NEW YORK – Stellantis will build its first electric pickup, the 2025 Ram 1500 Rev, in the United States, the automaker’s CEO said at the New York auto show on Wednesday. “Pickups are core to the U.S. lifestyle,” CEO Carlos Tavares told journalists. “Range and towing are fundamental. We will bring technology better than everything… Continue reading Stellantis to build electric 2025 Ram 1500 Rev pickup in U.S. in 2024
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2024 Jeep Wrangler adds Willys model, off-road and towing capability
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler will offer a lower-priced version of its popular 4xe plug-in hybrid model while top-of-the-line models add even more capability. Those and other updates including a big towing capacity boost to 5,000-pound buff up the legendary SUV’s resume as the Ford Bronco heats up competition for the crown among true off-roaders. Meanwhile,… Continue reading 2024 Jeep Wrangler adds Willys model, off-road and towing capability
2024 Hyundai Kona SUV offers more room, new features, 260-mile EV range
The 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV gets bigger and roomier as the Korean automaker shifts subcompact SUV. Gasoline-powered versions go on sale this summer, followed by the EV in the fall. The new Kona is 5.9 inches longer than the current model, on a wheelbase that grew 2.3 inches. It’s an inch wider, 71.9 inches. Those… Continue reading 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV offers more room, new features, 260-mile EV range
Ram’s 2025 electric pickup may be last, but these features should ensure it won’t be least
Ram hopes to set the standard for electric pickup range when the 2025 Ram 1500 Rev goes on sale in 2024. Ram will be the last of the Detroit Three to begin selling an electric pickup — and as late as the eighth electric pickup on the market overall, if the oft-delayed Tesla Cyber truck… Continue reading Ram’s 2025 electric pickup may be last, but these features should ensure it won’t be least
Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top
Formula 1’s off-season was unusual. It is natural for drivers to swap teams, and several indeed did, but for several team principals and senior executives to move around is rare. But before the season started, there were major changes. Mattia Binotto resigned from Ferrari and was replaced by Frédéric Vasseur, who had been the team… Continue reading Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top
Jeep unveils 2024 Wrangler SUV in next stage of off-road sales battle with Ford Bronco
2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe Jeep Jeep is updating its flagship Wrangler SUV with more capability, technology and features as it battles for off-road buyers against Ford’s newer Bronco. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler features an evolutionary exterior design, which is typical for the quintessential SUV, and a redesigned interior that includes additional safety, convenience… Continue reading Jeep unveils 2024 Wrangler SUV in next stage of off-road sales battle with Ford Bronco
Kia’s new EV9 is a 7-passenger electric SUV coming to the U.S. late this year
2024 Kia EV9 Courtesy: Kia Motors NEW YORK — Korean automaker Kia on Wednesday unveiled the U.S. version of its upcoming EV9, a three-row electric SUV that will serve as the brand’s flagship model when it launches late this year. The EV9 is a midsize SUV that – like many other EVs – has a… Continue reading Kia’s new EV9 is a 7-passenger electric SUV coming to the U.S. late this year
Ram’s electric pickup will top the F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer in EV range
2025 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck Ram NEW YORK — An upcoming Ram electric pickup truck from Stellantis will offer up to 500 miles of driving range when fully charged, the automaker said Wednesday as it officially revealed the vehicle. That range would top Ram’s current gas-powered 1500 full-size trucks as well as all-electric… Continue reading Ram’s electric pickup will top the F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer in EV range
The EV industry is gaining momentum. But public charging is a long way from being accessible to all
Electric vehicles will play a critical role in slashing transport-related emissions in the years ahead. Momentum behind the industry is building, with a number of big economies gearing up for the mass rollout of EVs and sales of electric cars hitting 6.6 million in 2021, a record, according to the International Energy Agency. Not all countries will move… Continue reading The EV industry is gaining momentum. But public charging is a long way from being accessible to all
All-electric Ram 1500 REV to offer 500-mile range, 110-mile charge in 10 minutes
Making due on its promise to outdo the competition, the all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV pickup truck will offer 500 miles of range, a 110-mile charge in 10 minutes, up to 14,000 pounds of towing and up to 2,700 pounds of payload, according to Stellantis NV. The REV made its in-person premiere on Wednesday morning… Continue reading All-electric Ram 1500 REV to offer 500-mile range, 110-mile charge in 10 minutes