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Location data for 800,000 cars exposed online for months
A data leak led to around 800,000 electric cars having their location exposed online for several months.
PlugStar’s platform matches your lifestyle with EVs and buying incentives
PlugStar has revamped its website to simplify the EV buying process, including giving tips on buying incentives.
Trump team in sync with Tesla on ending crash-reporting requirements, report says
The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump is planning to end existing car-crash reporting requirements to safety regulators.
EV drivers are not going back to gas cars, global survey says
Nearly all current owners of EVs are either satisfied with the experience, and 92% of them plan to buy another EV, according to a global survey.
Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states
Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida.
It looks like the end of the road for Cruise robotaxis
Robotaxi operations at Cruise look certain to end after its main backer, General Motors, said it will stop funding the initiative.
Tesla’s ‘Model Q’ to arrive in 2025 at a price under $30K, Deutsche Bank says
A new Tesla EV, called the Model Q, is in store for 2025, and it will be priced under $30,000 including incentives, according to Deutsche Bank.
Hybrid vehicle sales reach U.S. record, but EV sales drop in third quarter
The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales continued to grow in the U.S. in the third quarter.
This tiny electric truck could be the most affordable yet
Looking for an electric truck, but don't want to spend much? The tiny Telo MT1 could be the cheapest electric truck yet.
Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla
Rivian sits both at the bottom of owner ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction.
U.S. EVs will get universal plug and charge access in 2025
A Biden administration and private initatiative promises to allow all EVs to just plug in and charge at all public stations in the U.S. in 2025.
Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds
Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey.
Dodge’s Charger EV muscles up to save the planet from ‘self-driving sleep pods’
The marketing campaign for Dodge's Charger Daytona EV takes a swipe at self-driving sleep pods.
Waymo’s robotaxis are rolling into another U.S. city
Waymo provides more than 150,000 robotaxi trips per week across Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Austin, Texas, and it now has Miami in its sights.
Hyundai believes CarPlay, Android Auto should remain as options
Hyundai remains committed to offering CarPlay and Android Auto, the in-car phone-mirroring apps.
Kia’s futuristic, affordable EV4 sedan will launch in 2025
Kia confirmed that its futuristic, affordable EV4 sedan will launch in 2025
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more.
Range Rover’s electric SUV gets tested in extreme heat
Range Rover's electric SUV is getting tested in hot weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Might be time to buy EVs, laptops, and smartphones ahead of Trump tariffs
Price hikes are widely expected to be passed onto U.S. consumers should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to impose across-the-board tariffs on imports.
Ram says its new midsize truck will surprise
Ram confirms a smaller pickup is in the works and says it will surprise.
Volkswagen’s new electric Golf will get the Rivian treatment
Volkswagen just revealed the next-gen electric Golf will benefit from Rivian’s cutting-edge software and electrical systems.
Ending EV tax rebate could seriously harm Tesla, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen sales, study finds
Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla buyers are heavily influenced by federal tax incentives, according to a J.D. Power survey.
Volvo’s EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road sound system
Volvo's EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road Studios’ mode, providing sound quality engineered straight out of the world’s most famous music recording studios
