Lucid Group on Monday announced that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), the automaker's largest shareholder, will inject up to $1.5 billion in cash. The deal will keep Lucid sufficiently funded until the fourth quarter of 2025, reports Reuters, and comes as Lucid prepares to grow its lineup beyond the Air sedan. The PIF took a $1...
Some Rivian R1 vehicles with the Max Pack battery will get labeled Large+ Vehicles with the Large+ battery pack feature a software locked usable capacity It's unclear if Rivian will allow Large+ owners to unlock the extra battery capacity later Rivian is selling its revamped 2025 R1T and R1S with the largest Max Pack software-locked down to a...
Nissan has recalled 2023 Ariya electric SUVs due to a software error that could cause a loss of drive power. The recall covers 1,188 vehicles, all of which were previously recalled for an inverter issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicles being recalled this time, which may include a mix of...
A Porsche Taycan wireless charged at a rate of 270 kw The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) partnered with Volkswagen Group for the test No timeline was given to put a system like this in production, but testing will continue In a recent test, the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) wirelessly...
The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and predictably Until BMW’s lineup of Neue Klasse vehicles arrives in 2025, with the “outsider” i3 EV far in the rearview mirror...
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there's a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different...
The international agency charged with regulating seabed mining elected a U.N. environmental regulator to replace a leader accused of too-close industry ties.
Lawyers for Tesla have asked a Delaware judge to reverse her decision to void a multibillion-dollar pay package for Mr. Musk after shareholders approved it a second time in June.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance expects EV sales to grow exponentially General Motors has criticized President Biden's EV sales goals as unrealistic California aims to end the sale of most vehicles with an ICE by 2035 EVs could make up almost a third of U.S. new-car sales by 2027, assuming current policies remain in place, according to Bloomberg New...
U.S. dealers heavily rely on after-sale services and products for revenue EV buyers are willing to see dealerships manage EV maintenance, for a subscription fee Study also found dealerships can still do more with EV education EVs have lower maintenance needs than internal-combustion vehicles, but a new survey suggests that buyers may be interested...
An electric iteration of Mercedes' compact sedan is just around the corner. On Friday, Autocar reported Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV will arrive in two years. The electric sedan was confirmed during the automaker's second-quarter earnings call. Källenius said the electric C-Class will arrive alongside...
The 2025 BMW i5, the all-electric version of the 5-Series mid-size luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second model year. The entry point to the i5 lineup is the single-motor rear-wheel drive i5 eDrive40, which costs $68,275 with the mandatory $1,175 destination charge. It's still rated at 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, with a...
Luego de recibir ofensas y críticas del multimillonario, el presidente de Venezuela lo ha desafiado a una pelea mano a mano. Musk aceptó el reto y dijo que Maduro debe retirarse de la presidencia si pierde.
Prices are up across the board for the Hyundai Kona Electric in 2025, but so is standard equipment. The '25 Kona Electric also gains a new trim level: the N Line, which gets sporty trim inside and out, to mirror the version that's sold with a gas engine. Regardless of trim, the electric Kona continues to outshine gasoline versions of the...
Uber partnered with BYD for 100,000 EVs for the ride-hailing service The partnership could get BYD into the U.S. while skirting retail sales Uber's targeting a zero-emissions platform by 2040 and going all-electric by 2030 in some markets Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with BYD to bring 100,000 of the Chinese automaker's EVs to its...
Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover's 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The Performance Upgrade...
Mercedes could have a Tesla Model Y competitor in 2026 Production will reportedly begin in October 2025 The compact crossover will replace the EQB EV in the lineup Mercedes-Benz may be prepping an electric version of its upcoming CLA-Class sedan, along with a related crossover SUV. On Tuesday, Automotive News reported that an electric version of...
A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi's new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first cars to utilize Volkswagen Group’s new...
Ford refreshed the Maverick pickup truck for 2025 The updated Maverick can pair the hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $27,890 The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck has impressed with its fuel efficiency and capability, but customers wanting all-wheel drive have had to opt for non-hybrid models...
