Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture

2025 Volvo XC60Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and improve production efficiencies Volvo has only introduced the SPA2 platform in the 2025 EX90 electric midsize SUV which starts U.S. deliveries later this...

LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs

Streetlight EV charger in Los AngelesLos Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two companies—AmpUp for software and EVSE for retractable charging cables—to add Level 2 chargers to 150 streetlight poles in the City of Angels. The...

Volvo won’t be all-electric by 2030, 90% of cars to have a plug

2025 Volvo EX90Like other automakers, Volvo's walking back its plan to only sell electric cars by 2030. On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the 2025.5 XC90 the automaker revised its electrification ambitions. By 2030 Volvo now aims for 90-100% of its sales to be electrified. The automaker clarified that meant having a plug and not just a mild-hybrid system...

Electric Volvo ES90 sedan teased

Volvo ES90 teaserOn Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the refreshed 2025.5 XC90 the Volvo briefly teased the upcoming ES90 midsize sedan. The teaser displayed a midsize sedan featuring a windshield rake that's completely different from the gas-powered S90 sedan. The body style is a sedan, though the rear glass could possibly lift up like the Polestar 2, which...

2025.5 Volvo XC90: Refreshed SUV follows EVs, renews PHEV push

2025.5 Volvo XC90XC90 family adopts new look, EX90 EV’s interface, OTA updates Specs of XC90 PHEV remain similar at 33 electric miles U.S. versions will start at $59,745 and arrive in Q1 2025 As Volvo continues its shift toward fully electric vehicles, models that electrify but still fuel up with gasoline will keep playing a very important part in its...

Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid sees greener pastures

2025 Hyundai Tucson HybridModest changes arrive for the Tucson's exterior It's inside what counts: A new widescreen dash brings wireless smartphone connectivity Prices are up, of course: it's $34,510 for the cheapest 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is an updated version of the current Tucson in its fourth model year. Hyundai has revised and...

Review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland renews formative EV for greatness

2024 Tesla Model 3Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min. charging 15-80% Other automakers may have reason to breathe a sigh of relief that CEO Elon Musk has continued to stifle Tesla sales growth, as some...

Electric Scout concepts debut Oct. 24

Scout reveal date teaserScout lives. On Tuesday, Scout Motors confirmed its electric SUV and truck concepts will debut on October 10. Scout Motors returns from the history books thanks to Volkswagen. The iconic brand is part of Volkswagen Group, but is said to be operated independently and is being treated as a start-up automaker. Scout is being billed as an electric SUV...

2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled because high-voltage battery may overheat

2019 Jaguar I-PaceJLR is again recalling early Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to an issue that could cause the vehicles' battery packs to overheat—and asking owners to park and charge their cars outside and away from structures until a remedy is implemented and for 30 days after. The recall includes 2,760 vehicles, all from the 2019 model year—the...

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 now U.S.-built, adds Tesla NACS port

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 sports bigger batteries, more range, and a Tesla NACS charge port The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be made in Georgia Hyundai didn't say how much the 2025 Ioniq 5 will cost when it arrives The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 receives a number of notable updates, including bigger battery packs, a Tesla North American Charging Standard...