Nico Hülkenberg signed as first driver for Audi F1 team
Formula 1 veteran Nico Hülkenberg will drive for Audi when the automaker enters the sport in 2026 with its own team and power unit. The German racing driver is currently with Haas but will switch to Sauber next season, the team that will become Audi’s factory team starting with the 2026 season. Audi in March…
Rivian starts shipping NACS adapters for Tesla’s Supercharger network
Rivian has promised free NACS adapters will be sent out to its owners, and it’s starting that process now. Rivian officially got access to Tesla’s Supercharger network last month, but in order to use it, non-Tesla cars need an adapter. Most other EVs come with a CCS plug, but Tesla’s plug is now called NACS,…
All Rivians Under The $80,000 Price Cap Qualify For $3,750 Federal Tax Credit
The 2024 Rivian R1S and Rivian R1T are now listed by the IRS as eligible for the $3,750 federal tax credit. We already knew that the R1S and R1T with Large and Max battery packs qualified for half of the maximum incentive ($7,500) but official confirmation about the all-new Standard and Standard+ battery packs was missing….
Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan
An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. are unclear. Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines the Japanese automaker’s signature design flair with powertrain tech from Changan Automobile, Mazda’s Chinese partner. Mazda hasn’t confirmed sales plans…
Hyundai Kona Electric cheaper to lease than gas model at $169/mo
The newly designed Hyundai Kona Electric is better in every way, with more range, faster charging, and a bold new style. Hyundai’s new 2024 Kona Electric is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model, starting at $169 per month. Hyundai Kona Electric cheaper to lease than gas model Hyundai revealed the 2024 Kona Electric…
Genesis G80 EV Magma, McLaren P1 successor: Today’s Car News
Genesis has a new performance sub-brand to challenge the likes of Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M. It’s called Magma, and hot on the heels of the debut GV60 Magma concept at last month’s New York auto show comes a new G80 EV Magma concept at this week’s 2024 Beijing auto show. McLaren recently held a…
Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them
In its quarterly earnings call this week, Ford reported significant losses on EVs—but still promised lower-priced models. As reported by CNN, Ford said its EV unit lost $1.3 billion in the first quarter, or $132,000 for each of the roughly 10,000 EVs sold by the automaker during that period. Sales were down 20% from a…
Podcast: Tesla earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss all the news coming out of Tesla’s earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more. Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with…
Coach-built Bentley teased, debuts May 7 with W-12 engine
A new coach-built Bentley powered by a W-12 engine will debut May 7. The unnamed new model will be a follow-up to the limited-edition Bacalar speedster and Batur coupe, and like those cars it will be built by Bentley’s Mulliner personalization division. Production will be limited to just 16 examples, compared to the 12-unit Bacalar…
How much safer is automatic emergency braking? IIHS finds out
Does automatic emergency braking (AEB) help cars avoid crashes at higher speeds? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that, like your mileage, your crash results may vary. A new study released Thursday found that increased speeds diminished the efficacy of stopping in nine out of ten popular crossover SUVs tested by the nonprofit…
