Global EV sales expected to rise 30% in 2025, S&P Global says
While trade wars, tariffs, and wavering subsidies are very much in the cards for the auto industry in 2025, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are still expected to rise…
PlugStar’s platform matches your lifestyle with EVs and buying incentives
A recent survey by research firm Accenture determined that a majority of potential buyers of electric vehicles (EVs) are mostly concerned with reliability, affordability, and how well EVs integrate into…
Trump team in sync with Tesla on ending crash-reporting requirements, report says
The transition team of president-elect Donald Trump is planning to end existing car-crash reporting requirements to safety regulators, according to a Reuters report. The report cites a document obtained by…
Watch how Tesla’s humanoid robot recovers from a stumble
Tesla has released a video (below) of its Optimus humanoid robot out for a leisurely stroll. The 38-second footage shows off the robot’s ability to handle soft, uneven ground, and…
Hybrid vehicle sales reach U.S. record, but EV sales drop in third quarter
The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales continued to grow in the U.S. in the third quarter, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this month. Taken together, sales of…
Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla
Can the same vehicle brand sit both at the bottom of owners’ ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction? When that brand…
Hyundai believes CarPlay, Android Auto should remain as options
Hyundai must feel good about the U.S. market right now: It just posted “record-breaking” November sales, led by its electric and hybrid vehicles. It wouldn’t be too far of a…
Ending EV tax rebate could seriously harm Tesla, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen sales, study finds
Many analysts predict that sales of electric vehicles will be hit should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to end the $7,500 federal tax incentives on EV purchases…
Tesla’s humanoid robot ‘got a new hand for Black Friday’
Tesla boss Elon Musk has shared a new video showing the automaker’s Optimus robot catching a tennis ball. “Optimus will be like having your own personal C-3PO & RD-D2 [sic],”…
Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track
It’s 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…