The Golf represents “the heart” of the Volkswagen brand, the automaker said at the start of 2024, as the iconic model celebrated five decades of existence. A 50th anniversary also seems like the right occasion to fully bring the Golf into the 21st Century: While we already knew that VW is reviving an electric version … Read more
California seems eager to reassert itself, not only as one of the largest economies in the world, but one where EVs will continue to thrive. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for electric vehicles should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to end the existing $7,500 federal … Read more
With Kia just getting started with the expansion of its U.S.-made electric-vehicle (EV) lineup, the automaker may have a good perspective on what losing tax incentives on EVs could mean for the industry and the economy. The transition team of the incoming Trump administration is reportedly planning to end the federal $7,500 tax credit on … Read more
The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a trade group whose members include the likes of Tesla, Waymo, Rivian, and Uber, is coming out in support of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs). Domestic manufacturers of EVs and of their components, such as batteries, have received tax incentives which … Read more
Scout Motors has made a big comeback, now under the guidance of Volkswagen Group. Not only is the Scout brand being reinvigorated but it has already announced two new models in the form of the Scout Terra truck and the Scout Traveler SUV. The Scout Traveler SUV in particular is an interesting vehicle, but it … Read more
Thanks to a Tesla-provided adapter, owners of Ford electric vehicles were among the first non-Tesla drivers to get access to the SuperCharger network in the U.S. Yet, amid slowing supply from Tesla, Ford is now turning to Lectron, an EV accessories supplier, to provide these North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters, according to InsideEVs. Non-Tesla electric … Read more
A stop sign stands near the Tesla logo at the Tesla factory on July 17, 2023 near Gruenheide, Germany.Photo: Sean Gallup (Getty Images) Good morning! It’s Monday, October 21, 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 … Read more
Photo: Scout Motors Scout says the duo will have over 12 inches of ground clearance, almost three feet of water fording capability, a front sway bar disconnect, mechanical front and rear lockers, and various suspension options. The truck can tow over 10,000 pounds, while the SUV will pull more than 7,000 pounds. Read original article … Read more
Rivian vehicles are known for giving drivers the chance to take the party on the road, whether it’s stowing a travel kitchen onboard or using its elaborate software systems to spice things up. With Halloween just around the corner, the automaker based in Plymouth, Michigan, is pulling out some treats from its bag of … Read more
Police in California are experiencing what happens when good intentions crash into reality. Police departments are transitioning to battery powered vehicles but those vehicles come with challenges that make cops’ jobs more difficult. – Erin Marquis Read More Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the … Read more
