Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city car

Audi A2 E-Tron conceptAudi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken by apprentices. It's not the first such project; Audi apprentices previously converted an NSU Prinz 4 from one of the automaker's predecessor brands into a speedy EV concept to mark 150 years of...

2025 Lexus LC 500h keeps gorgeous hybrid GT dream alive

2025 Lexus LC 500hThe 2025 Lexus LC 500h costs $103,575, which is $1,425 more than the 2024 model Lexus increased the LC 500h's rigidity with additional bracing The 2025 LC 500h is expected to check with an EPA-rated 29 mpg combined The 2025 Lexus LC 500h luxury coupe continues to offer a more stylish take on hybrid tech. Scheduled to arrive at dealerships later...

GMC Sierra EV recalled because turn signals may be too dim

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1The 2024 GMC Sierra EV full-size electric pickup truck is already being recalled because other road users might not be able to see its turn signals. General Motors is recalling 1,962 of the trucks because the front signal lights and parking lights may bee too similar in their levels of brightness, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

CATL introduces mixed-chemistry battery for PHEVs with fast-charging

CATL Freevoy plug-in hybrid battery packMix of lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries allow improved cold-weather performance Might allow 200 miles or more of electric range, regain 70% of total range in just 10 minutes at fast-chargers Has overcome longevity issues of former sodium-ion packs Chinese battery firm CATL on Thursday unveiled a mixed-chemistry battery for plug-in hybrids...

Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1T: Comparing electric trucks

Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1TThe Scout Terra electric truck has the Rivian R1T in its sights, along with a bevy of other electric pickups. Said to enter production in 2027, the Scout Terra will be an off-road, adventure-ready electric truck that cribs from Rivian’s playbook. Although billed as a production-intent concept that’s 85% of what will be made in the U.S...

Scout reveals electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, due in 2027

Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup conceptsThe Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup arrive in 2027 Scout said the EVs will have up to 350 miles of range; 500 miles with the range extender Pricing is said to start at under $60,000 Scout Motors on Thursday unveiled concept versions of an electric SUV and pickup truck the new Volkswagen Group brand aims to start manufacturing in 2027 at its...

Scout Traveler vs. Rivian R1S: Comparing electric SUVs

Scout Traveler vs. Rivian R1SThe first true challenger to Rivian’s R1S off-road electric family hauler has come out of the shadows. VW’s Scout will be developing its off-road electric SUV aiming squarely at Rivian R1S. Years away, the electric Scout Traveler SUV will be the most direct Rivian R1S rival when it arrives, which is targeted to happen in 2027. Scout...

Costco jumps back into EV fast-charging, puts their brand on it

Costco Electric Era EV charging stationCostco is putting charging back into its offerings—with a DC fast-charging location at its new warehouse store in Ridgefield, Washington, and what sounds to be the start of a new focus on EV charging for the retail giant. The firm tasked with charging at this location, Electric Era claims that it has been able to deploy this new...

Elon Musk calls $25,000 EV “pointless,” says future is autonomous

2024 Tesla Model 3A $25,000 EV is pointless and silly, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk The future is autonomous in Musk's view But Musk reiterated that we need to make EVs affordable for everyone In the automaker's third-quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk did an about face from the idea of a $25,000 electric vehicle that he had previously promoted. Tesla...

Stellantis tackling EV aerodynamics with $29.5M wind tunnel

Stellantis wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, MichiganStellantis upgraded its wind tunnel to the tune of $29.5 million The upgrades focused on aero efficiency to help with EV range What used to take hours can now take minutes to change with the recent wind tunnel upgrades Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled a $29.5 million upgrade of the wind tunnel at its main research and development facility in...