The Kia EV5 Is The Boxier, Cheaper Alternative To The EV6. With One Catch.
Kia’s not going to stop until there’s an EV for every number, is it? It’s no bad thing—small numbers mean small cars, big numbers mean big cars, and we all know where we stand. (Polestar: Please take note.) The latest EV5 is… in the middle, I suppose. And it’s a slot that could do rather […]
GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive. General Motors is working to reduce the cost of its electric vehicles, beyond just using […]
GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back
Most of General Motors’ new electric cars don’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the U.S. That’s despite the cars’ infotainment systems supporting both features. Now, a new third-party mod wants to bring back CarPlay to GM EV owners. General Motors removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from almost all of its new electric […]
The 2027 Chevy Bolt Configurator Goes Live. It’s A Tremendous EV Deal
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt can now be configured on the automaker’s website. The base Bolt LT starts from $28,995, including destination. It comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beams and an 11.3-inch infotainment screen. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt online configurator has gone live on the automaker’s website, which means customers can now check […]
BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means
BMW is the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI voice assistant. By using the new generative AI platform, BMW drivers will be able to have more natural in-car conversations with the infotainment system. The new assistant will debut in select BMW models soon. BMW cars will be the first to integrate Amazon’s next-generation […]
I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next year […]