Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025

Battery maker Clarios unveils $6B investment in US manufacturing

The Wisconsin-based company plans to expand new and existing facilities, advance its closed-loop recycling program and support emerging technologies.

By Nathan Owens • March 7, 2025

ComEd offering $100M in rebates to drive EV growth in Illinois

The program is meant to grow electric vehicle adoption by reducing charger installation costs in homes, businesses and public sites.

By Larry Avila • March 6, 2025

Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event

The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.

By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025

Massachusetts to deploy 100 bidirectional EV chargers in first-of-its-kind ‘V2X’ pilot

The program is available for residential, commercial, municipal and school customers and could add 1.5 MW of flexible grid capacity by September 2026.

By Brian Martucci • March 5, 2025

Tesla recalls 376K vehicles for loss of power steering assist

The circuit board for the electronic power steering may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of assist after coming to a stop.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 28, 2025

Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor

COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 26, 2025

Rivian reports record-high gross profit of $170M in Q4

The company cited improvements in variable costs, higher revenue per vehicle and a reduction in fixed costs.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2025

A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand

Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 21, 2025

Isuzu to establish $280M commercial EV South Carolina plant

The automaker’s investment will convert the Piedmont facility to manufacture gas and battery-powered N-series and diesel-powered F-series trucks.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 21, 2025

Fleet customers can now purchase Rivian’s electric vans

The company previously sold most of its electric vans to Amazon, its first large-scale customer.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 18, 2025

New York loans Revel $60M to expand NYC public EV charging

The financial arrangement is “an important and replicable precedent” to grow electric vehicle charging, NY Green Bank President Andrew Kessler said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2025

Ionna moves forward with EV charging network

The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 11, 2025

Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025

DOT suspends Biden’s $5B electric vehicle charging network effort

Most of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funds have already been awarded to states, however, and some observers say the Trump administration cannot end the program with just a memo.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2025

Sheetz to add EV ‘Rechargeries’ at more than 50 stores

The first three sites with Ionna charging ports opened at the end of 2024 in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 7, 2025

Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub

The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines, allowing for flexibility to adapt in market demand.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025

Lucid names CFO

Taoufiq Boussaid will take over on Feb. 25 for Gagan Dhingra, who has held the interim post since December 2023. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025

Lucid Gravity gains Tesla Supercharger access with native NACS port

The new luxury-electric SUV can now charge at over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger locations without the need for an adapter.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 4, 2025

Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025

Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

Sales growth in the forecast for EVs, hybrids

The potential loss of government incentives on battery electric vehicles may slow sales momentum later this year, experts say.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

Tesla’s Q4 automotive revenue declines 8% YoY

Company executives said Tesla made significant investments to spur its next wave of growth, including vehicle manufacturing capabilities and AI training.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2025

GM expects to save $1B by shutting down Cruise robotaxi

The automaker anticipates its Super Cruise hands-free driving feature will drive EV interest.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2025

Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2025

New vehicle prices rose 1.3% YoY in December

The value of incentives and discounts also remained elevated, according to Cox Automotive Kelley Blue Book.

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 24, 2025