EV drivers may relish that charging networks are climbing over each other to provide needed juice alongside roads and highways. But they may relish even more not having to make many recharging stops along the way, as their EV soaks up the bountiful energy coming straight from the sun. Recommended Videos Thats the bet from Aptera Motors, a crowdfunded, California-based...

Theres a new rugged electric vehicle manufacturer in town, or rather an old one thats being revived in the era of EVs. Scout Motors is now a Volkswagen brand, and it recently unveiled its vision for an electric SUV and electric truck. The Scout Motors Terra truck is set to go head-to-head with the likes of the Rivian R1T, Ford...

　　Here is the eighth edition of our annual Auto123.com guide to electric vehicles in Canada! Today we take a look at the luxury all-electric vehicles available in Canada in 2024-2025. 　　See also : 2024-25 Hybrid and Electric Car Guide: The Plug-in Hybrids 　　See also: 2024-25 Hybrid and Electric Car Guide: The All-Electric Vehicles 　　Today, we conclude our guide to the...

After years of rumors, Scout Motors is back. Volkswagen has revived the classic car brand, but with an electrified touch. The company has actually launched two new electric vehicles with the Scout Motors branding, including a truck and an SUV, which is called the Scout Motors Traveler SUV. The Scout Motors Traveler SUV may be a sub-brand under the Volkswagen...

　　Here is the eighth edition of our annual Auto123.com guide to electric vehicles in Canada! Today we take a look at the mass-market all-electric vehicles available in Canada in 2024-2025. 　　See also : 2023 Hybrid and Electric Car Guide: The Plug-in Hybrids 　　Today, we take a look at the battery-electric EVs or full EVs available on the Canadian market today,...

Scout Motors invited roughly 300 people to the hills of Franklin, Tennessee, to reveal the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra truck electric concept vehicles. The automaker brought in journalists such as myself, active lifestyle bloggers, YouTubers, automotive industry analysts, and enthusiasts and fans of the original International Harvester Scout. Scout Motors calls the new, rugged vehicle the Connection Machine. The...

　　Why would I buy it?Feature loadedImpressive range Great valueWhy would I avoid it?Limited dealer networkQuality of hard plasticsWhat is it? 　　BYD opened its innings in the Indian market with the e6 electric MPV back in 2021. The automaker has since introduced new flavours from its global portfolio in the form of the Atto 3 and the Seal, both of which...

Especially if you live in California, it might seem as if the autonomous driving trend is moving at full-speed and of its own accord. Wayve, a UK startup that has received over $1 billion in funding, is now joining the crowded party by launching on-road testing of its AI-learning system on the streets of San Francisco and the Bay Area....

Costco, known for its discount gas stations, has left EV drivers in need of juicing up out in the cold for the past 12 years. But that seems about to change now that the big-box retailer is putting its brand name on a DC fast-charging station in Ridgefield, Washington. After being one of the early pioneers of EV charging in...

The battle to bring cheaper, more efficient, and safer EV batteries, is heating up among automakers. At the heart of this battle, the development of solid-state battery technonology, an alternative to highly-flammable and costly lithium batteries, is garnering more and more attention. For proof, Stellantis, the worlds fourth largest automaker, is betting on the technology for its next-generation of electric...

Enthusiasts expecting to one day put their hands on the steering wheel of a $25,000 Tesla EV may feel like theyve been taken for a ride. CEO Elon Musk has just put a serious damper on those expectations, saying that outside of the driverless Robotaxi recently unveiled by Tesla, a regular $25,000 model would be pointless and silly. Recommended Videos...

　　Here is the eighth edition of our annual Auto123.com guide to electric vehicles in Canada! Today we take a look at the plug-in hybrids available in Canada in 2024-25. 　　As the march to electrification continues among manufacturers the world over, the paths to getting there are varies: The market now has full-electric vehicles (BEVs), hydrogen-powered options, traditional gas-electric hybrids, both...

Electric vehicles are inseparable from newness, whether its new tech, new designs, or new companies like Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla. But the Volkswagen Groups new EV-only brand also relies heavily on the past. Unveiled Thursday, the Scout Traveler electric SUV and Scout Terra electric pickup truck are modern interpretations of the classic International Harvester Scout. Manufactured from 1961 to 1980,...

Its been a big year for Qualcomm. Alongside its massive launch into laptop chips through the Snapdragon X Elite series, Qualcomm is now entering the automotive space. The company has announced the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite platforms at its annual Snapdragon Summit, which it flew me out to attend. The two platforms are designed for...

　　Highway Report 　　There is a common notion that small, petrol-powered cars and EVs are ideal for urban driving whereas diesel-powered SUVs are for those who cover long distances often. And after four months and over 6,000km in our diesel Hyundai Creta, I think I believe in the notion. 　　Much like the constant rains and the barrage of roadwork along the...