EV Pulse Staff

Cadillac has revealed the 2026 Optiq-V, the fifth generation of its V-Series lineup that brings a youthful energy to the brand’s performance portfolio. The new electric performance model delivers an estimated 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque in its Velocity Max setting and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds, […]

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has released a three-part video series spotlighting the planning, design and engineering teams behind the all-new Nissan Leaf. As a true third-generation electric vehicle, this model builds on lessons learned since the original Leaf debuted in 2010. Over 15 years, Nissan has sold nearly 700,000 Leafs worldwide, with owners logging approximately […]

Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall affecting select 2023–2025 model year F-150 Lightning electric trucks due to a potentially loose or missing upper control arm ball joint nut. The defect, if present, could result in the separation of the control arm from the knuckle assembly, leading to a partial loss of steering control […]

Stellantis has named Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer, following a unanimous vote by the board after an extensive search led by Executive Chairman John Elkann. To ensure a smooth transition, Filosa will assume full CEO powers on June 23, with an extraordinary shareholder meeting set in the coming days to formally elect […]

Kia America has revealed pricing for the 2026 EV9, its award-winning three-row electric SUV, with MSRPs starting at $54,900 for the base Light SR model (excluding a $1,495 destination charge). The lineup carries over largely unchanged from last year but introduces the new Nightfall Edition package on the Land AWD trim. Offered at no extra […]

Hyundai’s adventure-ready take on the Ioniq 5 just picked up not one but two honors at NWAPA’s 2025 Mudfest: Best Electrified Activity Vehicle and Best Two-Row Family SUV. Over two days at The Ridge Motorsports Park, 19 auto journalists put 21 crossovers, SUVs and pickups through their paces on pavement and dirt. The Ioniq 5 […]

Dodge is widening its muscle-car family with the debut of the 2026 Charger Daytona sedan—the first four-door Charger Daytona that packs the same wide-body, all-wheel-drive Scat Pack performance as its two-door cousin. Officially unveiled at the MAMA Spring Rally in Wisconsin, the new Charger Daytona Scat Pack sedan shares its 670-horsepower electric-drive platform and patent-pending […]

Toyota is rolling out its all-new sixth-generation RAV4 for 2026, doubling down on customer choice with three distinct styles—Core, Rugged and Sport—and two hybrid powertrains. The lineup now includes a standalone Woodland model for outdoor enthusiasts and, for the very first time in the U.S., a RAV4 GR SPORT tuned by the Gazoo Racing team. […]

The 2026 Lexus RZ has arrived in North America with a series of substantial updates under its sleek, all-electric skin. First introduced in 2023 as Lexus’s inaugural purpose-built battery-electric vehicle, the RZ now offers three powertrain choices to suit a range of driving styles and needs. The entry-level RZ 350e delivers 221 horsepower through a […]

Toyota has expanded its battery electric vehicle lineup with the first 2026 bZ Woodland, a rugged midsize SUV featuring standard all-wheel drive with X-MODE and a combined output of 375 horsepower. The new model offers an estimated all-electric driving range of up to 260 miles while adding outdoor utility with 8.3 inches of ground clearance, […]