Jim Motavalli is an auto writer and author (nine books) who contributes to Autoweek and Barron’s Mansion Global. He has written two books on electric cars, Forward Drive (2000) and High Voltage (2010), and hosts the Plugging In podcast. Motavalli’s writing has appeared in the New York Times, CBS Moneywatch, Car Talk at NPR, Forbes, US News and World Report, Sierra Magazine, Audubon, and many more. In his spare time, he reviews books and jazz.
Volvo's Driverless Trucks Arrive in Texas by 2027
Volvo plans to deploy driverless VNX trucks in Texas by Q1 2027, with 300 vehicles hauling freight by end of 2027.
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Car Buyers Choose Hybrids
Hybrid sales surge as automakers scramble to meet demand.
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Newport’s Audrain Concours: East Coast’s Pebble Beach
Newport’s vintage car event rivals Pebble Beach with rare vehicles and celebrity appearances.
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Hyundai Tucson 2027 Debut
Hyundai reveals 2027 Tucson SUV with off-road upgrades and hybrid tech.
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