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Jan 10 • 5 months ago

General Motors writes down $6 billion as domestic EV sales plans change

Canceled contracts and scaled-back product plans turn out to be costly. ...

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Jan 08 • 5 months ago

EVs remain a niche choice in the US, according to survey

Consumers around the world told Deloitte what they want in their next vehicle. ...

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Jan 08 • 5 months ago

Ford is getting ready to put AI assistants in its cars

The Blue Oval is also working on new hands-free driver assists. ...

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Jan 02 • 5 months ago

Tesla sales fell by 9 percent in 2025, its second yearly decline

Deadly doors, a busted battery bet, and a toxic owner: What's not to like? ...

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Dec 24 • 5 months ago

Power outage paralyzes Waymo robotaxis when traffic lights go out

A third of San Francisco lost power over the weekend, causing traffic chaos. ...

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Dec 23 • 5 months ago

F1’s new engines are causing consternation over compression ratios

A loophole in the rules might have given Mercedes and Red Bull a big advantage. ...

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Dec 20 • 5 months ago

Not too big, not too expensive: The Chevrolet Equinox EV

You get quite a lot of EV for the Equinox's sub-$35,000 starting price. ...

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Dec 18 • 6 months ago

Electric vehicles cause tension in the automotive aftermarket

At SEMA, we heard Trump-like talking points but saw skateboard chassis, too. ...

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Dec 17 • 6 months ago

Donut Lab’s hub motor meets WATT’s battery to create new EV skateboard

A prototype of the EV platform will be shown off at CES next month. ...

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Dec 16 • 6 months ago

2026 Mercedes CLA first drive: Entry level doesn’t mean basic

Starting at $47,250, Mercedes' new electric sedan is quite compelling. ...

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Dec 16 • 6 months ago

Ford ends F-150 Lightning production, starts battery storage business

It looks like battery electric vehicles are out of fashion at the Blue Oval. ...

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Dec 11 • 6 months ago

Fewer EVs need fewer batteries: Ford and SK On end their joint venture

Ford will keep the plant in Kentucky, SK gets the one in Tennessee. ...

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