Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck

Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027.

Ford’s $28,000 Fathom EV nears production after $2 billion factory overhaul
Ford’s $28,000 Fathom EV nears production after $2 billion factory overhaul

Ford said today that its next-generation electric vehicle – recently dubbed Fathom – will go into production at the automaker’s recently overhauled Louisville Assembly Plant in the first quarter of 2027. The first Fathoms will be prototypes, with Ford’s team in Louisville already in the production-level pre-tooling phase at the recently converted facility. Factory workers […]

The Corvette Grand Sport X delivers Porsche 911 performance for a fraction of the price
The Corvette Grand Sport X delivers Porsche 911 performance for a fraction of the price

My drive of the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X began under oily black clouds, a torrential weather front releasing its grip on Manhattan – an inauspicious start for any mega-powered sports car. Rain pelted the waterlogged pavement, as I set course for the mountain-man roads of the Catskills, then on to Long Island and New […]

Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay
Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay

Rivian R1S owners, rejoice. Rivian has heard your pleas for second-row captain’s chairs. For years, Rivian owners have lamented the absence of captain’s chairs in the R1S, noting that the three-row SUV would be much improved with standalone seats instead of a bench in the second row. Parents groused that loading and unloading kids in […]

EPA’s Latest Assault On Clean Air: Diesel Truck Emissions

EPA’s proposal to weaken 2027 clean-truck standards keeps NOx limits on paper while gutting the enforcement mechanisms that make them work—threatening millions’ health.

Iron Vs Carbon: Funds Surge For Makers Of Batteries That Store Power For Days

Form Energy raised $750 million to boost output of iron-based batteries that hold power for over 100 hours, on the heels of Antora raising $550 million for thermal batteries made from carbon

Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach

An extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight.

Jaguar offers a first look inside the all-electric Type 01
Jaguar offers a first look inside the all-electric Type 01

Jaguar’s all-electric Type 01 comes with a very beige interior that divides the four seats with a “spine” that spans the length of the cabin. New photos shared by Jaguar show a low-slung driver’s seat, alongside a slim dashboard with a smartphone-style display in the center. This vehicle doesn’t come with a traditional rear-view mirror, […]

India’s Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand

Yulu aims to have a fleet of 200,000 bikes in the next two years and faster electric two-wheelers, aiming at new logistics use cases.