Tesla has issued a software update for 1.85 million of its vehicles in the U.S. to fix a safety issue involving the hood. A notice posted online by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday explained the problem, saying that after a customer action opens the hood, its possible that the latch assembly will fail to detect that...

　　A city in California becomes the first to equip its police department with only all-electric vehicles. 　　Electrification is not just about individual choices made by consumers, but also about decisions made by different groups, notably governments. Electric vehicles, for example, are increasingly finding their way into the fleet used by municipalities and other levels of government. 　　South Pasadena, near Los...

Luxury electric vehicles have always been arguably the most important EVs for the industry. Sure, these aren’t the cars for the masses, but they are the cars that leverage new technologies and push development forward first. After all, the first so-called cool EV was the relatively expensive Tesla Model S, which paved the way for more affordable cars like the...

The Tesla Model Y has been the most popular electric car for a few years now, and it makes sense. The Model Y is reasonably priced for an EV while offering a good range and an excellent software experience. Its also larger than the Model 3 sedan and plenty of people need that extra room. But there are a few...

　　Why would I buy itRide is comfortableCabin is spacious, well-specced and new-ageEngine is smooth and torqueyWhy would I avoid itGround clearance can be a challengeNo feel-good features for the rear passengersWhat is it? 　　The new generation BMW 5 Series is bigger, roomier, comfier, and more feature-packed than the car it replaces. And the older 5 was already quite good to...

It hasnt always been a great time to buy an electric SUV, but thats finally changing. We already have options like the Rivian R1S and the Kia EV9, but theres another option coming, and it could end up proving itself as a great option for those who like Volvos style and tech. The Volvo EX90 is a cousin to the...

　　Add Porsches name to the list of automakers who now assume their shift to electric vehicle lineups may be slower than expected. Yesterday, the German automaker said it is making every effort to ensure that 80 percent of the vehicles it delivers in 2030 will be all-electric, but that this will only happen if demand is there. 　　The transition to...

　　The federal iZEV program offering a rebate on purchase of an eligible electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle has had a record first year in Canada. Applications have more than doubled in the first half of 2024, compared with the first six months of 2023. 　　While a slowdown in the growth of sales of EVs is being felt in some parts...

　　Why would I buy it?Comfortable cabinExceptional ride qualityFrugal engineWhy would I avoid it?Lack of powertrain optionsunsuable third-rowWhat is it? 　　First unveiled in 2022 during Nissan's evaluation of potential products slated for launch in India, the X-Trail stood out as the most likeable model. This fourth-generation model is set to debut in the coming weeks, marking its re-entry into the Indian...

　　Cadillac today unveiled the kind of concept you just dont see anymore: a convertible. The Solleis name obviously refers to our Sun, and the models immediate aim is to show what a modern, electric convertible produced by Cadillacs designers would look like. 　　The vehicle was unveiled at Cadillac Vanderbilt, where the Celestiq sedan is built, in Warren, Michigan. 　　Cadillac didnt...

The world of car-buying is changing, and quickly. Just a decade ago, the concept of leasing a car was reserved for the relatively wealthy, who simply wanted to be able to trade in their vehicle every few years for a newer, faster model. But cars are changing theyre no longer simply machines designed to get you from point A to...

Tesla is expanding the available options for the Model 3. Some time ago, Tesla stopped selling the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, but the company has rereleased that version of the Model 3 in the form of the new Model 3 Highland design. This expands the number of Model 3 options available to four. There are plenty of good...

More and more car companies are jumping on the services bandwagon, but theyre doing so in ways that could be considered somewhat controversial. Instead of inventing new services and building better experiences that drivers can unlock with an additional payment or subscription, car companies are turning to the hardware that has always been built into a car. Thats right aspects...

　　General Motors (GM) is revising downwards its production targets for all-electric models. This was confirmed to CNBC this week by GM CEO Mary Barra. 　　The automaker had set a target to produce one million electric vehicles a year, starting at the end of next year. Barra told CNBC that the level of customer demand will be what dictates how quickly...

　　As we enter the second half of the year, heres a list of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. so far in 2024. 　　Analyzing sales figures is always interesting, not only to show us which models are the most popular on the market, but also to show us trends, whether related to stability or change. 　　This week, Car and Driver...