The updated 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV is already being recalled, due to possible fuel leaks that present a fire risk. The recall of 1,385 plug-in hybrid crossovers aims to address the potential for the steering rack to damage fuel lines in a crash, according to the NHTSA. This can occur during certain frontal collisions due to the front subframe being...
The 2025 Subaru Solterra costs $39,915 Subaru cut the EV's base price by $6,500 compared to the 2024 model Subaru works the $7,500 tax credit toward lower lease numbers Like its Toyota cousin, the bZ4X, the 2025 Subaru Solterra receives significant price cuts for the new model year, plus a new dark-themed appearance package. Subaru confirmed...
A better industrial policy for the United States involves more risk taking, not less.
VW bypassed conventional dealerships for selling upcoming Scout electric trucks Dealer interests in California say this is in violation of franchise laws Existing automakers sell vehicles via franchise or direct model, but not both California has the most EV-friendly policies of any state, but that warm-and-welcoming attitude isn't shared by the...
Mid-2025 arrival of Forester Hybrid now pegs it for 2025 model year, not 2026 Signs aren't pointing to a charge port for this Subaru AWD hybrid Hybrid system was developed with Toyota, plus yet-to-be-detailed Subaru bits Subaru has adjusted the timeline for its upcoming Forester Hybrid, which marks the first time a hybrid powertrain has been...
The 2025 Nissan Ariya costs $40,980 The longest-range model will go up to 289 miles on a charge The Ariya now has Tesla Supercharger access The Nissan Ariya lineup is condensed for 2025, with the longest-range variant lost in the shuffle. The number of trim levels shrinks from eight to six. Prices hold steady after substantial cuts for the 2024...
President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to roll back many of the rules and subsidies that have attracted billions of dollars from the private sector to renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Vinfast recalled 4,888 VF 8 electric SUVs The center airbag mounted to the driver's seat could deploy improperly Vinfast will replace the airbag free of charge Vinfast is recalling certain VF 8 electric SUVs because of faulty airbags that could injure drivers. The recall includes 4,888 vehicles from model years 2023 to 2025. The center airbag...
EV sales are predicted to increase sixfold by 2030 Demand for EVs and battery materials, could account for 95% of lithium supply Reuse, recycling, and alternative chemistries could take pressure off supply chains Increased global demand for electric vehicles could tax supplies of raw materials by the end of the decade, according to new analysis...
Complimentary NACS adapter will allow Supercharger access to CCS EVs Details coming early in 2025; Genesis also participating 2025 Ioniq 5 has NACS port, needs opposite adapter from CCS connector for max rate Hyundai on Monday provided more information about when it will start providing adapters good for charging its EVs at Tesla...
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is first with native NACS port NACS Hyundai EVs might charge faster—for now—with a CCS adapter Most Tesla Superchargers can’t charge 800V at peak rates V4 Cabinets rolling out in 2025 will finally match CCS The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, which ships to U.S. dealerships before the end of the year, is the first...
The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees and what it calls a "mandatory unpaid break" through at least the end of the year, TechCrunch reports. The report cites an email sent to employees, which said they would be locked out of Canoo's systems at the end of the day Friday, and that benefits would last through the end of...
Merger talks have begun between Honda and Nissan The merger will put the automakers under a join holding company by August 2026 EVs, hybrids, platforms, and software will be at the core of overlap Honda and Nissan have begun talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, the automakers confirmed on Monday. The automakers signed a...
Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It's the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project is a...
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It's the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project is a...
General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because their federally mandated pedestrian warning systems may not be loud enough. The recall includes 7,606 vehicles, which may have incorrect software and thus not produce warning sounds at sufficient volume to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141...
The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled again, this time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing warnings of low tire pressure. This recall includes not only the 2024 Cybertruck but also 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 sedans and 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y crossovers, for a total of 694,304...
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid costs $29,745, which is $425 more than last year The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid should hit 42 mpg combined The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is unchanged for the new model year save for a small price bump...
