Audi Q6 E-Tron off-road concept debuts with portal axles

Audi Q6 E-Tron Off-Road conceptThe 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...

Rivian exec says automakers knocking on door

2025 Rivian R1SA 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...

BMW’s upcoming EVs set the design for future gasoline models

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X conceptGas 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...

Lucid dumped Alexa, aims for EV context with new voice assistant

2024 Lucid AirLucid’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 crossover EV canceled for US, other EVs delayed

2025 Nissan LeafNissan 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...

GM considering re-badging Hyundai commercial EVs for US

Hyundai Xcient Fuel CellGeneral 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...

2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V marks first electric V-Series for $79,990

2026 Cadillac Lyriq-VThe 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...

2025 Volvo EX30 EV has arrived, $36,245 version due later

2025 Volvo EX30U.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...