I am sometimes bummed out at how Japan is behind in the global electric vehicle race. It's true that the country has a fraught relationship with electricity generation, and that its automakers need their big investments in hybrid powertrains and hydrogen to pay off. But Japan also gave the world some of the finest industrial…

The Volvo EX90 has a maximum EPA rating of 310 miles. That's with 21-inch wheels. In the first real-world highway range test, the flagship Swedish EV didn't come close to its official rating. The Volvo EX90 is a 5,400-pound all-electric luxury SUV that’s very comfortable and quiet. It also has a maximum EPA range rating…

Tesla is having one of its most challenging years, with falling sales and rising competition. The automaker has witnessed a series of high-profile departures over the past year across various departments. Now its software boss, in charge of everything from powertrain to battery management, is reportedly leaving. Another senior Tesla leader is reportedly stepping down…

Nissan says it's on track to launch an all-solid-state battery (ASSB) by March of 2029. The company says it'll go into both EVs and hybrids. Nissan claims it'll be able to charge to 65% in around 5 minutes. Nissan is on track to launch an all-solid state battery (ASSB) by the end of fiscal year…

Automakers are in damage control mode after President Trump finalized his sweeping tariffs on car imports and vehicle parts this week.  Ford and Stellantis will open up employee pricing for regular customers. Employees are usually eligible for discounted rates. Toyota, Honda and Hyundai will hold their U.S. car prices steady, at least in the short…

I have always really liked the Hyundai Ioniq 6. But I also completely understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea. After all, we live in a world where bland-looking crossover SUVs—usually in white, black or gray—rule the day, and the Ioniq 6 is a sedan that leans into the avant-garde.  That's why I'm thrilled that…

Under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. was on track to meet all its battery demand for electric vehicles from local manufacturing by the end of the decade. Now, the country may not reach that goal as billions of dollars worth of clean energy projects have stalled in Q1 2025. The U.S. is…

The Skoda Elroq RS gets a dual-motor powertrain with 340 hp. It can go from zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds. Czech automaker Skoda has wasted no time in giving its new entry-level electric model a sporty makeover. This is the new Skoda Elroq RS, a battery-powered compact crossover that can go from a…

Hyundai's new Metaplant in Georgia is one of America's most advanced automotive factories, and one that's now set to produce more than half a million electric and hybrid cars annually. Officials from Kia were also on hand at the plant's opening last week—an interesting development for two brands under the same corporate umbrella that generally…

Another exception is that non-American citizens can bring their foreign vehicle to the country temporarily without getting an American license plate, says Cao Yang, owner of CDM Import, a Los Angeles–based company that’s exploring the nascent market for Chinese vehicle imports. Cao has helped facilitate some newer and larger Chinese cars to be shipped to…