Battery plant key to Ford EV affordability reportedly set for Michigan

Ford Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit, and F-150 Electric prototypeFord is reportedly partnering with the world’s largest supplier of EV battery cells, China’s CATL, for a plant in Michigan that will produce them for upcoming Ford electric vehicles, according to Friday afternoon reports from the Detroit News and Bloomberg. Outside of Ford’s $11.4 billion electric truck manufacturing complexes in...

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV is at the end of its extension cord

2023 Subaru Crosstrek HybridThe Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid plug-in hybrid has reached the end of its charging cord. Subaru confirmed to Green Car Reports that there is no plan for a Crosstrek Hybrid in its new generation, which made its debut Thursday at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The Crosstrek Hybrid launched for the 2014 model year as Subaru's first hybrid, then became a...

VW is considering a plug-in hybrid pickup truck for America

Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak conceptVolkswagen is considering a pickup truck for the U.S. market that would likely be a plug-in hybrid, the brand's North American boss said Tuesday in an interview with Motor Authority. President and CEO of VW Group of America Pablo di Si said the possible pickup could have a hybrid of plug-in hybrid powertrain, but that it would definitely be one or...

Production Ram 1500 REV electric truck teased in first photos

Ram 1500 REV electric truck - teaser photo of production modelAt the Chicago Auto Show, Ram has released a first look at the production version of its upcoming fully electric pickup truck, to be called Ram 1500 REV. The very limited preview, for now, comes in the form of two photos that preview badging and front-end styling. More details are set to come on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, Ram said. In teaser...

Production Ram 1500 REV electric truck teased in first photos

Ram 1500 REV electric truck - teaser photo of production modelAt the Chicago Auto Show, Ram has released a first look at the production version of its upcoming fully electric pickup truck, to be called Ram 1500 REV. The very limited preview, for now, comes in the form of two photos that show badges and front-end styling. More details are set to come on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 12, Ram said. In teaser photos...