Trump Floats I.V.F. Coverage Mandate While Campaigning in Michigan
The former president, who frequently takes credit for helping to overturn Roe v. Wade, has been trying to reposition himself on the issue of reproductive access
Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car
An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there's enough customer interest the E-Nomad could go into production and come to the U.S. Low-volume British automaker Ariel has electrified its minimalist Nomad off-roader. Ariel recently unveiled the E-Nomad... 2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have... VW EVs getting video games for charging entertainment
Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some European countries starting in mid September. VW plans to expand availability to more European countries by the end of 2024 or early 2025, but did not... 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has 212 miles of range for $46,195
The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed Monday. Launch timing matches what Mini announced last year, when it confirmed the electric Countryman for the U.S. shortly after the redesigned... Polestar hires former Vinfast boss as new CEO
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohschelle's resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO, replacing Thomas Ingenlath, who has led the EV brand since it was spun off from Volvo, following the latter's resignation. The change takes effect Oct. 1... GM-Samsung $3.5B battery plant coming to Indiana
Samsung SDI on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with General Motors for a joint EV battery factory in Indiana. First reported by Reuters, the deal calls for the two companies to invest $3.5 billion in the factory, which targets annual production capacity of 27 gigawatt-hours of cells. Samsung reportedly expects the factory to begin mass... Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030
Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a "bridge to electrification" in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker's 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation Wednesday, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain will use two electric motors to enable all-wheel drive, with a combustion engine acting primarily as a... 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid costs $26,250, gets 54 mpg combined
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid costs $26,250—$1,150 less than the 2024 model—and adds a new mid-range SEL Sport trim level to the lineup. The base price, which includes a mandatory $1,150 destination charge, is for the base Blue grade that is also the most fuel efficient. It's EPA-rated at 54 mpg combined (51 mpg city, 58 mpg highway)... Trump Campaign Stokes China Fears to Lure Michigan Voters
JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, waded into a fight over plans by Gotion, a Chinese battery plant, to build a factory in Michigan.