Ken Block’s 2009 Ford F-150 RaptorTRAX listed for sale for $195,000
Ken Block commissioned some memorable vehicles, few more so than the RaptorTRAX, a 2009 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor wearing tank-like tracks. Wealthy Block fans now have an opportunity to own this unique truck, which is listed for sale by LBI Limited with a ...
Report: US considers hiking China EV tariff above 25%
The Biden administration is considering raising tariffs on Chinese EVs above 25%, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The administration has left in place Trump-era tariffs on roughly $300 billion of Chinese goods, but is now considering additio...
2024 Lexus RZ 300e arrives with 266-mile range, lower price
Lexus is adding a less-expensive, longer-range version of its RZ electric crossover for the 2024 model year. Called the RZ 300e, the new variant gets a single-motor front-wheel drive powertrain and 72.8-kwh CATL battery pack, versus the dual-motor all-...
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is eligible for $1,000 Costco discount
Costco members can get up to $1,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV through Jan. 2. According to CarsDirect, the Blazer EV was added to General Motors' year-end Costco rebate promotion last Friday. The program runs nationwide, b...
US EV sales are growing, but so is the gasoline fleet
U.S. EV sales are growing, but not enough to offset gasoline cars. That's because sales of those vehicles are growing faster, according to a new report. Experian's Automotive Market Trends report for the third quarter of 2023 showed that while electric...
One-off Lanark DS electric roadster glides into Jay Leno’s Garage
Drew Scott builds and renovates homes on HGTV's "Property Brothers," but he also has a love of cars and decided to try building a set of wheels instead. The result, which was featured in the latest episode of "Jay Leno's Garage," is certainly unique. C...
Tesla Model Y “likely” won’t retain full EV tax credit in 2024
Tesla expects the Model Y will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit in 2024. As noted by Electrek, the Tesla Model Y online configurator now includes a note stating that reductions in the tax-credit amount are "likely" after Dec....
GM thinks Apple CarPlay, Android Auto make cars less safe
General Motors believes phasing out standalone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity will help improve safety, the company recently told Motor Trend. At a media event for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, the first vehicle to get a new Goo...
Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
The Tesla Cybertruck does without a 12-volt lead-acid accessory battery, shifting to a 48-volt electrical system. For a mass-produced vehicle, it's an industry first, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist. John Hayes, CEO ...
House votes to block emissions rules with misconception of EV mandate
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill aiming to block the EPA from finalizing stricter emissions rules for model years 2027-2032. The bill, H.R. 4468, or the "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023," seeks to prohibit the EPA f...