Kia Purpose Built Vehicles are the working EVs of the future

Kia Kia wants to build EVs that can be easily reconfigured for different uses, ranging from ordinary passenger cars to taxis and delivery vehicles. The automaker previewed this strategy, called the Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), at CES 2024, showing the first potential vehicle designs. All PBV derivatives will be based on a modular platform with … Read more

Tesla Roadster: speed, range, price, and other rumors

Teslas are already known for being sleek and fast, but there’s an even sleeker and even faster model on the way as Tesla is reviving the beloved Tesla Roadster. The original Tesla Roadster was the company’s first car and was essentially a Tesla powertrain in the body of a Lotus Elise. But the new Roadster … Read more

Tesla Model X vs Lucid Gravity: electric SUV battle

Lucid Group. Finally, new electric SUV options are on the way. Some of them, like the Kia EV9, are relatively inexpensive. Some, however, are luxury options — like the Lucid Gravity. It joins the Lucid Air in Lucid’s growing lineup as a top-tier, premium electric SUV that could be the car to beat. But it … Read more

Weekend Car Culture Roundup December 16, 2023

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car culture. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. It’s Time To Upgrade To Four-Door Performance Practicality | What Car Should You Buy? 2.5 Million New Cars Are Just Sitting On Dealer Lots Photo: Robert Knopes/UCG/Universal … Read more

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs BMW i7: ultra-luxury, head to head

If you’re looking for a luxury electric vehicle, you have many more options available to you than buyers looking for budget options. Sure, there are options from the new companies, like Lucid, but there’s still something to be said for options from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, which have both been building solid electric … Read more

Volvo EM90 vs. Kia EV9

Kia / Kia Car buyers looking for a crossover or sedan have a plethora of options when it comes to electric cars, but those who want something a little larger have a slightly more limited selection — especially those on a budget. Thankfully, some new options have been popping up for electric people moving. The … Read more

Lucid Gravity: Range, charging, price, release date, more

Lucid Group There’s finally another option in the world of electric SUVs. The Lucid Air has long been known as the electric car with the longest range, but Lucid is finally branching out with a bigger option — the Lucid Gravity. It offers a similar design sensibility as the Air, with more room on the inside … Read more