2026 Hyundai Palisade offers 9 seats, but will it come to US?
The redesigned Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV launched in South Korea It comes with an available front-row bench seat to accommodate three people, or nine people total across its three rows It...
Stellantis aims to halve EV battery cost by 2030 with lithium-sulfur
Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging speed....
Universal plug-and-charge coming to all EVs starting in 2025
A consortium of stakeholders aims to roll out a universal plug-and-charge protocol for the U.S. in 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging at public stations simply by...
Rivian software update to enable launch mode, easier wheel swaps
Rivian owners won’t need a service-center visit to switch tires and wheels Gen 1 Rivians will gain launch control Framework for third-party apps is completed Rivian offers regular over-the-air...
2026 Audi A7 sedan spied again
Audi is developing a new A7 with both sedan and wagon body styles The new A7 will debut in early 2025 and likely arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. Audi is likely to use the PPC platform for the new...
Hybrids as reliable as non-hybrids, Consumer Reports finds
Hybrids continue to excel in reliability, while plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are improving, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. The publication’s 2025 Automotive Report Card...
Toyota no longer most reliable brand, says Consumer Reports
Subaru ranks as the most reliable brand for the first time in Consumer Reports’ annual ratings Toyota fell due to new powertrains in new vehicles Rivian ranked last in reliability, though 15...
Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10
Nissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations starting Dec. 10, the automaker announced Wednesday. Nissan plans to fit new EVs sold in the U.S....
Rivian opens Adventure Network to all EVs in Joshua Tree
From the beginning, Rivian intended its charging network to be at least partly publicly accessible. Now it’s ready to open its Adventure Network DC fast-charging sites to electric vehicles...
Could a 2-speed help boost efficiency in future Lucid EVs?
New layout for a 2-speed might be light and compact while maintaining efficiency Could potentially allow strong launch with a lower-cost motor unit Idea might be due in future Lucid EVs, or...
2026 BMW iX bridges the Neue Klasse EV current
Refreshed iX electric crossover gets 10% more efficient 2026 iX will have three new model designations BMW refined the suspension tuning If you’ve been following EVs, then BMW’s Neue Klasse (noo-ay...
Recaro Automotive saved from bankruptcy by Proma Group
Recaro Automotive is a major supplier of car seats, particularly for performance applications. However, the German company ran into hard times earlier this year, including filing for bankruptcy...
Mercedes-Benz gives Pope Francis the first electric Popemobile
The Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology is the first electric Popemobile Fisker was supposed to supply an Ocean as the first electric Popemobile While the electric G-Class is the first electric...
2025 Lexus TX
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Lexus TX? What does it compare to? The Lexus TX is a three-row luxury crossover SUV. Compare it to the BMW X7, Volvo XC90, and Infiniti QX60. Is the 2025 Lexus TX a...
GM recalls 132,037 pickups due to faulty power tailgates
General Motors is recalling 132,037 Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty pickup trucks because their tailgates might open unexpectedly. The recall includes only models with power-unlatching tailgates, which...
Next-gen Lexus EV reportedly delayed
Lexus is delaying production of its next-generation electric flagship, reports Japanese media outlet NHK. Previewed by the Lexus LF-ZL concept first seen at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, this model was...
Rivians getting native text messaging in 2025, but not via CarPlay
Rivian’s chief software officer confirmed the company’s EVs will get text messaging capabilities in 2025 The text messaging solution will utilize native text-to-speech via a new voice...
Sound check: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV shakes like V-8 Hellcat
Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was developed to get V-8 sensory experience into EVs All 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs will include it Hardware and energy use is similar to subwoofer, generates V-8...
Telo electric truck costs $41,520 for 260 miles of range
California-based Telo Trucks on Tuesday confirmed a lower base price for its space-efficient MT1 electric pickup. When the MT1 was unveiled in 2023, Telo said it would launch in dual-motor all-wheel...
Pagani Utopia recalled because of airbag issue
The Pagani Utopia is a rare, hand-built supercar, but even it has succumbed to a recall. Pagani issued a recall for the V-12 supercar due to a manufacturing issue with the passenger-side dashboard...