Cadillac recently revealed the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row EV SUV. Production is set to begin in early 2025 at General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. The Vistiq will be available in the U.S. and Canada, among other markets. According to Cadillac, the Vistiq features a standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and a…

Aptera Motors recently held its first drive of its production-intent vehicle solar electric vehicle (sEV), which will be used for real-world validation and testing. This vehicle, the first in a series, has been engineered to test Aptera’s production-intent design, production components, and critical performance metrics such as range, solar charging capability, and efficiency, Aptera said.…

Mitchell, an Enlyte company and technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, released its Q3 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This issue provides an overview of the point-of-impact and severity differences between repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and automobiles with an internal combustion engine (ICE). Mitchell noted that collisions involving front-end…

U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer Hyzon announced the successful trial of its refuse collection Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET) in partnership with New Way Trucks and Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR). The trial took place in California, covering areas such as Concord, Pittsburg, Oakley, Rio Vista, and parts of unincorporated Contra Costa. …

In 2022, Alpine, a manufacturer part of the Renault Group brands, revealed the Alpenglow concept car, which Alpine said will serve as a blueprint for its future direction in design. The Alpenglow was showcased at this year’s Paris Motor show as the Alpenglow Hy6, the latest version of Alpine’s hydrogen-powered rolling prototype. According to Alpine,…

According to S&P Global Mobility new registration data, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) share of sales has been above 8% in the U.S. every month since June. September’s BEV share was estimated to reach above 9%, and October BEV sales are expected to remain above that level. These numbers are assisted by the sustained rollouts…

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 61,686 cars in October, up 3% compared to the same period last year. The manufacturer said the sales increase was primarily driven by the performance of electrified models in Europe. The company’s sales of electrified models – fully electric and plug-in hybrid models – grew 40% compared to the…

Hankook Tire has been monitoring American driving behaviors since 2014 through the Hankook Tire Gauge Index. In its 10th year, the survey highlights trends in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) ownership, perceptions of car technology, vehicle maintenance, and driving behavior. Electric vehicles gain traction American attitudes toward…

VinFast and the Durango Drivers’ Union in Mexico have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on transitioning public transport to green energy. This includes the potential purchase of 3,000 VF 5 electric cars and 300 electric buses by the Durango Drivers’ Union for use in Mexico. Under the agreement, both parties said they…

Volvo Trucks North America says it has deployed more than 570 Class 8 battery-electric trucks since commercial orders began in December 2020, collectively logging over 8.5 million miles with over 70 customers. Volvo said it supports its customers through a network of certified electric vehicle (EV) dealerships across North America. Globally, Volvo has more than…