Volkswagen Passenger Cars reports that its global car sales improved during the first quarter of 2023 by 0.9 percent year-over-year to 1.02 million units. That’s a very slight increase and a result far lower than a few years ago (over 1.45 million in Q1 2019), which shows us the gap to pre-lockdown times. Meanwhile, Volkswagen

We can also see the Chevrolet Bowtie badge features red accents, repeated by the dual front-mounted tow hooks. A prominent skid plate will protect the undercarriage from any unexpected bashes with harsh rocks and terrain. The rear fenders, hidden behind black concealment, likely hide model-specific details or decals. Sadly, Chevrolet hasn’t shared any additional details

Bring your questions to a LinkedIn Live talk at noon Eastern on April 26 on the new EV tax credits and eligible vehicles. Executive Editor Jamie Butters will be joined by Automotive News Washington, D.C., reporter Audrey LaForest, Anne Blair, director of EV policy at the Electrification Coalition, and Robert Simmons, general manager at LaFontaine

Southern used-car dealership chain U.S. Auto Sales will keep its retail and supply chain locations closed “for the foreseeable future” and furlough those and other employees without pay, according to a company memo reported by an Atlanta, Ga., TV station. “Although we have been diligently working for some time, including over this weekend, with our

A Tesla Model 3 owner was driving on the highway when another driver threw a metal baseball bat out the window at the EV. The bat hit and damaged the car. Fortunately, the incident was all captured on the Tesla’s standard, built-in dashcam. We’ve seen many similar videos of road rage incidents captured by TeslaCam.

Vässla, a Swedish electric bike specialist, launched the Pedal electric bike in the European market in 2022. The bike was very well-received, so much so that it won gold during the 2023 German Design Awards. Lauded for its minimalist styling and efficient design, American e-bike enthusiasts can now join in on the fun, as well. 

A paper published by SAE International has found that electric vehicles are far worse at matching EPA estimates than their gas-powered counterparts. The paper compares EPA fuel-economy and range estimates to the results of Car and Driver‘s real-world highway tests, with the conclusion being that EVs fail to meet EPA’s range figures on average by