Many car fans expected the Hyundai Kona to get a small “facelift” since, usually, car makers do this halfway through a car’s life to keep it looking fresh. However, recent sightings in South Korea suggest that Hyundai is throwing that plan out the window. Instead of a small update, the company is working on a completely new version of the… Read more…

According to a new report by Bloomberg, Elon Musk is seriously considering a merger between SpaceX and Tesla or between SpaceX and xAI, which in turn already owns X (formerly Twitter). A three-way merger between all three companies is also on the table. The information comes from Bloomberg, but Reuters also adds that the potential SpaceX – xAI merger would… Read more…

For the first time ever, a Chinese car has officially joined the legendary racing simulator, Gran Turismo 7. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a high-performance machine that perfectly shows a massive shift in how the world views electric cars from China. As of yesterday, January 29, 2026, players across the world can finally get behind the virtual wheel of this… Read more…

Kia is giving its popular Niro a fresh makeover. The company shared some digital images last week, but the updated crossover has already been spotted in the real world in South Korea. This refresh keeps the car looking modern as the brand transitions toward a lineup dominated by electric cars. The Niro has been a staple for the brand since… Read more…

Kia is giving its popular Niro a fresh makeover. The company shared some digital images last week, but the updated crossover has already been spotted in the real world in South Korea. This refresh keeps the car looking modern as the brand transitions toward a lineup dominated by electric cars. The Niro has been a staple for the brand since… Read more…

These days, if an electric car company stands still for even a year, its technology can start to look old. Mini understands this reality well. Even though the latest version of its crossover arrived not that long ago, the brand is already rolling out serious hardware updates. These changes should keep the Mini Countryman E competitive for a little bit… Read more…

During the earnings call following its financial on Wednesday, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk dropped a real bomb. He said that it’s time to put the Model S and Model X vehicles to rest. Now it’s not that huge of a change, given that 97% of Tesla’s sales consist of Model 3 and Model Y cars, but the Model S is… Read more…

The year 2025 was supposed to be a big one for Tesla. Instead, the numbers tell a completely different story. The world’s most famous maker of electric cars released its financial results yesterday, and the data show a company facing stiff challenges. For the first time in its history, Tesla made less money in a year than it did the… Read more…

SAIC MG is cooking something spicy – the company has released a sneak peek of what looks like its upcoming all-electric sedan. The new car is a sporty fastback with a somewhat familiar silhouette, keeping the athletic style that MG fans seem to like. A small bump on the roof suggests the car has LiDAR technology, meaning the vehicle will… Read more…

BMW is rolling out a wave of updates for the spring 2026 season. The German car maker is focusing on making its electric cars travel a little bit further on a full charge. It is also adding more comfort features to its smaller gas-powered cars. These changes affect several popular models, including the BMW iX1, BMW iX2, and the new… Read more…

Volvo just revealed its new EX60, a midsize electric SUV, directly rivaling the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse. These two are way more than the latest models by their respective makers – rather they are the start of the new generation of premium electric cars. One leans into performance heritage refined for an electric age, while the other embraces Scandinavian restraint… Read more…

The 2025 European car sales data shows a strong shift in what drivers want. Last year, new car registrations in the European Union grew by 1.8%. There’s no doubt that more people are buying cars than in 2024, but the total number of sales still hasn’t reached the levels seen before the pandemic. What we can see for the first… Read more…

It’s no surprise to anyone that electric cars need a plug and a socket to keep moving. Nissan decided that maybe it’s time to try something different. To celebrate Clean Energy Day, the automaker showed off a special version of its Ariya. This new concept car uses the sun to help fill up its battery. By adding solar panels to… Read more…

Toyota is finally growing its family of electric cars in the US for the 2026 model year. Until now, the Japanese automaker only offered one electric option, but that changes with the arrival of the Toyota C-HR and the Toyota bZ Woodland. These two new EVs give shoppers more variety, but they also bring up a big question about value.… Read more…

Xiaomi’s popular SU7 is the first sedan to outsell Tesla’s Model 3 in China. Last year saw the end of a streak dating back all the way to 2019, as Xiaomi beat Tesla at its own game. According to data published by the China Passenger Car Association, Xiaomi shipped 256,164 units in 2025, which is almost 30% more than the… Read more…

Michigan is taking a legal stand against the biggest names in the petroleum business. Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit that targets companies like BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. The legal filing also names the American Petroleum Institute, which is a major group representing the interests of these businesses. The state argues that these companies worked… Read more…

Tesla is moving its infamous electric pickup, the Cybertruck, into new territory. The company started delivering the vehicle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making the Middle East the second place outside of North America where the truck is officially available, following a launch in South Korea late last year. To celebrate the arrival, Tesla held a big event in… Read more…

BYD is planning to refresh its luxury Yangwang U7 sedan, which comes in fully-electric and PHEV variants. Regulatory filings reveal the updated BEV version sports a massive 150 kWh LFP battery and 17.7 kWh per 100 km consumption. The Yangwang U7 EV model year 2026 will be offered in two powertrain versions – 1,287 hp and 1,341 hp, both of… Read more…

Taking a long trip in an electric car during the winter is a real test for both the vehicle and the driver. Freezing temperatures and high highway speeds are the biggest enemies of battery range. The latest study by the German automobile club ADAC put 14 popular EVs to the test to see how they would handle a 580-km journey… Read more…

The iconic original Smart, later known as the Smart ForTwo, has had an electric version since 2020, but now an entirely new model is about to make its debut. This will be the Smart #2, and it was first mentioned in September 2025 by the brand. Now it has revealed when the car will be fully introduced, and that will… Read more…