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From new car releases, test track spy shots to auto show coverage, Digital Trends auto team brings you the latest in car news.
Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states
Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida.
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more.
Range Rover’s electric SUV gets tested in extreme heat
Range Rover's electric SUV is getting tested in hot weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Might be time to buy EVs, laptops, and smartphones ahead of Trump tariffs
Price hikes are widely expected to be passed onto U.S. consumers should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to impose across-the-board tariffs on imports.
Ram says its new midsize truck will surprise
Ram confirms a smaller pickup is in the works and says it will surprise.
Volkswagen’s new electric Golf will get the Rivian treatment
Volkswagen just revealed the next-gen electric Golf will benefit from Rivian’s cutting-edge software and electrical systems.
Ending EV tax rebate could seriously harm Tesla, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen sales, study finds
Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla buyers are heavily influenced by federal tax incentives, according to a J.D. Power survey.
Volvo’s EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road sound system
Volvo's EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road Studios’ mode, providing sound quality engineered straight out of the world’s most famous music recording studios
Kia PHEVs’ electric range will double to 60 miles
Kia is aiming to double the electric range of its PHEVs in a couple of years.
Watch Figure’s latest humanoid robot performing tasks autonomously
Robotics startup Figure has shared a new video showing several of its humanoid robots performing a task that could be applied to the automotive industry.
Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives.
Is a Jeep Cherokee replacement slated for 2025?
Jeep confirms a new compact, hybrid SUV is on the way: Will it be the Cherokee?
Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track
Volkswagen remains committed to launching its affordable ID.2 EV by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Mercedes bets solar paint is part of EV-charging future
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar paint that can harness energy from the sun to power up EVs.
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry.
Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 EV features backseat lounge
Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 electric SUV features a backseat lounge.
Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries
Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries.
Self-driving vehicle rules set to loosen under Trump, report says
The Trump transition team plans to make a federal framework for self-driving vehicles a top priority for the transportation department, according to a report.
Jeep, Ram EREVs will get 690-mile range with new Stellantis platform
Stellantis' new platform aims to deliver driving range of up to 690 miles for extended range electric vehicles.
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and EVs offer big incentives as year nears its end
Incentives on new vehicle sales are up by 60% from year-earlier levels.
Eaton, Treehouse to boost home capacity for EV charging, energy storage
Eaton and Treehouse have partnered to accelerate the electrification of homes for EV charging and energy storage.
Ford boosts year-end discounts on 2024 Lightning, Mach-E Models
Ford is boosting incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models.
Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China
An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs).
