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Formula E debuts Gen3 Evo race car: All-wheel drive unlocks 0-60 mph in 1.82 seconds
For the first time, all-wheel drive will be available on a Formula E car, which will unlock 0-60 MPH times under two seconds.
Mercedes-Benz quad-motor G-Class could be the ultimate EV off-roader
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been in regular production since 1979. It's changed a lot since then, but it's never seen a change quite like this. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology.
Tesla is reportedly laying off more than 10 percent of its workforce
According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, Tesla is about to lay off more than 10 percent of its workforce.
Formula E kills its latest junior series just days before the first scheduled race
Formula E has killed off its latest junior series just days before the first scheduled race. Reports suggest the cancellation was due to issues with an investor.
Tesla is reportedly focusing on robotaxis over its planned budget EV
Tesla has scrapped plans to make an affordable electric vehicle (EV), according to Reuters. CEO Elon Musk said as recently as January that he was “optimistic” the low-cost EV would arrive in the second half of 2025.
Ford delays some electric vehicles, renews focus on hybrids
Ford just announced some delays for electric vehicles, including the long-awaited three-row SUV. Additionally, the company is placing a renewed focus on hybrids.
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car brings extreme EV performance to the track
I headed to Korea to take the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car for a drive. It's a lightweight, caged, and big-winged version of Hyundai's EV rocket ship.
Tesla sees EV deliveries drop year-over-year for the first time since 2020
Tesla delivered far fewer EVs than expected in the first three months of 2024.
Polestar 4 first look: When no rear window makes for a better car
At the 2024 New York International Auto Show, Polestar revealed that it's next car will feature a starting price of $56,300. That said, one thing you won't get for that money is a rear window.
The EPA reveals final auto industry regulations to try to keep the world habitable
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the final pollution emissions standards for the auto industry on Wednesday. The regulations mandate that by 2032, most new passenger car and light truck sales in the US must be electric or hybrid.
Rivian’s R2 pre-order numbers hint at pent-up demand for Musk-free EV innovation
Rivian’s R2 reservations are off to a promising start. CEO RJ Scaringe said the automaker had taken more than 68,000 reservations for the SUV in less than 24 hours, suggesting a latent interest in innovative EV companies not helmed by Elon Musk.
The Chevy Blazer EV is back on sale with functioning software and a big price drop
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is once again available for purchase, complete with a price drop of around $6,000. The company halted sales of the vehicle last year after major software issues came to light.
Rivian is halting construction of its $5 billion Georgia plant to save money
Rivian announced that it's halting production of its $5 billion Georgia plant in order to save money.
Rivian reveals the $45,000 R2 electric SUV, and its siblings the R3 and R3X
Rivian has officially revealed the more efficient and budget-friendly R2 compact electric SUV. It starts at $47,000 and features a battery that gets 330 miles per charge.
The Tesla Model S shook the industry, but its echo is fading
Look at today’s Model S and you still see the car that was released in 2012. It’s quicker and has more range, sure, but it is the same platform and basic design I reviewed over a decade ago.
Leaked Rivian R2 specs include a 330-mile range and $47,000 starting price
Specs for the Rivian R2 leaked this week ahead of Thursday’s unveiling. Source code on the automaker’s website suggests the R2 will have up to a 330-mile range and a $47,000 starting price when it arrives in 2026.
Mini's first electric Countryman has a wild interior that's not to be missed
While Mini will offer the new Countryman with a gasoline-burning engine, the star of the lineup will be the new, $45,200, all-electric Countryman SE.
Fisker halts work on new EV models until it finds more money
Fisker has announced it will lay off 15 percent of its workforce — about 200 people. It's also searching for a production partner for future models.
Tesla has won the EV charging wars
Stellantis is the latest company to pledge support for Tesla’s charging standard. It was the last holdout among major automakers, and as a result, the NACS is becoming a true common charging standard.
Formula E adds Mini EV junior series as support race in four European events
Formula E just announced that the NXT Gen Cup, which started last year, will be an official support series. This is the first support series for the motorsport championship since the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy.