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Porsche Will Pay You $4,500 to Switch From Another EV Brand
How much money you get depends on how much longer you have on your current lease.
Tesla Board to Shareholders: We Need to Give Elon Musk $56B or He Might Quit
Tesla's board tells shareholders that it's only fair they reverse a decision to void a $56 billion CEO compensation package. It's the only way to 'retain Elon’s attention and motivate him.'
Rivian Upgrades R1T, R1S EVs With New Autonomous Driving Platform
Getting closer to an Apple partnership? Rivian's first major redesign leans into the two reasons its CEO suggests could make it happen: in-house software and autonomous driving systems.
Why Is Ford Letting Its EV Lineup Get Stale?
Ford posted strong EV sales numbers in May, but it's not expected to release a new all-electric car until 2026. Will it fall behind rivals or quietly build a winning strategy?
Tesla Really Wants You to Try a Cheap Lease: Will You Go For It?
Tesla's order pages for the Model 3 and Model Y now default to leasing over buying, with prices as low as $299 per month.
With New EV Charger, Kia Courts Drivers in States With Power Outage Problems
Amid record EV sales, Kia appeals to drivers in places like Texas and Florida with a little-known capability that can help people facing troubled grid systems and frequent natural disasters.
Tesla Recalls 125K Vehicles Over Faulty Seat Belt Warning System
The issue will be corrected via an over-the-air software update.
Jeep's First EV Is Finally Here: Meet the $72,000 Wagoneer S
The 300-mile range SUV hits dealers in fall 2024, complete with a free level 2 charger and eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Non-Tesla Access to Supercharger Network in Flux as Timelines Slip
The next batch of EV brands are slated to get access to Tesla's charging network in 'spring 2024,' but at least one brand tells PCMag it's not happening until later this year.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic Review
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic plug-in hybrid SUV justifies its luxury price with a practical electric-only range, a striking and spacious interior, and impressive performance.
First-Ever Porsche 911 Hybrid May Finally Convince Gearheads Batteries Are Sexy
The iconic sportscar gets its first electrified option, which brings more power and acceleration while still having a newly designed engine to rev.
Toyota, Mazda, Subaru Resist Full EV Push, Will Co-Develop New Gas Engines
Continuing its resistance to an all-EV lineup, Toyota will work with fellow Japanese automakers Mazda and Subaru to co-develop new engine technology for hybrids and carbon-neutral fuels.
Tesla's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased 20% Last Year
Tesla was responsible for more than 50 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, roughly a 20% increase in pollution over the prior year.
Feds Add 9 More Incidents to Waymo Robotaxi Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking at how well the vehicles can avoid collisions with stationary objects as well as traffic control devices like cones.
Following Mass Layoffs, Tesla Advertises AI Engineer Roles With $360K Salary
A new crop of job listings reflects CEO Elon Musk's focus on AI, even at the expense of other core groups like the 500-person Supercharging team.
2025 Kia EV3 to Supplant Niro as Flagship Entry-Level Electric Car
The 5-seat electric SUV promises a 300-mile range, ChatGPT-powered voice assistant, a 12-inch HUD, and premium streaming options for everyday drivers looking for a high-tech ride.
Google Cast Is Coming to Cars, Starting With Rivian
Rivian drivers can stream their favorite content when parked, such as during a EV charging session, with more car brands to follow.
Biden Hikes Import Fees on Chinese Chips and EVs, Citing 'Unfair' Practices
The US doubles fees on Chinese semiconductor imports and raises import taxes on Chinese EVs and EV batteries. Some of the new taxes could impact US companies like Tesla.
Sony's Movie-Rich Infotainment System Launches In First EV, But Can It Compete?
With over 2,000 movies to stream on multiple screens, RIDEVU seeks to differentiate itself with the studio's vast content library, starting in cars from Vietnam-based VinFast.
Feds Investigate Amazon's Zoox Self-Driving Tech After Crashes
US transportation regulators report that Zoox's autonomous vehicles stop suddenly, resulting in two rear-end collisions with 'minor' injuries.
