-based Bedeo’s electric Defender uses in-wheel motors, which...
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Flagship SUV goes electric
“Give my creation life!” Gene Wilder cried in his eponymous role as “Young Frankenstein,” where the young doctor strove to make a bigger, bolder, better version of his...
Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News
Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car...
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV packs 116-kwh battery, quad-motor powertrain
Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electric G-Class. It rides on a modified version of the gas-powered G-Class’ body-on-frame platform, and packs four motors...
First Shift: CEO’s tough call to end Vroom’s e-commerce
• Tough call at Vroom • Stellantis announces more layoffs • Toyota Tacoma’s hybrid boost • GM announces earnings • Fisker appoints restructuring...
Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track mode
A new Tesla Model 3 Performance based on the refreshed Model 3—codenamed “Highland” by the automaker—is now available to order in the U.S. Appearing on Tesla’s website Tuesday, the...
VW to launch youth-focused EV brand for China
The ID UX subbrand is the automaker’s bid to recapture market share lost to local rivals such as BYD. VW also showed the ID Code crossover concept ahead of the Beijing auto show.