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Driving the biggest, least-efficient electric car: The Hummer EV SUV

Here's what I learned daily-driving the gargantuan electric vehicle. It's big, it's heavy, it's the Hummer EV SUV. Credit: Jonathan Gitlin GMC's Hummers have always been divisive. After getting hold of the...

Hyundai teases a three-row Ioniq 9 electric SUV

The proper Ioniq 9 reveal happens in November. A sketch of the Hyundai Ioniq 9's...

Elon Musk makes bold claims about Tesla robotaxi in Hollywood backlot

Tesla dusted off some decade-old ideas about mobility as the future of robotics. Elon Musk...

The Audi RS7—they won’t make them like this much longer

We take one last drive in an old favorite, plus there's some RS6 wagon...

Tesla Full Self Driving requires human intervention every 13 miles

It gave pedestrians room but ran red lights and crossed into oncoming traffic. Tesla's controversial "Full Self...

Tesla offers 6 months free supercharging in attempt to boost sales

After a tough quarter, Tesla is now offering six months of free supercharging for all new Model 3 and Model Y orders that get...

Ford shrinks its EV battery factory plans in Michigan

Ford will no longer invest the full $3.5 billion for a new Michigan battery plant as the company faces rising labor costs and slowing...

Tesla workers report explosions, concussions, and grisly robot injuries at Texas factory

As Tesla begins building Cybertrucks, new reports of increased worker injury are unearthing at the Austin Gigafactory. As Tesla prepares to deliver its first Cybertrucks...

After driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, I finally get EV “engine” sounds

Fake gearshifts and powertrain noises enhance Hyundai’s electric hot hatch—mostly. 25WITHHyundai provided flights and accommodation from Los Angeles to Seoul for Steve to drive the...

The reincarnation of totaled Teslas—in Ukraine

Cars deemed unfixable in North America are resurrected in Eastern Europe. 101WITH This summer, a Vancouver car mechanic named Max got a perplexing ping on his...

Lotus Eletre R is a 900-horsepower SUV that weirdly slays the competition

Lotus is ready to sell you a super EV SUV. What is it, and can it be a winner? 74WITH The Lotus Eletre R is an...

LockBit ransom gang behind mass exploitation of Citrix bug, researchers say

Security researchers are blaming a now-patched Citrix zero-day vulnerability for a recent spate of November ransomware attacks, said to be carried out by the notorious LockBit...

Hyundai and Kia are ‘pulling ahead’ with strong EV demand despite rival concerns

Despite concerns over a cooling EV market, Hyundai and Kia are “very bullish” as demand for their electric vehicles remains strong. Over the past few months, I’m...

GM’s Chevy Silverado EV lands in China in first overseas debut

The Chevy Silverado EV debuted in China recently as its first overseas trip outside of North America. GM may be launching its electric pickup in China’s...

Guangzhou Auto Show roundup: BEV debuts from XPeng, ZEEKR, Li Auto, BYD, and more

We’ve been covering several prominent Chinese automakers teasing their latest EV models in the preceding weeks, ahead of the Guangzhou Auto Show. The annual...

A lithium mine for EV batteries is coming to Arkansas, says Exxon

With EV incentives tied to domestic battery content, US lithium mines are needed. 89WITH Earlier this year, new electric vehicle tax incentive rules went into effect....

Yadea unveils 99 MPH electric motorcycle that charges in 10 minutes

The newly unveiled Yadea Kemper electric motorcycle was just shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. Electrek was there to...

Tesla Cybertruck specs leak every dimension + 14-50 outlet in bed

A screenshot of the Tesla Cybertruck’s specs has been leaked ahead of the truck’s first deliveries coming at the end of this month, and...

Here’s how Rivian is using software to scale past EV rivals

EV startup Rivian is racing past many rivals with its all-electric adventure vehicles. Yet, what many may not know is that the technology inside a Rivian...
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