
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…
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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…
The new EX30 Black Edition hits the UK streets

Volvo is giving its smallest electric car a moody makeover. The Swedish automaker has launched the Volvo EX30 Black Edition in the United Kingdom. This new version of the popular compact SUV trades bright chrome for a deep, dark look that is hard to miss. The car itself might be small, but it makes a big statement with its “all-black… Read more…
New SU7 arrives in showrooms as Xiaomi hits major milestone

Xiaomi is already delivering the updated SU7 sedan to stores across China. One model on display in Guangzhou shows off a fresh coat of “Capri Blue” paint and large 21-inch wheels. The car looks sleek, but some of the most important changes are actually hidden in the door handles. The new SU7 now has door handles that work two ways… Read more…
Tesla launches its FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands

Tesla announced its expansion of the FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands, following the positive reception and success in other European countries. In November last year, the company kick-started the FSD ride-alongs in Germany, France and Italy. The ride-alongs allow consumers and authorities to experience Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature in real-world traffic conditions with a staff member in the driver’s… Read more…
Tesla Semi specifications reveal massive power and higher price tags

The wait for the Tesla Semi has been a long one. It has been nearly ten years since the world first saw the concept of this electric truck. For 98 months, fans and businesses wondered if the vehicle would ever truly hit the road in large numbers. A few companies have used the truck in tests, but Tesla is now… Read more…
The new Rivian R2 wants to be your best friend

Rivian is finally showing off a car that more people can actually afford. The company held a press event where it revealed its newest prototype, a midsize SUV called the Rivian R2. This vehicle is a huge deal for the brand that, until now, has been known for making very expensive trucks and SUVs that cost as much as a… Read more…
Refreshed Mazda 6e hits the UK with new LFP battery and sub-£40,000 price tag

Mazda seemed to be dragging its feet when it came to EV transition. Other companies were rushing to put out new electric models, and Mazda only had the MX-30 to offer. To make things worse, that car did not sell very well because it simply did not go very far on a single charge. It was a total disaster. But… Read more…
Toyota brings a big electric SUV to America with the 2027 Highlander

Toyota is finally ready to show the world that it can build more than just hybrids. The Japanese car company focused on gasoline engines and small electric motors for a very long time, but now, it is finally jumping into the world of large electric cars with the 2027 Toyota Highlander. This is a giant leap for a company that… Read more…
Audi’s new apps seamlessly handle parking, charging, and washing

Audi has added two new apps to its app store that’s accessible in the cars’ infotainment systems: EasyPark and ryd. EasyPark automatically detects a parking spot and pays the appropriate fee at more than 60,000 parking locations in around 1,300 European cities, including public parking spots, private parking lots, and parking garages. As soon as your Audi is in a… Read more…
Xiaomi wraps up first run of SU7 as new version arrives

Xiaomi finished building the very last of its first-generation SU7 sedans, marking the end of a very successful start for the brand’s first vehicle. In just over a year, the company delivered more than 381,000 units of the sleek sedan to customers. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, even shared the news during a live video, showing the final car… Read more…

