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Nissan gives the Ariya a makeover – Japan is getting it first

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Nissan published the first official images of a refreshed Nissan Ariya electric crossover, but there’s a catch: this updated model is, for now, a Japan-exclusive. The updated version will debut at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, sporting a fresh look and new technology. Nissan’s designers have given the Ariya a cleaner, more streamlined face. The old grille design… Read more…

Tesla is under fire from NHTSA once again over the Full Self-Driving feature

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It’s been a rough year for Tesla and its FSD autopilot’s Beta. Within the last year or so, the company faced and lost several trials involving fatal FSD accidents. Although Tesla managed to navigate through these types of trials in the past, it began losing many of them, while still facing pressure from the California DMV over misleading branding of… Read more…

Maranello reveals technology behind Ferrari’s first electric car

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The soul of a Ferrari has always been its engine – for many fans around the world, it is a true symphony of screaming pistons. But the times are changing, and the legendary Italian automaker is composing a new piece – and this one is powered by electrons instead of gasoline. Ferrari’s first-ever fully electric vehicle, tentatively named the “Elettrica,”… Read more…

Suzuki’s pint-sized Vision e-Sky offers a glimpse into the future of city driving

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Suzuki is offering a peek into its electric future with the Vision e-Sky, a concept car that points toward a new, affordable electric hatchback. The concept will be unveiled at the upcoming 2025 Japan Mobility Show, and is more than just a design exercise – it’s actually a near-production look at what will be the next big thing in small… Read more…

A special pass lets you skip the line for the new electric Renault Twingo

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In the ever-competitive world of electric cars, getting a new model before your neighbor is becoming a modern status symbol. Renault seems to understand this perfectly. The French automaker is bringing back its iconic Twingo city car as an all-electric model, and weeks before the Renault Twingo E-Tech electric even has its official debut on November 6, the company is… Read more…

Tesla unveils new cheaper Model 3 and Model Y just as vanished tax credit hikes prices

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Tesla finally rolled out its long-rumored “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. These new trim levels offer the lowest official starting prices for any electric cars in the company’s current lineup, but a closer look at the timing and cost tells a more complicated story for buyers. The base sticker prices are indeed lower than before, but… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz sales dip, but electric cars and vans deliver much-needed boost

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Mercedes-Benz had a tough third quarter this year, with overall vehicle sales taking a hit in key markets, with the German automaker reporting total sales of 525,300 cars and vans. But, hiding in those falling numbers, there’s a much more optimistic story about the growing appetite for its electric cars and commercial EVs. The passenger car division, Mercedes-Benz Cars, sold… Read more…

Tesla’s FSD v14 update arrives, bringing Robotaxi tech to your driveway

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After nearly a year of no major updates, Tesla has begun seeding its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD), version 14, to its electric cars fitted with the newest hardware. The update is the first major change to the driver-assist system since late 2024 and introduces a host of new features developed from the company’s Robotaxi program in Austin, Texas. This latest… Read more…

Lucid Motors’ production misses estimates as hopes ride on Gravity SUV

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Lucid Motors announced its third-quarter results, showing a company pushing hard to increase output but still falling short of Wall Street’s expectations. The California-based maker of luxury electric cars reported it produced 3,891 vehicles and delivered 4,078 to customers from July through September. While these figures represent growth compared to previous quarters, they missed the mark set by financial analysts.… Read more…

Leapmotor B05 Ultra is coming to Europe

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The world of electric cars is growing up pretty quick. Not that long ago, the main conversation about EVs revolved around range and charging times. Now, we are starting to talk about fun, performance, and driver excitement. Chinese automaker Leapmotor is stepping into this area with a powerful new EV, the B05 Ultra – an electric hot hatch that’s getting… Read more…

Dacia Spring gets a serious power boost, but keeps its tiny price tag

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Dacia has long held the title for Europe’s most affordable electric car with its no-frills city runabout, the Spring. For many, its low price justified its “leisurely” performance. That trade-off is now a thing of the past. The Romanian automaker, a subsidiary of Renault, has given the Dacia Spring a big update, focusing on what it needed most: more power.… Read more…

Dacia’s radical Hipster EV Concept rewrites the rulebook for affordable electric cars

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The cost of new cars is soaring across Europe, pushing many drivers out of the market. This financial pressure is even changing how people look at the transition to electric cars. Romanian automaker Dacia decided that enough is enough, and is directly confronting this problem with a radical new prototype. The Dacia Hipster Concept is an all-electric vehicle designed around… Read more…