After teasing it a few days ago, Lucid has now unveiled its Gravity X concept, which it bills as “a trail-ready SUV designed to push boundaries and redefine adventure”. It will make its first public appearance on the Concept Lawn of the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 17. The Gravity X uses a Gravity Grand Touring as… Read more…

At the beginning of this month, Skoda started teasing its Vision O concept, which will eventually be used as the starting point for the new electric Octavia. Back then all the company showed were three images that seemed to be renders of sketches. Now, the brand has released a short (and we do mean short) teaser video too. Have a… Read more…

Following a teaser in January and another one last week, Acura has today finally shown the upcoming RSX in full at the Monterey Car Week. The SUV will be the first car built on Honda’s self-developed EV platform, and will arrive in the second half of 2026. It will be produced at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, on the… Read more…

A Tesla hacker took a deep dive into one of Tesla’s recent firmware versions, more specifically the 2025.20 for the Model S and Model X and found evidence that the company might be switching over to the Unreal Engine to power its in-car visualizations. That includes the Autopilot and FSD features that also offer visualization on the screens. Even though… Read more…

In the uber-competitive world of Chinese electric cars, bragging rights are earned on the track, not just in the showroom. XPeng has just claimed a big one, announcing its new P7 sedan has set a 24-hour endurance record. The EV covered an impressive 3,961 km in a single day of relentless driving and charging. This result beats the previous record… Read more…

During the Monterey Car Week auction, a unique Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach edition was sold for a whopping $175,000, beating all estimates. That’s about $50,000 more than the top-end Quad Launch Edition configuration. All proceeds will go toward a crowdfunding campaign that aims to bring access to clean water for communities across the globe. Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach… Read more…

The global market for electric cars is starting to resemble a high-stakes game of chicken, with automakers daring each other to see who can drop prices the lowest. Nissan, after watching from the sidelines, has now jumped into the fray and made the Ariya more affordable in the United Kingdom. But this is more than just a simple discount -… Read more…

XPeng just officially unveiled the next generation of its P7 electric sedan in China, but one detail the previous model was famous for was seemingly missing. Now, the company confirmed it is sticking with a feature more commonly seen on Italian supercars: scissor doors. This blend of practicality and added drama is supposed to elevate the company’s brand image -… Read more…

Opel is stepping into the all-wheel-drive EV market with the Grandland Electric AWD. The new Grandland addresses a pain point for many electric cars: the ability to tow something substantial, like a jet ski or a small boat, without a fuss. The Opel Grandland Electric AWD has an electric motor on each axle, providing all-wheel drive and a combined system… Read more…

Hyundai is expected to announce its budget-oriented EV, the Ioniq 2, next month and the model now stars in a video captured near Hyundai’s tech center in Germany. Hyundai Ioniq 2 The Ioniq 2 is going to be a smaller Ioniq 5 sibling and sit between the Inster EV and the Kona Electric. A strong indication that Hyundai is doubling… Read more…

The manicured lawns of Monterey Car Week are no stranger to exotic machinery and bold proclamations. This year, Karma Automotive arrives with its latest creation, the Amaris coupe, and a rather ambitious claim: that it is the “world’s first Hybrid EREV luxury coupe.” The title might raise an eyebrow or two for those who recall the brand’s own history or… Read more…

The world of autonomous driving is dominated by a few household names. When you look under the hood of a vehicle’s advanced safety systems, you’ll likely find silicon from giants like NVIDIA or Qualcomm. But a new name is stepping into the ring, and it’s promising to shake things up. Autonomous driving technology company Momenta has officially activated its first… Read more…

Back in July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring received an official Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – it was 1,205 km. Today, the Polestar 3 has received its own Guinness World Record for range, but this one is for the longest journey traveled by an electric SUV on a single… Read more…

BYD is the latest carmaker to build its own consumer electronics. The juggernaut took to Weibo to unveil a self-developed tablet that will integrate into its sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao’s upcoming Tai 7 SUV. BYD is keeping technical details close to its chest, but is saying the tablet will integrate with the car, allow for multi-screen collaboration, and have multiple… Read more…

Ford is taking a dramatic new approach to the world of electric cars, and it all starts with a new midsize pickup truck planned for 2027. The company announced a brand-new vehicle platform and manufacturing system designed from the ground up to do something that has so far eluded most automakers: build profitable, affordable, and desirable EVs for the mass… Read more…

For a while now, Jeep has been adamant that its upcoming electric SUV, the Recon, is “inspired by the legendary Wrangler.” But the latest sightings of a nearly undisguised model on a transport carrier tell a different story. The boxy silhouette, rugged stance, and familiar proportions suggest that Jeep’s inspiration might have come from a different stable altogether. In what… Read more…

Tesla has just launched the long-awaited Long Range RWD version of the Model 3 in China with a price tag of RMB 269,500, which is the equivalent of just under $38,000. The advertised range is 830 km as per the CLTC rating, which is more optimistic than WLTP. Still, the new Model 3 LR RWD sets a new brand record… Read more…

Lucid Motors is causing quite a stir with a mysterious new teaser. The automaker hinted at a “bold new concept of electric exploration” on its social media, promising a full reveal on Thursday, August 14, during the Monterey Car Week. It seems Lucid is looking to expand its image beyond sleek sedans and family-friendly SUVs and into the more adventurous… Read more…

Monterey Car Week is famous for its collection of rare and historic gasoline-powered cars. But this year, American manufacturer Rivian is bringing a different kind of power to the party. The company is auctioning a truly unique, one-of-a-kind 2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach edition. This special EV combines supercar-level performance with a design inspired by the California coast, and… Read more…

Xiaomi has run into a problem most automakers would envy. Its new electric SUV, the YU7, has attracted an incredible number of buyers. The challenge now is no longer convincing customers, but building them fast enough in a situation that tests the young carmaker’s abilities and its customers’ patience. When the Xiaomi YU7 launched on June 26, the response was… Read more…