Rivian’s nearly $6 billion deal with the Volkswagen Group gives it the capital it needs to launch the R2 and R3 crossovers. Read more…
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EVs Can’t Replace Gas Trucks Yet. Hybrids Can
Truck buyers won’t pay more for a less capable rig. So while we wait for EV costs to come down, we need to go all-in on hybrids. Read more…
I’ve Seen The Future. It’s A Xiaomi Store Where You Buy Smartphones And EVs
Who needs a dealership, anyway? In China, you can buy an electric car at the mall. Read more…
Slate Vs. Telo: How The EV Truck Startups Stack Up
Slate and Telo are two auto startups trying to make very different types of electric pickup trucks. Read more…
The 2026 Audi A6 PHEV Pairs A Bigger Battery With A Turbo Four
The new combustion A6 was revealed just over a month ago, and it’s already getting a variant with a 25.9 kWh battery. Read more…
Hyundai EVs Just Got A Lot Easier To Charge. Almost Tesla Easy
The automaker rolled out big changes that will make finding chargers, and charging itself, a simple process. Read more…
Tesla Has A Three-Month Supply Of Unsold Cybertrucks
Plus, Hyundai delays its Hypercasting plant over tariffs and Rivian greenlights a new $120 million co-location park in Normal. Read more…
Affordable Kia EV3 Tested On 621-Mile Road Trip: ‘Impressive’
An EV3 with the large, 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack was driven through the night at highway speeds. Read more…
The 2026 Jeep Compass Gets An EV Version With Up To 404 Miles Of Range
There’s also a plug-in hybrid version with all-wheel drive. Read more…
Waymo Is Far From Done With The Jaguar I-Pace
Alphabet’s robotaxi company plans to outfit 2,000 more Jaguars with its technology at a new facility in Arizona. Read more…
Ford Isn’t Slowing Down Mustang Mach-E Production, Despite Tariffs
It may be built in Mexico, but the Mach-E is “essential” to one key part of Ford’s business. Read more…
The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Is America’s New Range King
General Motors’ electric workhorse offers monster range, with admittedly abysmal efficiency. It’s impressive regardless. Read more…
Lynk & Co Z20: A Better Volvo EX30 That’s Ready To Take On Europe
Geely is trying to do a lot with Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr and now Lynk & Co. Confusing strategy aside, this small EV is worth a hard look. Read more…
This Affordable EV From Skoda Is A Rising Star Already
This compact electric crossover has sold over 45,000 over the last six months, and sales are gaining momentum. Read more…
As Tesla Semi Struggles, Volvo Just Sold Its 5,000th Electric Truck
Volvos are chugging down the highway while Tesla is still trying to figure out how to mass-produce the Semi. Read more…
Waymo Robotaxis Are Better Than Human Drivers. But Not Everywhere
One report claims they’re way safer than human drivers, but there’s a big asterisk covering the whole snow belt. Read more…
Why Audi Has A Unique Set Of Headaches These Days
Volkswagen’s luxury brand seemingly can’t catch a break. Plus: tariffs are expected to hit car parts hard, and BYD wins again in April. Read more…
Mack Trucks Is Coming After The Tesla Semi
The electric Class 8 rig will be powered by American-made Proterra batteries. Read more…
Tesla’s European Death Spiral Has No End In Sight
After a disastrous first quarter, Tesla’s sales figures in Europe tanked even further in April. Read more…
This Off-Road Toyota EV Feels Like It’d Be A Hit In The U.S.
All-terrain tires and camping gear make everything more interesting. But don’t hold your breath for a U.S. release. Read more…
