As promised, Cadillac introduced its third new EV model in 2023, joining the previously announced OPTIQ and ESCALADE IQ EVs. The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a new three-row SUV its makers describe as “distinctive and innovative.” Check out our first images below. It’s been a busy year for GM’s luxury brand as it embraces electrification… Continue reading Cadillac confirms new three-row VISTIQ EV, positioned between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ SUVs
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Tesla’s India entry is on shaky grounds again as import duties deal is off the table
Tesla’s entry into the Indian market is on shaky grounds again as the government says that a deal on import duties for electric vehicles is off the table. India has the biggest auto market that Tesla has yet to enter. There has been a ton of back and forth between the Indian government and Tesla… Continue reading Tesla’s India entry is on shaky grounds again as import duties deal is off the table
Tesla claims Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a backup generator
Tesla has released a new comparison report claiming Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a traditional backup generator. For years now, Tesla has enjoyed a giant backlog of Powerwall orders, but now that production has ramped up, the automaker has worked through most of that backlog, and it has to start generating more demand for… Continue reading Tesla claims Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a backup generator
GM delays another major EV initiative after pushing back electric Silverado, GMC Sierra
From left to right: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Elevation, 2025 GMC Sierra EV AT4, 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 (Source: GMC) In its latest setback, GM is delaying the launch of EV drive production at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant in Ohio. The company will now begin building electric drives at the end… Continue reading GM delays another major EV initiative after pushing back electric Silverado, GMC Sierra
Nissan Ariya electric SUV earns 2023 IIHS top safety award, its highest rating
The Nissan Ariya earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 Top Safety Pick+ designation. Nissan’s electric SUV earned the agency’s highest rating with a strong crash test performance, headlight evaluation, and advanced safety tech. Nissan Ariya EV earns the highest IIHS safety rating Once viewed as an EV pioneer with the launch of… Continue reading Nissan Ariya electric SUV earns 2023 IIHS top safety award, its highest rating
Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price?
GM invited us to San Diego to drive the new Chevy Blazer EV, Chevrolet’s first Ultium-based EV which is just hitting dealerships now – and to try its new Google-based UI, which it’s controversially replacing Apple CarPlay with. The Blazer EV is Chevy’s new mid-size electric SUV, leveraging the classic Blazer nameplate. After all, GM says… Continue reading Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price?
GM claims CarPlay and Android Auto cause “unsafe” driver behavior
GM can’t really catch a break on its decision to end support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-vehicle projection modes. And while that choice does have a defensible business purpose (more on that in a moment), recent comments from Tim Babbitt, GM’s Head of Product for Infotainment, to Motor Trend seem like an unforced… Continue reading GM claims CarPlay and Android Auto cause “unsafe” driver behavior
Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers
Tesla is partnering with Uber to offer its electric cars directly to drivers with discounts up to $3,000. Uber has been increasingly investing in electrifying the vehicles that its drivers use. In 2020, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles to… Continue reading Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers
Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit
Tesla is signaling that along with two trims of Model 3 losing all their federal tax credit next year, Model Y is also “likely” to lose part of the tax credits. Just earlier today, Tesla confirmed that Model 3 RWD and Model 3 Long Range will lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric… Continue reading Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit
Tesla announces it will lose entire $7,500 tax credit on base Model 3 trims
Tesla announced today that it will lose the entire $7,500 federal tax credit on Model 3 RWD and Long Range, the two least expensive versions of the popular electric car, starting next year. Buyers of all Model 3 vehicles, depending on their own eligibility based on income, have had access to a $7,500 federal tax… Continue reading Tesla announces it will lose entire $7,500 tax credit on base Model 3 trims