But they’re still unlikely to go on sale in the US. More than half of American car buyers would consider a Chinese car brand for their next purchase, an increase of almost 25 percent compared to last year. That’s according to a survey of prospective car buyers conducted annually…
With EV demand predicted to plummet, GM has rejiggered its production plans. The prospects of continued electric vehicle adoption in the US are in an odd place. As promised, the Trump administration and its congressional Republican allies killed off as many of the clean energy and EV incentives as…
Keep your pants up and your F-150 unlocked at the same time. I came across possibly one of the weirdest official automotive accessories this morning, courtesy of a friend’s social media feed. It’s called the “Truckle,” and it’s a hand-crafted silver and bronze belt buckle that might be the…
Jeep has pulled the update; owners are advised to ignore it if it already downloaded. Owners of some Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrids have been left stranded after installing an over-the-air software update this weekend. The automaker pushed out a telematics update for the Uconnect infotainment system that evidently wasn’t…
Superionic materials promise greater range, faster charges and more safety. Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: next-generation power packs that promise to give us electric vehicles (EVs) so problem-free that we’ll have no reason left to…
255 miles of range, new infotainment, but where did all the torque go? The Chevrolet Bolt was one of the earliest electric vehicles to offer well over 200 miles (321 km) of range at a competitive price. For Ars, it was love at first drive, and that remained true…
FSD has been crossing into oncoming traffic and ignoring red lights. Last week was a good one for Tesla, as it beat analysts’ estimates for the number of cars it could sell in the third quarter of the year. This week is probably a less good week for Tesla,…
Dozens of new models are in the pipeline. The end of US tax credits for buying electric vehicles has changed the market in ways that are still unfolding. I spoke this week with people closely monitoring the auto industry to get a sense of what’s next. They said the…
Four motors, 800 V, more than 1,000 horsepower, and it’s all made in-house. Ferrari provided flights from Washington to Bologna and accommodation so Ars could visit its factory. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MARANELLO, ITALY—The E-Building is one of the newest on Ferrari’s sprawling factory complex. One…
A smaller battery and less standard equipment cuts prices, but not by enough. Today, Tesla announced a new variant of the Model Y crossover for North America. Tesla fans have long-awaited a cheaper entry-level model; this was supposed to be the $25,000 Model 2. But the development of that…
