Subaru CEO Sees Little U.S. Demand for EVs

Subaru CEO Sees Little U.S. Demand for EVs

With the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of its Crosstrek SUV for 2019, Subaru finally seemed ready to get serious about electrifying its line-up, but even while preparing to ramp up production of battery-based vehicles, it’s far from certain how well they will...
Toyota Shifting Tacoma Pickup Production to Mexico

Toyota Shifting Tacoma Pickup Production to Mexico

Toyota revealed Friday it plans to shift production of its popular Tacoma midsize pickup to Mexico from the U.S. as part of a larger reallocation of resources during the next two years. The passage of the new NAFTA allows automakers to build vehicles in Mexico without...
Kia Planning 11 All-Electric Models by 2025

Kia Planning 11 All-Electric Models by 2025

Kia got into the electric vehicle market in a big way with the Niro model, but that long-range battery car will soon have plenty of company, the automaker’s president announcing plans to have fully 11 EVs in the Korean company’s line-up by 2025. The announcement of...
FCA Unveils Plans to Promote Sales of EVs, Hybrids

FCA Unveils Plans to Promote Sales of EVs, Hybrids

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., long outgunned and undermanned in the contest to develop electric vehicles, is signaling a gentle change in course. The company is taking steps to make choosing and buying an electric or hybrid vehicle easier. One way to make it easier...
FCA Looks to Grow Presence in China with EV Joint Venture

FCA Looks to Grow Presence in China with EV Joint Venture

Fiat Chrysler is looking to expand its presence in the world’s largest automotive market by partnering with Taiwan’s Hon Hai to manufacture electric vehicles as well as developing and, eventually, producting wirelessly connected vehicles. The two companies are...
GMC Reveals Next-Gen Yukon and Yukon XL

GMC Reveals Next-Gen Yukon and Yukon XL

GMC is giving us a look at the largest SUVs in its line-up, the 2021 Yukon XL – along with the highline Yukon Denail — just a month after sibling brand Chevrolet pulled the wraps off its own take on full-size utility segment. As has been the case over the last...
EPA, NHTSA Submit Final Fuel Economy Proposals to Trump

EPA, NHTSA Submit Final Fuel Economy Proposals to Trump

The Trump administration inched closer to setting lower fuel economy and emissions rules that those mandated by the previous administration after the agencies reviewing the standards sent their final recommendations to the White House. The process has been ongoing for...
Big Payday May Be Coming for Elon Musk

Big Payday May Be Coming for Elon Musk

Tesla shares continue to set new records each day, the stock closing at $524.86 on Monday and surging to yet another record, nearly $540 in midday Tuesday trading. That’s certainly great news for Tesla investors, including CEO Elon Musk, who holds about 34 million...