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...

　　If were talking about an electric vehicle market today, we owe it to Tesla. Without the EV makers pioneering efforts, wed still be talking about the electric shift as a thing of the future. 　　For years, unsurprisingly, the companys market share was massively high - close to 100 percent at the outset, but regularly well over 80 percent even after...

　　Concerns about President Joe Bidens ability to defeat Donald Trump in the U.S. elections this coming November are spreading. Among those concerned, the United Auto Workers (UAW), the union representing 400,000 American auto workers. 　　For the past two weeks, questions about the health of U.S. President Joe Biden have been plastered across the pages of every media outlet. Will he...

The Tesla Model Y is one of the most popular cars in the U.S., and by far the most popular EV. Earlier in the year, the Tesla Model 3 got a relatively substantial refresh with an all-new design and a few new features. Now, it looks like the Model Y might be headed for the same treatment. The Model Y...

Tesla is delaying the unveiling of its robotaxi by a couple of months, according to a Bloomberg report citing people with knowledge of the matter. Tesla boss Elon Musk said three months ago that the robotaxi would be unveiled at a special event on August 8, but sources said the event has now been pushed to October, apparently to give...

　　Toyota will join the Ionna EV charging network created last year for North America by seven automakers. 　　Almost a year ago, at the end of July 2023, seven automakers announce the creation of a joint venture aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles in North America. 　　The goal was to establish a large-scale EV charging infrastructure to make charging...

　　If youre in the process of buying an electric vehicle, you may be looking for guidance to help you make the best decision possible. Certainly, theres no shortage of test drives and reviews out there. It can sometimes be difficult to make sense of them all. 　　Auto123, at its 2024 model awards, has already presented you with its favorites in...

　　NASCAR unveiled a prototype electric race car this week. 　　Bill France Sr., founder of the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) series, may be turning over in his grave. The organization he helped form in 1947 (first season 1948) has just unveiled a prototype electric race car. 　　Times are changing. 　　And its all linked to a NASCAR commitment....

　　Introduction 　　The MG Comet EV is a car that caught my attention with its compact dimensions, large glasshouse, and bling green colour. What made me hesitant to ask for the keys to our long-termer was the infamous range anxiety and lack of charging infrastructure across the city. Shortly after, unforeseen circumstances saw me scrambling for the key. 　　Eye-catcher and how!...

　　Electrify America has just announced a pilot project aimed at reducing waiting times at EV charging stations. The aim is to ensure that more motorists can take advantage of the services and to reduce the frustrations associated with long wait times. 　　To achieve this, the charging infrastructure provider will limit charging to 85 percent. Once at that level of charge,...

　　With the Paris Olympics looming, some 100 scientists from around the globe have signed an open letter to the sporting events organizing committee and to Toyota, calling on them to drop 500 hydrogen fuel-cell Toyota Mirais from the fleet of official vehicles. 　　The letter, addressed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as well as to Toyota, states that The promotion...

　　City Report 　　I have put around 3,000km since the Hyundai Creta arrived and a major chunk of that has been in the city, specifically Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Our model is a diesel manual and it happens to be a comfortable everyday car with minimal engine noise and a comfortable cabin. That’s the bottom line of my experience living with...

　　Why would I buy itFeels like a proper Mercedes insideHigh claimed range It is quick! Why would I avoid it Doesn't look specialRear seat is not comfortable Ride quality isn't luxurious What is it? 　　This is the electric version of Mercedes' entry-level SUV, the GLA. It is front-wheel driven, better specced than the ICE version, and Mercedes is offering an...