Rivians get native messaging in 2025, but not through CarPlay

Rivians get native messaging in 2025, but not through CarPlay

Rivian's software chief has confirmed that the company's EVs will gain the ability to send messages by 2025. The text messaging solution will use native text-to-speech with a new voice technology stack Google Cast and the native YouTube app will come with the next software update Two years ago, Rivian's software chief Wassym Bensaid told …

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Electrogenic conversion kit gives Mazda Miata fans an EV version

Electrogenic conversion kit gives Mazda Miata fans an EV version

Mazda Miata fans rejoice! EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has launched a new “plug-and-play” conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 that makes the original model all-electric. This EV conversion kit retains the soul of the beloved Mazda Miata, but adds more performance and performance to a car that's known for being fun to drive. The Mazda …

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The Jaguar rebrand is a favorite, but Elon's  billion payday has failed

The Jaguar rebrand is a favorite, but Elon's $55 billion payday has failed

Second, a judge is striking down Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $55 billion paycheck as the company struggles to avoid seeing its full-year sales slip for the first time. Also: a new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday Fast Charging! We also got record EV sales from both Kia and Hyundai, with the latter seeing double …

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Tesla lost to EVgo in Oklahoma's NEVI EV charger rollout

Tesla lost to EVgo in Oklahoma's NEVI EV charger rollout

Photo: EVgo “Tesla could not meet program standards” for Oklahoma's NEVI EV charger installation, so EVgo took over. As Electrek first reported in April, Oklahoma approved more than $8 million in grants to Tesla, Love's Travel Stops, and Francis Energy to build DC fast chargers within its counties. The three companies would provide $7 million …

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2026 BMW iX bridges the current Neue Klasse EV

2026 BMW iX bridges the current Neue Klasse EV

The updated iX electric crossover achieves 10% efficiency. The 2026 iX will have three new models BMW has tuned the suspensiong If you've been after EVs, then BMW's Neue Klasse (noo-ay class-ay) should sound familiar. Although “new class” sounds as French as it does German to this anglophone, BMW uses it to distinguish its electric …

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Honda Prologue EV on hot streak as US sales top 25,000

Honda Prologue EV on hot streak as US sales top 25,000

Honda's electric SUV is already one of the best-selling EVs in the US. After its best sales month to date, Honda has now sold more than 25,000 Prologue models in the US. Honda Prologue electric SUV sells for 25,000 in November The all-electric Honda Prologue is already the fifth best-selling EV in the US in …

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Kia has 'no plans to slow down' as US sales rise in November

Kia has 'no plans to slow down' as US sales rise in November

Kia is making its presence known in the US. After setting a new November sales record, Kia has “no plans to slow down.” While Kia's current EV models, including the EV6 and EV9, are getting hotter, more exciting electric vehicles are coming soon. Kia sets new US sales record for November 2024 Kia sold 70,107 …

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The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV rocks like a V-8 Hellcat

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV rocks like a V-8 Hellcat

The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was developed to capture the V-8's sensory experience in EVs All 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs will feature it The use of hardware and power is like a subwoofer, producing V-8 sound and vibes Ironically, to get a new Dodge muscle car with that signature V-8 sound, you'll need to go …

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The Telo electric truck costs ,520 with a 260-mile range

The Telo electric truck costs $41,520 with a 260-mile range

Telo Trucks of California on Tuesday confirmed the low price of the MT1 electric pickup that works in the space. When the MT1 launches in 2023, Telo said it will be offered in dual-motor all-wheel drive form for $49,999 before incentives. The truck configurator is up and running and shows a base model of a …

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 sets a new US record for double sales in November

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 sets a new US record for double sales in November

Hyundai is on a hot streak. The Korean auto giant just had its best sales month in the US. Hyundai's impressive EV range is very expensive, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV als its best-seller.o set a new US record after sales doubled in November. Hyundai IONIQ 5 records US sales in November With 76,008 …

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