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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 this EV could. Credit: Chevrolet The battery system on an electric car can either charge—from regenerative braking...

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...

Cold-weather range hits aren’t as bad for EVs with heat pumps

Heat pumps can mitigate range loss and are standard on newer models. Audi equips the...

VW will offer “highly competitive” leases on ID.4 as sales restart

Dealers can also start fixing the door handles on almost 100,000 recalled ID.4s. Instead of...

The 2024 Subaru Solterra is nimble but sorely lacks range, personality

Slow charging and inefficient driving, Solterra is no electric WRX or Forester. Over the years, Subaru has generated a cult following in the US, making...

Jeep’s Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept teases a fully electric off-roader

Sitting pretty on 31.5-inch tires. In New York today, Jeep unveiled its first fully electric SUV for the North American market. And while all the...

Chevy offers no payments on Equinox and Blazer EVs for 120 days, but here’s the deal

With new EVs rolling out, Chevy is looking for new ways for buyers to go electric. Chevy is offering no payments for 120 days...

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq—this EV proves GM messed up dropping CarPlay

Now that it's been in production for a couple of years, how has the Lyriq matured? We first drove the Cadillac Lyriq a couple of years ago....

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV shows GM can make a car for the masses

GM's latest Ultium-based EV is ready for the road. A new entry-level EV from General Motors hits the market this year bearing the name Equinox,...

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV looks even bigger in latest US testing video

A new Hyundai three-row electric SUV is set to hit the US market. Ahead of its official debut, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was caught testing in...

Ford teases new F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck ahead of Pikes Peak [Video]

Ford Performance is at it again. The high-performance unit is teasing its new Ford F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck ahead of its official debut. To showcase...

Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it

Plug-in hybrid powertrain perfectly suits Bentley's next Continental GT Speed. BARCELONA—The days of big engines are numbered, even for big spenders. Owning a GT that...

Porsche builds a hybrid 911 at long last

The iconic sports car gets an electrified option as part of the 992-generation refresh. Today, Porsche gave the venerable 911 a bit of a spiff-up,...

“Unacceptable”: Spotify bricking Car Thing devices in Dec. without refunds

Spotify stopped making Car Things in July 2022 but kept selling them. Owners of Spotify's soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing device are begging the company to open-source...

The single-motor BMW i4 proves the less-powerful EV is usually better

This rear-wheel drive EV is efficient, practical, and has class-leading technology. I have a theory about electric vehicles, and with a few notable exceptions, it's this:...

Teslas can still be stolen with a cheap radio hack despite new keyless tech

Tesla owners should enable PIN-to-drive protection to thwart relay attacks. For at least a decade, a car theft trick known as a “relay attack” has been the...

On self-driving, Waymo is playing chess while Tesla plays checkers

We'll know Tesla is serious about robotaxis when it starts hiring remote operators. Tesla fans—and CEO Elon Musk himself—are excited about the prospects for Tesla’s...

A week with the Chevy Blazer EV shows things to love—but also painful flaws

The decision to drop Apple CarPlay was a mistake. General Motors appears to have solved the problem that was holding back the production of its...
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