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NHTSA: 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months
The NHTSA has linked 392 car crashes to self-driving and assistance tech in the past 10 months, although it's not clear if design flaws are to blame.
The UK just eliminated its EV rebate incentive
The UK government has ended its plug-in car grant program effective immediately.
Automakers want Congress to drop the EV tax credit cap
Ford, GM, Stellantis and Toyota are pressuring Congress to scrap an EV cap to counter rising manufacturing costs.
White House proposes standards for national EV charging network
President Biden's administration has proposed standards for a national EV charging network.
Polestar is making a production version of its 'Beast' performance EV
Polestar is launching a production version of its performance-tuned 'Beast' EV, although you'll have to be quick to buy one.
Mercedes debuts the final version of its F1-inspired 1,000HP hybrid hypercar
Mercedes has unveiled the production model of its AMG-tuned, 1,000HP hybrid hypercar.
Buick's Wildcat concept shows how the brand is approaching EVs
Buick has unveiled its first concept EV, the Wildcat, and plans to deliver its first production EV in 2024.
Hyundai's first all-EV factory in the US will be in Georgia
Hyundai is building its first American all-EV plant near Savannah, Georgia.
Tesla starts taking Semi truck reservations, five years later
Tesla is taking reservations for its Semi truck — five years after the electric big rig was unveiled.
Android Auto is getting a major UI update
At I/O 2022, Google announced that a refreshed UI with better support for larger displays and split screen view is coming to Android Auto
Volta's electric urban delivery trucks will come to the US in 2023
Volta has revealed its city-friendly electric delivery trucks will come to the US in 2023, starting in Los Angeles.
GM's vehicle data might help make roads safer
GM and Inrix are joining forces on a program that will share car data with the government to improve road safety.
VW and BP will install thousands of fast EV chargers at gas stations in Europe
VW and BP have teamed up to install thousands of fast EV chargers at gas stations in Europe over the next two years.
States, activists sue USPS over purchase of gas-powered mail trucks
Both 16 states and activists have sued the US Postal Service over its plan to buy gas-powered mail delivery trucks.
Dodge will reveal a Hornet plug-in hybrid in August
Dodge has unveiled plans to release a plug-in hybrid version of its Hornet compact in August.
Subaru's first EV, the Solterra SUV, starts at $44,995
Subaru will start its Solterra EV at $44,995 in the US.
Ford starts production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup
Ford has begun production of the F-150 Lightning, launching a new wave of competition in electric trucks.
Chevrolet is making an all-electric Corvette
Chevy will release a Corvette EV, and a hybrid is coming as soon as 2023.
Tesla can now insure your EV in Colorado, Oregon and Virginia
Tesla is now offering data-based insurance in Colorado, Oregon and Virginia, and Nevada might not be far behind.
Energy Department challenges students to wring more efficiency from EVs
The Energy Department has launched a challenge that asks students from 15 universities to squeeze more efficiency from EVs.