Electric Cars

Another day, another EV concept rendering from Nissan. This evening, the Japanese automaker shared images of the Hyper Punk – its fourth all electric concept in a new “Hyper” series of design exercises set to make physical debuts next week. Does this one look punk to you? Anyone else getting deja vu? A mere two

After years of being accused of lagging on the battery-electric front, it seems like Toyota is finally playing catch-up. We’re set to know a lot more about what’s coming at next week’s Japan Mobility Show, an event due to bring us lots of concepts and news from Toyota and Lexus alike. One car I’m especially

By Maria Merano Posted on October 17, 2023 Recently, Stellantis canceled plans for its CES 2024 display.  The legacy automaker claimed that the CES 2024 display cancellation is part of a “contingency plan implemented since the beginning of the UAW (United Auto Workers) strike.” Stellantis loosely links the ongoing costs of the UAW strike with

BYD is launching its SEAL electric sedan in Australia as it looks to surpass Tesla in EV sales. Starting at AUD 49,888, the BYD SEAL comes in roughly $12,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3. The Chinese automaker revealed the model during a live-stream launch event on Tuesday. BYD announced the electric sedan along with

It wasn’t long ago that the software in your car was merely an afterthought; something that rarely affected a purchasing decision much less the vehicle’s driving dynamics. Those days are gone.  Software has become such an integral part of just about every facet of today’s vehicles that the term “software-defined vehicle” has emerged and is

By Maria Merano Posted on October 15, 2023 Volkswagen Group has been working hard to increase its share of the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, and it seems to be paying off. The German automaker increased its BEV deliveries by 45% globally as of September 2023.  Volkswagen Group reported delivering 531,500 battery electric vehicles

Ice cream trucks evoke a certain nostalgia that is difficult to replicate. But at a time when large combustion engine trucks are being replaced left and right, what is to come of cold confection slinging vehicles? Perhaps they can be replaced by this Vespa-looking ice cream scooter instead. It’s not technically a Vespa, though it

During the third quarter of 2023, Porsche delivered 19,988 cars in the United States, which is 20.5 percent more than a year ago and the second-strongest quarterly result in the company’s history. The year-to-date result is 56,323 (up 15 percent year-over-year). Porsche’s all-electric car sales also improved (finally, after six consecutive quarters of year-over-year decline).

By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 13, 2023 As it turns out, driving a vehicle with no internal combustion engine and instant torque is quite useful when faced with literal terrorists. This was something that a Model 3 Performance owner from Israel learned firsthand when he encountered Hamas terrorists as he was heading to an

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Last month’s “Run on Less” event organized by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) proved a real success for the Tesla Semi, full data released by the organization shows. Tesla‘s all-electric Class 8 truck demonstrated its range and charging efficiency advantages compared with competitors from established truck makers such as Freightliner and Volvo.

Photo by Damir on Pexels.com The EU Court of Justice yesterday announced a landmark ruling stating that pedal-assist e-bikes are actually bikes, not motorbikes or (gasp) motor vehicles, which means e-cyclists aren’t obligated to be insured in the same way as motorists and can be compensated as a cyclist, not a “motor vehicle driver,” in

I’m a big fan of the Kia EV6, particularly in GT form. But one frequent complaint about that trim level is that while its 576 horsepower rating and zero to 60 mph time of 3.4 seconds are commendable, the range is less than stellar at 206 miles. (Other EV6 trims do much better, thankfully.) Fortunately, Kia

By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 11, 2023 In a surprise move, United Auto Workers (UAW) members at Ford Motor Company’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville walked off the job on Wednesday evening. The strike, which involved 8,700 workers, was the latest escalation in the UAW’s ongoing negotiations with Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis.

A Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel supplier has been revealed: Outokumpu is going to provide steel for the novel electric pickup truck. One of the Cybertruck’s biggest differentiating features is the fact that Tesla plans to build it with a body and “exoskeleton” made of “ultra-hard” stainless steel: Cybertruck is built with an exterior shell made

Lexus will unveil an entire concept model lineup at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 on October 25. The automaker says it will show a sustainable vision for the “future of cars” inside a booth that will feature traditional Japanese craftsmanship and exhibits highlighting electrification and AI technology used in next-generation BEVs. Lexus will exhibit under

By Maria Merano Posted on October 9, 2023 Ford, General Motors, Rivian, and other companies urged the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in clean aluminum.  The U.S. automakers and a few other companies wrote a letter to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm about using investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to revive

Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans. In crowded urban environments, electric bikes are an efficient and nimble alternative to traditional delivery vans. Their compact size allows e-bike couriers to navigate congested streets and narrow lanes with ease, avoiding