Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words
Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade unlocks power for $995
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover's 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The Performance Upgrade... Mercedes CLA EV crossover may rival Tesla Model Y in 2026
Mercedes could have a Tesla Model Y competitor in 2026 Production will reportedly begin in October 2025 The compact crossover will replace the EQB EV in the lineup Mercedes-Benz may be prepping an electric version of its upcoming CLA-Class sedan, along with a related crossover SUV. On Tuesday, Automotive News reported that an electric version of... Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car
A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi's new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first cars to utilize Volkswagen Group’s new... 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid gains AWD option
Ford refreshed the Maverick pickup truck for 2025 The updated Maverick can pair the hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $27,890 The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck has impressed with its fuel efficiency and capability, but customers wanting all-wheel drive have had to opt for non-hybrid models... First all-electric police fleet coming to California
The City of South Pasadena's police fleet is going all electric The fleet will consist of 20 EVs with 10 Tesla Model Ys and 10 Model 3s The project will cost the city $1.85 million Even cop cars are going electric. On Monday, the South Pasadena Police Department in California announced it's the first police fleet in the U.S. to go all electric... Next-gen VW EVs reportedly delayed by software issues
Volkswagen's reportedly having software issues with its next-gen EVs The software issues could lead to years-long delays for next-gen vehicles VW invested $5B in Rivian to get the startup automaker's electrical architecture Volkswagen's next-generation EV platform is being delayed due to software issues, reports Autoblog, citing German media... Tesla recalls over 1.8M vehicles due to unlatched hood issue
Tesla has issued a recall for a problem with hood closure across all its model lines. The problem could lead to the vehicle's hood opening while in motion. On Tuesday, Tesla and the NHTSA announced a recall for 1,849,638 vehicles, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The issue stems from the vehicle's hood latch assembly and... Review, Postmortem: Fisker Ocean was a promising EV, may be frozen in beta
Ocean EV impressed in design and features, but software and tech details lagged OS 2.0 reportedly soothed some issues for this software-defined vehicle After June 2024 bankruptcy filing, owner support is a top concern The most daunting challenge Fisker Ocean owners may face doesn’t relate directly to how this stylish, well-equipped EV is... Chinese E.V. Makers Are Upending Thailand’s Auto Market
China’s electric vehicle companies are making inroads in Thailand, a key industry hub, as Europe and the United States wield tariffs to keep them out.