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'We Lose The Auto Industry': LG Energy Chief's Warning If America Backs Off EVs

If the U.S. backpedals on clean energy and EVs, the rest of the world will move on without us, he says.

By Patrick George

Battery Tech - Apr 21 -

'Pure Evil': Tesla Whistleblower Will Get Day In Court With Elon Musk

A Tesla engineer said she was forced to resign after Musk threatened to deport her team after she brought up safety concerns.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Apr 21 -

CATL's New LFP Battery Beats BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Speeds

The world’s biggest battery maker made three big announcements ahead of Auto Shanghai pushing EV tech to new heights.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Apr 21 -

2025 Kia EV6: America’s Most Underrated EV Starts At $42,900

That's only $300 more than last year. But higher trim levels get way more expensive.

By Christopher Smith

Pricing - Apr 21 -

Nissan Wants Its Own City EV For Europe

The upcoming electric subcompact will be related to the new Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring EVs.

By Andrei Nedelea

Rumors - Apr 21 -

The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Drives Like An EV. Here's How

Hyundai's second-generation TMED-II hybrid system debuts on the 2026 Palisade. Innovative new battery technology makes it more EV-like.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Apr 20 -

The Tesla Model Y Gets Tough Competition From The BYD Sealion 7

These two EVs are about as close as EV rivals get in Europe right now. But one still comes out ahead in this new test.

By Andrei Nedelea

Buying Tips - Apr 20 -

How A 217,500-Mile Tesla Model 3 Battery Compares To One With 3,000 Miles

Both Teslas are three years old, so this is a good look at how mileage affects battery degradation.

By Mack Hogan

Ownership Experience - Apr 19 -

Subaru Trailseeker EV First Look: An Electric Outback With Good Vibes

The automaker surprised with an all electric off-roader at the New York Auto Show. Here’s a closer walk around.

By Suvrat Kothari

New York Auto Show - Apr 19 -

Tesla Delays Affordable EV (Again): Report

Tesla keeps saying it will build affordable products. But it's kicking the can down the road, yet again.

By Mack Hogan

News - Apr 18 -

Mazda's New EV Has a Range-Extending Gas Engine, But It's Not a Rotary

The EZ-60 uses a traditional gas engine as part of Mazda's joint venture in China.

By Motor1.com Staff

Technology

The 2026 Kia EV4 Gets One Thing Very Right About EV Charging

It's time to say goodbye to one of the more annoying features found on electric vehicles, and I hope the Kia EV4 can lead the way here.

By Patrick George

Charging - Apr 18 -

The Kia EV3 Has Been Named 2025 World Car Of The Year

Electric and hybrid cars swept the World Car Of The Year Awards in New York this year, with two Hyundai Motor Group EVs winning accolades.

By Massimo Grassi

New York Auto Show - Apr 18 -

Volkswagen Is Plotting A High-Tech Comeback In China

The automaker plans to launch an AI-powered advanced driver assistance platform in China soon. The first car using that technology will launch later this year.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Apr 18 -

VW Won’t Bring Small EVs To The U.S. But It's Mulling An Electric Pickup

America already has plenty of large, electron-guzzling vehicles, yet manufacturers don’t want to bring cheaper EVs to the States.

By Andrei Nedelea

News - Apr 18 -

Air Taxi Startup Wants To Fly People … To The Airport

Archer Aviation says it would take less than 15 minutes to get passengers from various locations in Manhattan to the neighboring airports.

By Iulian Dnistran

Aircraft - Apr 18 -

Hyundai Pausing EV Production At Home Due To Slow Demand: Report

The Ulsan complex manufactures the Ioniq 5 and Kona EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Manufacturing / Production - Apr 18 -

Chevy, Cadillac and GMC EVs Are Getting In-Car Video Streaming

The feature is already available on cars like the Chevy Blazer EV SS and Cadillac Optiq, but it's coming to more cars via an update.

By Mack Hogan

Software - Apr 17 -

Tesla's Cybertruck Problem Keeps Getting Worse

With inventory piling up, Tesla has started putting up to $10,000 on the hood of Cybertrucks.

By Mack Hogan

Pricing - Apr 17 -

China Cracks Down On Driver Assistance Marketing After Fatal Xiaomi Crash

Yep, that includes Tesla's "Full Self Driving" branding. That was already banned in China, and the restrictions are only getting tighter.

By Kevin Williams

China - Apr 17 -

Tesla's Brand Loyalty Is Crashing Harder Than Its Stock

Tesla's brand loyalty is slipping in the U.S. as owner trade-ins are up 250% year-over-year.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Apr 17 -

Hyundai: We Want More Buttons In Your Car

Hyundai design head SangYup Lee believes design is about "helping people." So he's firmly against haptic pads taking over car interiors.

By Motor1.com Staff

Technology

Renault's 'Horse' Wants To Turn EVs Into Hybrids

As automakers tone down their EV ambitions, Horse Powertrain came up with a quick and cheap way to add gas engines to EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Technology - Apr 17 -

Hyundai's Tariff Strategy: 'Sell Like Hell'

Plus, UAW argues automakers can absorb tariffs and VW support's Scout's decision to high-nose dealerships.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Apr 17 -