Nissan Ariya EV: US arrival will be delayed to early 2022

Nissan Ariya prototype in MonacoNissan North America has confirmed that the Ariya electric crossover won’t arrive in the U.S. until early 2022. The confirmation arrived Thursday night, shortly after the company confirmed the start of pre-orders for the Nissan Ariya electric vehicle in its home market of Japan, along with some basics on features and specs for the...

ChargeUp mobile app brings fast-charging to you for $25 a month

SparkCharge mobile charger with Tesla Model 3SparkCharge is moving ahead with plans to offer mobile charging as a more-convenient alternative to traditional charging stations. After testing out its hardware with roadside-assistance services in San Francisco and Los Angeles, SparkCharge on Thursday announced a wider rollout, encompassing an upgraded mobile-charging system called Roadie CCS...

The 2022 BMW iX hides a gem of an interior in an awkward package

2022 BMW iXBMW’s lineup has needed a new electric vehicle for the past couple years, and those calls are finally being answered with the introduction of the 2022 BMW iX and i4, both of which are slated to arrive in the first quarter of next year. The pair were introduced side-by-side at a space in Los Angeles earlier this week and seeing them in such...

Michelin solution could bring inflatable sails to oil tankers

WISAMO wind-sail project - MichelinMichelin, the company best known for making tires, on Tuesday presented the latest version of an inflatable wing sail system that could help decarbonize oil tankers, vehicle carriers, and other sea freight, as well as some pleasure craft. Called Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO), the project is a collaborative venture between Michelin Research &...

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recalled for potential brake issue

Tesla Model YTesla is recalling nearly 6,000 Model 3 and Model Y electric cars for brake-caliper bolts that could be loose. First spotted by Reuters, the recall covers Model 3 sedans from model years 2019 to 2021, and Model Y crossovers from model years 2020 and 2021. A recall filing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say the loose...

2022 BMW i4 up close: How does it size up vs. Model 3?

2022 BMW i4BMW yesterday unveiled its latest pair of electric vehicles, the i4 and the iX which will both launch in the first quarter of next year. Though the iX is the more exciting of the two vehicles with a more upscale interior and bolder styling, the i4 is the car with more of a direct target: the Tesla Model 3. And it was fitting that BMW chose to...