By MICHAEL CANTU, Edmunds Buyer interest in electric vehicles, or EVs, is increasing. According to data from the Pew Research Center in 2021, 40% of non-EV owners are very or somewhat likely to buy an EV as their next vehicle. But many of the newest models are also expensive; Rivian R1T pickups, for example, start … Read more
DETROIT, Michigan – A small but “electric” crowd attended the first Detroit auto show in two years, with much of the buzz centered around US President Joe Biden’s visit and his announcement of a US$900 million funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Fittingly, Chevrolet showcased a trio of electric vehicles all using General Motor’s new Ultium … Read more
Ford Chairman Bill Ford and President and CEO Jim Farley speak in front of the recently revealed Mustang Dark Horse at The Stampede in downtown Detroit on September 14, 2022. wade through DETROIT – Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley showed up Wednesday night, surrounded by gearheads and the new 2024 Mustang models, including a surprisingly … Read more
General machine (GM) has promised to catch up with Tesla (TSLA) in electric vehicles by the end of the decade. But the legacy automaker is not behind its big rival in autonomous vehicles, another segment that is seen as part of the future of the auto industry. Indeed, its Cruise subsidiary, which specializes in developing … Read more
It’s no secret that Ford Motor Co. (F) has been busy developing battery electric vehicle models to compete with industry leader Tesla (TSLA) as well as the entire range of competitors, including General Motors (GM) Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Rivian (RIVN) and Nio (NIO) . The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has unveiled electric versions of … Read more
Ford CEO Jim Farley poses next to a model of the all-new Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, April 26, 2022. Rebecca Cook | Reuters LAS VEGAS – Ford Motor is asking its nearly 3,000 dealers to invest more than $1 million in upgrades to … Read more
Ford Motor Company will cut electric vehicle (EV) production from its business selling traditional gas-powered vehicles, the auto giant announced earlier this month. The official announcement comes with a promise to invest large sums in the global scramble for electric vehicle sales. Ford will invest $30 billion in EVs, a massive infusion that is unlikely … Read more
wade through (F) wants to put the odds on his side in the battle for leadership in the electric vehicle market. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker was looking for anything that could give it an edge over its main competitors. He also wanted to get rid of everything that was holding him back against Tesla (TSLA) … Read more
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT GM DETROIT – General Motors’ second chance to establish itself as a mass-market electric vehicle leader is expected to begin next year with the arrival of the Chevrolet Equinox EV. The electric crossover is slated to go on sale in the US next fall, starting at around $30,000 – a … Read more
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Chevrolet The Silverado, Equinox, and Blazer are Chevrolet’s three best-selling nameplates across the three strongest market segments in the US If all goes to plan, (and when did that not happen recently?) by the end of 2023, all three badges should be available on electric equivalent batteries. The Silverado EV was … Read more
