Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday.
The timing essentially matches what Jeep discussed when the...
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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets price hike, ahead of Civic Hybrid arrival
With a $1,700 price hike, Elantra Hybrid buyers will pay a higher premium over non-hybrid models. But they'll get a larger infotainment screen and, of course, higher mpg.
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Mazda revives rotary engine program, commits to Tesla EV charging connector
Mazda doesn't currently have any U.S.-market EVs or rotary-engine vehicles, but it's committing to both In two separate top-level announcements.
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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase
The federal EV tax credit is now a point-of-sale rebate, and Tesla is taking full advantage at its own vehicles' point of sale—its website.
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Battery cost makes affordable Toyota EV unlikely, exec says
Some automakers are launching small, affordable EVs for the European market, but Toyota currently has no plans to follow them.
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Future Rivian EV: Half the carbon footprint of its R1S by 2030
Beyond the release of its smaller R2 EVs, Rivian recently made clear that it intends to keep reducing the carbon footprint of its vehicles.
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New incentives can make the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 much cheaper than the newly updated Tesla Model 3, according to CarsDirect.
A dealer bulletin shows that all versions of the 2024 Ioniq 6 are eligible...
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EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest
Over the long term, EVs will help make better use of infrastructure and help better cover the costs of generation.
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REE electric truck gets US nod for by-wire steering, braking, driving
The REE vehicles are the first to steer, brake, and accelerate fully by-wire and achieve U.S. FMVSS and EPA certification—and it's potentially a big step for vehicle design and packaging.
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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models
The rental-car giant is selling off a third of its EV fleet due to high collision repair and charging issues. Tesla price cuts may have also played a role.
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Analysts: EVs will keep gaining US market share in 2024
Despite misinformation suggesting otherwise, EVs has a stronger-than-ever sales year in 2023, and going into 2024 there are no signs the trend will turn downward.
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US
The revamped 2024 Model 3 lineup starts at $38,990, for the version with the 272-mile range and a vastly improved interior.
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Sony provided an update on the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda at CES 2024, but only briefly, and only after 30 minutes or so of discussion about the company's media and...
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EPA touts $1B more for electric school buses: See where they are
The funds will help purchase over 2,700 school buses—most without tailpipe emissions—in 280 school districts across 37 states, serving over seven million students.
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Bosch and VW unit are automating EV parking and charging together
A previously-shown automated parking system has been combined with a charging robot that automatically plugs into the EV once it's positioned.
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How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live
Home charging alone reduces the cost of ownership by an average of $10,000 over the life of the vehicle, noted University of Michigan researchers in a recent study.
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2024 Tesla range ratings drop for Model Y, Plaid S and X
The Model Y Long Range lost 20 miles seemingly overnight on Friday, and Tesla still hasn't fully explained why.
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Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support
Fisker will soon pivot away from the pure direct-sales model, with dealerships selling its EVs by the end of the first quarter.
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Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung announced a partnership Thursday to expand connectivity between vehicles and in-home devices—with potential benefits for EV owners.
The aim is to allow Hyundai and Kia...
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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise again
Ford is hiking prices on the base versions of the 2024 F-150 Lightning while cutting the sticker price of top-trim Platinum versions.
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GM struggled to accelerate EV production in 2023
GM mustered roughly a third of its earlier target for North American EV production through 2022 and 2023. Will 2024 be any better?
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Choosing leather lowers EV carbon footprint, suppliers suggest
Is vegan leather actually the sustainable choice for EV drivers and those seeking the smallest footprint? Leather suppliers argue it's not.
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Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4
As the year came to a close, China's BYD accelerated to a pace that threatens Tesla's global EV sales leadership in 2024.
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Cummins faces $1.7B fine for diesel Ram pickup emissions cheating
It's the largest civil penalty ever secured under the Clean Air Act and the second-largest environmental penalty ever.
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