Ram's first battery-powered trucks have been delayed to the first half of 2025. The Ram 1500 REV and Ram 1500 Ramcharger were supposed to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. Stellantis wants to focus on the market launch of the Dodge Daytona EV and Jeep Wagoneer S. The Ram 1500 REV…

U.S. production of the Kia EV9 is being cut back 2025 EV9s assembled in the U.S. qualify for $3,750 of the federal EV tax credit The 2025 Kia EV9 costs $56,225 without the credit Kia is cutting back U.S. production of the EV9 electric SUV, but 2025 models that are assembled here will qualify for…

Extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, are having a moment. The newest examples are the electric Scout Terra truck and Traveler SUV, unveiled last month and due in 2027. Their debuts came with a surprise: Scout Motors will offer an optional feature called the Harvester, which adds a gas engine to enable longer-distance driving. The range of…

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…