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The Ford Fathom Will Get a $25,000 Hybrid Crossover Sibling: Report
Ford has the makings of a smash hit on its hands with the newly announced Fathom pickup truck. If Ford can actually deliver the $30,000 electric pickup as advertised in 2028, it will offer an affordable electric vehicle in a…
Tesla Burned Through Its California EV Rebates In Just Five Days
California's MyFirstEV rebate program appears to have had a hot start, thanks to Tesla. The program allocated $135.5 million in EV purchase or lease incentives, which automakers agreed to match. Buyers have already gobbled up Tesla's share of the incentives.…
Ford’s New AI Assistant Can Read Your Car’s Manual And Diagnostics
Ford has launched an AI assistant to help owners better understand their cars. The assistant is built into the Ford and Lincoln smartphone apps, but it will eventually be integrated into the automakers’ cars as well. The chatbot can summarize…
This Kit Turns The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Into A More Capable Off-Road Van
The lovable Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets an adventure makeover. Germany's Seikel has developed a custom kit for the electric minivan. With extra ground clearance, beefier wheels, and more underbody protection, the EV is better suited for unpaved roads. The Volkswagen…
Smart’s Smallest EV Is Back, And It Promises A Lot More Range
Smart’s original car is back. The all-new Smart #2 draws inspiration from the Fortwo. This time, however, Smart’s smallest car will be available exclusively as an EV. The Smart brand made a name for itself in the late 1990s with…
After Driving Over 25 Chinese Cars, These Are The 6 I Would Buy
China's car market is wildly varying, ranging from cheap small hatchbacks, to EVs that have enough power to rival hypercars. These are the ones I personally would buy; these cars are all very well executed vehicles in their classes. Except…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has A Range Problem. Smaller Wheels Helped A Lot
Smaller 20-inch wheels improved the Ioniq 5 N’s highway efficiency by about 12%. The owner’s “nearly 100 extra miles” claim is an extrapolation, not a verified full-range result. Similar Tesla tests show smaller wheels can deliver meaningful EV efficiency and…