Jaguar teased an all-electric XJ sedan at the Frankfurt auto show Tuesday, confirming reports that the company’s flagship four-door will take the fight to Tesla in 2021. This announcement confirms electrification for Jaguar’s large sedan, which Jaguar …
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Electric truck hopeful Rivian gets $350M investment from Cox
The independent electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is getting another big shot of capital, care of Cox Automotive, the companies announced Tuesday. Cox, which is a major player in the automotive retail and logistics space, is pumping $350 million int…
Hyundai and Kia invest in Europe’s high-power fast-charging network
Hyundai and Kia announced Monday that they are investing in Ionity, Europe’s 350-kilowatt charging network. They will join BMW Group, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen/Porsche in expanding charging station availability for vehicles with 800 volt on-board sy…
Nissan electric crossover delayed to late 2021 but previewed to dealers
Nissan’s long-anticipated electric crossover is finally headed to production. While Nissan beat the market with the launch of the Leaf EV a decade ago, it has lagged other automakers in introducing new, more practical EVs to meet customer demands for m…
Lamborghini uses supercapacitors in its most powerful car ever
Lamborghini, which has the virtue of being able to command high prices for its ultra-exclusive performance cars, is doing what cost-conscious mainstream brands couldn’t pull off at this point: The 800-plus-horsepower Sián is a mild-hybrid superc…
VW and eClassics to offer classic Beetle EV kits
Volkswagen is partnering with eClassics to build electric conversions of the iconic VW Beetle, breathing even more life into an already-popular enthusiast platform and opening the doors to a whole new group of tinkerers. The foundation for the electric…