Mercedes seems to be nixing the idea of a hybrid EQS. They were testing a prototype with a small, 1.0-liter gasoline engine as a range extender, meaning it wouldn’t power the wheels directly but would…
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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.
Honda’s Electric Bet: Can the Ye Series Conquer China
Honda is launching a whole new brand in China called the Ye Series, which will only sell electric vehicles. This isn’t just a one-off thing, either. Honda plans to have six Ye Series models on…
Hyundai N Chief Says Electric Cars Should Be Exciting, Not Scary
Hyundai’s performance division isn’t interested in a horsepower arms race. Their N brand chief acknowledges that super-powerful electric vehicles, like the 600-hp Ioniq 5 N, might be a bit too much for most drivers. He…
Pick-Up Problem: Truck Sales Slowdown Stalls Electric Car Dreams?
There is big trouble brewing in the truck town. Sales of those rigged-out luxury pickup trucks from Ford, GM, and Stellantis are slumping in 2024, according to Bloomberg. This is a blow to electric vehicle…
New Data Shows Many Electric Cars Cheaper Than Gas in the Long Run
Electric vehicles are gaining ground, and a recent study by Vincentric, a company that analyzes car ownership costs, found that nearly half (49%) of 2024 electric models are cheaper to own over five years compared…
China: Battery Boss of the Electric Vehicle World?
China is dominating the battery production game for electric vehicles (EVs) according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). They estimate that the global demand for EV and energy storage batteries will reach around 950 gigawatt-hours…
Audi’s Cars Now Talk to Each Other Using Fancy Lights
Despite advancements like complex AI and mind-reading tech, our way of communicating on the road is stuck in the past. We rely on blinkers and hazard lights for “quick illegal parking” and honking for everything…
British Columbia Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Cars
British Columbia is putting the brakes on self-driving cars. Their updated laws ban driving any car equipped for Level 3 (or higher) advanced driving assistance systems regardless of whether you use them. This means even…
Fisker Finds Its Footing: 6 New Dealers Open in the US
Fisker is getting ready with dealerships but is hitting the brakes on production. Even though their only car, the Ocean electric SUV, is still on hold. Fisker is growing their dealership network in the US.…
Tesla Tightens Its Belt: Job Cuts Across the Company
Tesla is facing a rough patch – After a sales slump and a strategic U-turn on the $25,000 electric car, the company is now laying off employees across the US. Hundreds have already lost their jobs…
Is the Electric Car Buzz Fading? Survey Shows Less Interest
American EV ownership is growing, but fewer car shoppers who don’t already own an EV are considering one, according to a new Gallup poll. Of those households surveyed, 7% reported owning an EV, up from…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N: The Electric Wait is Over
Hyundai’s unleashed the Ioniq 5 N – a sporty electric crossover that might just rewrite the rules of racing. Sure, most EVs are quick in a straight line but throw them on a racetrack and…
Silent Stalkers: Tesla Cars Take Charge of City Patrol
Anaheim’s police department is switching things up. Their new patrol cars are Teslas, the electric vehicle taking the world by storm. Police departments everywhere are ditching their gas wheels for electric rides. These Teslas, tricked…
Powering Up Deliveries: Amazon Preps for Electric Vans with Massive Charger Network
Amazon is leading the charge in green deliveries. They have the most electric delivery vans in the US (over 13,500), built by Rivian. To keep these vans zipping around delivering your packages, Amazon built a…
Big News for Truck Fans: GMC’s All-Electric Sierra Gets Even Better
GMC’s electric Sierra truck is getting a boost before it hits dealerships this summer. The top-of-the-line Denali Edition 1 will now be able to travel further and haul more weight than previously announced. Some of…
Alfa Romeo’s Car Gets Renamed: Milano Becomes Junior
Alfa Romeo just announced their first-ever mass-produced electric car, a subcompact crossover they originally called the Milano. But that name is getting scrapped thanks to a quirky Italian law. This isn’t your average name squabble.…
Electric Car Boom: Honda Prepares to Charge Ahead
Honda is making a major electric vehicle (EV) push in the US. They’re pouring billions of dollars into revamping existing factories and building a giant new battery plant. The interesting twist? These factories are like…
Electric Cars Zooming Past the US: Who’s Leading the Charge?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are like the coolest new game everyone’s playing, but the US is lagging behind. All over the world, people are buying EVs faster than ever before. In fact, in 2023, a whopping…
Secondhand Steals: Why You Should Consider a Used Electric Car
A recent report by iSeeCars revealed a treasure trove of cars that depreciate significantly after just a year. This translates to big savings for you, the clever car buyer. Even luxury electric vehicles aren’t immune,…