The ridesharing giant partnered with May Mobility to deploy AI-powered, driverless Toyota Sienna minivans. Read more…
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I Drove China’s Advanced EVs. Now My Brain Is Broken
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: Part 1 of our Shanghai Auto Show recap. Plus, could we really be facing a Tesla without Elon Musk? Read more…
Slate Needs A Four-Door Model. We Already Created One
Our fictional rendering depicts a slightly larger Slate with three-row seating. It could be pivotal for the company’s ambitious production target. Read more…
These Performance EVs Were Driven Until They Died. Here’s How Far They Went
The Tesla Model S Plaid, Lotus Emeya R and Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance have some optimistic range estimates. Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts At $60,555
The American-made three-row electric SUV is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when buying with cash. Read more…
BYD’s Five-Minute Fast-Charging EV Also Has An Enormous Frunk
The Han L sedan and Tang L SUV are notable for BYD’s Megawatt charging, but they don’t skimp on storage space, either. Read more…
The New Jeep Compass EV Looks Rugged, But It’s A Peugeot Underneath
Even though it looks boxy and distinctly Jeep-like, the new Compass rides on the same platform as the Peugeot 3008 and 5008. Read more…
Ionna’s EV Charging Network Doubled In Size Last Month
The consortium is building charging stations where you might actually want to hang out. And it’s expanding rapidly. Read more…
Tesla In ‘Panic Mode’ After Report Of New CEO Search
Plus, Ford axes next-gen SDV project and automakers can’t even give a financial forecast anymore. Read more…
General Motors Won’t Raise EV Prices Due To Tariffs
Several EVs, including the $35,000 Equinox EV, are built in Mexico. But General Motors is keeping sticker prices steady for now. Read more…
GM Claims No. 2 EV-Maker Status As It Warns Of $4-$5 Billion Tariff Hit
There’s good news and bad news in General Motors’ Q1 2025 results, CEO Mary Barra said in a letter to shareholders. Read more…
ZF’s New EV Range Extender Also Powers The Wheels, But Not Like You Think
A small gas engine turns a generator to charge the batteries. But that generator can also be another electric motor. Read more…
Rivian Built A Secret Stash Of Batteries From Asia To Skirt Trump Tariffs: Report
The startup started stockpiling LFP batteries last year. Read more…
The Feds Want A $250 Annual EV Tax. Here’s Why It’s A Sham
It’s equivalent to paying tax on nearly 1,400 gallons of gasoline, nearly triple the amount the average ICE commuter uses annually. Read more…
2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: A Ski-Run Range Champ
For my last snowboarding trip of the season, the iX impressed. Read more…
BMW Warns U.S. Dealers About EV Production Cut: Report
The Bavarian automaker will keep prices mostly the same through June, when they will likely increase due to import tariffs. Read more…
Here’s Where Slate Will Build Its $20,000 Electric Pickup Truck
A former midwestern printing factory will be retooled with EV manufacturing equipment, adding about 2,000 jobs in the process. Read more…
Ford’s New Program Takes The Guesswork Out Of EV Incentives
Since its launch, Ford’s consultation service has helped commercial customers discover over $1.5 million in EV purchase incentives. Read more…
Ram Canceled Its HD Electric Truck. Now Suppliers Are Holding The Bag
Two suppliers are battling each other in court over which company should cover millions of dollars invested in the project. Read more…
Why Volkswagen’s EV Growth Is A Double-Edged Sword For Profits
Volkswagen’s Q1 2025 results are not good, but it’s betting on “strong product momentum.” Meanwhile, Toyota aims to emulate China. Read more…
