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Chevy Bolt EV Owners Getting $150M for All Their Battery Troubles - thedrive.com - state Michigan

Chevy Bolt EV Owners Getting $150M for All Their Battery Troubles

The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a stellar little car when it's not causing fires—which, to be fair, is most of the time. But owners of 2017-2022 Bolts and 2022 Bolt EUVs lived in paranoia once word got out that the LG-provided battery packs posed a fire risk. General Motors issued a huge $1 billion recall as a result, providing battery replacements for many owners. Now, the automotive giant has agreed with LG to provide $150 million in total relief for affected Bolt EV and EUV owners.

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Romain Dumas - The Acura ZDX Is Pikes Peak’s First-Ever Electric Pace Car - thedrive.com

The Acura ZDX Is Pikes Peak’s First-Ever Electric Pace Car

When the pace car for this year's 102nd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb breaks through the clouds to kick off the event, you'll see it, but you won't be able to hear it. That's because Acura has called upon its new ZDX Type S for the role, the brand's first all-electric car and the first electric pace car the hill climb's ever had.

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Tesla Cybertruck Is Outselling Rivian, but Ford Remains King - thedrive.com

Tesla Cybertruck Is Outselling Rivian, but Ford Remains King

The story of electric pickups in the U.S. so far has seemingly been one of lukewarm success. Countless instances of production issues and shoddy design overall have plagued the Tesla Cybertruck, while the Ford F-150 Lightning's initially attractive price has swung up and down, and a production ramp-up for its foremost competitor, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, has already been pushed back amid lagging demand for EVs at large. The Rivian R1T seemed to be weathering the storm, but new registration data from S&P Global Mobility puts the Cybertruck ahead of the backsliding Rivian, while the F-150 Lightning outsold both rivals by a healthy margin.

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Mercedes-Benz G580 vs Rivian R2: Is the much cheaper Rivian actually better? - digitaltrends.com

Mercedes-Benz G580 vs Rivian R2: Is the much cheaper Rivian actually better?

Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off of the new “Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology.” Yeah, it’s a mouthful, but it’s basically a new electric G-Wagon. It looks a lot like the G-Wagon you know and love, but with an electric powertrain and a battery. It’s not the only electric SUV out there, however, and there are some great ones — like the Rivian R2.

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Luca De-Meo - VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say - autoblog.com - China - Germany - Eu - city Berlin - Volkswagen

VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say

PARIS/BERLIN – Volkswagen has walked away from talks with Renault to jointly develop an affordable electric version of the Twingo subcompact car, three sources familiar with the situation said, in a setback for the EU carmakers' efforts to fend off Chinese rivals.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB recalled due to roll-away risk - autoblog.com - Usa

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB recalled due to roll-away risk

Mercedes-Benz has issued a small recall that applies to about 300 units of the EQB, which is the electric version of the GLB. Built during the 2022 model year, the crossovers included in the campaign could roll away while parked due to a faulty weld in the front axle's electric motor.

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GM, LG finally agree upon Bolt battery recall settlement - autoblog.com

GM, LG finally agree upon Bolt battery recall settlement

It’s been a few years since General Motors recalled the Chevy Bolt for battery fire risks, but it’s taken until now for the automaker and its battery supplier to reach an agreement on who should pay for the massive action. Automotive News reported that LG Energy Solution and GM reached a proposed settlement, and Bolt owners could get a check out of the deal.

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Jim Farley - Ford Boss Won't Rule Out Mustang Sedan - motor1.com - Usa - Britain

Ford Boss Won't Rule Out Mustang Sedan

Having already defiled the Mustang name with the Mach-E, Ford might bank on the pony car's heritage once more. In an interview with Autocar, CEO Jim Farley was open to the idea of rolling out other cars as part of an expanded 'Stang lineup. He did rule out some certain models such as a small crossover and an off-roader but didn't exclude a sedan.

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