Columbus, OH

The US Sun

HOPEFUL Rivian buyers are threatening to cancel their vehicle orders after an executive confirmed that a feature on the prototype wouldn't make it off the production floor. The growing EV company is closing in on the release of its mass-market SUVs, the R2 and R3. So far, Rivian has produced...

‘Baffling!’ blast drivers as Rivian makes U-turn on design promise for new EV – buyers are threatening to cancel orders

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Suggested Reading. Huge Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat Off East Coast Of U.S.

Tesla's Aging Cars Aren't Selling So Elon's Making Promises About AI And New Models

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are investing heavily in U.S. EV and battery production. The Korean group captured 10% of the BEV market in the first seven months of 2024. Production at the new Metaplant facility in Georgia will start in October. Sales of Hyundai’s, Kia’s, and Genesis’s battery-electric, hybrid, and...

Hyundai Motor Group Sprints To No. 2 In U.S. EV Race Behind Tesla

Americans seem eager to get their mitts on the Volkswagen ID Buzz electric van, and the fact that Europeans have been enjoying it for a couple of years doesn’t help any. But it does mean that upfitters are already getting experience (and eyeballing what the competition is already doing) with the Euro vans, and that means Seattle-based Peace Vans is already hard at work with several modules that it should be able to drop into U.S.-market ID Buzz vans the moment American owners are handed the keys. (By the way, that should be later this year, if all goes to plan, although we understand allocation is going to be … interesting. There won’t be a reservation system and it’s not clear which dealerships will get ID Buzz vans, and how many, but it seems like some vans may be delivered between November and January.)

Waiting for VW's ID Buzz EV Van? These U.S. Camper Options Up the Anticipation

The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market saw significant growth in the second quarter of 2024. Total EV sales reached an estimated 330,463 units, a 27% increase from the previous quarter, indicating a slight shift toward electric transportation. Key Performers and Market Dynamics. Tesla maintained its market leadership, though its share...

U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Growing

Thanks to modern technological innovations, automobiles can travel further than ever before on a single tank of gas. Engineers and automakers are perfecting hybrid powertrains, so drivers can get the most range possible out of their vehicles and their gasoline purchases. Many Japanese hybrid cars are exceptionally gifted when it comes to fuel efficiency and driving range.

The Japanese Hybrid Car With The Highest Driving Range

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Phoenix, AZ

DOZENS of defunct, single-passenger EVs found their final resting place in a junkyard miles outside Phoenix, Arizona. In an Instagram post, a driver said he found the broken-down EVs in a heap with other dead vehicles. Dozens of turned-over ElectraMeccanica Solos were laid to rest in a junkyard, according to a video posted by Instagrammer […]

Stunning images of EV ‘graveyard’ filled with broken down cars that can’t be fixed after vehicles worth $18k quit

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WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Bennington, VT

Small-town residents are longing for new food options, and Chipotle's successful playbook is leading it and other other fast-casual restaurant chains, including Cava and Panda Express, to eye more stores in rural America. Covid dealt a death blow to independent diners, leaving an opening for national operators in towns where...

From Chipotle to Cava and Panda Express, more big restaurant chains are rapidly expanding into small town America

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Walt Disney Co.'s latest film, "Deadpool & Wolverine," has made box office records, but not in China, the largest film market after the U.S. Factors such as geopolitics, advancements in China's domestic film market, and government regulators have led to American blockbusters losing appeal in the country. In parallel, film...

Beijing and Hollywood are decoupling as Chinese audiences favor domestic productions

Queen City News

(iSeeCars) – Electric cars are supposed to supplant internal-combustion-powered vehicles over the next 10-20 years. And while the sales of electric cars are growing, they remain a small fraction of the U.S. market due to their higher costs and limited charging stations. These problems should be resolved over the next few years, with likely breakthroughs […]

How Much is an Electric Car Battery?

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at technical indicators to map market cycles.

Jim Cramer hits the charts to map short and long-term market cycles

Audi’s electric expansion is headlined by the arrival of a new electric SUV this year: the Q6 E-Tron, which promises more capability than the Q4 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron. The popular Q5 receives minor updates before an expected next-generation model arrives soon. The familiar Q7 three-row SUV gets a face-lift, while the Q8 introduces a record-setting high-performance variant. Keep reading to discover all the changes and updates to every Audi SUV for 2025.

2025 Audi SUV Updates and Changes: An Efficient EV Contrasts a Powerful Gas Guzzler

Marysville, OH

An electric performance car will join the future Acura lineup. The car will be based on Honda's 0 (Zero) EV platform. Acura will build the car at its Ohio production facility. The next Acura NSX, or a car like it, will be powered by batteries, Shinji Aoyama, global executive vice president for Acura parent Honda, said at this month's 2024 Monterey Car Week, Motor1 reported.

Electric Acura NSX-type performance car confirmed

Electric vehicles (EVs) have historically been more expensive than cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) or even a hybrid. In recent years, however, EV prices have been coming down due to increased competition, more available models, and also lower material costs. Of course, government incentives also play a role, and how much revenue automakers are willing to reduce on a certain EV model, like General Motors and its strategy to introduce variable profits, as it aims to sell more EVs than ever.

Here's When The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Becomes More Expensive Than The Tesla Model Y

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

As the automotive industry accelerates towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle market is poised for significant advancements and expansion. By 2025, consumers can look forward to a diverse array of EVs that promise to redefine performance, luxury, and practicality. With major automakers and innovative startups alike committing to electric powertrains, the upcoming models are set to offer cutting-edge technology, impressive range, and environmentally friendly driving solutions.

Top 10 Electric Vehicles We're Looking Forward To In 2025

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Auto manufacturers have placed their futures on the idea that electric vehicles (EVs) will dominate sales in the coming years, driven by buyers eager to decrease carbon emissions and save money on...

7 Affordable Hybrid Cars Coming In 2025

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EV company Nio aims to build battery chargers and swap stations in every Chinese county

Chinese electric car company Nio said Tuesday it plans to install battery charging stations in every one of China's 2,844 counties by the end of June...

EV company Nio aims to build battery chargers and swap stations in every Chinese county

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