Stellantis and Samsung Will Get $7 Billion to Build Battery Factories
The loan, from the Biden administration, was designed to withstand Republican attacks and will be used to make electric-car batteries in Indiana.
Genesis SUVs going hybrid first, extended-range PHEVs on the way
Dedicated investment assures Genesis stays distinct in tech transition Genesis SUVs will go hybrid first Plug-in range-extended EV models arrive in 2027 Hyundai has in recent months upped its hybrid targets for the next several years, and its Genesis luxury brand is going to be a significant part of it. The company confirmed in August that Genesis... Replacing an EV battery may cost less than fixing a gas engine by 2030
The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won't be the case for long, according to battery-analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, predicts that plummeting new-battery prices will make replacing a battery pack cheaper than repairing a... Kia EV6 recalled for loss of drive power
Kia is recalling 62,872 EV6 electric vehicles because onboard charging control units could become damaged and trigger a reduced-power driving mode. The recall covers 2022-2024 models, which have integrated charging control units that may become damaged by certain electrical loads, preventing them from charging the vehicles' 12-volt batteries... 2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hike
The revamped 2025 Audi E-Tron GT range receives performance improvements, bigger battery packs, and a simplified lineup, along with a $126,795 starting price that makes the entry point for this model $18,800 higher than it was with the outgoing 2024 model. That higher 2025 price, which includes the mandatory $1,295 destination charge, buys the new... Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away. The recall encompasses 7,745 vehicles, representing all 2023 and 2024 Oceans produced for the U.S., according to a disclosure on Monday from the National Highway Traffic Safety... How China Became the World’s Largest Car Exporter
Tariffs from the United States and other countries are unlikely to stop China’s auto export dominance.
2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level grade
The 2025 Lexus RZ electric crossover is now $11,200 less expensive than last year thanks to a new entry-level grade. In this nameless trim level, the single-motor front-wheel-drive RZ 300e costs $43,975 with the mandatory $1,175 destination fee. That's down from $55,175 for the 2024 RZ 300e Premium grade, which was the entry-level version for... 2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level grade
The 2025 Lexus RZ electric crossover is now $11,200 less expensive than last year thanks to a new entry-level grade. In this nameless trim level, the single-motor front-wheel-drive RZ 300e costs $43,975 with the mandatory $1,175 destination fee. That's down from $55,175 for the 2024 RZ 300e Premium grade, which was the entry-level version for... Jaguar buying back nearly 3,000 I-Pace EVs over fire risk
JLR will buy back 2,760 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to a fire risk that the automaker and safety regulators have determined has not been adequately addressed in previous recalls. These vehicles—from the first model year of Jaguar's sole EV—were included in multiple recalls to address the potential for overheating battery...