Richard Truett

The next five years will be busy ones for James Bond's favorite high-performance brand.

Two all-wheel-drive versions of the electric compact crossover received EPA range ratings approaching 250 miles, slightly less than the rwd models.

The German supplier has developed a compact 800-volt motor designed to be installed in rigid axles of vehicles such as large delivery vans and trucks.

The suburban Detroit event gives companies their first live recruiting opportunity since the pandemic started.

With the move to a mostly outdoor venue and a highly experiential event, show officials hope Motor Bella points the way to the future.

The only problem with the Bolt is manufacturing defects in the batteries. GM can fix the cars and make them better.

The AWD Pro model can travel an estimated 249 miles on a single charge, while the Pro S model can go 240 miles per charge

Software issues are behind the delay of one of the R1T's most buzzed-about features.

The ratings for the Launch Edition truck and SUV reflect vehicles riding on 21-inch wheels and equipped with a 135-kWh battery pack.

The supplier has acquired Tel Aviv-based Guardian Optical Technologies, with a plan to offer advanced cabin-monitoring systems.

Engineers built in a little extra capacity in the pickup. It can tow and haul a bit more than the published specs because some buyers may end up using it as a work truck and not a lifestyle vehicle.

The crossover's 100-mile range between charges could be a tough sell against vehicles that are priced similarly and can go at least twice as far on a charge.

Engineers struggle to save weight on EVs. Carbon-fiber wheels might be one of the biggest opportunities as wheel and tire sizes grow.

Mercedes is forced to cancel production of 17 V-8 models at the start of the 2022 model year, mostly because the chip shortage, company officials says. Dealers are left to convince their customers to buy six- and four-cylinder vehicles or wait for the V-8 to return. But no time frame for that has been given.

The fifth-generation SUV — expected to go far upmarket to take on the Bentley Bentayga, Aston Martin DBX and others — is likely to go into production later this year or in early 2022.