Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it's finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand's boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. "It's been hugely frustrating—saying we're going all EV then 'nothing,'" managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar's...
Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it's finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand's boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. "It's been hugely frustrating—saying we're going all EV then 'nothing,'" managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar's...
Several years in, a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and battery firm Factorial is finally showing progress toward developing viable solid-state battery tech for EVs. Factorial on Tuesday announced that its Solstice solid-state battery cell developed in collaboration with Mercedes could boost EV range by up to 80% through greater energy density...
General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies.
Lucid's paint shop could fit an electric truck, but the CEO said it's not happening Lucid's CEO said there's no business case for an electric truck with today's technology The issue with electric trucks is efficiency and usability, according to Lucid's CEO Buyers holding out hope Lucid will create an efficiency-focused pickup truck are about to be...
Lucid said the Gravity SUV will get a NACS charge port in 2025 Initial deliveries of the electric Gravity SUV will have a CCS charge port Lucid hasn't said when the Air sedan will get a NACS charge port Lucid just put a timeline to its transition to Tesla's North American Charging System (NACS) charge port. On Tuesday, during the automaker's...
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand's first electric vehicle for the U.S., but Jeep won't rush it into showrooms if it is not ready, the brand's boss said in an interview with Automotive News. Jeep has said the Wagoneer S, which was revealed in May, will arrive in U.S. dealerships this fall. That will only happen if the electric SUV meets the...
Panasonic has finalized preparations to begin manufacturing 4680-format lithium-ion battery cells at a Japanese factory, Reuters reported Monday. The company is reportedly sending sample cells produced at the factory in Japan's western prefecture of Wakayama to automaker customers for approval, with production to start once that approval is...
An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.
With Trump once again in the Oval Office, America would be at risk of falling even further behind China in industrial competitiveness.
Lucid just gave everyone a sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of a midsize SUV. Lucid said production is set for late 2026 and the crossover will cost less than $50,000. Lucid said the crossover SUV will feature "leading...
Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The recalled vehicles may have door handles that can't effectively keep out water. VW believes less than 1% of...
The European Union will lower proposed tariffs on electric vehicles from Tesla and certain Chinese automakers after hearing comments submitted by the automakers, Reuters reported Tuesday. Citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that the proposed tariff for Tesla EVs will drop from 9% to 7.8%, while the tariff for...
Swedish battery maker Northvolt is undertaking a strategic review that could lead to job losses as the company aims to cut costs and scale back ambitious expansion plans, Reuters reported Monday. "No final decisions have been made on the precise nature of any (workforce) resizing," Northvolt said in a statement to Reuters. The company has decided...
Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, which may have door handles that can't effectively keep out water. VW believes less than 1% of the affected...
Italian officials want the European Union to review a plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035 earlier than scheduled, reports Automotive News. "The ban must be changed," Italian energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told Automotive News Europe on the sidelines of the TEHA business forum in Cernobbio, on the shores of Italy's...
Toyota now aims for a million or more EVs in 2026, down from 1.5 million It plans to start making next-gen batteries in Japan in 2026, including solid-state cells At an eventual 9 gigawatt-hours annually, the advanced batteries are likely only for niche models EVs Toyota will ramp up EV production to at least one million units in 2026, and will...
La rápida evolución de su amistad política se ha convertido en un problema potencial, ya que los negocios en expansión de Musk pueden presentar conflictos de intereses si Trump es elegido en noviembre.
The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China.
More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options to help get them started. For customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is providing a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for free...
