After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote smart parking system in some of these EVs. The recall affects 12,400 EV9 GT-Line and Land models that have the feature, which allows the SUV to be maneuvered in and…

Tesla has just released its Q3 2024 production and delivery report. In Q3 2024, the automaker delivered a total of 462,890 vehicles. That beats predictions from RBC analyst Tom Narayan, who stated that the firm’s prediction was that Tesla would sell 460,000 units. Tesla's delivery figure firmly beats the Wall Street consensus that Tesla would deliver…

Volvo is holding off on plans to make its lineup all-electric by the end of this decade, but the automaker's boss still supports Europe's planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle sales halfway through the next decade. Volvo and 49 companies recently signed a declaration urging the European Union not to change its current timeline, which…

Skoda has revealed the electric model it hopes will help it become a major player on the European EV scene. The Skoda Elroq is a new battery-powered crossover that promises to blend the brand’s latest design philosophy with a long range, affordability and practicality. It is slightly longer, taller and wider than a Volkswagen…

What sorts of offsets do you focus on? People have different opinions as to what is good enough, and they’re not all equal. We primarily focus on the creation of renewable energy, since that’s what gives the best positive impact to using electric vehicles. Where we can, it’s technology in the countries in which we…

Ford lowered the price of its BlueCruise advanced driving assistance system. Owners of compatible vehicles can also buy the feature to use forever. Ford has lowered the price of its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving assistant in the United States. The change went into effect at the beginning of the month and…

LG Chem has developed a temperature-sensitive safety layer in EV batteries to suppress thermal runaway. The material acts as a 'fuse' to blocks the flow of electricity in the early stages of overheating. The development comes amid nationwide panic in South Korea after multiple EV battery fires. Electric vehicles are…

Rivian's electric van, known as the Electric Commercial Van (ECV) can't use Tesla Superchargers. That's despite Rivian being among the first automakers to strike a charging deal with Tesla. Rivian was the second automaker after Ford to gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network of DC fast chargers in the United…

Overall U.S. auto sales are expected to weaken in the third quarter, according to industry experts. But electric vehicles are emerging as a bright spot for several automakers, and  General Motors in particular is now staging a gradual yet strong comeback with a steady rise in its EV sales. So far in 2024, the EV…

Toyota says the switch away from Prime is a matter of easier recognition Otherwise, RAV4 and Prius plug-in hybrids carry over with few changes Toyota’s sold the most Prime PHEVs in California emissions states Prime time has ended for Toyota plug-in hybrids, as the automaker makes a marketing move to recast them as interchangeable with…