Tesla CEO Musk Says Second-Gen Roadster Delayed Until 2023

Tesla made its splash into the car world with the first Tesla Roadsters more than a decade ago, and now deliveries of the second-generation of the 2+2-seater are likely going to be pushed back to 2023. CEO Elon Musk said … Continue reading

Rivian Going Public, But Can It Hit Its Own $80B Target?

Nascent electric vehicle makers have been going public fairly regularly since the start of 2020 and the latest, and perhaps strongest, is Rivian. The battery-electric truck maker, which already has an impressive bankroll, believes it could be worth as much … Continue reading

Ford Puts Kibosh on Possible Bronco Pickup

Some Bronco fans thought the Jeep Wrangler wasn’t the only vehicle Ford would take on with the new Bronco. Upon its return, Ford officials said Bronco would be a “family” of vehicles, leading to plenty of speculation about what that … Continue reading

GM’s Troubles with Bolt EV Grow as it Recalls 73K More Vehicles

General Motors’ problems with the Chevrolet Bolt EV keep expanding, the company announcing late Friday it’s including an additional 73,000 vehicles in the recall.  GM added another 73,000 Chevy Bolt EVs to the recall list with the older models. The … Continue reading

Ford Partnering with Google to Integrate Maps into Spin E-Scooters, E-Bikes

Ford Motor Co. is reaching out to Silicon Valley again to produce a service it hopes consumers, especially younger ones who ride scooters, will find appealing.  Ford Smart Mobility, LLC acquired Spin, a San Francisco-based electric scooter-sharing company in 2018. … Continue reading

Ford Suffers Setbacks on Big Sellers: Bronco and Mustang Mach-E

Ford’s enduring a tough day, forced to deal with big problems on two of its hottest vehicles: the Bronco and Mustang Mach-E.  The roof problems with the new Bronco are still unresolved, forcing Ford to replace the parts on all … Continue reading

Audi Skysphere Can “Expand Horizons” — And Stretch its Wheelbase By 10 Inches

The new Audi skysphere concept takes the idea of a “convertible” to new extremes. Audi’s skysphere concept is the first of three concepts coming from the German brand. The first of three cutting-edge prototypes the German automaker plans to reveal … Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Going 100% BEV by 2030

Mercedes-Benz will go 100% electric by 2030, CEO Ola Källenius announced Thursday, with a massive global transformation in its global design, engineering and production network to ensure they hit the target. Daimler CEO Ola Källenius said the company will be … Continue reading

GMC Adding Second All-Electric Pickup — A Battery-Powered Sierra

GMC expects to have the first all-electric pickup, the Hummer EV, in showrooms by the final quarter of this year — and it will soon get a companion, General Motors’ “premium grade” truck brand today confirming it will add an … Continue reading

Lexus Finally Gets Charged Up Over EVs

The first Lexus electric vehicle will be a rapid, five-passenger SUV with a dramatic shape that previews the future of the Japanese luxury brand. As The Detroit Bureau has previously noted, Lexus and its parent company, Toyota, have not always … Continue reading