Georgia judge rejects tax break for Rivian electric truck plant
A Georgia judge has rejected a proposed tax break for Rivian the automaker would have received as part of a deal to build a new factory in the state, the Associated Press reported Friday. Morgan...
Toyota EV target pushback, states and 2035 gas-vehicle sunset, GM silicon-anode tech, Pacifica Hybrids can plug in: Today’s Car News
Recalled Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids can be plugged in once again, with a remedy. GM bets on silicon-anode tech for range and cost. Not all CARB states are in on the 2035 gas-vehicle ban. And Toyota...
Toyota CEO: US target of 50% EVs by 2030 “very difficult”
Toyota’s CEO said last week that it will be a challenge to boost sales of electric cars to levels anticipated by some U.S. states—including the state of California, which plans to outlaw sales...
Tesla Model X In Devastating Crash: Family Survives, Minor Injuries
Over the weekend, a Tesla Model X left the road and rolled over many times. The electric crossover was severely damaged, if not, completely destroyed. Thankfully, however, the family of four inside...
GM bets silicon anode will boost battery range, lower cost
General Motors on Thursday announced a partnership with startup OneD Battery Sciences, regarding the potential development of a more efficient chemistry for EV battery cells. OneD is developing s...
Tesla Autopilot Likely Saved This Woman’s Life
This Tesla Model 3 owner is confident that her car saved her life. She claims the car actually took control on its own after the 70 mph crash, stabilizing the situation and bringing the EV to a safe...
Not all California clean cars states agree with 2035 gas-vehicle ban
Minnesota has signed up to follow California’s stricter clean car rules, but it might not embrace the Golden State’s planned ban on gasoline cars. Prominent Democrats who backed the...
$10,000 EV, 53-mpg Niro Hybrid, reviews of Outlander PHEV, Q4 E-Tron, EQS SUV: The Week in Reverse
Which new electric pickup is being made but can’t yet be delivered? Which automaker released an adapter that will allow it to use the vast majority of U.S. fast-chargers? This is our look back at...
Audi Q4 E-Tron and Mercedes EQS SUV reviews, Midwest hydrogen fuel-cell trucking: Today’s Car News
Today we bring two first drives—of the American-made Mercedes EQS SUV and of Audi’s most accessible EV yet, the Q4 E-Tron family. And will a group of U.S. Midwest states manage to make their own...
Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric class
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV joins the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S as the only practical (but impractically expensive) battery electric crossover SUVs that can seat up to seven. The latest...
Review: 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron SUV and Sportback go for practicality more than punch
The 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron gives the German luxury brand an all-electric entry in the popular compact crossover segment, making EV Audis accessible at prices of $50,000 and up. The brand’s large E-Tron...
E-Cite Officially Enters the EV Truck Market Registering New AWD EV with The NHTSA to be Legally Driven on Public Roads
The new all-wheel drive EV Truck will have dual motors and be extremely capable of both off-road exploration and boulevard cruising. VaporBrands International, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VAPR) This on-road and...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing, $10,000 Tata EV, Lordstown Endurance production: Today’s Car News
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price hike, as dealer markups continue. Lordstown is (slowly) making production Endurance electric trucks. And where can you buy a new electric car for about $10,000?...
Lordstown’s first Endurance electric trucks aren’t for sale yet
Ohio-based Lordstown Motors announced Thursday that it has started production of “commercially saleable” examples of its fleet-only Endurance electric pickup truck. There’s a reason the...
Citroen Oli EV Concept Seems Inspired By The GMC Hummer EV
Citroen used to be known for its bold and often just plain weird designs, a trait which it all but lost in the last two decades. But the automaker’s latest production models are rekindling some of...
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price hiked $1,500—before the $10,000 dealer markups
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a roughly $1,500 price hike for its sophomore model year, but that could prove insignificant next to loss of eligibility for the federal EV tax credit and persistent...
Tata launches a $10,000 electric car for India
Indian automaker Tata Motors on Wednesday announced an electric car that will sell for the equivalent of $10,000 in its home market. Scheduled to start deliveries in January 2023, the Tata Tiago.ev...
Toyota Said To Debut $28,000 bZ3 Electric Sedan In China This Year
After launching the bZ4X SUV, Toyota is now preparing to release the second dedicated EV in its “Beyond Zero” (bZ) series of battery electric vehicles. Fresh details have emerged about...
Nissan Ariya prices, 53-mpg Niro Hybrid, Polestar 3 performance: Today’s Car News
The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for...
Tesla-Certified Repair Shop Turns Away Cars Thanks To Geico
A Tesla owner has reportedly struggled to get his car fixed after a recent accident. Fortunately, the owner is okay, and the accident wasn’t his fault, at least according to the various...