Oil giant Shell has pulled a surprise move by unveiling the Triple 10 Challenge, an electric hatchback concept designed to showcase its fast-charging and efficiency credentials. The three-pronged target is brutal: 10 km/kWh driving efficiency (≈209 MPGe), lifecycle CO₂e emissions…
Slate CEO Peter Faricy has declared that every one of the startup’s no-frills electric pickups will turn a gross margin profit, even at its revised starting price. The bold claim comes after Slate adjusted pricing for its budget electric truck…
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 77% of Americans agree that the Republicans’ war to make gas expensive was a bad use of hundreds of billions of dollars. The poll, which took place from June 18-22, showed that less than…
The Slate truck and a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser are both on the table for a $25,000 budget, but they serve wildly different lifestyles. The Slate, a new electric pickup with a base price of $25,000, is a blank canvas…
Hyundai has just unveiled the eighth-generation Elantra sedan—known as the Avante in South Korea—at the Busan Mobility Show, and it’s a design departure so bold it makes most mainstream compact sedans look instantly dated. The new Elantra ditches evolutionary styling…
Robert Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung will step down on July 1, with Deputy CEO Christian Fischer replacing him. Hartung, 60, requested to leave to pursue new social commitments and entrepreneurial tasks. Bosch has been facing challenges in the automotive industry,…
California’s gasoline excise tax will rise to 63.4 cents per gallon on July 1, marking the highest state-level gas tax in the nation. The increase—2.2 cents per gallon—comes as part of an automatic annual adjustment under Senate Bill 1, a…
Car makers spend millions crafting slogans that promise reliability, excitement, or luxury, but drivers often see a different reality. From “Built Ford Tough” to “The Best or Nothing,” these taglines are designed to mask flaws, oversell capabilities, or simply ignore…
New car registrations in the European Union climbed 3.2% year-on-year to 955,013 units in May, according to ACEA data. Year-to-date demand increased 4% to just under 4.75 million units, signaling a strong start to 2026 despite ongoing geopolitical headwinds. The…
The automotive world is buzzing over a brutal question: what features would you ditch to slash the price of a new car? The debate flared after Slate Auto’s upcoming ultra-cheap electric truck was revealed—priced under $25,000, it’s set to become…