Electric Vehicles

When Rivian and the Volkswagen Group announced a that they were teaming up to work on EV hardware and software, it wasn’t totally clear how the partnership would work.  A…

An engineering mule for Mazda’s future U.S.-specific EV was spotted testing in California. The new Mazda midsize electric crossover will ride on a new bespoke EV architecture and arrive around…

The merger between Nissan and Honda would have created the world’s fourth-largest automaker. But merger talks collapsed this year due to major differences in their desired terms. Honda wanted Nissan…

VW will finally get access to Tesla’s Supercharging network next week. It has become the 22nd major brand to do so. Owners will be able to plug in on November…

U.S.-spec Volkswagen vehicles can now be controlled remotely from compatible smartwatches. This includes the ID.4 crossover and ID. Buzz minivan. Smartwatches running watchOS and Wear OS are compatible with the…

California-based startup Pebble is now taking orders for its mid-spec Flow electric RV trailer. The newly introduced version is $39,500 cheaper than the top-spec model, and $16,000 less than its…

Regulators in China are proposing limiting the zero-to-60 mph speed of cars. This would require owners to disable the acceleration restriction with each new drive. The limitation would be for…

Apparently Tesla really is worried about its struggling car sales, despite CEO Elon Musk’s grand plans to leave the relatively boring automotive business behind.  The automaker is working to integrate…

When the news broke that Ford was considering killing the F-150 Lightning, I was hardly surprised. Anyone looking closely can see the cracks in the electric truck market, with heavy…

Chevrolet is reviving the Bolt after a long hiatus. GM President Mark Reuss explains the cheap EV’s comeback. The Chevy Bolt is back for a new generation starting in January. …