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Making A Plug-In Hybrid Is A Lot Harder Than You Think

It's also a lot harder than making a good EV. So if you think PHEVs are the easy answer, think again.

By Mack Hogan

Industry - Feb 28 -

Installing Home Chargers Can Be Tricky. Here's How To Avoid A Potential Fire

Tom Moloughney fixes a homeowner's melted plug and explains what went wrong.

By Christopher Smith

Charging - Feb 28 -

Why Level 1 EV Wall Charging Is More Useful Than You Think

With an electric car, sometimes a humble wall outlet can be your best friend. I proved that on my Rivian R1T road trip.

By Patrick George

Charging - Feb 28 -

Mercedes Defends EQS Styling, Calls It 'Very Progressive'

Mercedes' design boss says the car is not for S-Class customers.

By Motor1.com Staff

Design

GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year

General Motors catapulted to become one of America’s best-selling EV makers. Now comes Trump’s wrecking ball.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Feb 28 -

Upcoming Kia EV1 Will Be Even Smaller And More Affordable

It will be the electric equivalent of the Kia Picanto, the popular subcompact hatchback available in Europe.

By Andrei Nedelea

Rumors - Feb 28 -

All The Secrets Behind McLaren's New Hybrid Technology

McLaren engineers explain all you need to know about its new hypercar hybrid powertrain.

By Motor1.com Staff

Technology

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

Waymo runs driverless taxis in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Tesla isn't anywhere yet.

By Tim Levin

Autonomous Vehicles - Feb 27 -

EV Range-Enhancing Speakers Sound Too Good To Be True

The speakers can apparently boost EV range and provide “personal bubbles” for each passenger with “virtual headphones.”

By Suvrat Kothari

Technology - Feb 27 -

Mansory Elongation Is A Cybertruck That Crashed Into A Carbon Fiber Shed

Your Cybertruck isn’t attracting enough attention? Allow Mansory to give it its signature treatment to really get you noticed.

By Andrei Nedelea

News - Feb 27 -

EU Will Spend $105 Billion To Keep EV, Clean-Energy Plans On Course

This is part of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, meant to help the clean tech and manufacturing sectors flourish in the region.

By Andrei Nedelea

News - Feb 27 -

Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030

Plus, Nissan draws up plans to replace its CEO and Stellantis tells Trump he's slapping tariffs on the wrong cars.

By Rob Stumpf

Critical Materials - Feb 27 -

Kia Has Big Electric Vehicle Plans. Tariffs Throw Them Into Confusion

The 'Chicken Tax' may kill Kia's EV van for the United States, while President Trump's tariffs put other plans into "wait and see" mode.

By Alex Goy

Industry Outlook - Feb 27 -

Kia EV2 Concept: This Will Be Kia's Most Affordable EV Yet

While it’s a concept, Kia says this tiny powerhouse has vehicle-to-load charging, over-the-air updates and everything else you'd expect.

By Alex Goy

Concepts - Feb 27 -

The Kia PV5 Is The Modular, Electric Van Of The Future

Kia says box-truck, refrigerated, wheelchair-accessible and even camper versions of the van are on the way.

By Alex Goy

News - Feb 27 -

2026 Kia EV4: 391 Miles Of Range, Reasonable Price

It's more affordable than a Hyundai Ioniq 6 and does things a little differently. Plus, there's a hatchback option too.

By Alex Goy

Official - Feb 27 -

Mercedes Design Boss Says AI Will Design Future Cars: 'My Successor Will Be A Machine'

Mercedes says that the AI used to help engineers shape cars is getting good—and that's a problem for automotive designers.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 26 -

The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Back With A Vengeance

Volkswagen's electric crossover is off to a strong start in 2025. But can it keep up for the rest of the year?

By Suvrat Kothari

Sales - Feb 26 -

The Lynk & Co 08 Plug-In Hybrid Gets 124 Miles Of Electric Range

You may even forget where to buy gas.

By Kevin Williams

News - Feb 26 -

What's Next For Lucid Motors

Lucid is searching for a new CEO but won't "reinvent the company." Plus: Stellantis also needs a new top executive at a difficult time.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 26 -

Affordable EVs Have Fewer Problems Than Luxury EVs: Study

It turns out simpler might be better—who knew? But owners of both mainstream and luxury EVs remain highly satisfied.

By Kevin Williams

Industry Outlook - Feb 26 -

The 2025 Volvo ES90 Has 435 Miles Of Range, But That's Not The Best Part

Volvo's flagship electric sedan gets at least one huge upgrade over the EX90 SUV.

By Mack Hogan

News - Feb 26 -

Lucid Midsize Update: We Could See It Later This Year

The EV maker's interim CEO gave an update on the development of its next-generation platform.

By Tim Levin

News - Feb 25 -

Lucid Plans To Double EV Production This Year

Lucid has high hopes for the Gravity SUV.

By Patrick George

Industry Outlook - Feb 25 -