
The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric (that’s its full name, by the way) is coming to Europe in early 2026 and it will start at under €20,000. This should make it quite competitive in the exceedingly overpriced European car market, but at that price, this being an EV, there are plenty of compromises as you may expect. Basically, to reach such… Read more…
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VW to be the launch customer of XPeng’s new VLA 2.0 self-driving system

XPeng unveiled its VLA 2.0 model, its full-send “operating system of the physical AI world.” The AI-powered self-driving system promises to bring a paradigm shift in the industry. As a testament to its potential Volkswagen has decided to adopt VLA 2.0 on its vehicles, ditching its own efforts on self-driving. VW will also be using XPeng’s Turing AI Chip for… Read more…
Polestar 4 gains AI-powered live lane guidance in Google Maps

Today, Polestar has unveiled that it’s the first car brand to integrate live lane guidance in Google Maps. This will be available in the Polestar 4’s 10.2-inch driver display, as evidenced in the image below. Basically, the software detects which lane your car is in by using Google’s AI to analyze elements on the road like lane markings and road… Read more…
Peugeot unveils Polygon concept car in Fortnite

Peugeot has officially shared the first exterior image of its next-generation concept car, the Peugeot Polygon Concept. The vehicle introduces Peugeot’s future design language, defined by sharp lines, “feline” styling, and a strong focus on emotion and innovation. Inside, the Polygon Concept debuts a completely redesigned cabin built around the Hypersquare Steering Control, which is a radical steer-by-wire interface that… Read more…
New Renault Twingo leaked: spy photos show cute styling

Fresh snaps believed to depict the official Renault Twingo have spilled onto social media ahead of the official debut of this charming electric city car on November 6. The photos confirm what we’ve already seen from prototypes and the glimpses we had at Renault’s teaser shots: the new Twingo mirrors the lovable concept shown two years ago almost perfectly. And… Read more…
New Nissan Leaf delivers 500 km of range in independent test

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is already on the market, and it’s making some serious waves, and not just for its new design or low price, but for its impressive driving range. A recent independent test shows the new Leaf, one of America’s cheapest electric cars, can travel much farther than the government says it can. This is big news for… Read more…
Here’s the interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Tesla-style big infotainment screen included

Back in September, Hyundai introduced its Concept Three, which is a preview of the upcoming Ioniq 3, expected to make its debut next year. The compact-class hatchback will bear an interesting design (if it makes the jump from the concept), but the inside is where it will differ most from the rest of the Ioniq line. The leaked images you… Read more…
Trade-in your gas-powered car, get free supercharging from Tesla (sort of)

After the federal tax credit of €6,400 for new electric vehicles is no longer active, manufacturers are thinking of other creative ways to lure buyers into their showrooms. Tesla, being the biggest American EV manufacturer, has a new promo that lets you trade your current non-EV for free Tesla supercharging for 2000 miles in the USA. Check out how here.… Read more…
Electric vehicle sales surge in France: Renault 5 tops the charts

The French market saw a rise in registered new vehicles for the fourth month in a row. October sales numbers were saved by electric vehicles and therefore by the social leasing initiative. The new cars sold in France in October reached 139,513, or a 2.9% increase compared to October 2024. Electric models saw a huge jump of 63%, surging to… Read more…
After the September gold rush, US electric car sales face a chilly new reality

The US EV sales party, fueled by steep government incentives, appears to be over. October sales numbers reveal a new reality and confirm many predictions that the market would hit a wall once the federal tax credit vanished. Industry analysts at both J.D. Power and S&P Global Mobility confirmed that the EV market share, which soared to a record high… Read more…
Xiaomi is on a roll with another 40,000 sales month

Xiaomi’s car division just announced it delivered more than 40,000 vehicles in October. This is the second month in a row the company has passed this major milestone. Xiaomi confirmed the news on the social media site Weibo, but it did not give a precise number for October, which is a common practice for the company. To understand this success,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Standard vs. Premium The 8 things you lose

Less than a month ago, Tesla introduced new, more affordable trims of its popular Model 3 and Model Y vehicles called Standard. However, the Model 3 Standard isn’t exactly new as the trim has been on the streets of Europe for some time now, but the US consumers are getting it at a bigger discount. Right now, the Model 3… Read more…
Musk says the phantom Tesla Roadster will fly this year

The Tesla Roadster is an electric car that feels more like a myth than a real machine at this point, but there still might be some life left in this fantasy. Suddenly, after years of silence and missed deadlines, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making big promises… Again. He claims a new demonstration of the supercar is “getting close” and… Read more…
Musk says the phantom Tesla Roadster will fly this year

The Tesla Roadster is an electric car that feels more like a myth than a real machine at this point, but there still might be some life left in this fantasy. Suddenly, after years of silence and missed deadlines, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making big promises… Again. He claims a new demonstration of the supercar is “getting close” and… Read more…
Tesla Cybertrucks get recalled because their lightbars are falling off

Tesla has recalled 6,197 Cybertrucks that were part of the limited edition Foundation series. These were the first Cybertrucks to be delivered to customers, starting in late 2023. If you bought one of these, you had the option to get a full-width “off-road LED lightbar” which was to be attached to the top of the windshield with glue. Fast forward… Read more…
Six of the seven Car of the Year finalists are EVs

The 2026 Car of the Year award will be announced on January 9. Before that, we got the full list of finalists today, and out of the seven on the list, six are EVs or have an EV version. The cars in question are the Citroen C5 Aircross, the Fiat Grande Panda, the Mercedes CLA, the Skoda Elroq, the Kia… Read more…
France tests highway that charges electric cars as they drive

For many drivers, thinking about electric cars brings up one big worry: the battery. How far can it go? Where will I charge? How long will I have to wait? This “range anxiety” is the main reason many people still stick with gasoline. But what if you didn’t have to stop to charge? What if your car could charge while… Read more…
BYD hits a red light with Q3 profits dipping, but global push accelerates

The world’s largest maker of electric cars just showed a rare sign of vulnerability. After years of unstoppable growth, BYD reported that its third-quarter profit and revenue actually decreased compared to the same period last year. But for anyone counting BYD out, its nine-month performance and massive global expansion tell a much different story. Let’s look at the rough patch… Read more…
Kia EV4 sedan isn’t coming to the US anymore

Back in April, Kia announced that it would bring the EV4 sedan to the US in the first quarter of 2026. If you’ve been patiently waiting for the moment when you can order one, we have some very bad news. The EV4 sedan’s US launch is now “delayed until further notice”, the brand says. Here’s what a Kia spokesperson had… Read more…
Lucid’s new $50K EV promises Level 4 autonomy

Lucid Motors is finally planning a vehicle for people who don’t have a six-figure car budget. The American EV maker is developing a new midsize crossover, currently known only as “Project Midsize.” But Lucid isn’t just building a cheaper car; it’s partnering with tech giant NVIDIA to stuff it with some of the most advanced self-driving technology on the market.… Read more…

