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Lexus Smooths Out the Transition to EVs With Free ICEV Rentals
Lexus Smooths Out the Transition to EVs With Free ICEV Rentals

13 Feb 2023, 21:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Japanese brand is well known for its reliable vehicles. But can they provide the same with electric vehicles (EVs)? Until it’s revealed, enjoy an ICEV

 
Can Toyota's Next CEO Turn the Japanese Company Into an EV Powerhouse?
Can Toyota's Next CEO Turn the Japanese Company Into an EV Powerhouse?

13 Feb 2023, 16:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Akio Toyoda’s successor Koji Sato wants to turn Toyota into an EV powerhouse with a new three-pronged strategy, but is it enough to awaken the sleeping giant?

 
Korean Battery Producers Set To Lose Big to China As U.S. Carmakers Switch to LFP Cells
Korean Battery Producers Set To Lose Big to China As U.S. Carmakers Switch to LFP Cells

11 Feb 2023, 17:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Korean battery manufacturers like SK On and LG Energy Solution are pushed out of the EV market by China’s CATL and its increasingly popular LFP cells

 
Volvo Has Delivered Its First Heavy-Duty Electric Concrete Mixer Truck
Volvo Has Delivered Its First Heavy-Duty Electric Concrete Mixer Truck

11 Feb 2023, 12:46 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Implementing zero-emission vehicles in the construction segment can be beneficial - Volvo Trucks and Cemex are spearheading this change

 
Hey, Europe, Say "Hi!" to Europa - A New "Tesla Semi Killer" Hydrogen-Powered Truck
Hey, Europe, Say "Hi!" to Europa - A New "Tesla Semi Killer" Hydrogen-Powered Truck

10 Feb 2023, 20:42 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / The new Europa zero-emissions truck claims “a range of more than 700 km (435 miles)”, and even 1,000 km (621 miles) from 2024 onwards. Tesla Semi should fear

 
GM Needs To Add LFP Cells Production and New Cell Formats To Make More Affordable EVs
GM Needs To Add LFP Cells Production and New Cell Formats To Make More Affordable EVs

10 Feb 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / General Motors and LG Energy Solution partnered to produce the Ultium cells, but the carmaker needs more affordable LFP cells if it wants to slash costs

 
Lucid Reluctantly Joins Tesla's "Price War", Air Touring and Grand Touring Now Discounted
Lucid Reluctantly Joins Tesla's "Price War", Air Touring and Grand Touring Now Discounted

10 Feb 2023, 13:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid has followed Tesla and announced a new $7,500 discount on some of its models to compensate for the fact that its cars are not eligible for tax credits

 
Kia Rio Supermini Hatch Leaving Europe for Good, Defeated by Crossovers
Kia Rio Supermini Hatch Leaving Europe for Good, Defeated by Crossovers

10 Feb 2023, 11:45 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The Kia Rio will be discontinued for Europe, thus following in the footsteps of the Ford Fiesta. The Audi A1 will be dropped after the current generation too

 
Hyundai's New All-Inclusive EV Subscription Program Includes Two Cars and a Tiny Catch
Hyundai's New All-Inclusive EV Subscription Program Includes Two Cars and a Tiny Catch

9 Feb 2023, 22:56 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The South Korean manufacturer puts two of its EVs in the worry-free and all-inclusive Evolve+ subscription-based program. But something’s odd

 
First-of-Its-Kind Hydrogen-Powered JCB Backhoe Loader Begins Public Testing
First-of-Its-Kind Hydrogen-Powered JCB Backhoe Loader Begins Public Testing

9 Feb 2023, 20:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Lowering emissions is not only about passenger cars and battery-electric vehicles. The hydrogen internal combustion engine might play a role too. Here’s where

 
Indonesia Tries To Lure Tesla With a "Green" Industrial Park Running on Coal Power
Indonesia Tries To Lure Tesla With a "Green" Industrial Park Running on Coal Power

8 Feb 2023, 13:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is looking to expand its manufacturing base, and Indonesia wants a piece of the pie, but its plans to use coal power might conflict with Tesla’s goals

 
Electrify America Gets a New CEO Following Recent Mishaps and Incoming Price Hikes
Electrify America Gets a New CEO Following Recent Mishaps and Incoming Price Hikes

8 Feb 2023, 12:47 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Charging your electric vehicle (EV) is a lucrative business with much potential. Electrify America might now start to tap it. Here’s the latest

 
These Are the 2023 World Car of the Year Semi-Finalists, Can You Spot the Winners?
These Are the 2023 World Car of the Year Semi-Finalists, Can You Spot the Winners?

8 Feb 2023, 07:51 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / You have until April 5 to cheer for your favorite contender in the 2023 WCOTY awards, as that's when the winners will be announced at the New York Auto Show

 
Rivian Teams Up With Polestar to Give Us All a Stark Warning
Rivian Teams Up With Polestar to Give Us All a Stark Warning

8 Feb 2023, 02:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Two EV makers that have great potential to catch up with Tesla are now working together on a common goal. Here are their plans and ideas

 
This White Ascent Is the 7,000,000th Subaru Produced at SIA in Lafayette
This White Ascent Is the 7,000,000th Subaru Produced at SIA in Lafayette

7 Feb 2023, 20:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A white-painted 2023 Subaru Ascent Limited is the 7 millionth Subaru produced by the Japanese manufacturer in Lafayette, Indiana

 
Hertz Has a Much Smaller Tesla Fleet Than Previously Planned
Hertz Has a Much Smaller Tesla Fleet Than Previously Planned

7 Feb 2023, 18:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hertz has announced its 2022 results, with one of the key takeaways being the smaller-than-expected Tesla fleet, at less than 50,000 units

 
This Chinese SUV Sold Better Than Any Other New Car in the UK in January 2023
This Chinese SUV Sold Better Than Any Other New Car in the UK in January 2023

7 Feb 2023, 12:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Finishing the first month of the year above the Volkswagen T-Roc and 2022's best-selling Nissan Qashqai is seriously impressive for the MG HS

 
If You've Ever Dreamed of Being an Apprentice at Bentley, This Might Be Your Chance
If You've Ever Dreamed of Being an Apprentice at Bentley, This Might Be Your Chance

6 Feb 2023, 17:08 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you are a student who is studying something that may be useful to an automaker, this may be your chance to apply for an apprenticeship at Bentley

 
What's Behind Tesla's Incredible 900% Sales Increase in Germany?
What's Behind Tesla's Incredible 900% Sales Increase in Germany?

6 Feb 2023, 11:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This January, Tesla reported an amazing 912% sales increase in Germany from last year’s figures, but the figure doesn’t tell all the story

 
Cruise's Origin Gets Greenlight From California's DMV for Driverless Public Road Tests
Cruise's Origin Gets Greenlight From California's DMV for Driverless Public Road Tests

4 Feb 2023, 21:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Commuting with your friends might soon become a lot more fun. Here’s how General Motors is getting involved in this and why it matters