EV
The Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is Officially Dead
The current-generation Ford F-150 Lightning is dead, Ford officials confirmed on Monday. Couched in a bunch of EV news and an announcement that the next-gen Lightning would be an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), Ford slipped in the announcement that the…
General Motors Dumped Apple CarPlay. Now It’s Adding Apple Music—And Fixing A Big Problem
General Motors is offering free internet connectivity for audio streaming in some new cars. The perk is now part of the automaker’s OnStar Basics connectivity bundle. The Apple Music app is also available natively on GM’s infotainment systems; for Cadillac…
Why The EU’s Gas-Ban Retreat Could Backfire
For years, even when electric-vehicle sales weren’t consistently on a straight upward trajectory, the global auto industry was steered toward battery power by one overriding factor: the European Union’s planned 2035 ban on new internal-combustion vehicles. But that's all reportedly about to go…
Stellantis Recalls Another 6,000 PHEVs Because Their Brake Pedals Could Snap
Stellantis is expanding a recall for plug-in hybrid brake pedals that could collapse. Nearly 6,000 Dodge and Alfa Romeo crossovers have been added. The total number of affected U.S.-market vehicles is now around 27,000. Dodge and Alfa Romeo are recalling…
The Volkswagen ID. Polo Is A 260-Mile, Sub-$30,000 EV For The Masses
The Volkswagen ID. Polo is nearly here. The German automaker revealed the official technical specifications of the upcoming subcompact EV. Built entirely in Europe, the ID. Polo will start from less than $29,000 (25,000 Euros) when it goes on sale…
Volvo’s Big Software Update For 2.5 Million Older Cars Has Been Delayed
Volvo has delayed a big software update for 2.5 million cars built after 2020. The over-the-air update was supposed to land this year. The latest version of the Google-based infotainment software brings a simpler interface. Volvo has delayed the release…
Tesla Is Finally Letting Robotaxis Drive Solo In Austin. Now Comes The Hard Part
Tesla is testing its Model Y robotaxis in Austin, Texas, without human safety drivers inside. Elon Musk said this month that truly driverless robotaxis in Austin were just "three weeks away." Broader rollout for passengers is on the horizon, but…