Author: Stephen Edelstein

Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new...

Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car

Caterham Project V concept electric sports carCaterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for "vehicle motion control," according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company...

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes via Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use...

Mercedes Van.EA prototypes out testing

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes via Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use...

2024 Kia EV9 recalled for remote parking system issue

2024 Kia EV9After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote smart parking system in some of these EVs. The recall affects 12,400 EV9 GT-Line and Land models that have the feature, which allows the SUV to be maneuvered in and out of spaces remotely, with the driver...

Volvo CEO wants Europe to ban new gas car sales still

2025 Volvo EX90Volvo is holding off on plans to make its lineup all-electric by the end of this decade, but the automaker's boss still supports Europe's planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle sales halfway through the next decade. Volvo and 49 companies recently signed a declaration urging the European Union not to change its current timeline, which...

Volvo CEO wants Europe to ban new gas car sales still

2025 Volvo EX90Volvo is holding off on plans to make its lineup all-electric by the end of this decade, but the automaker's boss still supports Europe's planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle sales halfway through the next decade. Volvo and 49 companies recently signed a declaration urging the European Union not to change its current timeline, which...