2025 Honda CR-V price rises by $300-$600 versus last year Base Sport hybrid now costs $35,700 With more features, the CR-V hybrid costs about $6,000 more than the Kia Sportage hybrid  Honda's CR-V Sport, the hybrid edition of its midsize SUV, costs at least $35,700 for the 2025 model year. Honda confirmed prices for its…

The Tesla Cybertruck is becoming the U.S. best-selling all-electric pickup truck. Because the manufacturer does not report the results of individual models, we can't say for sure, but some data indicates that the Cybertruck won in the second quarter of 2024. In this post, we will try to check what we know about the…

I don't know if you've noticed this, but it's not cheap to get into a new car these days. Though the average new car price has been going "down" over the past few months, it was still around $45,000 in June—and still way up from pre-pandemic times. Plus, sky-high interest rates mean you'll be paying a…

NASCAR is in the midst of a decade of radical change. Before the decade ends, those changes could include electrification.  This past weekend at the Chicago Street Course, the first street circuit in the Cup Series’ 76-year history, NASCAR debuted a prototype electric race car. This car dumps the pushrod V8 and rear-wheel-drive for…

During the second quarter of 2024, Porsche delivered 21,304 cars in the United States, almost 13% more than a year ago. However, the Porsche Taycan noted the lowest sales level since its launch. In Q2, Porsche sold only 807 Taycan electric cars, over 50% less than a year ago. It was also the worst…

Electric vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2024 were a simulacrum of broader industry trends. In many ways, the sales were an extension of what we saw in Q1: Legacy automakers like General Motors, Ford, and Hyundai witnessed double-digit percentage growth compared to last year, whereas Tesla continued to slip.  As Elon Musk’s…

Mat Watson, the host of the CarWow YouTube channel, recently reviewed the redesigned Tesla Model 3 Performance. He liked the car a lot, calling out its "great value." But he just wishes it was a bit more like a Hyundai.  If that request sounds a little off, allow me to explain.  …

NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype.  It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone hybrid yet. NASCAR remains a race of thirsty, loud V-8 engines and rear-wheel-drive cars with rear-mounted manual transmissions.  And while the organization is making…

Stellantis reported a substantial 21% year-over-year decline in vehicle sales in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2024, to 344,993. It was the group's fourth consecutive negative quarter, but troubles did not end there. According to Stellantis, in Q2 2024, its plug-in hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. decreased. And that's a surprise…

Some Electrify America locations in California will limit charge to 85% “High-utilization station” locations were chosen for the pilot test Regular charging and idle fees apply Electrify America is testing a strategy that may help alleviate wait times at some of its busiest stations by preventing customers from charging all the way to 100%.  Through…