Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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- The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron is a more rakish take on the automaker's electric SUV
- Audi said the Q6 Sportback E-Tron will have about 300 miles of range
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Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomodKia just put a modern twist on its history, reaching back to its '80s and '90s hatchback roots as an automaker.
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Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job lossesToyota's chairman said EVs won't be good for the job market in multiple sectors.
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BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issueSome electric BMW i5 and i7 sedans may have a flaw with their steering systems.
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GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex TeslaIt's added 50-state availability and two capacities for home storage, part of vehicle-to-home bundles set to turn EVs into massive power banks themselves.
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VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027Volkswagen's shifting its plans to more modest EV ambitions.
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- The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs $33,295 and sees no changes from the 2024 model
- The RAV4 Hybrid still has 219 hp and is now rated at 40 mpg combined
- The RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid carries a premium with...
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Honda created a manual transmission for EVsHonda developed a manual transmission for EVs, but it's unclear if it will be put into production.
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Nissan Leaf recalled for possible battery fire while fast chargingCertain Nissan Leaf owners are being advised not to fast charge their EV until a software update has been performed.
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GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVsAs it drops Ultium branding from its EVs, GM is readying lower-cost LFP cells for its next-generation Bolt that may make it the most affordable EV on the market.
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Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for driversUber users can now select an electric ride for tailpipe emission-free commuting.
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Tesla Cybertruck reports for police duty in CaliforniaCalifornia just became home to the first Tesla Cybertruck police car.
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- Nissan's taking a 25% stake in ChargeScape
- ChargeScape is a vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now Nissan
- Nissan has a vision for the "fuel station of the future" where...
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Report: GM pulls the plug on Ultium nameGeneral Motors is ditching the Ultium branding on its EV tech, batteries, and platform.
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Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in USToyota's executives know the end is near for non-hybrid cars, but the question is when.
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Toyota and Subaru reportedly developing another electric SUV togetherA report indicates the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra won't be the only joint-venture EV from the two automakers.
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Rivian aims to start EV production in Georgia in 2027A federal loan application reveals Rivian is aiming for 2027 to begin partial operations at a new Georgia production plant.
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SEC investigating Fisker bankruptcyFisker's bankruptcy troubles seem far from over now that the federal government's getting involved.
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- A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars
- EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles
- Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than...
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2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buyOnly Toyota sells a full-size body-on-frame SUV with a hybrid powertrain.
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Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquartersNissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker's U.S. headquarters.
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Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports carYamaha's getting into the automotive scene, again, but this time it's with an electric powertrain.
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Waymo using the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for next-gen self-driving taxisWaymo is shifting gears and will use the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as the basis for its next self-driving taxis.
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Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testingMercedes' next-gen electric vans riding on the new modular Van.EA platform are ready for testing.
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