Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
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- Volvo's newest model, the EX30 small electric crossover has been delayed until 2025
- Volvo cited tariffs imposed by the U.S. on EVs made in China, where the EX30 was set to be produced
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Tesla recalls Cybertruck for busted wiper motor, loose trim
Tesla issued two recalls for faulty parts that cannot be repaired by over-the-air updates.
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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV charges up next muscle car era
Range and efficiency aren’t priorities for the first EV from Stellantis’ Dodge brand.
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Chrysler Halcyon Concept evokes future EV days
From lithium-sulfur batteries to an electric minivan, the Halcyon makes big promises.
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Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared
With its Enduro drive unit, Rivian looks to put its growing pains in the rearview mirror of its Dual-Motor electric vehicles.
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Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highs
Up to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
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Tesla can claim to be the most American-made automaker, based on the annual American-Made Index published by Cars.com on Wednesday. It's the only automaker with 100% of its U.S. sales coming from...
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap
The latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV at end of 2023
The electric hatchback and small crossover end as GM ramps up its Ultium propulsion system in its growing electric car portfolio.
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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and function
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S.
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2024 Kia EV9 3-row electric SUV squares off with luxury makes
A new flagship for Kia, the 2024 EV9 three-row crossover is the largest vehicle to use parent company Hyundai's E-GMP electric vehicle platform.
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2024 GMC Hummer EV truck and SUV can charge other EVs at 6 kw
With the Power Station generator accessory and new 19.2-kw onboard charger, the Hummer EV family will be able to crank out up to 6 kw to other EVs or up to 3 kw to 120-volt appliances or tools.
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The 2023 Lexus RZ electric crossover competes not just against rivals ranging from Nissan through the automotive alphabet to Mercedes, but to electric vehicle startups such as Lucid, Rivian, and...
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Lexus won't offer steer-by-wire, yoke at RZ450e EV launch in US
A standard steering wheel and conventional electric power steering will come with the first Lexus EV, but—OMG—the yoke's on the way.
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Review: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid improves in most measures
Those who choose hybrids over EVs are going to see the Accord Hybrid as a sensible, sporty way to electrify.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya turns over a new Leaf for brand
The Ariya is Nissan’s most impressive new vehicle in years, electric or not, and its interior space raises the bar for electric crossovers at this price.
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Mercedes CEO talks 800-volt future, electric G-Wagen
With two new EV architectures due around the middle of the decade—plus some rogue projects like the G-Wagen—Mercedes-Benz will be well-equipped for the paradigm shift.
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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rivals BMW iX, Audi E-Tron
The mid-size electric crossover SUV shares a platform with the EQE sedan but is shorter in length.
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A brief spin in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard around its U.S. hometown of Chattanooga proved that an affordable electric crossover doesn’t need to sacrifice convenience. With its newly...
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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric class
The EQS SUV is a promising reboot of a luxurious, off-road-capable SUV for the electric age.
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Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV showcases the brand’s best
The redesigned Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV upgrades with more power, more range, a third row of seats, and luxury-like finishes.
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000
Inflation and supply chain issues have claimed another victim, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Lucid Air goes Stealth, credit scores buoy EV buyers, and tax cap consequences: Today’s Car News
Lucid Air goes Stealth, despite production delays. EV shoppers carry higher credit scores and lower loan risks, according to a sweeping TransUnion study. The U.K. startup Arrival is fading, and proposed legislation in the U.S. to incentivize more affordable electric cars stokes controversy. This...
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Preview: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV starts at $44,995, ends at 320 miles
Chevy will offer three different battery pack choices in the Blazer, in front- or rear-wheel-drive single-motor and all-wheel-drive dual-motor configurations.
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