Author: Clara Weiss

General Motors has introduced significant lease discounts on two of its electric SUVs — the Cadillac Lyriq and the Chevrolet Blazer EV — as automakers move to counterbalance the end of the $7,500 U.S. federal EV tax credit for many models. The reductions were among the steepest EV lease price drops recorded in December. The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq AWD Luxury is now advertised at $439 per month for 24 months with $4,979 due at signing. The effective monthly rate of $646 is $28 lower than in November, following a larger reduction of $115 per month the prior month. GM is…

Subaru of America has released full pricing and specifications for the 2026 Uncharted EV, an all-electric compact crossover arriving at U.S. dealerships in early 2026. With a starting MSRP of $34,995, the model becomes Subaru’s most affordable electric vehicle and enters the competitive compact crossover segment with a manufacturer-estimated driving range of more than 300 miles on the base trim. The Uncharted will be offered in three configurations — Premium FWD, Sport and GT — all equipped with a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a standard North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. The Premium FWD provides 221 horsepower and the…

Kenworth Truck and Peterbilt Motors have introduced substantial additions to their battery-electric vehicle (BEV) portfolios, rolling out new medium-duty models based on PACCAR’s integrated ePowertrain platform. The new trucks are intended to expand zero-emission options for a wide array of applications, including regional distribution, utility, and vocational fleets across the U.S. and Canada. Kenworth launched its first conventional medium-duty BEVs, the T280E, T380E, and T480E. These models are now available for order, with production scheduled to begin in 2026. The trucks feature eMotor ratings from 170 kW up to 350 kW, with peak torque reaching 1,850 lb-ft. Depending on the…

A former chief engineer at luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors is suing the company for wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation, claiming a top Human Resources executive referred to him as a “German Nazi.” Eric Bach, who spent a decade at Lucid and previously oversaw “all hardware engineering,” “product management and corporate planning,” filed the federal lawsuit on Monday in the Northern District of California. See also: Water Spill Leaves Lucid Air Electric Sedan With $15,000 Repair Bill, Owner Says The complaint alleges that Bach was targeted because of his German heritage and that he was stripped of his responsibilities…