The Nissan Leaf blew sales expectations in the third quarter. Nissan sold 187.5% more units of the aging EV compared to the same period last year. The Ariya crossover, however, reached more customers, despite being more expensive. The Nissan Leaf was the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle when it debuted…

Ford sold a record number of all-electric vehicles in the third quarter. The F-150 Lightning was the best-seller, while the Mustang Mach-E's sales declined. Hybrids also posted solid gains. Ford is the second best-selling electric vehicle brand in the United States this year, behind only Tesla, with sales figures going…

The Tesla Supercharger network is no longer exclusive to Tesla EV owners, whether you like it or not. It all started at the end of February 2024, when Ford EVs gained access to what is generally known as the best and most reliable DC fast-charging network in North America. Rivian and General Motors came…

Hyundai and Kia make some of the best electric vehicles available today, and most of the models they sell are based around the same E-GMP dedicated EV platform. That setup brings high range, fast charging times and even a strong degree of performance. However, even though they are all mechanically quite similar, sales of the…

Mitsubishi gives the fourth generation a subtle visual makeover and a larger infotainment screen. It also gains a larger 22.7 kWh battery that boosts WLTP electric range to 53 miles. The new Outlander PHEV officially debuts in Europe. Mitsubishi has revealed the refreshed Outlander PHEV revised for the 2025 model…

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is not a particularly great electric car to buy new. (Yes, is; they still make it.) A base 2024 EQB 250+ starts at $53,050, offering a front-wheel-drive powertrain and an okay range of 251 miles. If you want a dual-motor model with some decent options, you’ll easily encroach upon the $60,000 range.…

The U.K. powered down the final coal power plant In 2017 the U.K. set a goal of 2025 for the end of coal use The U.S. is working on increasing the use of renewable resources The U.K. has closed its last coal-fired power plant, according to a report by energy think tank Ember marking an…

Record flooding after Hurricane Helene has engulfed thousands of cars, totaling most of them. But while almost no gas car can handle being submerged, a Rivian R1T still works after being nearly fully submerged and carried over 100 yards by floodwaters. Rivian says it designs seals into its battery packs to avoid water…

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on an electric AMG supercar The electric supercar would be the SLS AMG Electric Drive's successor The 2023 Vision One-Eleven concept might have previewed the new supercar Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division is planning an electric supercar that could serve as a successor to the SLS AMG Electric Drive, reports Autocar. Unveiled…

The auto industry is highly globalized. The Toyota, Tesla, Honda, Ford, Chevy or Hyundai you drive daily likely has parts manufactured across continents. This diverse supply chain helps automakers reduce costs and access expertise. But it's also vulnerable to any form of disruption, like tariffs, geopolitical tensions and what we're seeing this week: the dockworkers…