Production of Mazda MX-30 EV Begins in Japan

Mazda has officially started production on its first electric car, the MX-30 crossover.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-05-24 09:00 PT

Ford Delays Launches of Bronco, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150

Because of delays brought on by the coronavirus, Ford has had to delay the release of a few of its important vehicles by a few months – the same amount of time plants were idle because of the pandemic.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-05-23 01:00 PT

Ford Mustang Mach-E Coming With Over-the-Air Updates

To ensure owners of the Mach-E always have an up-to-date vehicle, Ford will introduce over-the-air updates for the electric SUV.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-05-17 07:00 PT

Tesla to Delay its High-Performance Roadster, Claims Elon Musk on Podcast

During his second appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the Roadster wouldn’t go on sale until 2022, after the release of the Cybertruck and Semi.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-05-10 07:00 PT

Lincoln Pulls the Plug on Electric Vehicle Partnership With Rivian

The coronavirus has claimed its first real automotive victim and it’s Lincoln’s first-all electric SUV that was supposed to be built using Rivian’s skateboard platform.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-05-03 05:30 PT

Porsche Set to Introduce a More Affordable Taycan With Rear-Wheel Drive

Three models aren’t enough for the Porsche Taycan, as the German automaker is looking to introduce a fourth trim that’s more affordable and doesn’t come with all-wheel drive.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-04-25 05:30 PT

Honda Partners With SNAM to Expand EV Battery Recycling Plan

Honda may not have an electric vehicle in the United States at the moment, but the Japanese automaker is already looking at what it can do with used electric car batteries.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-04-19 05:00 PT

Missouri Attempts to Court Tesla With $1 Billion Package for Cybertruck Factory

The United States may be in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but that’s not stopping states from offering the electric automaker with insane incentives to gain the rights for a new manufacturing factory for its Cybertruck.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-04-18 05:00 PT

Lucid Releases Video of its Electric Air Sedan Completing a 400-Mile Journey

If that figure holds true for owners in the real world, that would put Lucid at the top of the pack for range.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-04-12 10:00 PT

Tesla Getting Close to Debuting Model 3 with 400-Mile Range for China

While an impressive figure, that figure doesn't translate over to the same amount in the U.S., but could point toward future improvements.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-04-11 08:00 PT

Automakers Ford & General Motors are Allowing Rival Tesla to Lead U.S. EV Production Until at Least 2026, Data Indicates

U.S. automakers Ford Motor Co and General Motors plan to collectively build 325,000 electric vehicles per year by 2026, according to their executives and suppliers familiar with the plans. Although its an ambitious goal for the two legacy carmakers, the number of new EVs may not be nearly enough to gain any ground on segment leader Tesla.

FutureCar Staff 2020-03-26 15:15 PT

Chinese EV Startup XPeng Motors Granted Permit to Test its New P7 Sedan on Roads in the U.S.

Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng Motors announced today that it was granted permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to test its new P7 fully-electric sedan on public roads in the U.S.

Eric Walz2020-03-17 10:50 PT

Honda Kills the Clarity Electric, Its Only EV Available in the U.S.

For 2020, the Clarity Electric is going bye-bye. With the decision to end production of the vehicle in the U.S., it means Honda won’t have any all-electric cars in the country.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-03-17 06:00 PT

Tesla Looking for a Factory for Cybertruck Production

Demand for the Cybertruck is off the charts, and with Tesla working on manufacturing its three core vehicles and introducing the Model Y, the electric automaker is looking for a new space to build its electric truck.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-03-14 06:00 PT

Mercedes-Benz Unveils eVito Electric Van With Over 200 Miles of Range

While we know Mercedes’ van as the Metris, it’s called the Vito in Europe and the automaker just unveiled an all-new variant with a new electric version called the eVito.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-03-13 11:00 PT

BMW Decides its New iX3 Electric SUV is Not Coming to the U.S. as Planned

German automaker BMW has decided not to sell the electric iX3 model in the U.S. The electric SUV was supposed to reach U.S. dealer showrooms sometime this year.

FutureCar Staff 2020-03-09 15:55 PT

Fiat 500 Returns as Grown-Up, All-Electric City Car

Don’t hold your breath for this all-electric Fiat 500 to come to the U.S., but for consumers in Europe, it certainly looks like a charming, usable EV.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-03-09 06:00 PT

Chinese EV Startup NIO Raises $235 Million Through Private Placements as its Runs Low on Cash

Chinese electric vehicle startup NIO announced it will issue and sell convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$235 million to several unaffiliated Asia-based investment funds through private placements. Earlier this year, the automaker warned that it would need additional capital to make its through 2020.

Eric Walz2020-03-06 14:15 PT

General Motors is Finally Expanding Super Cruise to Chevrolet

Except the first vehicle to come with Cadillac’s high-tech driver-assist system is the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EUV, which will arrive next summer.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-03-06 11:00 PT

Ford Motor Company Announces a Fully-Electric Transit Van, it Will Debut as a 2022 Model

Ford Motor Company's Transit van is going fully-electric and will join the upcoming electric Mustang-inspired Mach-E SUV and F-150 pickup as Ford’s latest fully-electric models in development.

FutureCar Staff 2020-03-03 17:00 PT