Many analysts predict that sales of electric vehicle will be hit should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to end the $7,500 federal tax incentives on EV purchases and leases. While predictions vary, with some expecting this would lead to a 27% drop in demand for EVs, research firm J.D. Power took an extra step and asked consumers...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Big, responsive screens Customization is key Wide integration The rest Hints at the future The world of car infotainment systems is in a bit of a sorry state. While the likes of Tesla and Rivian have developed relatively well-designed and easy-to-use systems, legacy automakers are largely struggling. That, of course, is why Apples CarPlay...

　　California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state could offer incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles if the future Trump administration eliminates the federal tax credit currently in place. 　　If that credit is axed, Newsom said he would propose creating a new version of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. It was eliminated in 2023 after providing rebates on the...

　　Why would I buy it?High-end featuresClaimed rangeFun to driveWhy would I avoid it?Limited rear seat spaceRestricted rear visibilityWhat is it? 　　The Mahindra BE 6e is the brand’s futuristic, out-of-this-world, all-electric vehicle and one of the two models recently launched in the Indian market. With this move, Mahindra has asserted its dominance, aiming not only to offer India’s best electric vehicle...

　　Why would I buy it Fun factor Exclusivity Joyous handling Why would I avoid itStandard features missing Harsh ride quality What is it? 　　There is one and only one reason to get yourself a Mini Cooper S in this bright yellow colour. It’s to stand out of the crowd and boy, does this 2024 Cooper S deliver! It’s more or...

　　Why I would buy itRoad presenceHigh-end featuresStrong performanceWhy I would avoid itRear visibilityUnder thigh supportWhat is it? 　　Mahindra has jumped headfirst into the born electric age with the car that you see in the photos. It’s called the XEV 9e (pronounced as nine) and is a coupe SUV (a first for Mahindra). Announced in 2022, its transition from concept to...

With deliveries of Volvos much-anticipated EX90 model finally coming through in the U.S., drivers who are also music fans may be heartened by discovering what the electric SUVs soundsystem is made of. They might even get a cosmic experience if they decide to play The Beatles 1965 classic hit Drive My Car on that sound system: The EX90 is the...

　　U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is not yet in office, but already the decisions he intends to make upon taking office are causing a stir. A number of players in the automotive sector are worried. 　　Theres of course the threatened 25-percent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico, which would be catastrophic for the automotive industry on both sides of...

Besides making headlines about the wisdom, or lack thereof, of ending federal rebates on EVs in the U.S., Kia is setting its sights on doubling the range its plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) can run on while in electric mode. With affordability and finding chargers remaining among the main hurdles to full EV adoption, drivers this year have increasingly turned to...

Figure Status Update - BMW Use Case Robotics startup Figure recently shared a new video showing several of its humanoid robots performing a task that could be applied to the automotive industry. Recommended Videos Figure completed a trial deployment of its advanced Figure 02 humanoid robot at a BMW facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a few months ago, when the...

California seems eager to reassert itself, not only as one of the largest economies in the world, but one where EVs will continue to thrive. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for electric vehicles should the incoming Trump administration carry it out its plans to end the existing $7,500 federal tax incentive on EVs....

　　The 2025 Kia EV6 was presented for North America at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. 　　Los Angeles, CA - Alongside its sister brand Hyundai, Kia is the most active player at this years Los Angeles Auto Show, hands down. We were introduced to the new 2026 EV9 GT as well as the next-gen 2026 Kia Sportage, for one thing....

EV charging is getting more accessible and faster, but its still not quite as convenient as filling up at a gas station. For some, however, paying a substantially lower cost would make the waiting worth it, and many EV manufacturers make the cost cuts even more enticing by bundling in discounted or free charging at one of the larger charging...

Jeep is remaining somewhat mysterious about the name of a new hybrid SUV slated to be part of the brands line up in 2025. Speaking at the Los Angeles Auto Show recently, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa would only say that a new compact SUV with a hybrid powertrain was indeed on the way, according to Automotive News. Recommended Videos Filosa...

Its no secret that Volkswagen has been facing a huge slump in sales in Europe and China, forcing it to close plants in Germany. But unlike other European automakers who have stuck to producing high-end electric vehicles (EVs), the German automaker keeps on reaffirming its commitment to bringing affordable EVs to market, including in the U.S. Recommended Videos And that...