Attention Kia EV9 owners who are also basketball fanatics – Get ready to level up your fandom with a slam-dunk new feature: custom NBA interior themes. Just in time for the playoffs, Kia lets you…
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Kevin Parker dives deep into the stories behind the steel, covering classic cars, collector icons, and vintage restorations at Dax Street. With a lifelong passion for automotive history and an eye for timeless design, Kevin brings old-school machines back to life through his writing.
Giving Old Batteries a Second Life: Volvo Teams Up with CATL for EV Battery Recycling
Volvo is taking a big step towards a cleaner future for electric vehicles (EVs) by partnering with battery company CATL. They’re teaming up to recycle old EV batteries and use the materials to create new…
US Closes the Gap Between Gas Stations and EV Chargers
The number of fast charging stations in the US is growing rapidly. A recent analysis found that nearly 600 new stations came online in just the first three months of 2024 – that’s a 7.6%…
Google Maps Update: Eco-Friendly Routes & Alternative Travel Modes
In 2021, Google initiated an ambitious mission with Google Maps aimed at reducing vehicle emissions and carbon footprints during navigation. The eco-friendly routes implemented proved successful, leading to a significant reduction in emissions equivalent to…
Goodbye Dirty Power? US Makes a Plan for Clean Energy Grid Connection
Great news for clean energy! The US Department of Energy (DOE) just announced a plan to get more solar, wind, and battery projects connected to the power grid. This is a big deal because there’s…
Germany’s Electric Car Sales Hit the Brakes: Sales Drop 22%
Sales of electric cars in Germany are going through a rough patch, especially for those powered entirely by battery (BEVs). New car registrations in Germany dipped by 6.2% in March 2024 compared to the same…
Mexico Says No to Deals for Chinese Car Companies (Thanks to U.S.)
Detroit (home of the US auto industry) can now breathe a sigh of relief. Mexico decided to put a stop on giving special deals (incentives) to Chinese car companies that want to set up factories…
Kia’s Electric Cars Are Hot! As Sales Hit Record High
Kia’s electric car sales are on fire! In March 2024, they sold a record-breaking number of electric vehicles – over 19,000. That’s a big 79% increase compared to the same time last year. This is…
Layoffs at Tesla, But Musk Wants More Dough: What’s Going On?
Elon Musk may not be the world’s richest person anymore, but that could change. Tesla’s board is asking shareholders to approve a massive $56 billion pay package for Musk despite a judge previously blocking it.…
VinFast Zooms Ahead: Nearly 10,000 Electric Cars Delivered in Q1
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) company, is delivering a bunch of cars! Almost 10,000 EVs found new homes in the first three months of 2024 – that’s a whopping 444% increase compared to the…
Malaysian King Receives Gift of China’s Most Expensive Car: The $691,000 Retro-Style Hongqi L5 Limousine
The King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, has made history by becoming the first non-Chinese individual to own the prestigious Hongqi L5 limousine, China’s most expensive ultra-luxury car. Presented to him during a…
Solar Power Shift? US to Bring Back Taxes on Chinese Panels
The US might be putting a tax back on solar panels from China and other countries. This news comes from Reuters, a news outlet, and according to their sources familiar with the White House plans.…
South America Plugs In: Power2Drive Showcases the Future of E-Mobility
The race to fight climate change is ongoing, and renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) are all playing a starring role. EVs are a key part of the future of transportation – they’re…
Gas Stations Out, Charging Up! Why More Companies are Switching to Electric Fleets
Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking over commercial fleets like trucks and buses, and all sorts of fleet vehicles are getting charged up, and the numbers are growing fast. A recent report by Smart Energy Decisions…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Faster and More Agile! Leak Reveals Power Boost and Fancy Suspension
Leaked info alert! Someone found secret details about a new, high-performance version of the Tesla Model 3 online. This souped-up Model 3 has been rumored for a while, but so far Tesla has kept everything…
Challenges and Opportunities: F1 Returns to Shanghai After Five-Year Hiatus
Five years is a significant span in Formula 1, especially with the disruptions caused by the global pandemic, which halted F1’s visits to Shanghai. The last time F1 raced in China, Max Verstappen had only…
Volkswagen’s ID.7 Tourer: Luxury Electric Estate with Advanced Features
Volkswagen’s ID.7 Tourer has officially hit the market in the United Kingdom, offering customers an electric mid-size estate with a plethora of features as standard. Positioned as a premium offering, the ID.7 Tourer embodies Volkswagen’s…
Laser Sharp: Luxinar’s Tech Speeds Up EV Battery Production
Luxinar, a British laser manufacturer, is introducing a new kind of weapon for EV battery production: These aren’t your average light shows, though. Luxinar’s CO2 and femtosecond lasers are designed for precise tasks like cutting…
Cybertruck vs. Dirt Bike: The Ultimate Truck Bed Capacity Test
Okay, so maybe you’re not feeling the whole Cybertruck aesthetic (raises hand in agreement), but there’s one question that’s been burning for motorcycle enthusiasts: Can this funky truck actually haul some serious two-wheeled fun? The…
Electric Car Showdown: Tesla vs. BYD – Who Ruled Q1 2024?
Tesla is back in the driver’s seat. After BYD stole the show in Q4 2023, Tesla bounced back in Q1 2024, selling the most electric cars globally. It wasn’t even close – Tesla significantly outsold…
The Long-Distance Champ: 2024 Lucid Air Still Rules the Range with Faster Charging
The Lucid Air Grand Touring, known for its super long range, is getting even better for 2024. This electric car already holds the title for the longest range on the market, and that hasn’t changed…
Loveable Quirks & Retro Looks: The Microlino Electric Minicar
The Microlino is a head-turner, for sure. This electric microcar boasts a retro design inspired by the classic Isetta bubble car, and oozes premium vibes. There’s truly nothing else out there quite like it. However,…
Lightning Strikes Twice! Revamped F-150 Lightning Now Available with Lower Prices
America’s favorite electric pickup truck, the Ford F-150 Lightning, is finally getting into the hands of eager customers. Ford has started accepting online orders for the 2024 model, and there’s good news for those who…
Tesla Makes Cars Smarter & Entertainment Hotter: All-New Software Update Coming Soon
It is time for the Tesla drivers to rejoice! It looks like a significant software update is on the way, promising to enhance your driving experience in several ways. First up, the update will bring…
Gogoro Makes Battery Swapping Even More Sustainable
Gogoro, a company known for its network of battery-swapping stations for electric scooters, is taking its eco-friendly aspect to the next phase. They’ve already hit a major milestone with over 1 million swappable batteries in…