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ChargePoint last week announced an agreement with AAA to expand deployment of its electric vehicle chargers. The agreement will secure “preferred pricing” on charging hardware for businesses associated with AAA, according to a press release. Such businesses include towing companies, repair shops, and similar automotive-related businesses that could make use of EV chargers. ChargePoint Omni Port This pricing applies to Level 2 AC and DC fast-chargers, as well as service plans provided by ChargePoint. AAA expects to offer it to more than 12,000 businesses associated with 27 of its U.S. auto clubs, as well as CAA clubs in Canada. Some…
Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated. Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the ownership experience for a specific kind of driver—those who can plug in most days for the commute but need a gas tank because of road-trip charging concerns. Thus, PHEVs have an engine and, typically, a much larger battery than hybrids. If you don’t charge a plug-in hybrid,…
A redesigned Jeep Cherokee is expected to debut in 2025 Latest prototype sighting points to a bigger, brawnier design for the new Cherokee Jeep officials have hinted at a hybrid powertrain for the new Cherokee Stellantis’ SUV brand, Jeep, has several new models in the pipeline, and a prototype for one of them has just been spotted. The prototype is believed to be for a redesigned sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee, expected to hit the market later this year, likely as a 2026 model. The last Cherokee bowed out after the 2023 model year. The heavily camouflaged prototype is unmistakably a Jeep,…
A rare Mercedes-Benz has sold at auction for almost $54 million The car is a W196 Grand Prix car raced by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss The car was sold by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum which is raising funds for its upkeep and expansion A new record price has been set for a Grand Prix race car, one that’s unlikely to be rivaled anytime soon. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, in an effort to raise funds for its upkeep and expansion, has consigned auction house RM Sotheby’s to sell an array of some of its most desirable cars…
Greenland could emerge as a major source of raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries—if industrial interests have their way. Arctic conditions and an ice layer over much of the land mass in this autonomous territory of Denmark have made mining difficult in the past. But, ironically, as glaciers recede due to climate change mineral deposits that could be used in EV batteries might become easier to access, notes a report by The Lever published Wednesday. A 2023 European Commission survey found that Greenland contains deposits of 25 out of 34 minerals classified as “critical raw materials,” including battery-related metals like nickel…
Ford says it’s considering a standalone off-roader Ford Raptor T1+ Dakar Rally contender may hint at the type of vehicle Ford is considering Ford wouldn’t be the first to launch a rally raid-style vehicle for the road The success of Ford’s Raptor-branded performance off-road vehicles, based on workhorses like the Ranger and F-150, has led the automaker to consider launching a standalone Raptor model. The information was revealed by Ford CEO Jim Farley, who has previously expressed a desire to make Ford synonymous with off-road performance and likened the status to Porsche’s reputation for owning the racetrack. “We’re in the…
Honda Ohio EV Hub will start making EVs in late 2025 on 0 Series platform Production will include Acura RSX, Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Afeela 1 EVs, hybrids, and gas models will be mixed on single Marysville assembly line Processes introduced for EVs will apply to ICE models, making them better too Over the past several years, a roller coaster of EV supply and market demand, with an about-face of regulatory moves, created a new kind of challenge for full-line automakers—about how deeply and how soon to commit to dedicated EV plants. Honda continues to target 100%…
Anthony Jannarelly has revealed his latest design, the Ælla-60 supercar The supercar features a mid-mounted 473-hp V-8 mated to a manual transmission Pricing starts at $896,000 and only 60 examples will be built Talented car designer Anthony Jannarelly is back with a new project: a mid-engine supercar powered by a V-8 engine and equipped with a manual transmission. It also has a connection to Ferrari. Jannarelly made a name for himself last decade with his own sports car developed from scratch, the retro-futuristic Design-1. Though a handful of cars were delivered to customers, the realities of marketing a car and…
Aston Martin has scaled back its plans for future electric cars It will stay partnered with Lucid and Mercedes-Benz for powertrain pieces Some gas engines will stick around for “as long as possible” DBX will remain the only Aston SUV; Lagonda project’s a no-go Five months after taking the top job at Aston Martin, CEO Adrian Hallmark sat down with Motor Authority and other media outlets for an update on where he plans to take the British automaker, and how he hopes to buck over 100 years of tradition by making it profitable. With Aston having just updated most of…
Smart Parking works in a similar way, triggering recording automatically when the vehicle is knocked, and notifying the driver as soon as they connect to the car. Witness Mode Lite is a voice-activated feature which saves footage, and messages an emergency contact if the camera senses an accident or the driver asks for help. The 385GW and 385GWX will be available from February, and will also be sold through Halfords and other retailers Nextbase Piqo dash camNextbase has reinvented its best-selling, entry-level dash cams to appeal to a younger audience. The new cameras, called Piqo, are smaller and more connected than…