Porsche has opted not to use one-pedal driving in its current EVs, and that won't change with electric sports cars due to replace the current gasoline 718 Boxster and Cayman. It's all about giving the driver more control and confidence, Porsche research and development boss Michael Steiner said in a recent interview with Autocar. "If you ask any...
The first customer examples of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV began rolling out of the automaker's Casa Grande, Arizona, assembly plant Thursday. The Gravity was first revealed in production form at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, and it arrives as a 2025 model, initially in Grand Touring form with a starting price of $94,900 before destination...
Tariffs imports from Canada and Mexico could add $2,100 for U.S.-assembled vehicles Mexico-made vehicles might cost $8,000-$10,000 more Could also drive up the cost for EVs like $35k Chevy Equinox EV The Trump administration's promised 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico could hit the Detroit Three automakers hard, raising the prices...
Tariffs imports from Canada and Mexico could add $2,100 for U.S.-assembled vehicles Mexico-made vehicles might cost $8,000-$10,000 more Could also drive up the cost for EVs like $35k Chevy Equinox EV The Trump administration's promised 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico could hit the Detroit Three automakers hard, raising the prices...
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. The automaker and Zeta Energy claim lithium-sulfur chemistry can deliver comparable volumetric energy density to current lithium-ion battery cells, but...
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 plugging in. Announced Wednesday, the initiative is being undertaken by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the federal government's Joint Office...
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 updates, and it's listening to customer feedback to lay out what it prioritizes, whether the good, the bad, or the ugly. In a fireside chat at the...
The Energy Department’s $400 billion program to support electric vehicles, batteries and other low emissions technology is hustling to get money out the door.
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 showed the same rate of problems for hybrids as non-hybrids, based on reliability and owner satisfaction data from Consumer Reports' member surveys...
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. with North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports starting in 2025, but existing vehicles will be able to charge at Supercharger stations using a $235...