Lucid announced today that its Gravity SUV will be joining Uber’s fleet of autonomous robotaxis. Expect to see the first autonomous Gravity units “later next year in a major US city” (that weirdly isn’t named). Uber aims to eventually deploy 20,000 “or more” Lucid vehicles equipped with the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system over six years in dozens of… Read more…
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LG is powering in-car streaming for European Kia models
Today, LG has proudly boasted about its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powering in-car streaming for Kia’s EV3 in European markets. The EV3 will be joined by the upcoming EV4 and EV5 in using this platform. The ACP was first deployed in Korea, home to both Kia and LG, and following its success over there, it’s now arrived in Europe.… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max real-world range test falls short of official numbers
The Xiaomi YU7 is getting a lot of attention for its technology and performance. Unfortunately, a recent independent highway range test of the top-tier YU7 Max model suggests that its real-world driving distance may not quite live up to the official numbers advertised. While still delivering a respectable performance, the results highlight a common theme in the world of EVs:… Read more…
Kia EV4 Fastback orders start in the UK, here are the prices
Kia’s EV4 comes in two versions – Hatchback and Fastback. The latter is known as Sedan in some markets, but in the UK it goes by EV4 Fastback, and today the brand has opened the order books for it. Deliveries will commence “in autumn”, nothing more specific yet. There are two trims. GT-Line starts at €47,953, and GT-Line S starts… Read more…
Rivian solves EV navigation woes by partnering with Google Maps
There is no two ways about it – most built-in car navigation systems are a compromise. They often feel a step behind the apps on our phones, with outdated maps, clumsy search functions, and questionable traffic predictions. For owners of electric cars, this problem is magnified. A simple wrong turn or a miscalculation of available charging stations can turn a… Read more…
LG is powering in-car streaming for European Kia models
Today, LG has proudly boasted about its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powering in-car streaming for Kia’s EV3 in European markets. The EV3 will be joined by the upcoming EV4 and EV5 in using this platform. The ACP was first deployed in Korea, home to both Kia and LG, and following its success over there, it’s now arrived in Europe.… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max real-world range test falls short of official numbers
The Xiaomi YU7 is getting a lot of attention for its technology and performance. Unfortunately, a recent independent highway range test of the top-tier YU7 Max model suggests that its real-world driving distance may not quite live up to the official numbers advertised. While still delivering a respectable performance, the results highlight a common theme in the world of EVs:… Read more…
Kia EV4 Fastback orders start in the UK, here are the prices
Kia’s EV4 comes in two versions – Hatchback and Fastback. The latter is known as Sedan in some markets, but in the UK it goes by EV4 Fastback, and today the brand has opened the order books for it. Deliveries will commence “in autumn”, nothing more specific yet. There are two trims. GT-Line starts at €47,953, and GT-Line S starts… Read more…
Rivian solves EV navigation woes by partnering with Google Maps
There is no two ways about it – most built-in car navigation systems are a compromise. They often feel a step behind the apps on our phones, with outdated maps, clumsy search functions, and questionable traffic predictions. For owners of electric cars, this problem is magnified. A simple wrong turn or a miscalculation of available charging stations can turn a… Read more…
LG is powering in-car streaming for European Kia models
Today, LG has proudly boasted about its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powering in-car streaming for Kia’s EV3 in European markets. The EV3 will be joined by the upcoming EV4 and EV5 in using this platform. The ACP was first deployed in Korea, home to both Kia and LG, and following its success over there, it’s now arrived in Europe.… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max real-world range test falls short of official numbers
The Xiaomi YU7 is getting a lot of attention for its technology and performance. Unfortunately, a recent independent highway range test of the top-tier YU7 Max model suggests that its real-world driving distance may not quite live up to the official numbers advertised. While still delivering a respectable performance, the results highlight a common theme in the world of EVs:… Read more…
Kia EV4 Fastback orders start in the UK, here are the prices
Kia’s EV4 comes in two versions – Hatchback and Fastback. The latter is known as Sedan in some markets, but in the UK it goes by EV4 Fastback, and today the brand has opened the order books for it. Deliveries will commence “in autumn”, nothing more specific yet. There are two trims. GT-Line starts at €47,953, and GT-Line S starts… Read more…
Rivian solves EV navigation woes by partnering with Google Maps
There is no two ways about it – most built-in car navigation systems are a compromise. They often feel a step behind the apps on our phones, with outdated maps, clumsy search functions, and questionable traffic predictions. For owners of electric cars, this problem is magnified. A simple wrong turn or a miscalculation of available charging stations can turn a… Read more…
LG is powering in-car streaming for European Kia models
Today, LG has proudly boasted about its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powering in-car streaming for Kia’s EV3 in European markets. The EV3 will be joined by the upcoming EV4 and EV5 in using this platform. The ACP was first deployed in Korea, home to both Kia and LG, and following its success over there, it’s now arrived in Europe.… Read more…
