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The entire 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup will come standard with a heat pump system, a highly desired electric vehicle feature that will likely improve cold weather efficiency. A growing number of EVs today come with heat pumps, so it was a surprising omission when Ford announced the F-150 Lightning wouldn’t have such a system….
Ford has canceled some dealer stock orders for the 2023 F-150 Lightning in recent days, according to the Detroit Free Press. The automaker confirmed to the paper on October 2 that the electric pickups are going through “additional quality checks” at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (REVC) in Dearborn, Michigan. “As a result, we have…
Nissan revealed the Hyper Urban concept today ahead of the Japan Mobility Show 2023 that’s scheduled for the end of this month. Unveiled in digital form, the all-electric crossover is the first in a series of EV concepts prepared by the Japanese automaker for the show. Designed to complement “the sophisticated tastes of its target…
Honda wants to become carbon-neutral by 2050 and bills itself as a company that dreamed of creating a brighter future ever since its inception in 1946. And to show the world how some of its past products, as well as its future ones, have been developed with the environment in mind, it released a new…
The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, is one of the most notable car exhibitions in the country. Petersen Automotive Museum’s lineup includes rare cars, movie vehicles, game-changers, and everything in between. The collection also has a full EV display called “Inside Tesla: Supercharging The Electric Revolution.” Petersen features numerous Tesla prototypes within this…
Volvo Cars has never built a production minivan in almost a century of existence, but that is about to change soon. Not many people expected the rather conservative Swedish premium car brand to enter the minivan market, and yet that’s exactly what the company is doing. Volvo has announced its first minivan, the EM90, in…
The Rivian R1S all-electric SUV can now be configured with the company’s new Max Pack battery that offers a maximum EPA-estimated range of 400 miles, according to the manufacturer’s official website, which was recently updated. The change was first seen by the Rivian Forums user DuoRivians, who posted a smartphone screenshot showing all the available…
Tesla has just introduced a new entry-level, rear-wheel-drive version of the Model Y in the United States, with a very attractive starting price. The new Tesla Model Y RWD jumps into the lineup in the spot vacated by the recently removed Model Y AWD (equipped with 4680-type cylindrical batteries). The price of the base version…
Germany has a rich history of engineering excellence, extending across various modes of transportation. From automobiles to aircraft, motorbikes, and even bicycles, German innovation has left a significant mark. Interestingly, the origins of the bicycle can be traced back to a German baron named Karl von Drais, who is credited with inventing it in 1817….
A California judge has diverted a class action lawsuit brought by a group of Tesla owners to individual arbitration. The Austin-based automaker is the subject of several ongoing trials and investigations over the Autopilot driver assistance feature, however, this particular case will no longer be handled by the court. US District Judge Haywood Gilliam in…
