Hybrid cars aren’t just valuable for their fuel efficiency, apparently. Consumer Reports has published annual reliability survey data indicating that hybrids are generally more reliable than their gas-only equivalents. Hybrid cars were the most reliabl…
Kia’s 2023 EV6 will cost $7,100 more than its predecessor
Kia has unveiled pricing for the 2023 EV6, and it’s decidedly more expensive than before — although you might not mind depending on what you were looking for. The new electric crossover starts at $49,795 when you include the $1,295 destination fee, or …
Volvo officially reveals the EX90 EV SUV, its ‘safest car ever’
Volvo took another step towards its 2030 goal of full electrification on Wednesday with the official unveiling of its new flagship, the all-electric EX90. The three-row, seven-seat SUV, which grew out of the Concept Recharge design, will go on sale alo…
Tesla recalls over 40,000 cars to address power steering flaw
Tesla has at least one more recall in store this year, if not as large as the last one. As BBC Newsreports, the EV maker has recalled 40,168 Model S and Model X vehicles over a software defect that can reduce or cut power steering assistance when the c…
The Rivian R1S is an impressive electric SUV meant for adventures
Rivian impressed car reviewers (and us) with its R1T pickup, and its R1S electric SUV is no different. The slightly smaller vehicle continues the automotive startup’s trend of building no-compromise electric vehicles meant for outdoor adventure.Living …
Mopar shows off its electrified Jeep ‘CJ Surge’ concept at SEMA 2022
As the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show kicks off Monday in Las Vegas, Mopar — Stellantis’ OEM accessory division — unveiled a trio of intriguing concept vehicles, led by an electrified Jeep CJ. Even more exciting, the batt…
DOJ reportedly investigating Tesla’s Autopilot self-driving claims after crashes
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating whether Tesla has misled customers and investors by claiming that its Autopilot technology enables full-fledged self-driving capabilities. According to Reuters, the DOJ launched the probe last year …
Hitting the Books: The early EVs that paved the way for GM’s Ultium success
General Motors has been in business for more than a century, but in its 112 years, the company has never faced such challenges as it does in today’s rapidly electrifying and automating industry. The assembly line jobs from Detroit’s heyday have been re…
Tesla’s chaotic third quarter saw profits climb but revenue falter
Tesla faced increasing transportation costs paired with “raw material cost inflation,” continued component shortages and a strengthening dollar in Q3, all of which which ate into its quarterly revenue ($21.45 billion vs $21.96 billion expected). Yet th…
BMW will spend $1.7 billion to build EVs in the US
It’s a big day for huge EV investments in the US. The Biden admin announced it’s awarding $2.8 billion to companies developing EV battery materials earlier today, and now BMW says it’ll be investing another $1.7 billion towards building electric vehicl…