Richard Truett

Contract manufacturing in the EV era appeals to cash-starved startups. But Fisker's problems underscore the risks manufacturers face when working with startups

Peter Barrett, an executive with energy conglomerate Halliburton, is a gearhead with a weakness for good-looking vehicles.

A viral social media post saying JLR is killing the Jaguar brand sparked loads of comments on social media and automotive websites.

Automotive News staff reporter Richard Truett gives a tour of the 2024 Kia Seltos.

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What might be unthinkable is if the ZR1 can hit 60 mph in, say, 2 seconds, achieve a top speed in excess of 200 mph, crush every supercar's performance stats on Germany's Nurburgring and sell for a bargain price.

As Aston Martin begins the move away from gasoline engines and revamps its lineup, the British automaker is leaning on veteran executives with decades of experience at ultraluxury brands.

While improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather.

We could very well see future pickups from mainstream automakers that are more about style and individuality than about towing heavy loads. Sports cars are impractical and yet there is still a healthy market for them. Why not trucks?

FedEx is expanding its fleet of zero-emissions vehicles with the addition of 150 Blue Arc battery powered vans. Built by Michigan's Shyft Group, the vans can travel as much as 225 miles between charges.