Kia’s early moves position it to bring EVs to the U.S. mass market.
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Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles: Everything You Need to Know
There are only about 17,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles on U.S. roads right now, and all of them are in California. Meanwhile, EVs are out there in the millions.While electric cars are getting attention, with major manufacturers focusing on making them dominant by 2030, hydrogen vehicles remain very much in the background.Here's what you need to know about what hydrogen cars are, how they work, and … [Read More...]
2025 Chevy Equinox Starting Price Rises $2000 to $29,995
The 2025 Chevy Equinox has a base price of $29,995, which is $2000 more than the outgoing 2024 version.With the old entry-level LS trim getting dropped, that leaves the LT as the Equinox's new entry point, and it's actually $895 less than before. The sporty RS and outdoorsy Activ are the two other trim levels, and they both start at $34,395; all-wheel drive is a $2K option on every '25 … [Read More...]
I Have 2,000 Miles on My KIA EV9 and Like It, But Regret I Didn't Go a Trim Level Up
Follow us today... Some of you may remember that about a month ago I reviewed the 2024 KIA EV9, which I thought it surpassed the Telluride and I showed how KIA's EV investment paid off. But having experienced the new 2024 KIA EV9 myself, I wanted to hear from some other EV9 owners and see if anyone had any regrets about this really nice SUV. This one owner's … [Read More...]
Nearly 90% of shoppers who rated this DeWalt combo kit gave it a perfect 5 stars
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. With the days getting longer and warmer, it's the perfect time to get started on projects you've been putting off all winter. If you've been looking for a few new toys for the toolbox to inspire some hard work this year, this DeWalt combo kit deal is well worth your … [Read More...]
The 10 Slowest Selling New Cars, How To Easily Outwit Dealers On One Of These Models Now
Follow us today... New model shoppers should now be aware of ten new cars to save significant money off the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). In a recent report, iSeeCars says, "All of the slowest-selling used cars take 90 or more days to sell, with the top-ranked Jeep Cherokee taking more than three times the 54-day average, at 169.7 days." What Does It … [Read More...]
Polestar 5, In Test, Charges from 10 to 80 Percent in 10 Minutes
Polestar performed an impressive fast charge on a prototype of its upcoming Polestar 5 sedan, bringing the vehicle from 10 to 80 percent in just 10 minutes.The test car was equipped with a 77.0-kWh battery pack and according to the manufacturer, charging speeds rose from 310 kW at the start of the test to over 370 kW at the end. According to Polestar, the specially commissioned 77.0-kWh battery … [Read More...]
Dodge's Complete Performance Vehicle Protection Package covers 5,000 parts
Dodge has added its products to the Mopar Vehicle Protection (MVP) plans with its Dodge Complete Performance Vehicle Protection Package. It appears to combine an extended warranty with aspects of Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle perks like trip insurance and rental cars, but the MVP are only available on cars bought new. The coverage doesn't need to be added at the time of sale, though. Buyers … [Read More...]
Standardized power management could extend EV battery range
The automotive industry is being pushed to establish a standard to manage the power flow to electronic control units that govern different parts of the vehicle depending on the context. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Elon Musk loses appeal bid for 'funding secured' case at U.S. Supeme Court
The justices turned away Musk's appeal of a lower court's decision upholding the 2018 settlement reached after he said on social media that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Polestar 5 prototype charges from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes
Polestar has teamed up with Israel-based start-up StoreDot to build an electric prototype that charges from 10% to 80% almost as quickly as you can fully fill up a fuel tank. The brand stresses it achieved this relatively fast charging time using a drivable car rather than in a lab. StoreDot's Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology was installed in a Polestar 5, which is a big, fastback-like … [Read More...]