Ram postpones electric pickup to 2026 as Ramcharger plug-in hybrid takes the limelight

Ram postpones electric pickup to 2026 as Ramcharger plug-in hybrid takes the limelight

It seems to be yet another sign that hybrids are leading the charge forward as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) slow. Giant auto group Stellantis is reshuffling the planned launches of two much-awaited Ram models. The brand’s first electric pickup truck has been postponed to 2026, while the Ramcharger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will take center … Read more

Ford boosts year-end discounts on Lightning, Mach-E Models

Ford boosts year-end discounts on Lightning, Mach-E Models

We’re officially into the traditional year-end sales period for automakers. That means big discounts are on the way, as both manufacturers and dealerships want to get rid of unsold inventory to make room for next year’s models. This season, Ford has decided to boost incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang … Read more

Ford Will Pause F-150 Lightning Plant For Seven Weeks Because of Weak Demand

Ford Will Pause F-150 Lightning Plant For Seven Weeks Because of Weak Demand

Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 31, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Ford Has Built 150,000 Mustang Mach-Es Already 1st Gear: F-150 Lightning Plant To Idle In Mid-November We’re starting … Read more

Best Tires And New Car Deals In This Week’s Car Buying Roundup

Best Tires And New Car Deals In This Week’s Car Buying Roundup

Photo: Honda Outside of enthusiast circles, most people don’t think about tires all that often. You have to have them to drive, they’re expensive to replace, and then they’re mostly forgotten until you get a flat. The thing is, tires are important. Really important. They’re the only thing that connects your car to the ground, … Read more

Elvis’ Jet, Ford Maverick’s Shifter And Japanese Car Culture On This Week’s Culture Roundup

Elvis’ Jet, Ford Maverick’s Shifter And Japanese Car Culture On This Week’s Culture Roundup

Photo: Brandon Bell (Getty Images) Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 18, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. – Andy Kalmowitz Read More Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more

Best electric trucks: Haul without paying for gas

Best electric trucks: Haul without paying for gas

Stephen Edelstein / Digital Trends The concept of what can and cannot be an electric vehicle is expanding. Just a few years ago, EVs were limited to small, cheap cars that were relatively ugly or at least not all that sleek. These days, all the coolest new vehicles are electric — even some of the … Read more

Google is bringing Chrome to cars, even more EV features to Maps

Google is bringing Chrome to cars, even more EV features to Maps

Google Google is bringing a great combination of features to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, particularly for those who drive an EV. Google Maps is adding more EV-centric features for those who use Android Auto from their connected phone. Starting with the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-E, you’ll now see information on expected … Read more

How does the Tesla Cybertruck compare with the competition?

How does the Tesla Cybertruck compare with the competition?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck. Tesla The Tesla Cybertruck is finally rolling out, and while not all that many are being shipped just yet, it’s expected production will radically increase over the next year or so. At the time of this writing, if you ordered the all-wheel drive or “Cyberbeast” … Read more