
Tesla is making a big change to how much its famous truck costs. The company added a new version of the Cybertruck that starts at €51,000. This is now the lowest price we have seen for the vehicle since it launched. Along with this new model, Tesla also cut the price of its most expensive version, the Cyberbeast. The new… Read more…
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Europe plans new rules on EV incentives to favor local cars

The European car industry is facing a massive challenge – European brands used to rule the roads, but the shift to electric cars has changed everything. Now, low-cost competition from China is making life very difficult for local factories. To fight back, officials in Brussels are preparing a new plan. They want to make sure that the money spent on… Read more…
The 2026 BYD Seal has more room and better tech – all at a familiar price

Electric cars are getting better pretty much every year, but they usually get more expensive too. BYD is trying something different for 2026 – the carmaker shared the details for the updated BYD Seal, and there is some surprising news. Even though the car has more storage and smarter technology, the price is staying exactly where it was, at least… Read more…
Rivian releases Apple Watch app with Digital Key support

Back in December, Rivian issued a software update for R1S and R1T models that added (among other things) Digital Key support for iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel phones. Now there is a new update (v2026.03) that enables the Digital Key feature on the new Apple Watch app. This works seamlessly on Gen 2 vehicles – just walk up to the car,… Read more…
Polestar promises four new electric cars by 2028

Polestar started as a small branch of Volvo, but over the years, it turned into a major electric car manufacturer. Not entirely satisfied with its existing portfolio, the brand announced a plan to launch four new EVs over the next couple of years – the biggest product push the company has ever tried. By the end of 2028, Polestar hopes… Read more…
The 2026 Dacia Spring leads the wave of big updates for the company

Dacia, known for keeping things simple and affordable, is updating almost every car it sells for 2026. Many companies are making cars more expensive, but Dacia is trying to give drivers more for their money. The biggest news is the updated Dacia Spring, which is one of the most affordable electric cars you can buy today. It looks different, drives… Read more…
Tesla drops “Autopilot” name to avoid California sales ban

Tesla makes some of the most popular electric cars in the world and many people often think these vehicles can drive themselves completely. Much of that belief comes from the names Tesla uses for its technology. But the state of California decided that these names are not quite right. After a long fight, Tesla is finally changing how it talks… Read more…
Tesla drops “Autopilot” name to avoid California sales ban

Tesla makes some of the most popular electric cars in the world and many people often think these vehicles can drive themselves completely. Much of that belief comes from the names Tesla uses for its technology. But the state of California decided that these names are not quite right. After a long fight, Tesla is finally changing how it talks… Read more…
Poland bans Chinese-made vehicles from entering certain military facilities

The Polish military has issued a ban, barring Chinese-made vehicles from entering certain military facilities over data security concerns. The army said in a statement that vehicles produced in China may be using onboard sensors and cameras to collect sensitive data. The vehicles will still be allowed to enter military sites, but only after specific functions are disabled. The Polish… Read more…
Ford goes back to the drawing board with the new $30,000 electric truck

Ford is hitting the reset button on its future. After watching the high-priced F-150 Lightning fail and the Mustang Mach-E struggle to navigate a tough market, the American automaker is pivoting toward something different. The company wants to build electric cars that regular families can actually afford to buy. This plan centers on a brand-new foundation called the Universal Electric… Read more…
Volvo gives 2.5 million cars a digital makeover

Volvo is teaching its older cars some brand-new tricks. Usually, when a car turns four or five years old, its technology starts to feel like an ancient relic, but the Swedish automaker is changing that story. Volvo announced a massive software update for more than 2.5 million cars built since 2020. This update will make the screens in older models… Read more…
Tesla’s vision takes shape with first Cybercab rolling off the line in Texas

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Tesla announced that its first Cybercab finished production at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. This is a big deal because the vehicle is the first one Tesla has built from the ground up to drive itself. Unlike the other Teslas, this new model does not have a steering wheel or pedals. It is a small,… Read more…
Toyota’s next Yaris will do it all: gas, hybrid, and electric

Toyota is planning a major “rethink” for its famous Yaris model. Many car companies are choosing to build only electric cars or only gas cars, but Toyota wants to do both. The fifth-generation Yaris, expected to arrive around 2027 or 2028, will let buyers choose between a traditional gas engine, a hybrid setup, or for the first time – a… Read more…
BYD reveals the interior of the new Racco electric kei car

The tiny car market in Japan is about to get a big shake-up courtesy of BYD. The company shared the first look at the inside of its newest model, the BYD Racco. This vehicle is part of the “kei car” category in Japan. These are very small vehicles built to fit into tight city streets and save owners money on… Read more…
Why future electric cars depend on better battery parts

Many people think the secret to better electric cars is a new kind of “juice” inside the battery. But experts at a meeting in Beijing say the real answer is in the “ends” of the battery, called cathodes. This month, scientists and car makers gathered at the third China solid-state battery innovation summit. They discussed why EVs are about to… Read more…
The new Kia EV2 aces brutal winter test

If you think small electric cars cannot handle the freezing cold, the new Kia EV2 is here to prove you wrong. In a winter range test held in Norway, this tiny electric vehicle showed that size does not always matter when the temperature drops. The Kia EV2 is the smallest and most affordable entry in the company’s electric lineup, but… Read more…
The all-electric AUDI E7X prepares for its big debut

German car giant Audi is doing something very different in China. Instead of using its famous four-ring logo, the company has launched a new brand simply called AUDI that uses four capital letters and focuses entirely on electric cars. The latest model to hit the streets for testing is the AUDI E7X, a large and powerful electric SUV that looks… Read more…
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric: interior, design and features review

Whenever a new Porsche model is revealed the world stops spinning for a second. The Cayenne once changed our views on SUVs and is likely about to do it again. The model has historically been offered almost exclusively with V8 engines of high power output and glorious rumble. Those days appear to be numbered as Porsche unveiled a fully-electric Cayenne… Read more…
Rivian gears up for a busy year with the new R2

During the latest investor call, Rivian shared its plans for the next two years. The automaker had a busy 2025, which it called a “foundational year,” and 2026 is seen as a major turning point. The big news is the launch of the Rivian R2, a smaller and more affordable SUV that the company hopes will win over many new… Read more…
New Chinese regulations spell out the end of the yoke

Many people thought that the yoke-type steering wheels were the future of electric cars. Tesla isn’t the only EV company that introduced them to its cars – quite a few manufacturers around the world followed that trend. However, China’s safety experts have decided that these designs are not safe for the road. A new law is coming that will likely… Read more…

