Starting in 2026, Honda is teaming up with Aston Martin for Formula 1, leaving behind its successful partnership with Red Bull. When Honda first said it was leaving F1, Red Bull decided to take control…
Blaney Takes Responsibility for Clash with Preece at Texas Speedway
Blaney, who’s the champ right now, was doing pretty well in the race. He finished sixth and then third in the first two parts of the race, so he looked like he might win. But…
NASCAR Crew Members Benched: Penalties Galore Shake Up Pit Lane
In a move that many saw coming, Calvin Teague and Brandon Johnson, who work on the pit crew for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Larson, won’t be joining their team for the…
Kia’s Electric Cars: Charging Up Affordability in the US
Kia is brewing up a secret formula for affordable EVs and they’re confident it will give them a big edge in the US market. The company’s American Division COO, Steve Center, told Automotive News that…
British Luxury Meets Chinese Innovation: JLR Borrows EV Tech for Future Cars
Jaguar Land Rover, known for its luxurious SUVs and sedans, might be getting a jumpstart on electric vehicles thanks to China. It is owned by India’s Tata Motors and it is reportedly close to a…
Audi’s Electric Throne: New RS E-Tron GT Performance Takes the Crown
There’s a new electric champion in town. Audi is teasing the upcoming 2025 RS E-Tron GT Performance. Their version of the updated electric sports car. Similar to how Porsche introduced the Taycan Turbo GT, Audi…
Electric Car for Everyone? Unveiling the Surprisingly Cheap BYD Yuan UP
A Chinese YouTube channel called Wheelsboy is raving about the new BYD Yuan Up, a super affordable electric SUV priced at just $14,000. This is great news for budget-minded EV shoppers. While other car companies…
Hydrogen Hype Running on Empty? Sales Plunge 70% in US
Sales of hydrogen cars in the US are sputtering. Data from the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership shows a dramatic 70% plunge in sales during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last…
No Gas for EQS: Mercedes Scraps Hybrid Plans After Testing
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…
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…
Reviving Automotive Heritage: Rediscovered 1978 Corvette Icon
The Chevrolet Corvette has long been an emblem of American automotive prowess, and the story of a 1978 Corvette resurfacing after decades in hibernation is a testament to its enduring legacy. Found tucked away in…
Chevy’s Silverado EV RST: Shifting Electric Pickup Dynamics
Rivian, Tesla, and Ford ought to be on high alert. Chevy’s Silverado EV wasn’t rushed, and it might just outshine its competitors when it hits the market. Initially targeting fleet buyers, Chevy is now gearing…