6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (472+ words) Deliveries of the startup's affordable electric truck are due in late 2026, with pricing set to be announced in June. Slate Auto on Monday confirmed in a release that it has closed a $650 million Series C funding round led by TWG…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (951+ words) The battery defect is due to misaligned electrodes during manufacturing, which was confirmed by supplier SK Battery America. Volkswagen Group of America has recalled more than 44, 000 model year 2023-2025 ID. 4 electric SUVs for the risk of battery fires across two separate recalls…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (624+ words) In a strategy update, Kia aims to double the number of U. S. hybrid models but is again lowering its EV targets. In its 2030 mid- to long-term strategy update released Thursday, Kia Corp. confirmed the future launch of a body-on-frame pickup truck with…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (443+ words) Hybrids remained the most popular consumer choice while EVs gained market share. Europe's new-vehicle registration figures recorded a decline of 1. 2% in February 2026 year-to-date compared to the first two months of 2025, although data for the month of February itself was slightly…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (336+ words) A damaged wiring harness can cause the instrument panel to indicate that the seat belt buckle is fastened when it's not latched. In early January, Hyundai informed its North America Safety Office of an issue in some 2026 Palisade SUVs in…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (516+ words) The automaker said a 12% jump in electric vehicle sales proves that it's on the right transition path. Volvo Cars' global vehicle sales dropped 11% in the first quarter of 2026, the company announced in an April 2 release. The automaker sold 153, 316 units globally…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (485+ words) High prices for new vehicles are prompting new-car intenders to pivot to used vehicles, and that boosts used-car demand, Cox Automotive said. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased substantially again in March versus the same month last year. Two…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1057+ words) But other regulations still make the state undesirable to some potential automotive franchise owners. Out-of-state buyers have long been reluctant to acquire dealerships in California due to what they describe as an over-regulated environment that is not friendly to do…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (468+ words) While the automaker has confirmed a wide range of versions, it remains mum on production location and price. The 2027 Kia EV3 compact electric SUV is headed to the U. S. later this year, the automaker confirmed last week at the New York Auto…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1284+ words) Building longevity into EVs is good for consumers and the aftermarket industries alike, says the vehicle assessor. Electric vehicles should be as easy to repair as traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. That's the view of the U. K. s leading vehicle assessment…...