General Motors has denied reports that it’s no longer providing battery replacements for the all-electric version of the Chevy Spark, according to Kevin Kelly, a spokesperson for the company. Kelly told The Verge in an email that the company is “currently experiencing a temporary disruption in the supply of new Spark EV packs,” but that… Continue reading GM denies reports about Spark EV battery replacements, blames supply disruption
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Rivian announces another shipping delay but also some cool new software features
Rivian is experiencing a production issue with an interior trim option for its electric vehicles. Some reservation holders of the company’s R1T electric truck and R1S SUV received emails this week saying that the Ocean Coast trim is “more challenging to produce” and will be delayed to later this fall (via Electrek). It’s not the… Continue reading Rivian announces another shipping delay but also some cool new software features
GM teases ‘electrified’ version of the Chevy Corvette coming next year
General Motors will release an “electrified” version of the Chevy Corvette next year, followed by a fully electric version of the iconic sports car soon after that, the automaker’s president Mark Reuss said on CNBC Monday. Reuss wouldn’t confirm when the all-electric ‘Vette would make its debut, but did note that “this is coming very… Continue reading GM teases ‘electrified’ version of the Chevy Corvette coming next year
Lincoln’s new electric concept car uses lo-fi beats and ‘fragrances’ to elevate your state of mind
Lincoln, Ford’s luxury brand, says it will release four new electric vehicles by 2026, by which point 50 percent of its global sales will be EVs. The company also revealed its Lincoln Star Concept as a way to introduce the new design language that will come to define its upcoming electrified lineup. And what a… Continue reading Lincoln’s new electric concept car uses lo-fi beats and ‘fragrances’ to elevate your state of mind
BMW’s new electric 7 series luxury sedan will start at $120,295
BMW announced a new electric 7 series luxury sedan, the i7 xDrive60. The upcoming EV will have an estimated range of “up to 300 miles” and a starting price of $120,295. Interested car buyers can pre-order the i7 starting today and deliveries are expected to start later this year. Chock full of high-tech features, like… Continue reading BMW’s new electric 7 series luxury sedan will start at $120,295
Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0
Jeep unveiled an updated Magneto 2.0 concept EV that renews its teasing of what the iconic off-roader could look like as a fully electric vehicle. Jeep didn’t mention any hardware upgrades for its custom-built motor but appears to have made some significant performance refinements from last year’s model. The Magneto 2.0’s motor operates at a… Continue reading Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0
Ford and Chevy’s supply chain woes are affecting the cool cars now
Ford and Chevrolet are reportedly halting production on their respective flagship performance cars, the Mustang and the Camaro, for a week thanks to supply chain issues (via Jalopnik). While the pauses probably won’t make it that much harder to get a muscle car, they are just the latest in a string of automotive delays caused… Continue reading Ford and Chevy’s supply chain woes are affecting the cool cars now
Lexus teases its first electric vehicle, and oh no, it’s got a steering yoke
Lexus, the luxury automaker owned by Toyota, announced that it will reveal its first electric vehicle on Wednesday, April 20th, at 6AM ET. And it released two teaser images, one of which — we regret to inform you — features a steering yoke. In a sense, it’s not surprising. Toyota’s next-generation, long-range EV, the BZ4X,… Continue reading Lexus teases its first electric vehicle, and oh no, it’s got a steering yoke
Hertz says it will purchase 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar
Rental car company Hertz announced plans to purchase up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar, a sub-brand of Volvo and its Chinese parent company Geely. The announcement follows a similar move by Hertz to purchase 100,000 Tesla vehicles in a bid to electrify its global fleet. The new vehicles will be acquired over a period… Continue reading Hertz says it will purchase 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar
US unveils stricter tailpipe emissions standards for new vehicles
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled stricter fuel economy standards today that he said would save Americans money at the pump, as well as help reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. “When these standards take effect, Americans buying a new vehicle will spend less on gas than they would have if we hadn’t taken… Continue reading US unveils stricter tailpipe emissions standards for new vehicles