The 2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid luxury sedan is a little more expensive than the 2024 model, but is otherwise unchanged. Lexus raised prices of both the hybrid and non-hybrid models by $1,000, meaning the LS 500h now costs $116,560 with the $1,350 destination fee included. This comes after Lexus raised prices by $3,100 for…

Jaguar is back. No one can say that today's relaunch of the storied British brand—complete with a bold new logo, a high-fashion vibe, and a super-luxury mission but no actual cars—was a universal success. But it's the first sign of life from Jaguar in a very long time, and it's further confirmation that Jaguar sees…

Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not a route for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I noted, partly in disbelief,…

Stellantis revealed more details about the STLA Frame platform that underpins the Ram 1500 Ramcharger. The highly configurable platform supports vehicles with electric, hybrid, gas, hydrogen and EREV powertrains. It's also adventure-ready and can accommodate 400- and 800-volt architectures with up to 690 miles of range in the EREV. Stellantis is under increasing pressure to…

STLA Frame platform can handle electric, range-extended electric, hybrid, and ICE powertrains Towing capacity maxes out at 14,000 pounds, which exceeds rivals by 4,000 pounds Stellantis again confirmed Ram 1500 REV electric truck will have up to 500 miles of range On Tuesday, Stellantis filled in some further info about the STLA Frame platform that…

CATL's second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally even at -40 degrees Celsius (-40F as temperature scales converge).  Depending on the make and model, EV batteries perform the best between 60F to 110F. The operating range can go much higher or lower, but that affects performance and range. Sodium-ion battery production is in its nascent…

A Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype toppled a record set by the Porsche Taycan Mercedes drove a CLA EV 2,309 miles in 24 hours around the Nardo test track The Mercedes CLA EV could become the most efficient EV on sale in the U.S. Records are meant to be broken, and Mercedes-Benz has just busted one…

In 1845, somewhere between inventing a system for detonating explosives by electricity and the refillable fountain pen, Robert Thomson, a Scottish engineer and entrepreneur, patented the first pneumatic tire—a then wondrous, now everyday item that has been gradually evolving ever since. Now, in the era of electric vehicles, they are more in focus then ever…

This Fisker Ocean has driven over 10,000 miles and is still going strong. That's despite Fisker going bankrupt and selling its assets. The Fisker Ocean was supposed to be one of the many “Tesla Model Y killers.” And while it was a promising EV, its fate was sealed after the automaker behind it went bankrupt.…

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relatives who think they know a lot about a lot but are in fact just walking examples of Dunning-Kruger in action. Not going home is always an option—there's no reason you should spend your free time with people you can't…