Announcements

If you own a Tesla equipped with the Full Self-Driving Beta Option, you will soon receive an over-the-air update to change how your vehicle behaves on city streets. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the current system poses a risk to safety.

Ramping up production of electric vehicles requires ramping up the production of batteries. Ford has announced a $3.5-billion investment in a new battery factory, which will be located in Michigan and will create 2,500 jobs. It will produce battery cells for hundreds of thousands of EVs.

Electric cars all have one thing in common: batteries. And electric batteries all need one thing: lithium. With a major investment in the largest lithium operation in the U.S., General Motors is securing its supply chain - and should be able to churn out a million EV batteries per year.

Taking a long trip in an electric car often comes with range anxiety. Soon, that anxiety might ease a little bit, thanks to a new partnership between TravelCenters of America and Electrify America. Together, the two companies are planning to install 1,000 fast chargers at highway rest stops.

British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will be driving a modified Nissan Ariya electric SUV from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole - a journey of almost 17,000 miles. The trip will take in some extreme conditions and will be an extreme challenge for the Ariya's electric drivetrain.

Is this the next step in making home charging even more convenient? Stellantis and EFI Automotive showcased a new robotic charger in conjunction with the Ram 1500 Revolution concept truck. It offers completely automated, programmable charging that's more efficient than other inductive solutions.

Tires are a key component in the overall efficiency of a vehicle, and low rolling resistance can improve an electric car's range. However, conventional tires are still made by combusting a lot of petroleum products, which isn't good for sustainability. Goodyear's new sustainable tire could help.

Ford has just announced a production increase, and significant price drops, on its popular Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The number-three selling EV in America, the Mach-E is has a starting MSRP up to $5,900 cheaper, and interest rates have improved as well.

Audi has ambitious goals to completely electrify its lineup - and eliminate internal-combustion engines - by 2033. And it plans to do so without building any new factories in any new locations. Learn about its transition to all-electric here.

BMW is an automaker that continues to diversify its interests in alternatives to current lithium-ion battery technology. One example: the company recently deepened its partnership with Solid Power, based in Colorado, and will begin pilot production of solid-state EV batteries in Germany.

Leasing an electric vehicle might have just gotten even more attractive. While the new 2023 tax credits favours electric cars made in North America for vehicle purchasers, consumers leasing an EV might be eligible for up to $7,500 – regardless of where the vehicle is made.

Interested in an all-electric sedan with over 400 miles of range and a zero to 60 mph time of around five seconds? The Volkswagen ID.7 is capable of that and more. It can even charge 143 miles in just ten minutes. When can you get one? Read on.

Ford made big headlines in 2022 when it announced the attractive starting MSRPs for its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup. But huge demand coupled with supply chain challenges mean that the 2023 F-150 Lightning is substantially more expensive. Is it still worth it? Read on to find out.

The Genesis GV60 electric SUV, which was introduced in 2022, is getting some interesting enhancements for 2023. The most intriguing? Facial and fingerprint recognition systems that will let you unlock and start the vehicle without the key, or a smartphone app.

The all-new 2023 Toyota Prius - which we think may be one of the best looking hybrids ever - will cost almost $3,000 more than the previous-generation model. But you don't just get stylish new looks; its powertrain and technology have been significantly upgraded as well.