Author: Clara Weiss

The U.S. state of Michigan has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against several of the world’s largest oil companies, accusing them of colluding to stifle competition from electric vehicles and renewable energy while keeping energy prices artificially high. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday brought the lawsuit against BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell Oil, and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging the companies engaged in unlawful coordination to limit innovation and output in Michigan’s transportation and primary energy markets. See also: Michigan Allocates $1.84 Million to Expand EV Charging Across Multifamily Housing Sites According to the 126-page complaint, the defendants…

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity electric concept has been named Best Concept Vehicle for 2026 by EyesOn Design, marking the second consecutive year a Cadillac concept has received the honor after the Opulent Velocity’s win in 2025. The Elevated Velocity was selected by a jury of automotive designers and educators, with the award reflecting design innovation and overall vision rather than production readiness. Cadillac said the concept serves as a design study exploring the future direction of its electric and performance-focused vehicles. See also: Cadillac Plans Further Electric Vehicle Launches and Showroom Expansion in South Korea The electric 2+2 crossover concept features…

General Motors plans to end production of its revived Chevrolet Bolt after roughly a year and a half, curtailing the return of what had been the United States’ most affordable electric vehicle, Bloomberg reported. The decision will allow GM to free up capacity at its Fairfax, Kansas, factory for a gasoline-powered Buick crossover, according to the report. GM officials later confirmed the move to InsideEVs, reiterating that the next-generation Bolt was always intended to be a limited-run model. See also: Chevrolet Reveals EPA Range of 262 Miles for 2027 Bolt Electric Crossover “When we revealed Bolt in October, we said…

Porsche Cars Canada said it has enabled Plug & Charge functionality on the Tesla Supercharger network for the Macan Electric and model year 2026 Taycan, expanding automated charging access for Porsche electric vehicle customers across North America. The integration provides eligible vehicles with access to more than 27,500 Tesla Superchargers through the Porsche Charging Service. Porsche said the upcoming Cayenne Electric will also support Plug & Charge when it launches in Canada later this year. Plug & Charge technology allows compatible vehicles to authenticate and process payment automatically when connected to a supported charger, removing the need for mobile apps…

Mercedes-Benz has quietly resumed U.S. sales of its EQ-branded electric vehicles, bringing the EQE and EQS model families back to the market after a five-month production pause tied to shifting demand and changes in federal incentives. The automaker halted production of U.S.-spec EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs on Sept. 1, 2025, coinciding with the scheduled expiry of the $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles at the end of that month. At the time, Mercedes-Benz said the move would be temporary while it reassessed market conditions. See also: Mercedes-Benz to Drop Level 3 Drive Pilot From Updated S-Class,…

Harbinger has launched a new business division, Harbinger Industria, aimed at bringing its electric vehicle battery technology into the broader energy storage market, the California-based company said. The first customer for the new unit is Airstream, which will integrate Harbinger’s battery system into its newly unveiled Trade Wind 27FB travel trailer. The model, designed for off-grid use, features an 18.5 kilowatt-hour battery system, the largest energy storage capacity offered in Airstream’s travel trailer lineup to date. Harbinger said Industria will commercialise its proprietary high-voltage battery systems beyond the commercial vehicle sector, targeting applications such as recreational vehicles and other stationary…

Ford Motor’s secretive “skunkworks” electric vehicle platform project is progressing well, with supply chain work completed and prototype vehicles already operating on Ford-developed software, Chief Executive Jim Farley said in an interview, underscoring the company’s push to reset its electric vehicle strategy. Speaking to InsideEVs on the sidelines of the Detroit Auto Show, Farley compared the Universal EV (UEV) platform to the United States’ space race-era programs. “This is literally like the Apollo or Gemini mission within Ford,” he said. “A uniquely American, high-risk project… it’s one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever been involved in.” See also: Ford…

Chevrolet has disclosed that the 2027 Bolt electric crossover will deliver an EPA-estimated driving range of 262 miles (422 km), exceeding both the automaker’s earlier projection and the range figures of previous Bolt models. The updated estimate surpasses Chevrolet’s initial target of 255 miles and improves on the outgoing Bolt hatchback and Bolt EUV, which were rated at 259 miles and 247 miles respectively. Despite the increase, the 2027 Bolt remains behind the redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf, which carries an EPA rating of up to 303 miles. See also: New Chevy Bolt Enters Production as GM Prepares 2026 Market Return…

General Motors said on Thursday it expects to take an additional $6 billion charge linked to its decision to scale back electric vehicle investments, underscoring the financial toll facing traditional automakers as U.S. policy support for zero-emission vehicles has been rolled back. The latest charge comes on top of a $1.6 billion writedown GM disclosed in October related to revisions to its electric vehicle plans. Together, the charges highlight the cost of strategic shifts made after the Trump administration moved to dismantle emissions regulations and financial incentives that had encouraged automakers to accelerate EV adoption. See also: General Motors Puts…

Kia is preparing to introduce its new EV4 electric sedan in Canada, bypassing the U.S. market for the time being, as the automaker targets affordability and broader electric vehicle adoption in a market dominated by SUVs. Kia Canada said the EV4 will start at C$38,995 ($28,900), positioning it as “the most affordable dedicated EV in Canada.” The model became available to order late last year, though customer deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2026. See also: Kia EV4 Achieves 95% Battery Health After 120,000-km Endurance Test in Europe The EV4 marks Kia’s first globally positioned electric…

Volkswagen of America reported lower overall vehicle sales in 2025, even as its electric models posted year-on-year growth, highlighting a widening gap between battery-electric and combustion-powered offerings in the U.S. market. The German automaker said total U.S. deliveries fell 13% in 2025 from a year earlier, with the decline deepening to nearly 20% in the fourth quarter. Sales of all gasoline-powered Volkswagen models declined over the year, while both battery-electric vehicles in its U.S. lineup recorded increases. See also: GM EV Sales Fell 43% in Fourth Quarter After U.S. Tax Credit Expired The Volkswagen ID.4 compact SUV delivered 22,373 units…

Sony Honda Mobility, the electric vehicle joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor, is moving closer to commercial launch as it presents a pre-production version of its Afeela 1 electric sedan alongside an early-stage electric SUV prototype, underscoring its ambitions in the premium EV segment. The company, formed in 2022, is using the latest showcase to demonstrate progress from concept to near-production. The Afeela 1, first shown as a prototype in 2023, was formally named and priced at $89,990 last year. The current pre-production version is intended to signal that the model is approaching market readiness. Deliveries of the…