Scout Motors Ditches Dealerships, Goes Direct-to-Consumer
VW-backed Scout Motors adopts direct-to-consumer sales model, bypassing dealerships and embracing digital platform for EV sales and service.
Electric Vehicles
GM CEO Mary Barra Talks EVs, Autonomy, and Cybersecurity
GM CEO Mary Barra discusses EV adoption, autonomy, and cybersecurity at TechCrunch Disrupt, highlighting affordability and accessibility as key to EV success.
GM Claims No. 2 Spot in US EV Sales, Selling 32,000 Units in Q3
General Motors reports 32,000 electric vehicle sales in Q3, claiming the second spot in the US market, with Tesla still leading the pack.
Rivian and VW Finalize $5.8B Joint Venture to Develop EV Software
Rivian and Volkswagen Group finalize a $5.8 billion joint venture to develop software for electric vehicles, paving the way for VW to leverage Rivian's technical expertise and reduce development costs.
Tesla's Cybertruck Hit with Sixth Recall in a Year
Tesla recalls 2,431 Cybertrucks due to faulty drive inverter, a problem that can cause loss of propulsion and increase collision risk.
Top 10 Safest Electric Vehicle Brands Revealed
A new study ranks the top 10 safest electric vehicle brands, with Ford Mustang Mach-E taking the top spot, based on crash incident data.
Electric Boat Startup Candela Raises $14M, Sells First US Ferry
Candela's $40M Series C round will scale up production of its electric hydrofoiling ferries, with first US sale to Lake Tahoe
Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 9, a Three-Row Electric SUV
Hyundai's newest EV, the Ioniq 9, offers a suite of features and a range of over 300 miles, appealing to American car buyers.
Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy, Deals Blow to Europe's EV Ambitions
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial struggles despite $14.26 billion in funding.
