Opel is stepping into the all-wheel-drive EV market with the Grandland Electric AWD. The new Grandland addresses a pain point for many electric cars: the ability to tow something substantial, like a jet ski or a small boat, without a fuss. The Opel Grandland Electric AWD has an electric motor on each axle, providing all-wheel drive and a combined system… Read more…

Hyundai is expected to announce its budget-oriented EV, the Ioniq 2, next month and the model now stars in a video captured near Hyundai’s tech center in Germany. Hyundai Ioniq 2 The Ioniq 2 is going to be a smaller Ioniq 5 sibling and sit between the Inster EV and the Kona Electric. A strong indication that Hyundai is doubling… Read more…

The manicured lawns of Monterey Car Week are no stranger to exotic machinery and bold proclamations. This year, Karma Automotive arrives with its latest creation, the Amaris coupe, and a rather ambitious claim: that it is the “world’s first Hybrid EREV luxury coupe.” The title might raise an eyebrow or two for those who recall the brand’s own history or… Read more…

The world of autonomous driving is dominated by a few household names. When you look under the hood of a vehicle’s advanced safety systems, you’ll likely find silicon from giants like NVIDIA or Qualcomm. But a new name is stepping into the ring, and it’s promising to shake things up. Autonomous driving technology company Momenta has officially activated its first… Read more…

Back in July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring received an official Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – it was 1,205 km. Today, the Polestar 3 has received its own Guinness World Record for range, but this one is for the longest journey traveled by an electric SUV on a single… Read more…

BYD is the latest carmaker to build its own consumer electronics. The juggernaut took to Weibo to unveil a self-developed tablet that will integrate into its sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao’s upcoming Tai 7 SUV. BYD is keeping technical details close to its chest, but is saying the tablet will integrate with the car, allow for multi-screen collaboration, and have multiple… Read more…

Ford is taking a dramatic new approach to the world of electric cars, and it all starts with a new midsize pickup truck planned for 2027. The company announced a brand-new vehicle platform and manufacturing system designed from the ground up to do something that has so far eluded most automakers: build profitable, affordable, and desirable EVs for the mass… Read more…

For a while now, Jeep has been adamant that its upcoming electric SUV, the Recon, is “inspired by the legendary Wrangler.” But the latest sightings of a nearly undisguised model on a transport carrier tell a different story. The boxy silhouette, rugged stance, and familiar proportions suggest that Jeep’s inspiration might have come from a different stable altogether. In what… Read more…

Tesla has just launched the long-awaited Long Range RWD version of the Model 3 in China with a price tag of RMB 269,500, which is the equivalent of just under $38,000. The advertised range is 830 km as per the CLTC rating, which is more optimistic than WLTP. Still, the new Model 3 LR RWD sets a new brand record… Read more…

Lucid Motors is causing quite a stir with a mysterious new teaser. The automaker hinted at a “bold new concept of electric exploration” on its social media, promising a full reveal on Thursday, August 14, during the Monterey Car Week. It seems Lucid is looking to expand its image beyond sleek sedans and family-friendly SUVs and into the more adventurous… Read more…

Monterey Car Week is famous for its collection of rare and historic gasoline-powered cars. But this year, American manufacturer Rivian is bringing a different kind of power to the party. The company is auctioning a truly unique, one-of-a-kind 2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach edition. This special EV combines supercar-level performance with a design inspired by the California coast, and… Read more…

Xiaomi has run into a problem most automakers would envy. Its new electric SUV, the YU7, has attracted an incredible number of buyers. The challenge now is no longer convincing customers, but building them fast enough in a situation that tests the young carmaker’s abilities and its customers’ patience. When the Xiaomi YU7 launched on June 26, the response was… Read more…

A regulatory filing in China has pulled the curtain back on a new version of the Yangwang U9, and the numbers are something else. The upcoming U9 Track Edition, from BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang, is a vehicle that pushes the definition of power into a new stratosphere with a combined output of 3,019 horsepower. The information comes from China’s Ministry… Read more…

Alfa Romeo is a historic brand with a heritage of sports cars and racing few can match. It created some of the prettiest vehicles the world has ever seen, and some of the most sensational to drive. However, quality problems in the past couple of decades have tarnished the once beloved brand and led to financial trouble. Now Alfa Romeo… Read more…

Acura first teased the RSX in January, showing it under some heavy camouflage. Today, the brand has released another teaser image, and this time around there’s no camo – but we only get a glimpse at its front. The RSX “prototype EV” will make its global debut during Monterey Car Week, which starts today and ends on August 17. The… Read more…

In a huge strategy shift for a company that prides itself on doing things its own way, Tesla is reportedly shutting down its ambitious supercomputer project. According to reports, the automaker is winding down the Dojo program, reassigning its team, and switching to rely more heavily on established technology giants like Nvidia and AMD. As usual, Tesla has not made… Read more…

Official government filings from China have pulled back the curtain on two new electric cars from Tesla, revealing a new Model 3 variant with an impressive range and a more spacious, six-seat version of the popular Model Y crossover. The documents, submitted to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), have detailed theoretical, best-case-scenario range, but they still push… Read more…

General Motors has confirmed it will import batteries from the Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), to power the next generation of its most affordable electric car. This decision might not be popular with the crowd, but it exposes the complex balancing act facing American automakers as they race to produce cost-effective electric vehicles for the masses.… Read more…

In a development that seems pulled from a satirical script, Elon Musk is getting his wish for the Tesla Cybertruck to enter military service. Unfortunately, the unlucky truck will not be used to transport troops or navigate rugged battlefield terrain. Instead, the US Air Force purchased a couple of the unique electric trucks to blow them up. According to recently… Read more…

Back in July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring received a Guinness World Record for EV range, having been driven 1,205 km on one charge from Switzerland to Germany. Today, almost an entire month later, Samsung SDI has decided to boast that it’s the one making the batteries that have powered that achievement. Specifically, Samsung’s 21700 cylindrical batteries are installed in… Read more…