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Volvo issues fire safety warning for 2025 EX30 electric SUV

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Owners of the 2025 Volvo EX30 should keep a close eye on where they park tonight. Volvo has officially asked drivers of its smallest electric SUV to park outdoors and away from buildings. The safety warning comes after reports that the car’s large battery could catch fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the issue, noting that the… Read more…

Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” package is going subscription-only

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has some news today about the ridiculously named “Full Self Driving” (FSD) package that isn’t actually providing “Full Self Driving” in any shape or form. According to Musk, after February 14, you won’t be able to purchase FSD as a one-time payment. Instead, the only option you’ll have is to get it as a subscription, because… Read more…

Svolt’s new 80kWh plug-in hybrid battery charges from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes

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Chinese battery maker Svolt, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors, has just announced a new battery pack for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). The company claims this battery has the world’s largest capacity for PHEVs at 80kWh. What’s even more impressive than the capacity itself is the fact that the battery is advertised to charge from 10% to 80% in less than… Read more…

The 2026 Tesla Model Y brings back the third row and adds “premium” tweaks

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After nearly a year of waiting and rumors, Tesla has finally updated the US version of its best-selling electric SUV. The 2026 Model Y is officially here, and the main news is the return of the seven-seater option. Alongside the extra seats, the automaker has added a handful of cosmetic and tech upgrades reserved for the higher-end trims. Families who… Read more…