Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Kia is recalling 62,872 EV6 electric vehicles because onboard charging control units could become damaged and trigger a reduced-power driving mode.
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2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hikeThe Audi E-Tron GT lineup gets simplified and upgraded for 2025, but it has a much higher cost of entry.
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Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issueThe now dead Fisker Ocean's been recalled, again.
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2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level gradeThe 2025 Lexus RZ EV costs between $43,975 and $58,605.
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Porsche might develop gas and hybrid versions of its EVsPorsche won't go all-electric as quickly as planned.
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Rivian awarded $6.6B conditional loan for Georgia EV plant for 2028New electric-vehicle plant would be able to build up to 400,000 vehicles each year, when both phases are built.
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California will provide its residents with $7,500 rebates for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom declared Monday. And...
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Tesla Superchargers are getting longer cables for non-Tesla EVsTesla's ongoing preparations for V4 mean that it can accommodate larger vehicles physically before it can charge them at peak rate.
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Hyundai recalls 145,000 Ioniq and Genesis EVs for loss of drive powerOver 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis EVs have been recalled because of a potential onboard charger issue.
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Northvolt battery maker files for bankruptcyNorthvolt went from Swedish battery darling to needing up to $1.2 billion to remain fully operational.
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Honda's ready to build prototype solid-state batteries for EVsHonda's one step closer to its solid-state battery future.
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2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto showModest horsepower increases to hybrid Sportages underscore the infotainment improvements.
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- The performance model of the EV9 three-row electric SUV debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show
- Expect a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds for the 2026 Kia EV9 GT
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2025 Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, will be U.S.-builtThe refreshed electric hatchback debuted at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show with a larger 68.0-kwh battery pack.
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Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debutA concept previewing Jaguar's new EV will debut in Miami on Dec. 2.
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BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV enters pre-production statusEarly examples of BMW's next-generation electric SUV are now rolling off an assembly line.
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Electric Ram REV delayed to first half of 2025Ram's electric truck won't arrive on time as promised.
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2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 edition charges for heritageJeep dug into its history for the latest 4xe plug-in hybrid Wrangler model.
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Mini is deferring plans to bring the redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle to the U.S., but isn't shutting the door on U.S. availability completely.
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Vinfast VF 9 3-row electric SUV deliveries slowly beginThe electric three-row Vinfast VF 9 is now real, though only a handful have been delivered.
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2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid sees $1,000 price increaseThe hybrid flagship of the Lexus lineup sees no changes for 2025 aside from a higher price.
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US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax creditThe EV9 will qualify for half of the $7,500 EV tax credit in 2025 but it's unclear if it will ever qualify for the full amount.
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Lucid Air Pure recalled due to loss of drive powerSome Lucid Airs have an issue stemming from the wiring harness that could cause the car to lose power.
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Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappearsThe ability to get some sort of color on a Tesla Cybertruck didn't last long.
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