The three-row electric crossover SUV can lose up to 3% of charge while parked, initially Features such as Apple CarPlay and front cross-traffic alerts will activate later with a software update Plug…
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2025 Lexus ES hybrid continues on sipping 44 mpg combined for $46,1000
The 2025 Lexus ES carries over into the new model year with no real changes The hybrid sedan earns EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway…
EV owners report more new car problems than industry average
Electric vehicles fall far below gasoline-powered vehicles in initial quality, in J.D. Power’s latest survey Polestar, Rivian and Tesla weren’t ranked, but the survey didn’t score them highly Owners don’t like vehicle…
Where the candidates stand on EVs, climate science, and more
On November 5, 2024, voters will head to the polls to choose the 47th President of the United States. To describe this election as unprecedented perhaps sells it short. In no other…
Volvo EX30 delayed until 2025 in US due to tariffs
Volvo’s newest model, the EX30 small electric crossover has been delayed until 2025 Volvo cited tariffs imposed by the U.S. on EVs made in China, where the EX30 was set to be…
Volkswagen takes a $5B stake in Rivian
Volkswagen just bought a $5 billion stake in Rivian The cash infusion will help bring the smaller Rivian R2 to market The deal gives VW access to Rivian’s software and zonal electronics platform…
Ferrari builds a new factory—just for electric cars
Ferrari is prepping its first EV The new electric car will be built at its own newly-built factory in Maranello Ferrari plans for most of the factory’s power to come from sustainable…
Do EVs need to simulate gear shifts? BMW and Hyundai think so
Hyundai and BMW think consumers want EVs to simulate shift points Hyundai already sells the Ioniq 5 N, which is a sporty EV featuring fake shift points BMW’s now working on simulating…
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan costs at least $41,895
Gas-electric Kia Carnival debuts for 2025 Powertrain delivers a net 242 hp Three levels of brake regeneration are controlled by shift paddles Kia on Monday announced prices for the new hybrid…
Oil industry pushes back versus softened fleet mpg standards
The oil industry last week launched a legal challenge versus the U.S. EPA and its latest light- and medium-duty vehicle standards set for the 2027-2032 model years. The case was filed by…