Electric vehicles go vegan? Volvo is ditching leather, but vegan cars aren’t here yet
When Sammie Herrick went vehicle shopping this summer, the Boston resident was initially hoping to buy a “vegan car.” After visiting at least six dealerships, she was disappointed to discover there’s no such thing available on the mass market. Indeed,…
Audi hires Ken Block to help develop electric cars
Audi is bringing in Ken Block to work on electric vehicle projects, the automaker said on Tuesday. While Audi said it will begin working with Block immediately, it didn’t provide any detail on what those projects might be. While Block is mainly…
Chevy Bolt drivers affected by nationwide recall ask for loaner cars
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, and in a handful of cases across the country, you might also find some upset Chevy Bolt owners. “I am not going to buy a Chevy-anything ever again after this,” Scott Virgin told News 6. Virgin says he only…
Ken Block Signs With Audi to Help Develop Electric Cars
Ken Block announced today he has signed on with Audi to help develop the brand’s electric portfolio. The news comes less than a year after the 53-year-old rally driver and Hoonigan exec revealed his split from longtime partner Ford. “Audi is the…
10 best electric cars for longest range: which is miles better?
Going electric is becoming more and more of a mainstream move – but that doesn’t mean everyone is convinced. In fact, plenty of buyers are put off by the prospect of range anxiety; ending up with an electric car (EV) that simply can’t go as far on a…
Toyota hybrid pickup, range-topping EVs, Ford electric police cars, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News
The list of EVs with the most range now includes models from two new American automakers, Rivian and Lucid. A micro-EV makes its way to production. Ford is thinking of electric police cars. And Toyota starts to go hybrid with its trucks. This and more,…
Sohn: Electric cars can make Tennessee and America great again. And yes, you can find a charger.
You may have missed this bit of important news earlier this month — given all the necessary concern over COVID-19, Afghanistan, a local election and other breaking news. But here’s an encouraging development: Combined, Tennessee auto plants will…
Upcoming battery-powered cars that will be on the roads within the next 5 years
Ford F-150 Lightning Ford is unveiling the electric version of the F-150 on 19 May, giving it the name Lightning. Ford had previously said it would be the most powerful F-150 it’s ever produced, with the ability to use the battery as a…
Do electric cars need an MOT?
Like any car, an electric car must pass an MOT once it reaches the third anniversary of its date of registration. From then on, it’s subject to the same annual test. © Provided by Motoring Electric Do electric cars need an MOT Well, not exactly the same.…
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) – GM Tells Bolt EV Owners To Park 50-Feet Away From Other Cars To Reduce Risk Of Fire Spreading
General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) is now advising some Chevy Bolt owners to not park their electric cars within 50 feet of other vehicles to lower the risk of a potential fire, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the company. What Happened: The fresh…