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The Nissan-Honda Merger Failed. But A U.S. Partnership Is Very Much Alive
The merger between Nissan and Honda would have created the world’s fourth-largest automaker. But merger talks collapsed this year due to major differences in their desired terms. Honda wanted Nissan to become a subsidiary, but that would have hurt Nissan’s…
VW EVs Are Finally Getting Access To Tesla Superchargers
VW will finally get access to Tesla's Supercharging network next week. It has become the 22nd major brand to do so. Owners will be able to plug in on November 18th. After nearly a year of "coming soon," Volkswagen owners…
Volkswagen Adds Smartwatch Support For U.S. Vehicles
U.S.-spec Volkswagen vehicles can now be controlled remotely from compatible smartwatches. This includes the ID.4 crossover and ID. Buzz minivan. Smartwatches running watchOS and Wear OS are compatible with the myVW+ service. Volkswagen of America’s myVW smartphone app now supports…
New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Undercutting Competitors
California-based startup Pebble is now taking orders for its mid-spec Flow electric RV trailer. The newly introduced version is $39,500 cheaper than the top-spec model, and $16,000 less than its closest competitor. Despite the price cut, the trailer still comes…
China Is Cracking Down On Too-Quick EVs
Regulators in China are proposing limiting the zero-to-60 mph speed of cars. This would require owners to disable the acceleration restriction with each new drive. The limitation would be for all powertrains, not just EVs. China's regulators have decided that…
Teslas Could Get Apple CarPlay Soon: Report
Apparently Tesla really is worried about its struggling car sales, despite CEO Elon Musk's grand plans to leave the relatively boring automotive business behind. The automaker is working to integrate Apple CarPlay into its cars, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing…
GM’s President Explains What’s New
The Chevy Bolt is back for a new generation starting in January. The cheap EV gets some big updates. GM President Mark Reuss explained the thinking behind the overhaul on a recent interview with the Plugged-In Podcast. What's old is…