California dealers seek to block VW Scout EV brand, which cut them out

Scout Terra and Traveler conceptsVW 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...

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid set to arrive in mid-2025

2025 Subaru ForesterMid-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...

2025 Nissan Ariya lineup drops longest-range model

2025 Nissan AriyaThe 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...

Vinfast VF 8 recalled due to airbag that may strike driver’s arm

2023 Vinfast VF 8Vinfast 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...

Study: EV battery material supply challenges loom by 2030

Panasonic batteriesEV 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...

Free NACS adapters soon enabling Supercharger access for Hyundai EVs

Hyundai at Tesla SuperchargerComplimentary 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...