An auto show that matters The Shanghai Auto Show isn’t just alive and well — it’s thriving. As American car shows shrink and shift online, Shanghai has become the stage where automakers from around the globe showcase their latest and most ambitious creations. This year’s show delivered an impressive mix: electric wagons, burly off-roaders, luxury […]
The new kid on the block Slate Auto is the newest automaker on the scene, with strong support from Jeff Bezos and a few other ex-Amazon executives being just a few of its noteworthy attributes. Slate has been rightfully making headlines for its highly customizable $27,500 EV that plays double duty as a transformer, able […]
A no-frills electric truck for the masses The EV world is saturated with sleek crossovers and six-figure status symbols, but Slate Auto is going in the opposite direction. Enter the Slate Truck: a compact, bare-bones electric pickup that starts at just under $27,500 — or as low as $20,000 after the federal EV tax credit. […]
The second production suspension this year Electric vehicles have been a hot topic lately, with Tesla’s falling sales proving to be the talk of the automotive industry. The American EV manufacturer isn’t the only one seeing demand for their all-electric models struggle, though. Hyundai announced it would be suspending production at its main domestic plant […]
Nissan pulls the plug on EV sedans Nissan has officially scrapped plans to build two electric sedans in the United States, one for its main brand and another for Infiniti. The vehicles were initially scheduled to be produced at the automaker’s Canton, Mississippi, plant, with launches targeted initially for 2026 and 2027. But according to […]
Play that funky music, Porsche If there is one thing that legendary German sports car and motorsports giant Porsche isn’t afraid of, it would be its past. Although some seemingly normal human beings treat it as demons that haunt them in their waking hours and sleep, one of the cool, fun, and quirky things that […]
No small losses In an announcement on April 24, Japanese automaker Nissan said it was anticipating record net losses as it recovers from significant hurdles that have affected its fortunes over the past year. Unlike most publicly traded automakers, Nissan does not follow a traditional earnings calendar; however, it said it will post losses amounting […]
A second iteration of the yoke wheel When Tesla put crazy yoke steering wheels in its Model S and X, many wondered what the hell they were doing. Aside from complaints about the steering wheel cover peeling, it was a mixed bag of reactions from owners. Now, Mercedes wants in on the act by introducing […]
A backwards step in the right direction Nissan has just shown off their all-new, plug-in hybrid-powered Frontier Pro at Auto Shanghai 2025, donning retro throwback styling that’s reminiscent of the Nissan D21 “Hardbody” pickup truck from the 1980s and ’90s. Nissan hasn’t confirmed if this truck, or any similarly equipped and styled variant, will be […]
VW’s electric Bus tribute EV might be your next Uber [without a driver] starting next year in L.A. One of the most significant transportation-centric pet projects with the undivided attention of automakers, Silicon Valley’s tech overlords, and Wall Street’s biggest bears and bulls is the futuristic, Jetsons-esque technology of autonomous vehicles, or Robotaxis. At an […]
