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Morgan Returns to the United States with the Morgan Plus Four
Boutique British automaker Morgan is returning to the U.S. market after a two decade absence with a new rendition of the Plus Four sports car.
These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest
There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.
Politics Becoming Less of a Factor in Who Buys – or Rejects EVs
Among all the divisive issues that the 2024 presidential race has brought to the fore you can add battery-electric vehicles. Studies have shown a clear divide between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to EVs – but a new study suggests that, going forward, who you vote for might have less of an influence on whether you go electric in the future.
Jeep Slashes Prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer to Counter Weak Demand
Been eyeing one of the Jeep Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer models but turned off by the high price tag? Then you’ll likely appreciate the automaker’s decision to slash prices by as much as $7,000 on new 2025 models – though you also can expect retailers to start offering good deals on leftover 2025 SUVs.
The SEMA Show Keeps Fueling America’s Love Affair with the Automobile
If you’re one of those who think America has lost its love of the automobile you might want to make a trip to Las Vegas next week to take in the 2024 SEMA Show. The annual event is an automotive love fest highlighting all the things you can do to customize your car, truck or crossover.
Hyundai Reveals Initium Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept, Previews New Design Language
Hyundai’s new Initium concept shows more than just the direction the Korean carmaker plans to take with its hydrogen fuel-cell technology. It also reveals the brand’s new “Art of Steel” design language.
Kia Tasman Offers Much to Like – But Will it Come to the U.S.?
Kia launched its new Tasman pickup, a midsize truck that takes direct aim at two of the global market leaders, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. The bold design is available in a variety of different body configurations and offers two different powertrain options. The question now is whether Kia will take a chance at prying open a niche in the U.S. market.
Hyundai Teases Ioniq 9 Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
Hyundai’s EV line-up is about to expand – quite literally – with the automaker set to debut the new, 3-row Ioniq 9 SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The Korean carmaker has offered up the first teaser images of its latest EV which shares the same platform as sibling Kia’s 3-row EV9.
Cadillac Getting its First All-Electric V-series: 2026 Lyriq -V
If there’s one thing you can do with electric motors it’s make gobs of horsepower and torque. And Cadillac plans to take advantage of that by introducing its first all-electric V-Series model, the 2026 Caddy Lyriq-V. But it’s safe to say it won’t be the brand’s last battery-powered performance package.
Lucid Gravity to Start at $79,990 as Order Bank for Electric SUV Opens
Lucid’s all-electric Gravity SUV, will start at $79,990, the start-up EV maker announced Tuesday, though fully-loaded top-trim models will push into six figures. The automaker’s second product line will begin production by year-end but will begin taking orders early next month.
As Sales of the Original ID.4 Plummet, VW Again Delays U.S. Launch of Bigger ID.7
Volkswagen will “probably” not launch its next battery-electric vehicle, the ID.7 sedan, until sometime next year in the U.S., and some suspect it could be pushed back even further as it struggles to reverse plummeting sales of its original ID.4 SUV.