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Android Auto is about to get a lot smarter at handling your calls

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It’s a modern driver’s dilemma. You are navigating traffic, and the car’s large infotainment screen lights up with an incoming call from an unknown number. Is it the school nurse, or is it another one of those persistent robocallers hawking extended warranties? Answering could be a waste of time, but ignoring it could mean missing something important. Google is now… Read more…

The EV tax credit in the US expires

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First conceived back in 1992, the modern version of the EV tax credit is now going away after the Trump administration axed it. The $7,500 tax credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act introduced by the Biden administration, will no longer be available starting October 1, 2025. This will obviously lead to a temporary decline in sales, after the spike… Read more…

Tesla unleashes 500 kW V4 Superchargers, but not everyone gets the speed boost

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The quiet contest for the fastest electric car charger in America just got a new entry. Tesla has officially activated its first ultra-fast V4 Supercharger station in Redwood City, California, armed with new power cabinets that can deliver 500 kW of power. They promise to cut down on wait times and make long-distance travel in electric cars even more convenient.… Read more…

Xiaomi’s recipe for a new EV: buy three Teslas and take them apart

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It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, that flattery involves wrenches, screwdrivers, and a deep dive into the competition’s nuts and bolts. The company’s chief executive, Lei Jun, confirmed what many in the industry suspected: to build its new YU7 electric SUV, Xiaomi started by buying three of its biggest… Read more…

Xiaomi’s recipe for a new EV: buy three Teslas and take them apart

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It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, that flattery involves wrenches, screwdrivers, and a deep dive into the competition’s nuts and bolts. The company’s chief executive, Lei Jun, confirmed what many in the industry suspected: to build its new YU7 electric SUV, Xiaomi started by buying three of its biggest… Read more…

Dreame scores billions in EV orders before announcing an actual product

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Dreame Technology, a company you might know for its high-tech vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, is making one of the most unexpected moves in the automotive world. The Chinese home appliance maker is jumping into the crowded market for electric cars, and it’s not starting with a sensible family sedan. Instead, it’s going directly for the highest levels of luxury… Read more…

Mazda debuts EZ-60 electric SUV with two powertrains

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Mazda’s latest electric vehicle EZ-60 was just launched in China and will have its global debut in 2026 under a different name: the Mazda CX-6e. This mid-size electric SUV enters the fiercely competitive market with an aggressive pricing strategy and a choice of two distinct powertrains, giving buyers options that many rivals do not. The EZ-60 is the second new-generation… Read more…

Skoda dips into its past for a striking electric coupe concept

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Automakers are increasingly looking over their shoulders for inspiration as they design the electric cars of tomorrow. Some efforts result in lazy copies of old classics, but others capture the spirit of a bygone era in a completely new package. Skoda has just revealed a stunning digital concept that falls squarely into the latter category. Meet the modern interpretation of… Read more…

2026 Subaru Solterra EV pricing confirmed to remain unchanged despite boost in range and extra features

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When Subaru first launched the Solterra in the US, it was a solid first attempt at an electric car, but it arrived with a few asterisks. Its driving range was modest to say the least, and its charging speed could test your patience. For its second act, the 2026 Subaru Solterra is delivering big upgrades in nearly every category. The… Read more…

Xiaomi EV is now officially in Europe as research hub opens in Germany

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Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has officially planted its flag on European soil, opening its first EV research and design center outside of China. The new facility is located in the German automotive stronghold of Munich, and is a big step in the company’s plan to bring its popular electric cars to the European market. It’s easy to forget that Xiaomi… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz taps Chinese tech firm Momenta for CLA’s smart driving system

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Mercedes-Benz has announced it will partner with a Chinese technology startup for the brains behind its next generation of driver-assistance systems. The German luxury icon is turning to Momenta to develop a smart driving system dedicated to the Chinese market. The new system, powered by Momenta’s “Flywheel” artificial intelligence model, will make its debut this fall. The first vehicle to… Read more…

US finalizes 15% tariff on European cars, offering relief but no return to normal

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After a long period of uncertainty that kept the global auto industry on edge, the US government has formally implemented a new trade agreement with the European Union. The deal sets the tariff rate for imported European cars and auto parts at 15 percent. The new rate, confirmed in a Federal Register notice on September 24, was officially backdated to… Read more…

Xiaomi ready to reveal its 1,000+ horsepower YU7 GT

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After Xiaomi’s record-setting SU7 Ultra sedan, the tech giant appears to be ready for a second act. A mysterious, high-performance electric SUV, believed to be the Xiaomi YU7 GT, has been spotted turning laps at the Nürburgring racetrack. Whispers from industry insiders, coupled with founder Lei Jun’s annual speech scheduled for September 25, suggest an official reveal is near. While… Read more…

BMW’s website “accidentally” previews a sleek, unannounced electric sedan

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Automakers usually reveal new cars with flashy presentations and dramatic curtain drops. Sometimes, however, a new design quietly slips into public view. This seems to be the case with BMW, which may have unintentionally offered a glimpse of a future electric vehicle on its own German website, sparking a wave of speculation among enthusiasts and journalists. The mystery car, a… Read more…