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Mazda celebrates 35 years of the MX-5 with anniversary model

The MX-5 is the perfect antidote to all those big SUVs. Credit: Mazda DAYTONA, Florida—This might make you feel old, but the Mazda MX-5 Miata just turned 35. Still in its...

Jeep’s first battery EV is not what we expected: The 2024 Wagoneer S

Drag optimization means it's very quiet inside, but it's also quite expensive. The Wagoneer S...

GM patents a dual-port charging system for EVs with vehicle-to-load

I'm not sure why you'd want to do both at the same time, but...

Tesla’s Model Y crossover finally gets a facelift—just in China for now

The crossover has new lights, wheels, and some interior upgrades. Credit: Tesla Yesterday, Tesla revealed a...

Honda shows off “nearly production” EVs and new operating system at CES

Production of the Honda Zero SUV begins in Ohio in 2026. We expect some details...

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...

Five big carmakers beat lawsuits alleging infotainment systems invade privacy

Cars downloading text messages from phones doesn't violate state privacy law. 49WITH A federal appeals court rejected lawsuits that alleged five major carmakers violated a Washington...

Polestar will begin testing StoreDot’s 5-minute charge battery

A Polestar 5 prototype with StoreDot cells will begin testing next year. 97WITH There's a lot to like about electric vehicles. They're quiet, reliable, and about...

Audi finally begins building electric motors for new Porsche codeveloped PPE EV platform

Audi has begun building electric motors for the long-awaited Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform being codeveloped with Porsche. The PPE has been delayed...

Toyota is being squeezed out of the world’s largest auto market as the shift to EVs heats up

Toyota is losing out as the world’s largest auto market accelerates its shift to EVs. The Japanese automaker informed dealers that it plans to cut...

NYC bike and scooter riders just got good news and bad news

If you live in New York City and enjoy getting around on two wheels, prepare to get hit with a whiplash of good and...

The brutality of this EV crash test was shocking, but both cars passed

Counting our blessings after a crash course in vehicle safety. 178WITHMercedes-Benz provided flights from New York to Stuttgart, Germany, and a night in a hotel...

12 V battery problem forces Toyota to recall 1.8 million SUVs

Owners should hear about a fix by late December. 68WITH There's plenty of fear, uncertainty, and doubt about electric cars and the potential risk of battery fires,...

Cute, fun to ride, but does it have a future? The Honda Motocompacto

Even Honda isn’t sure what to do with this cute little thing. 153WITH The transition to electrified transportation can come across as boring, which, arguably, isn't...
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