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Concept EV3 Kia introduced its EV3 small SUV and EV4 sedan concepts, which are expected to become the next additions to the company’s EV lineup, to the US at the LA Auto Show today. We already saw the EV3 and EV4 last month when images leaked in advance of Kia’s EV Day in Korea. Then

Nearly 18-months after the initial announcement of a new “N” performance line of EVs beginning with the IONIQ 5, Hyundai has brought its souped up model stateside to kickoff 2023’s AutoMobility LA event in California. Here’s the latest. Hyundai Motor Group’s N and N Line performance sub-brands were a mere seven years old when the Korean automaker

Michigan will become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities. The legislation passed by the Michigan House and Senate, which will imminently be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), is known as the Clean Energy Future Plan. It will require Michigan utilities to source 15% of

The first three-row Kia electric SUV is expected to hit dealerships in the next month or so. The all-new Kia EV9 already has its first lease deal, and it may be better than you expected. Kia introduces 2024 EV9 lease deals Kia’s new 2024 EV9 electric SUV can be leased for as low as $599

Volkswagen is moving ahead with plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico. Holger Nestler, president and CEO of Volkswagen Mexico, says the automaker will provide two investment packages to advance EV production. Volkswagen to build electric vehicles in Mexico Speaking with Forbes Mexico, Nestler said the goal is not only to produce EVs, but to

Two of Matt LeBlanc’s Friends co-stars have paid tribute to the actor, with his on-screen partner Courteney Cox saying she misses him “every day”. The actress, who plays Monica Geller in the show, wrote in an emotional Instagram post: “I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you

The city of Lakeland, Florida, has approved 77 homes featuring solar and storage that will be linked together to form a community microgrid. The $4.2 million pilot project, which is being developed by utility Lakeland Electric, microgrid developer BlockEnergy, and housing developer Highland Homes, will be called Myrtlebrook. Each of the 77 new homes will

Tesla started listing new cars through a third-party platform, cars.com, and CEO Elon Musk didn’t even know about it. One of the main things that separate Tesla from other automakers is the fact that it sell directly to consumers. In the US, all legacy automakers go through third-party franchise dealerships for sale and service. Tesla

In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel

Early Cybertruck owners will be prevented from reselling their vehicles until a year after they take delivery, according to an update to Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement. With the Tesla Cybertruck hitting the road at the end of this month, we’re gradually starting to learn more and more about it. We’ve recently seen it doing

For the second time this week, Volkswagen is halting production of some of its most popular electric cars. VW extended its production pause to a second plant in Germany, impacting the ID.4 and ID.7. Production lines at Volkswagen’s recently upgraded Emden plant in Germany were at a standstill Thursday. The news comes amid a lack

Kentucky’s largest utility requested a nine-fold increase in solar and battery storage, and the state’s regulators just approved it. LG&E/KU’s big solar + battery bump Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities (LG&E/KU) applied to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) to install 877 megawatts (MW) of solar generation and 500 MWh of battery storage, and

Mercedes-Benz announced a new partnership with Buc-ee’s, known for operating the “world’s largest convenience store,” to expand its premium EV charging network. Buc-ee’s is the self-proclaimed “world’s most-loved travel center,” with a massive assortment of food, clothes, gifts, and just about anything else you could think of. Initially launched in Texas, Buc-ee’s has expanded into

A Volkswagen electric vehicle under $35,000 in the US? That could be the case soon. Head of strategy at VW Group America, Reinhard Fischer, said the automaker aims to build an EV under $35,000 in the US or Mexico. Volkswagen aims to deliver an EV under $35,000 Volkswagen wants to compete with the best (meaning

As the EV price war heats up, Lexus is increasing the discounts. Lexus is offering up to $15,000 off 2023 RZ 450e leases, its biggest discount so far. Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus, unveiled its first all-electric SUV last April, the 2023 RZ 450e. Lexus claims the electric RZ marks its “transition to a BEV-centered brand.”

It’s official. The next model from Chrysler will be a purely electric crossover in 2025. Chrysler CEO Christine Fuell confirmed the news of its first EV on Wednesday. Chrysler is moving into a new chapter with its first all-electric model due out in 2025. Chief designer Ralph Gilles previously said Chrysler’s first EV would take

Carol Vorderman has left her BBC radio show over the corporation’s new social media guidelines. The former Countdown co-host said she was “not prepared to lose [her] voice on social media”. Ms Vorderman said BBC Wales management had “decided [she] must leave” as she had “breached the new guidelines”. She has presented the Saturday morning

A Tesla owner in the UK challenged Tesla over its failure to deliver on its full self-driving claims and won a settlement representing a refund of his purchase cost of FSD, with interest, after filing a claim in small claims court. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system has been available since 2016, with Tesla stating at the

There’s still time to get a free EV charger with the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai electric vehicle. The deal is good on the 2023 or 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 or a 2023 Kona electric. Hyundai introduced the promo in September. The offer includes a free ChargePoint L2 Home Flex

Kia’s first dedicated electric car is getting a makeover. The Kia EV6 was spotted with a new facelift, including several design upgrades. Kia revealed the EV6 in March 2021 as its first dedicated EV alongside sister company Hyundai’s IONIQ 5. The EV6 saw a positive response from buyers and journalists for its long-range capabilities, spacious