2021 Ford F-150 joins Ram 1500 with Top Safety Pick
The redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck earned a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, the insurance-industry funded safety agency announced Tuesday. The award applies for crew and extended…
2022 Cadillac Escalade Loses Super Cruise Due to Chip Shortage
The global microchip shortage is still with us, with automotive engineers and procurement teams working hard this year to get what cars they can out the door. Along the way,…
Ford’s Biggest Investment Ever Is $11.4 Billion for EV, Battery Plants in the South
On Monday night, Ford announced what it’s touting as its “biggest investment ever”—an $11.4 billion bet on the domestic production of its electric vehicles and the batteries that power them.…
NHTSA probes 30 million more vehicles with Takata airbags
The largest automotive recall in history could get larger still, based on the NHTSA’s latest investigation into vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. The NHTSA is investigating the safety of an…
Hyundai Wants Hydrogen to Be Mainstream by 2040. That’s Easier Said Than Done
As electric vehicle adoption takes off, automakers are looking at innovative ways to stand out in what’s becoming a crowded segment. For some, that’s solid-state batteries. For others who prefer…
Mining Lithium For EV Batteries (and Nukes) in the Arctic Is Probably a Bad Idea
The Arctic Circle has faced some problems in the past few years. Things like the melting ice caps and massive human pollution thanks to mining activities have really screwed things…
Genesis Goes Electric in 2025. Here’s What That Looks Like
Genesis is on the rise. The luxury automaker has been making waves in the industry under Hyundai’s wing, surprising everyone with refined drivetrains, pleasant interiors, and striking exteriors on cars…
Ford Wants to Boost F-150 Lightning Pickup’s Range Through Software Updates
The Ford F-150 Lightning has proven immensely popular since its launch and there’s already serious talk that its range could be bigger than the declared max of 300 miles. Like,…
Chinese Smartphone Giant Xiaomi Wants to Make EVs
After the on-again-off-again saga of whether Apple was going to make cars with Hyundai, plus the ongoing, seemingly weekly turnaround on whether Huawei is singlehandedly destroying the automotive industry via…
Forza Horizon 5: Every Car Confirmed So Far
Forza Horizon 5 is the latest entry in the open-world racing franchise from Playground Games. It promises a 50% larger world map than its predecessor, set in the jungles, beaches,…