Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.
Report: GM is pulling the plug on Ultium name
General Motors will drop the Ultium name from the modular EV batteries and related components used in all of the automaker's current and planned U.S.-market EVs, CNBC reports. The hardware will remain the same, but GM will erase the Ultium name other than for production operations such as its Ultium Cells LLC battery joint venture with LG... Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV
Honda might add the sounds of vintage performance models to future EVs The sounds might be offered for download for a small cost It's potentially part of in-vehicle purchases capability in Honda's next-gen user interface The upcoming Honda 0 Series EVs we just previewed, are shaping up to be super-quiet inside. But would you rather like your Honda... 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ups range to 492 miles, costs $57,095
Chevrolet expanded the Silverado EV lineup for 2025 The 2025 Silverado EV can be had with up to 492 miles of range on the WT Max Range pack The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV costs $57,095 The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV gains a new mid-level grade and gets range boosts across its lineup, topping off at an estimated 492 miles of range for the WT with... Prototype test drive: Honda 0 Series recalibrates path to EV innovation
Honda aims for aero-savvy EV shapes—and SUVs—with upcoming Series 0 platform 0 Series boasts an air suspension and 3D gyro tech from robots Radiant heat and a heat pump will help maintain range edge in winter Last week, at Honda’s R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan, I caught up on all the engineering work that’s gone into... Over 27,000 Porsche Tacans recalled due to batteries short circuiting
The Porsche Taycan has been recalled, again. The root cause is once again the electric car's battery pack. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the recall for certain 2021 to 2024 Porsche Taycans. The recall is due to the high-voltage battery pack, which may experience a short circuit within the battery... Over 27,000 Porsche Taycans recalled due to batteries short circuiting
The Porsche Taycan has been recalled, and the root cause is once again the electric car's battery pack. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the recall for certain 2021-2024 Porsche Taycans. The recall is due to the high-voltage battery pack that may experience a short circuit within the battery module... China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs
Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.
China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs
Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.
Toyota and Subaru reportedly developing another electric SUV together
Toyota and Subaru will launch a second jointly-developed electric SUV in 2026, reports Nikkei. A follow-up to the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X twins, this second model will be sold in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, according to the report. Subaru's Yajima plant, located in Japan's Gunma prefecture, is slated to handle production, with output...