Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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- Ram now plans its first electric truck for a "late 2026" launch
- Plug-in series-hybrid Ramcharger on track for the second half of 2025
- Ram still won't talk pricing for either electrified truck
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Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan recalled due to loose seat boltsThird-row seats on some 2021-2025 Sienna models weren't properly tightened down at the factory.
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Mercedes EQS aims for 621-mile range, tests solid-state batteryA version of the Mercedes-Benz EQS is testing solid-state cells from Factorial teasing a 25% boost in energy density. Will it really deliver the 621-mile target?
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Mini Cooper EV production in UK delayedEspecially steep China tariffs and the U.K. pullback may leave BMW's small-car brand with an especially limited U.S. lineup.
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Rolls-Royce Spectre brings Black Badge into electric eraA bump in output makes the Spectre Black Badge its most powerful car ever, no matter what the fuel source.
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2026 Polestar 3 EV gets a more powerful brain; so will 2025 modelsThe upgrade to its core computing chip will likely help support future AI-based features, advanced safety tech, and battery management.
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On Thursday, Faraday Future provided a status update on its FX sub-brand, which was announced in September 2024 and further detailed at CES 2025 in January.
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Rivian recalling over 17,000 EVs due to headlight failureSome Rivian R1T and R1S models were made with the wrong part from a supplier.
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BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy MasterThe yet-unnamed next-generation 800-volt EVs will keep a much closer watch over energy use, and shift to an induction motor design at the front wheels in AWD versions.
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2025 Volvo EX90 recalled for headlight issueAn over-the-air update has already remedied the issue, which pertains to vehicles made through January 2025.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms electric E-Class, C-Class, and GLC-Class by 2027The latest iterations of electric vehicles from Mercedes will have an 800-volt architecture.
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Honda sees durability, power gains with hydrogen fuel-cell moduleThe cost-cutting design could signal a packaging breakthrough for vehicles, although with GM potentially shifting to new hydrogen plans, Honda is initially focusing on stationary power generators.
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Mercedes-Benz has said up until now that its future vans would be based on a dedicated electric architecture, but on Thursday it confirmed plans for a new internal-combustion van architecture as...
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Volvo ES90 tech stack to set future for automakerVolvo's upcoming flagship electric sedan will offer even more computing power than its EX90 electric SUV.
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Nikola files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; former hydrogen-hype darling seeks saleAt one time Nikola was valued at more than GM or Ford; now it doesn't have enough cash to help its few existing customers get back on the road.
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2025 Rivian California Dune Editions are ready to storm the desertA desert-inspired look and off-road-focused accessories distinguish these limited-edition versions of the Rivian R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup.
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Toyota steps in, spends $1.5B for Michigan battery factory with LGThe battery plant formerly owned by GM will help Toyota ramp up domestic EV and hybrid production.
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Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn't giving up on hydrogen carsHydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehicles may remain part of Toyota's product plans, the company suggested in a tech announcement.
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- More than 50% of U.S. sales in 2025 are likely to be "electrified" (hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs)
- Same exec previously suggested 2025 sales topping 50% from hybrids alone
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Toyota and Lexus recall hybrid vehicles due to seat belt issueA seat belt manufacturing issue might warrant replacement in the Toyota Camry hybrid and various Lexus hybrids.
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Stellantis working on tires made from eggshellsEggshells or other food waste could help produce tires with a lower environmental impact, based on an idea proposed by Stellantis in a patent.
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Chevy brings first electric pace car, EV.R prototype to Daytona 500The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R serves as a glimpse of the future, while the 2025 Blazer EV SS paces NASCAR's season start.
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Ford developing split-battery EV charging with dual charge portsAutomakers appear to still be thinking out how to make the most of multiple charging ports—including dividing up EV batteries into partitions.
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Hyundai and Kia are working on structural battery packsHyundai and Kia are moving quickly to adapt how their EVs are built.
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