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Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over

As Polestar falters, this Geely-backed EV company is one to watch. Plus: Hyundai's Genesis needs hybrids to grow.

Aug 30 2024 -

Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?

Volvo's troubled electric "spinoff" gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China's Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming.

Aug 28 2024 -

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Three-Row SUV To Be Built In America; 560-Mile 'EREV' In 2026

At Hyundai's CEO Investor Day event, big plans to speed up on EVs—and a "bridge" vehicle that drives like an EV but packs a gas engine too.

Aug 28 2024 -

Polestar’s CEO Is Out

Thomas Ingenlath, the automaker’s head honcho from its inception, has resigned.

Aug 28 2024 -

This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

Let's game out what this week's news meant for the EV transition at Ford, GM, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Plus, Volvo has big plans for EX90.

Aug 23 2024 -

Zeekr Plans To Add 'Innovative Super Hybrid' Flagship In 2025

Zeekr CEO Andy An announced during the brand's Q2 earnings call that the all-electric brand is adding plug-in hybrid power for its flagship SUV.

Aug 21 2024 -

Ford's 'Skunkworks' EV Truck Will Be Midsize, Not Compact

Ford announced lots of EV and hybrid news today. Among them: its secretive California-based truck project may be bigger than expected.

Aug 21 2024 -

Ford Revises Its EV Plan: SUV Canceled, More Hybrids Coming

Ford is America's no. 2 electric brand. But profits have been elusive, so it's adjusting the entire plan.

Aug 21 2024 -

Is It Better To Lease A New Electric Vehicle, Or Buy A Used One?

Leasing can get you some incredible deals on new EVs right now. But don't count out the used market, either. Here's our guide to both.

Aug 19 2024 -

China Was Supposed To Be The Future. Now It's A 'Money Pit'

The golden goose is no longer laying eggs for car companies. Also: EVs continue to outpace the rest of the market, but with a catch.

Aug 19 2024 -

The Volkswagen GTI EV Will Be About 'More Than Just Power'

"It will be a real go-kart," a top VW executive says of the electric GTI. "I’ve driven a prototype and it’s really amazing.”

Aug 16 2024 -

Hyundai Ioniq 9 May Debut At LA Auto Show, Kia EV4 In Q1 2025: Report

Local reports suggest that Hyundai is in the final phases of testing the Ioniq 9 in South Korea.

Aug 12 2024 -

Why Are EV Sales 'Lagging'? Here Are Two Reasons.

If EV sales are slowing at all—and the data is deeply inconsistent—then two types of cars tell us a lot.

Aug 9 2024 -

China's MG Motor Is Conquering Europe. Now It Wants To Build A Factory In Mexico

MG Motor plans to build a manufacturing base and research and development center in Mexico.

Aug 8 2024 -

America Is Divided: Let China's Automakers Build Here, Or Not?

Plus, Nissan's former top boss fears a Honda "takeover," and Rivian doubles down on cost-cutting.

Aug 7 2024 -

Are 51% Of Tesla Buyers Switching Back To Gas? Absolutely Not.

A recent story suggested that over half of Tesla owners trade into gas cars. That's not true.

Aug 5 2024 -

Why Mercedes Is Copying BMW's Homework On Future EVs

The "jellybean" thing didn't work out for Mercedes. Plus, Lucid and Rivian report their finances soon and Ford makes bank on fleet trucks.

Aug 5 2024 -

Why A Failed Startup’s Cheap EVs Are Piling Up In This Junkyard

Remember the ElectraMeccanica Solo? This is its final resting place.

Aug 2 2024 -

Yes, Electric Vehicles Are Cheaper In 2024. Here's How Much

But automakers face all kinds of financial headwinds for different reasons. Plus, the Honda Prologue gets a recall already.

Jul 29 2024 -

The Porsche Cayenne Is Going Electric. Just Not Entirely

The next generation Cayenne will be all-electric. But the current one is sticking around with some upgrades too, just in case.

Jul 25 2024 -

EVs Left These Owners Stranded. But Not For Why You Think

Running out of battery power seems like an obvious reason, but that’s not what left owners stranded.

Jul 25 2024 -

Stellantis Is ‘Ready For The Fight’ Against Chinese EVs In Europe

With a new EV production line at the former Yugo factory in Serbia, the auto giant reckons it has what it takes. Will it succeed?

Jul 24 2024 -

Here’s Why Rivian’s Partnerships With Ford And Mercedes-Benz Fell Apart

It had nothing to do with electric motors or batteries. And now with Volkswagen, Rivian reckons it has the winning ticket.

Jul 23 2024 -

The Rivian R3X Will Be Next To Arrive After The R2: CEO

"Then we’ll bring in base R3 after R3X," CEO RJ Scaringe said in a podcast. He also dove deep into Rivian's Volkswagen partnership.

Jul 22 2024 -