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The first production Ferrari Luce EV just set a new record for the most expensive new car ever sold at an auction. Someone paid nearly 40 times the estimate for a bespoke version of Ferrari’s first electric car. To make things even more interesting, the car doesn’t exist yet, and Ferrari is not keeping the money. Ferrari got a lot of flak for its first electric car, the Luce, but the Italian automaker is proving critics wrong. Despite the criticism, reviewers found that the Luce performs better than expected, and now the controversial EV has just smashed the record for…
GM’s Latin American expansion continues with news that Chevrolet is offering EV buyers free charging at network at dealerships throughout Peru, where sales of plug-powered vehicles are growing rapidly. The General is putting serious money into its global EV expansion these days, with a high-profile launch of the Cadillac brand in South America’s largest car market followed closely by this week’s news that the company is making its network of dealership charging infrastructure more accessible to its EV customers through in Peru. In addition to complementing the growing public charging network options being developed throughout the region, the move directly…
Between increasingly extreme weather, rising electricity demands, and the rapid expansion of data centers, energy independence is starting to look less like a talking point for doomsday preppers and more like sound planning. That shift in thinking is driving more homeowners than ever towards solar-plus-battery energy solutions like the industry-leading Tesla Powerwall – but Powerwall isn’t the only game in town, anymore. Maybe you’re avoiding Tesla products because of Elon Musk’s political antics, or maybe it’s Tesla’s recent recalls that have given you pause, or maybe you just want to see what else is out there. Whatever the reason, there are…
The Unifor trade union says Stellantis admitted it is considering closing and selling Brampton site. Ontario plant previously built Dodge Chargers but hasn’t produced a new vehicle since 2023. Plans to build the Jeep compass there were scrapped in 2025 and production moved to Illinois. Brampton’s silent assembly plant could soon get a For Sale sign. Trade union Unifor says Stellantis is considering shutting and selling the Ontario factory, once home to Dodge muscle cars and full-size Chrysler products, after a promised revival became a never-ending waiting game. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform…
California has lifted its ban on heavy autonomous vehicles, and the first self-driving trucks have already hit the road. Two companies have received permits from the California DMV to test their autonomous vehicle technology on public state roads. For now, the rules allow public testing with a safety driver behind the steering wheel. After plenty of driverless taxis have made their way onto its streets, California has officially opened the door to another category of self-driving vehicles, and the first companies are wasting no time in taking advantage of the new rules. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued…
Volkswagen is giving people what they want — an all-electric, fully fledged camper van that can be assembled in minutes. The ID. California Cruise is coming as the first all-electric California camper. Volkswagen reveals first electric California camper van Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Stuff Bubble, which developed the world’s first inflatable camping kitchen, have teamed up to develop a new family of electric camper vans. “This partnership gives us the opportunity to rethink the campervan,” Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles CEO, Stefan Mecha, said. At Caravan Salon 2026 later this month, Volkswagen will unveil two new camper van concepts: the ID. California…
New Tesla Model Y Premium EVs sold in the U.S. can now export energy from their high-voltage batteries. The feature had previously been introduced on the Model Y Performance and Model Y L. An optional $80 adapter is required, and power output is capped at 2.4 kW. Tesla has added vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality to its mid-tier Model Y Premium electric crossover in the United States and Puerto Rico. The mainstream version of the company’s best-selling car can now export up to 2.4 kilowatts through an optional adapter that offers two 120-volt outlets. Tesla hasn’t announced the change on any of…
Genesis revealed the GV80 HEV, its first hybrid vehicle. The GV80 HEV will go on sale next month with an all-new hybrid system that delivers an “EV-like” drive and roughly a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency. Genesis GV80 HEV debuts with an all-new hybrid system While Genesis initially planned to sell only electric vehicles starting last year, the luxury brand delayed its EV-only future, announcing plans to launch its first hybrid and extended-range models. The GV80 HEV will be the first to debut with the next-generation Genesis 2.5 Turbo Hybrid System, when it goes on sale next month. Genesis said…
When the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX was introduced, it redefined the high-performance off-road truck segment, setting a new standard for power and capability. As a high-performance variant of the fifth-generation Ram 1500 (DT) pickup, the TRX was inspired by the Ram Rebel TRX concept, which debuted at the 2016 State Fair of Texas as a design and engineering study. Photo by Top GearConsumer interest and demand led to Ram announcing on June 1, 2018, that the TRX would enter production for the 2021 model year. Built to challenge and surpass the long-dominant Ford F-150 Raptor, the TRX was not just another…
Tesla is now renting out whole-home backup for about $35 a month in Texas. The catch: you lease two Powerwalls and sign up for Tesla Electric. Tesla Energy announced the new “Powerwall Lease” today, bundling the battery hardware with its own retail electricity business to push the effective monthly cost far below what a normal battery lease would run. How the $35/month backup lease works The headline number comes with an asterisk, and Tesla is upfront about it. A typical lease for two Powerwall units runs about $122 per month in the first year, with a 3% annual escalator baked…