EXPLAINED: 9 - The Real Truth

Mazda: Americans Want Cheap Gas Cars

Mazda is late to the electrification party. The MX-30 is far from being the roaring success the Japanese automaker had hoped it would be. It was axed from the United States at the end of the 2023 model year due to poor sales. The range-extending version with a rotary engine…

Motor1 · Dec 10, 2024

Michigan Dealer Caught Allegedly Leasing Used Cars as New

A Michigan dealer had its license suspended this week after the state caught it allegedly leasing used vehicles as new, along with several other violations. The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) alleges that LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia violated several Michigan Vehicle Code statutes, and it's currently reviewing the case to…

Motor1 · Dec 6, 2024

Tesla Leans Hard On The Tax Credits That Elon Musk Wants To Cut

It's a hypocrisy of epic proportions. A company led by a CEO who vehemently opposes federal incentives is now leveraging them aggressively as 2024 draws to a close. Tesla CEO Elon Musk supports ending the consumer EV credits, arguing they would ultimately benefit his company and hurt competitors—but as the year…

InsideEVs · Dec 6, 2024

Ford Is Facing the Second-Largest Recall Fine In NHTSA History

Update: The original version of this story suggested that Ford was required to pay a lump sum of $165 million to the NHTSA. More specifically, Ford will pay an immediate cash penalty of $65 million with an additional $55 million "held in abeyance" subject to Ford's adherence to terms over…

Motor1 · Nov 14, 2024

China's BYD Hits The Brakes On Canadian Expansion Plans

BYD won't be entering Canada anytime soon, according to a new report from Automotive News. The Chinese brand is pausing its quest to conquer the Great White North after the country imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, sources told the outlet.

InsideEVs · Nov 8, 2024

Ford Is Pausing F-150 Lightning Production Amid Falling Demand

Ford on Thursday confirmed plans to pause production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck for nearly two months.

Motor1 · Oct 31, 2024

Ford F-150 Lightning Production Hits A Speed Bump

The Ford F-150 Lightning was supposed to be the Blue Oval's big EV win. I mean, you take the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., convert it to electric, and unleash it on the masses. Surely that's a recipe for success, right? And in many ways, it has been—just with sales,…

InsideEVs · Oct 31, 2024

VW Dealers Call Scout Plans 'Salt In The Wound'

Volkswagen dealers are gearing up for a fight. The company's U.S. retailers are livid over being cut out of VW's new Scout brand, which plans to sell its Terra and Traveler models directly to consumers. So a group of VW dealers is getting ready to challenge VW's plans in court and…

InsideEVs · Oct 30, 2024

The U.S. Surpassed Europe In EV Sales Last Quarter: Report

Despite all the ideological and political divisions surrounding electric vehicles, Americans are driving home battery-powered vehicles in droves.

InsideEVs · Oct 25, 2024

Nissan’s Best-Selling SUV Is Finally Going Hybrid

The Rogue will be Nissan’s first hybrid in the United States. And it can’t come soon enough.

InsideEVs · Oct 18, 2024