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Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro
The Kia Niro has been on the market since 2016, and like the Prius, it was also redesigned for the 2023 model year. But is Kia's hybrid good enough to take on the long-running Prius?
Oregon Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates Due to Demand, Money
Oregon will temporarily suspend rebates for buying or leasing an electric vehicle for a year starting in May because too many people are applying and the program is running out of money.
Electric Car Stores Will be Restricted in Mississippi
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Tuesday restricting electric car manufacturers from selling vehicles in person unless they open franchised dealerships.
Edmunds Compares: 2023 BMW iX vs. 2023 Rivian R1S
Buying an electric vehicle used to mean choosing from battery range, performance, utility or luxury. You might've found a car possessing two of those attributes but rarely all of the above.
U.S. Probes Tesla Autopilot, Steering Wheels that Can Come Off
U.S. safety regulators are turning up the heat on Tesla, announcing investigations into steering wheels coming off some SUVs and a fatal crash.
Edmunds: The Most Affordable EVs for 2023
The list of economical EVs isn't yet extensive, but it does include a handful of cars starting under $40,000. Edmunds has assembled a roster of five affordable options for 2023.
Tesla Gets $330M Tax Deal for Nevada Expansion, Truck Plant
Tesla won more than $330 million in tax breaks from Nevada on Thursday for the company's commitment to a massive expansion of its sprawling vehicle battery facilities east of Reno.
Tesla Says It Will Cut Costs of Next Generation Cars in Half
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
Energy Agency: SUV Growth Weighs on Emissions, Batteries
Ever bigger cars pose a growing problem for the environment because they produce more greenhouse gas emissions and need larger batteries than their smaller cousins.
Japan's Nissan Accelerates Shift to Electric Vehicles
Nissan is speeding up its shift toward electric vehicles, especially in Europe where emissions regulations are most stringent, the company said Monday.
States Seek Ways to Curb Deadly Highway Wrong-way Crashes
At least a handful of states have launched programs to address these types of crashes.
Edmunds: Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Kia Sportage Hybrid
Altogether, it's pretty easy to justify the slight price premiums that the hybrid CR-V and Sportage command. But which SUV should you get?
Tesla Driver Killed after Plowing into Firetruck on Freeway
A Tesla driver was killed and a passenger was critically injured Saturday when the car plowed into a fire truck that was parked on a Northern California freeway to shield a crew clearing another accident.
Edmunds: What to Know Before Towing with an Electric Pickup
Towing with an electric vehicle is a different experience than current truck owners might be used to. Edmunds' experts share their insights on towing with an EV truck.
Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to Fix Unsafe Actions
U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling vehicles with its "Full Self-Driving" system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn't always follow speed limits.
Ford Stops Production of Electric F-150 after Battery Fire
Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.
Dubai Again Plans for Flying Taxi Takeoff, This Time by 2026
Dubai again is planning for the takeoff of flying taxis in this futuristic city-state on the Arabian Peninsula, offering its firmest details yet Monday for a pledged launch by 2026.
In Kenya, an Electric Transport Plan for Clean Air, Climate
Electric motorcycles are gaining traction in Kenya as private sector-led firms rush to set up charging points and battery-swapping stations to speed up the growth of cleaner transport.
Driver in Strange Tesla Crash Apparently Moved to Rear Seat
Investigators apparently have solved the mystery of why no one was found behind the steering wheel of a Tesla that crashed in a Texas two years ago, killing two men.
Edmunds: Car Shopping Trends and Tips for 2023
Car shoppers have had to deal with vehicle shortages, high prices, dwindling incentives and rising interest rates. Will 2023 bring any relief? Yes and no.