While some brands pivot towards EV dependence, and others focus on diversifying their lineups and available powertrain types, we can't wait to see how the auto industry evolves and tackles challenges like tariffs and the cost of electrification. These five examples below are solid proof that, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Solid-state batteries have long been hailed as the future of electric vehicles, offering huge advantages over traditional lithium-ion technology. Now, Stellantis and Massachusetts-based Factorial Energy have validated a new semi-solid-state battery cell, moving the dream closer to reality. The ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Volkswagen, like many other automakers, has a stable of models that only exist in the Chinese market. After all, it’s one of the most competitive markets in the world, demanding a tailored touch. Not to be outdone by tough competition from domestic and other global automakers in China, VW is ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The federal $7,500 tax credit towards a new EV is already a pretty sweet deal, but other statewide programs can further incentivize consumers. Earlier this month, the state of New York added another $30 million to its EV rebate program. More than 60 new EVs and PHEVs are eligible for the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Shanghai Auto Show isn't just alive and well — it’s thriving. As American car shows shrink and shift online, Shanghai has become the stage where automakers from around the globe showcase their latest and most ambitious creations. This year’s show delivered an impressive mix: electric wagons, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Slate Auto is the newest automaker on the scene, with strong support from Jeff Bezos and a few other ex-Amazon executives being just a few of its noteworthy attributes. Slate has been rightfully making headlines for its highly customizable $27,500 EV that plays double duty as a transformer, able to ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Electric vehicles have been a hot topic lately, with Tesla’s falling sales proving to be the talk of the automotive industry. The American EV manufacturer isn’t the only one seeing demand for their all-electric models struggle, though. Hyundai announced it would be suspending production at its main ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The EV world is saturated with sleek crossovers and six-figure status symbols, but Slate Auto is going in the opposite direction. Enter the Slate Truck: a compact, bare-bones electric pickup that starts at just under $27,500 — or as low as $20,000 after the federal EV tax credit. Built in the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Nissan has officially scrapped plans to build two electric sedans in the United States, one for its main brand and another for Infiniti. The vehicles were initially scheduled to be produced at the automaker’s Canton, Mississippi, plant, with launches targeted initially for 2026 and 2027. But ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If there is one thing that legendary German sports car and motorsports giant Porsche isn't afraid of, it would be its past. Although some seemingly normal human beings treat it as demons that haunt them in their waking hours and sleep, one of the cool, fun, and quirky things that the boffins from ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In an announcement on April 24, Japanese automaker Nissan said it was anticipating record net losses as it recovers from significant hurdles that have affected its fortunes over the past year. Unlike most publicly traded automakers, Nissan does not follow a traditional earnings calendar; however, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

When Tesla put crazy yoke steering wheels in its Model S and X, many wondered what the hell they were doing. Aside from complaints about the steering wheel cover peeling, it was a mixed bag of reactions from owners. Now, Mercedes wants in on the act by introducing its own steer-by-wire yoke ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Nissan has just shown off their all-new, plug-in hybrid-powered Frontier Pro at Auto Shanghai 2025, donning retro throwback styling that's reminiscent of the Nissan D21 "Hardbody" pickup truck from the 1980s and '90s. Nissan hasn't confirmed if this truck, or any similarly equipped and styled ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The crowded EV market is about to get a new entry, and it might be one of the more enticing we’ve seen in a long while. Making its first appearance at the New York Auto Show earlier this month, the Kia EV4 showcased Kia’s continued focus on electrification with a design language familiar to fans of ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If it seems like just a week has passed since the Genesis Hypercar reveal, that’s because, well, it has. But the Korean automaker has wasted no time in getting the car’s radical new powertrain going. Despite having little more than a full-size model to go on, the brand is already celebrating, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In response to looming U.S. tariffs on imported automobiles, South Korean auto giant Hyundai announced in a statement released early on April 24 that it has launched what it calls a "task force" to guide its future strategy. The task force, which was formed this month, is said to help Hyundai ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Automakers love to tease us with retro vehicles reimagined as futuristic EVs. Honda continues to tease its 70s-era Civic, born anew in the age of electrification. Still, the brand that made good on its promise was Volkswagen, which brought back its beloved Bus as an EV it dubs the ID Buzz. Though ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

One of the most significant transportation-centric pet projects with the undivided attention of automakers, Silicon Valley's tech overlords, and Wall Street's biggest bears and bulls is the futuristic, Jetsons-esque technology of autonomous vehicles, or Robotaxis. At an event held by HSBC in Hong ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

China might not be the first place you think of if you’re an old-school Buick fan. Despite the Electra nameplate showing up on a variety of American cars from the latter half of the 20th century, Buick has decided that the badge will live on elsewhere. Specifically, on the back of a series of new ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Volkswagen (VW) has scored a significant victory in the electric vehicle (EV) race by overtaking Tesla’s new battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe for the first time during Q1. VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said, “Now we’re shifting into the fast lane” after the company’s EV sales bolstered ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]