For 10 years, Toyota has made the Lexus ES in Kentucky. But as Americans move away from sedans, and as Toyota needs to produce more EVs in the States to avoid tariffs, the company is shifting ES production away from Kentucky in favor of two new electric SUVs based on some of its most beloved … Read more
Despite a significant focus on electric vehicles by much of the industry, combustion engines are proving hard to kill. Companies are still pouring billions into development, and Horse Powertrain, the Romanian company behind the engine that runs on liquified petroleum gas, has another new engine that can turn an EV into a range-extended vehicle. The … Read more
Ford has a strong history of iconic vehicle names—Bronco, Mustang, and Explorer, to name a few. But the Blue Oval has also had its share of stinkers, with names like Escort, Pinto, and Probe. Now, as the company gears up for a new era of electric vehicles, recently filed trademark applications could hint at what’s … Read more
After a hesitant start, the Volkswagen Group’s EV onslaught is finally paying off. In the first half of the year, global EV sales for the entire automotive conglomerate rose 47 percent to about 465,000 units, giving the company an 11-percent share of the global market. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. According to a … Read more
Nissan’s future remains murky as the struggling Japanese automaker attempts to fix its financial outlook. That future could include new Nismo models designed with the help of Nissan’s Formula E team. Tommaso Volpe, the head of Nissan’s electric racing outfit, revealed the possibility to Autocar in a recent interview. He told the publication that the … Read more
The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV will be a proper refresh for the brand’s electric vehicle lineup. The crossover, which debuts next month, will introduce a new design language for the brand that includes a bold look for one of Mercedes’ most iconic elements: The chrome grille. The new piece takes direct inspiration from the company’s past, … Read more