We also discuss Volvo’s record profits and how the new sales boss at Mercedes-Benz is tasked with “fixing” its EV business. Read more…
Category: Insideevs (en)
Stellantis Recalls 20,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids That Could Catch Fire
This is the second time the plug-in hybrid minivan has been recalled because of a potential fire risk. Read more…
Rivian Turned An Old Yosemite Gas Station Into Its First Charging Outpost
The building was first a blacksmith shop, then an auto repair shop and then an old-school service station. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Online Reservation Page Disappears In The U.S.
The future of Volvo’s most affordable car in the United States is getting harder and harder to decode. Read more…
Ford Backs Off EV-Only Strategy In Europe By 2030: ‘It Was Too Ambitious’
EVs are still on the cards, but they’ll be joined by more hybrids. Sounds familiar? Read more…
Almost Every BMW, Audi And Mercedes EV Is Leased
For two of the brands, over 90% of new-car transactions are leases, not purchases. Read more…
U.S. EV Registrations Increased In May 2024, Despite Tesla’s Decline
The all-electric car market share improved a bit to 7.5%. Read more…
Jaguar I-Pace: An EV Pioneer Dies With A Whimper
Production of the model will come to an end in December 2024. Read more…
J.D. Vance Is Anti-EV. That’s A Big Win For China
Vance and Trump want to roll back EV tax credits, all but guaranteeing that China leaves American automakers in the dust. Read more…
Tesla Sets Time Clock To Fix 4680 Cell Problems
Plus, Volvo foresees tariffs causing a major business headache in 2024 and U.S. EV chargers set to outpace gas stations within 8 years. Read more…
Ford’s EV Manufacturing In Canada In Doubt, Focus Shifts To Super-Duty Trucks
Ford planned to build EVs at the Oakville plant from 2026. Now it will make F-Series trucks instead. Read more…
How To Maximize An Electric Car’s Highway Range
Follow these few simple tips to max out your EV range on the highway. Read more…
The Jeep Dune Concept Is An Adorable, Pint-Sized Wannabe EV Off-Roader
It seats two and it has fabric doors and chunky tires. It’s also not a real Jeep. Read more…
American Test Of BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Fighter: ‘It’s Way More Luxurious’
YouTube EV expert Kyle Conner says the BYD Seal needs some polish, but is incredible value for money. Maybe even better than a Model 3. Read more…
U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years
It might be enough to recycle a six-digit number of EV battery packs. Read more…
This Should Be BYD’s First U.S. Passenger Vehicle. Change My Mind
BYD has no official intention to sell the Shark plug-in hybrid pickup in the US, but it should. Read more…
Smart Mulls Electric Fortwo Replacement But Won’t Make It Alone
The Fortwo is being discontinued this year, but Smart is looking at ways to make a new generation happen. Read more…
The U.S. Already Restricted Chinese Cars. Now It Wants To Block Their Software
“A car is a very scary thing,” a senior U.S. Commerce Department official said. “It knows a lot about you.” Read more…
2024 BMW i5 Touring M60 Review: A Practical Electric Superwagon
Manufacturers have all but given up offering wagons in the US, but the i5 Touring is good enough to make you reconsider that SUV. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.UNYX Wants To Be Your Conversation Companion
This China-Only Volkswagen crossover-coupe has a 3D companion powered by AI, that will be able to “accompany the driver on conversations” Read more…
