Hyundai recently debuted its IONIQ 9 electric SUV. The manufacturer said it designed this model to optimize efficiency and comfort while offering a spacious, high-tech interior. Performance, Range, and Aerodynamics Built on the E-GMP platform, the IONIQ 9 electric SUV maximizes range, safety, and interior space, Hyundai…

Work Truck Week wouldn’t be complete without testing at least one new truck. For me that was the electric REE P7-C. With its large windows, low entrance, and tight turning radius, the truck is all but designed for delivery applications. REE Automotive says the P7 platform, a customizable commercial Class 3-5 EV chassis, is built to move…

Chevrolet has introduced the Silverado EV ZR2 race truck at the Mint 400 off-road race. The Hall Racing team will field the electric truck, with Chad Hall behind the wheel in the Open Production EV class. EV Off-Road Racing “There is no better proving ground to test…

Cadillac is expanding its Escalade lineup with the all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL. “Escalade has been the best-selling luxury full-size SUV in North America since 2014,” said John Roth, vice president of Global Cadillac. “With the Escalade IQL, Cadillac now offers both internal combustion and all-electric Escalade options.” Performance and Power of the 2026 Cadillac…

Harbinger, a medium-duty electric vehicle (EV) company, launched what it calls an IRA risk-free guarantee to maintain price stability amid changing EV regulations. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit offers up to $40,000 per EV to help companies modernize commercial fleets. However, uncertainty surrounds the program’s continuation, the company said. …

Yokohama Rubber will supply its ADVAN Sport EV tires as original equipment for the LEAPMOTOR C16 SUV. Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (LEAPMOTOR) launched this electric SUV in China in June 2024. The C16 features 245/45R21 104V XL tires on the front and 255/45R21 106V XL tires on the rear. ADVAN Sport EV Tires Deliver Performance for…

Chevrolet unveiled the Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype ahead of this year’s Daytona 500. “We continually look for ways to improve the combination of power, durability, and efficiency to transfer learnings from the racetrack to the showroom. Especially as we bolster Chevy’s consumer EV lineup,” said Eric Warren,…

Congressman Neal Dunn (Fla-02) introduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act bill on February 25. This bill ensures vehicle owners can access essential repair and diagnostic data. Currently, automakers restrict vehicle owners and independent repair shops from obtaining this data. This can lead to higher costs, fewer service options, and…

In 2024, U.S. car sales showed encouraging growth, while the European market remained mostly stagnant, according to JATO Dynamics. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. BEV and PHEV sales jumped…

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the addition of the Macan Electric to some of its driving programs. The Macan Electric will be available at the Porsche Experience Centers (PEC) in Atlanta (PECATL) and Los Angeles (PECLA). “The introduction of any new car is special, especially when it comes to the new Macan Electric,” said…