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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...

BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Lexus are switching EV plugs

Volkswagen Group and Stellantis are the last remaining holdouts. 191WITH More automakers this week announced a switch in the style of charging plugs that will be fitted to...

Tesla begins Cybertruck deliveries on November 30

Start shopping for your novelty-oversized bows now. After slogging through years of delays and redesigns, the Tesla Cybertruck can finally be seen on public roads this holiday season, the...

BMW becomes the latest car maker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging standard

The change should go into effect in early 2025. BMW's North American EV customers should have an easier time finding charging stations in the future....

EV startup Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

It's the latest industry newcomer to fail due to a lack of funding. Volta Trucks has declared bankruptcy in Sweden after four years in business. The EV...

Volvo EM90 images leaked online, revealing brand’s first electric minivan in full

The first images of Volvo’s EM90 electric minivan have emerged online ahead of its official debut next month. From the first look, this Volvo looks like...

Mazda’s DMCA takedown kills a hobbyist’s smart car API tool

Financial risk too great for dev working "in my spare time to help others." 78WITH Before last week, owners of certain Mazda vehicles who also had...

You can now buy a Ferrari with crypto in the US, if that’s your thing

Ferrari is working with BitPay to accept bitcoin, ether and USDC, with plans to expand to Europe and other areas. Anyone sitting on a mountain...

Ford’s F-150 Lightning Michigan EV plant is losing a shift

Ford’s Lightning production woes may have hit another hurdle. The automaker revealed plans Friday to temporarily trim one of three shifts at its Rouge...

California is about to go next-level with electric school buses

California governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed legislation that mandates all new school buses in the state to be electric starting in 2035. California already led...

Kia takes a page from Ford and Rivian as it moves toward purpose-built EVs

Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” With plans to...

Kia EV5 revealed, but US future is uncertain for this electric crossover

The new compact electric SUV will go on sale in China and South Korea first. 68WITHKia provided flights from Los Angeles to Seoul and three...

Kia EV3, EV4 concepts look like the future, will soon be a reality

This small SUV and sedan-hatch-thing will be crucial to Kia's future global EV sales. 162WITHKia provided flights from Los Angeles to Seoul and three nights...

Plug-in powertrain is an efficiency win for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime

Toyota has helpfully increased the size of the battery pack. 186WITH Earlier this year, we spent some time with the new Toyota Prius. There was a lot...

Porsche’s electric Macan will be the one to get

When you have the choice between EV and ICE, the decision is clear. The Porsche Taycan is one of the most desirable EVs on the market, quick...
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