2021 Kia Niro EV carries over, ahead of EV6 intro

2021 Kia Niro EVWith all eyes on the upcoming EV6, the all-electric 2021 Kia Niro EV rolls into the new model year with only small changes, including a handful of new tech features. Pricing starts at $40,265 for the base EX trim level, and $45,825 for the EX Premium (both prices include a mandatory $1,175 destination charge). A rear-occupant alert feature...

2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup: City-savvy 40-mpg truck starts at $21,490

2022 Ford MaverickThe 2022 Ford Maverick tackles a conundrum many American families have faced for years: They might like the idea of a truck, but all of the pickup options are far more mammoth, more capable, and thirstier than what they need for the occasional weekend-adventure gear or home-project needs. In its standard form, the Maverick offers a 1,500-pound...

Free-floating car-sharing stages a comeback—this time with Jeep

Jeep Renegade  -  Stellantis Free2Move car-sharingTo get a quick temperature check of how car-sharing is doing, you need only look at all the once-strong brands that have left the space: Daimler’s Car2Go, BMW’s ReachNow, and GM’s Maven are a few. Those all offered so-called free-floating car-sharing—meaning cars are electronically tracked but not staged at particular...

Biden will push for more US EV battery recycling, address supply shortages

General Motors Ultium batteriesThe Biden administration will emphasize battery recycling as part of its electric-car plans, aiming to address supply issues, Reuters reported Friday. The recycling push is the result of a 100-day review of gaps in the supply chain of key areas, including metals used in batteries for EVs and consumer electronics, the report said. The...

Report: Tesla will change battery chemistry for Model Y in China

Tesla Model YTesla Model Y electric cars built in China will soon start using a new battery chemistry from LG Chem, according to South Korean newspaper Business Korea (via Electrek). LG will supply NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) cathode material to Tesla for Chinese Model Y production beginning in July, the report said. This reportedly marks LG's...