Another one bites the dust. Kia confirmed that another EV expected to arrive in the US by the end of the year is being put on hold indefinitely.
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Another one bites the dust. Kia confirmed that another EV expected to arrive in the US by the end of the year is being put on hold indefinitely.
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Hyundai is bringing “something big” to the LA Auto Show this week, and the teaser points to a slick new off-road electric SUV. Here’s our first look.
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Toyota’s $14 billion US battery plant is now up and running. The mega site spans 1,850 acres, or about 121 football fields, but Toyota is saying it will be even bigger.
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Shopping for your next car is almost too easy nowadays. You can now skip the dealership and buy certified pre-owned Ford vehicles, including EVs, directly on Amazon.
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Hyundai and Kia are pouring a record $86 billion into Korea to re-energize the auto industry and turn it into a global EV export hub. The move comes on the heels of the new US-South Korea trade agreement.
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Nissan’s best-selling vehicle is arriving as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. The 2026 Rogue is Nissan’s first PHEV for the US, with enough electric range to power through your daily commute.
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Genesis is raising the bar with its new ultra-luxe SUV. The GV90 is shaping up to be the brand’s most lavish vehicle yet, boasting premium features like coach doors.
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Following the new LEAF, the Nissan Juke is next in line for a glow-up. The new Juke EV was recently spotted in public, giving us our first look at the electric crossover SUV.
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Kia officially opened its first production hub dedicated to building electric vans. Once fully operational, Kia’s Hwaseong EVO Plant will be about the size of 42 soccer fields.
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Hyundai and Kia scored a win on Friday after the South Korean government pledged to boost EV subsidies by 20%.
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After years of dragging its feet, Mazda is finally planning to launch its first dedicated electric vehicle. The new EV was spotted testing in California as Mazda begins testing.
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BYD is bringing its most affordable EV to the Land Down Under. The Atto 1 arrives as Australia’s cheapest new EV, just as BYD is finding its footing.
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Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding its EV rental business overseas thanks to a new deal with Sixt in Saudi Arabia.
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Lexus claims the new ES “takes sedan styling, luxury, and refinement to a higher level” with a complete redesign. With the 2026 ES arriving soon, Lexus offered a closer look at the upgrades inside and out.
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Cadillac’s luxury electric SUV is suddenly pretty affordable. The Cadillac Lyriq saw the biggest price drops this fall, with lease prices down $115 a month since October.
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Subaru joins Toyota and Honda as the latest major Japanese automaker that plans to delay key EV projects to focus on hybrids.
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Production is now underway at Toyota’s new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, the company’s first outside Japan.
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Lucid Group (LCID) announced the pricing of a new $875 million offering of senior notes in a private sale to institutional investors. The funds will help Lucid pay down debt as it prepares for its next growth stage.
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Ford’s CEO Jim Farley admitted he was humbled after tearing down the first Tesla and Chinese EVs. If it wants to compete globally, Ford can’t walk away from EVs altogether, so it’s planning to shake things up.
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The Mercedes GLB EV will be here in less than a month. With its debut just around the corner, Mercedes offered a first look at the new GLB EV’s interior, and yes, it’s loaded with massive screens.
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The new Nexo is a significant upgrade over the first model, but will Hyundai’s fuel cell EV make an impression in the US?
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Honda wants in on the growing demand for affordable EVs. With the company’s CEO saying EVs selling for under $30,000 will be the main competition in the US, Honda may offer one of its own.
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Lexus says the LS no longer stands for a luxury SUV or sedan, but rather for “Luxury Space.” The new Lexus LS is a 6-wheeled ultra-luxe EV people mover — but why does it even exist?
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Used vehicles are not exactly flying off the lot right now, but EVs are bucking the trend with prices hitting the sweet spot of around $20,000 to $30,000.
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