How sneaky can an SUV be? Dodge dusts off the Stealth name for its Durango successor, stepping into the three-row midsize SUV game. Although no sports car, the new Stealth promises to be modern and could feature electrification, with a nod to the past through a 3.0-liter twin-turbo I-6. All these muscle cars are entering their father-of-3 era, and we aren't sure how we feel about it.
A rocky start is still a start. Despite opposition and legal hurdles, Rivian's $5B Georgia EV factory just got the green light, including a $700M tax break. This 2,000-acre beast, capable of churning out 400,000 EVs annually, is expected to start production in 2026. Last we checked, Georgia was sticking to dealer laws, so we don't know Rivian's plan to sell these 400K vehicles a year.
Did you check the TV remote? Amid an Ultium battery drought, GM powers down its CAMI EV plant, leaving the BrightDrop electric delivery van assembly line in the dark. The work stoppage sent 1,500 workers home for now. GM has more plants planned than your friend that got into succulents during the lockdown, including one that exclusively produces BrightDrop vans batteries. So, things should work out... eventually.
From Kia Boyz to Kia Men. Kia's EV9 electric SUV is off to a roaring start, with over 1,300 units sold in less than a month. Boasting an 800V E-GMP platform and 4th-gen battery tech, it's no wonder half the pre-orders are from newcomers. With a US assembly launch due next year, the EV9 hype train is only picking up steam.
