General Motors is recalling all-wheel drive versions of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV because of adaptive cruise control systems that may fail to engage the brakes when needed. The recall of 2,890 electric vehicles comes in response to a software issue, according to the NHTSA. An "incorrect software calibration" of the brake control module...
The Audi Q6 E-Tron electric crossover wasn't designed for hardcore off-road use, but a new concept car explores the possibilities of a more rugged EV from the German automaker. Audi posted photos of the concept—dubbed the Q6 E-Tron Off-Road—on social media Thursday, but didn't provide much detail on its features. But it appears to use...
A joint venture between Rivian and the Volkswagen Group is attracting interest from other automakers as Rivian looks to roll out more advanced driver-assist systems. Announced last June and formally created in November, the joint venture calls for Volkswagen to take a $5.8 billion stake in Rivian in exchange for access to the U.S. automaker's...
Gas or electric, future BMWs will have the same look Upcoming Neue Klasse EVs set stage for design of gas models too BMW sold more EVs in 2024 than Audi and Mercedes-Benz combined During a media roundtable at CES 2025 in Las Vegas earlier this month, BMW’s chief development officer Frank Weber, who’s been tasked with leading...
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Lucid’s new voice assistant incorporates natural-language interactivity SoundHound tech doesn’t rely entirely on a cellular connection Already available in Air, coming soon to Gravity Lucid wants you to have a conversation with your Air or Gravity electric vehicle, and it goes far beyond the requisite wake-up of “Hey...
Nissan reassesses plans to build EVs in the U.S. Plans to build a small electric crossover have been canceled, and other EV plans delayed Questions remain about the timing, status, and production plans of Nissan's plant in Canton, Mississippi Nissan has abandoned plans to bring an unnamed small crossover electric vehicle to the U.S., Automotive...
General Motors could sell commercial electric vehicles made by Hyundai under one of its own brands in the U.S., an executive said this week. "We are considering re-badging our commercial EVs and supplying GM," Hyundai CFO Seung Jo Lee told Reuters and other media on an analyst call. "The deal will pave the way for our entry into the North American...
The Cadillac Lyriq-V will go into production in Q1 Cadillac expects EPA range at 285 miles It'll cost $79,990 to buy the 2026 Lyriq-V The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, revealed Thursday, marks the most powerful, quickest, and most expensive version of the Lyriq EV to date. When the Lyriq-V goes into production this spring at GM's Spring Hill...
President Trump seems poised to roll back the very incentives that are reviving American manufacturing.
U.S.-bound 2025 Volvo EX30 lineup includes Twin Motor Plus and Ultra That means starting price of $46,195, with 253-mile EPA range, claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph Initial U.S. EX30s are China-made; Belgium-made examples, base $36,245 version coming later Despite a delay of nearly a year, Volvo's compact electric car, the 2025 EX30 has arrived at U.S...
The Polestar 2 electric vehicle will get a direct successor that will appear toward the end of the decade, CEO Michael Lohscheller said in a recent interview with Autocar. With last week's announcement of the Polestar 7 small SUV, it's easy to assume this model will effectively replace the Polestar 2 electric hatchback as the entry-level vehicle...
The C40 hatchback takes the 2025 model year off The XC40 Recharge small electric crossover returns as the EX40 Prices and specs mostly remain the same, with dual-motor versions costing only $1,750 more on the EX40 The renamed 2025 Volvo EX40 electric crossover is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships soon, but its coupe-like EC40 sibling will skip...
As the incoming Trump Administration remains committed to stiff tariffs on Mexican imports, the Mexican government is pushing ahead with its affordable electric-vehicle project. The project,—called "Olinia," meaning "movement" in the indigenous Nahuatl language—was announced last October, but President Claudia Sheinbaum provided the...
Legal experts said the president was testing the boundaries of executive power with aggressive orders designed to stop the country from transitioning to renewable energy.
Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) has acquired its first electric patrol vehicle, joining a growing number of police departments utilizing electric vehicles. A 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E modified for police use has been assigned to the MSP's State Security Operations Section to be used by properties security officers at state-owned and leased...
Struggling electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The startup announced its filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware. This will result in the federal appointment of a trustee to oversee the liquidation of Canoo's assets and distribution of proceeds to...
The 2025 BMW i7—an all-electric version of the automaker's flagship 7-Series, carries over to the new model year unchanged. Listed pricing even remains the same, although an increase of the mandatory destination charge from $995 to $1,175 bumps up the effective cost of an i7 somewhat. The three-tier lineup still starts with the single-motor...
The president said he’d declare an energy “emergency,” promote drilling and end support for electric cars. His pivot to oil and gas follows the hottest year in recorded history.
