
Mercedes-Benz had a tough third quarter this year, with overall vehicle sales taking a hit in key markets, with the German automaker reporting total sales of 525,300 cars and vans. But, hiding in those falling numbers, there’s a much more optimistic story about the growing appetite for its electric cars and commercial EVs. The passenger car division, Mercedes-Benz Cars, sold… Read more…
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Tesla’s FSD v14 update arrives, bringing Robotaxi tech to your driveway

After nearly a year of no major updates, Tesla has begun seeding its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD), version 14, to its electric cars fitted with the newest hardware. The update is the first major change to the driver-assist system since late 2024 and introduces a host of new features developed from the company’s Robotaxi program in Austin, Texas. This latest… Read more…
Lucid Motors’ production misses estimates as hopes ride on Gravity SUV

Lucid Motors announced its third-quarter results, showing a company pushing hard to increase output but still falling short of Wall Street’s expectations. The California-based maker of luxury electric cars reported it produced 3,891 vehicles and delivered 4,078 to customers from July through September. While these figures represent growth compared to previous quarters, they missed the mark set by financial analysts.… Read more…
Google is removing GameSnacks from Android Auto

People running on the beta version of Android Auto are reporting that the GameSnacks collection of games is no longer available in the last few versions of the software. Seemingly, GameSnacks is absent from the app launcher, but it’s still visible in the launcher settings. A number of users are going to Google’s support forums and discussing the absence of… Read more…
Zeekr 001 returns with 912 hp, 7-minute charging

Zeekr’s 001 fastback was once the company’s star player, but recently has been overshadowed by newer EVs, including Zeekr’s own 007 sedan. After a minor update earlier this year failed to reclaim the spotlight, the company is rolling out a heavily updated 2025 Zeekr 001. The biggest changes for this electric liftback are under the skin, starting with an all-new… Read more…
Leapmotor B05 Ultra is coming to Europe

The world of electric cars is growing up pretty quick. Not that long ago, the main conversation about EVs revolved around range and charging times. Now, we are starting to talk about fun, performance, and driver excitement. Chinese automaker Leapmotor is stepping into this area with a powerful new EV, the B05 Ultra – an electric hot hatch that’s getting… Read more…
Dacia Spring gets a serious power boost, but keeps its tiny price tag

Dacia has long held the title for Europe’s most affordable electric car with its no-frills city runabout, the Spring. For many, its low price justified its “leisurely” performance. That trade-off is now a thing of the past. The Romanian automaker, a subsidiary of Renault, has given the Dacia Spring a big update, focusing on what it needed most: more power.… Read more…
Tesla teases a new product, will be unveiled tomorrow

Tesla’s official X account posted an ambiguous teaser of what looks like a fan with Tesla’s logo in the center. The new product is about to go live on October 7, and in an ideal world it’s going to be Tesla’s upcoming budget version of Model Y, but is it really? pic.twitter.com/KsXDaJgMcJ— Tesla (@Tesla) October 5, 2025 One possibility is… Read more…
Dacia’s radical Hipster EV Concept rewrites the rulebook for affordable electric cars

The cost of new cars is soaring across Europe, pushing many drivers out of the market. This financial pressure is even changing how people look at the transition to electric cars. Romanian automaker Dacia decided that enough is enough, and is directly confronting this problem with a radical new prototype. The Dacia Hipster Concept is an all-electric vehicle designed around… Read more…
How to Disable Driver Assistance Features in the Fiat Grande Panda

Modern car safety features have saved countless lives and keep getting better every year. They help prevent accidents, but sometimes, these features can be implemented in ways that might do more harm than good, which is why many owners wonder if it’s possible to turn them off and how to do it if so. We already wrote an article explaining… Read more…
New AUDI electric SUV spied in China sports facial recognition

To stay relevant in the world’s most competitive EV market, automakers are pulling out all the stops. The latest example comes from a new brand in China, a joint effort between Germany’s Audi and the local powerhouse SAIC. A new electric SUV from their “AUDI” venture was recently spotted testing on public roads, and it packs a quirky feature: a… Read more…
Tesla’s upcoming affordable model spotted in the wild without camouflage

It’s been back and forth with Tesla’s long-promised affordable model for the last year or so, with conflicting reports suggesting the company has dropped the development of a cheap EV. The rumor mill settled that Tesla is indeed working on a cheaper model, but it’s not an entirely new car, and it might not be as affordable as initially hoped.… Read more…
Lexus finally puts a price tag on the 2026 RZ electric SUV

After revealing the updated RZ electric SUV back in May, Lexus has now answered the big question on everyone’s mind: how much will it cost? The company has announced official pricing for the 2026 RZ lineup in the United Kingdom. With ordering now open for a spring 2026 delivery, we now have an idea of the costs, from the base… Read more…
Rivian bounces back, silencing doubters with strong Q3 EV deliveries

After a shaky second quarter that left some observers worried, electric vehicle maker Rivian has roared back to life. The company announced impressive production and delivery numbers for the third quarter of 2025, suggesting its manufacturing troubles may be in the rearview mirror. For the three months ending on September 30, Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois, was humming along nicely.… Read more…
Six electric cars battle for range supremacy on a journey to Scotland

The road trip from Oxford, England, to Scotland can be demanding enough for any vehicle. For six new electric cars, it became the ultimate proving ground for real-world range and efficiency. The latest range test by Carwow pushed a diverse lineup of electric vehicles to their absolute limits, evaluating their performance against not only manufacturer claims but a powerful gas-powered… Read more…
Six electric cars battle for range supremacy on a journey to Scotland

The road trip from Oxford, England, to Scotland can be demanding enough for any vehicle. For six new electric cars, it became the ultimate proving ground for real-world range and efficiency. The latest range test by Carwow pushed a diverse lineup of electric vehicles to their absolute limits, evaluating their performance against not only manufacturer claims but a powerful gas-powered… Read more…
BYD’s quarterly sales drop for the first time in five years

BYD’s quarterly car sales for the third quarter of this year (July to September) fell 2.1% compared to Q3 2024, according to a new Reuters report based on a filing by the Chinese company. While the difference isn’t that big, this is the first time BYD has seen a quarterly drop in sales since the second quarter of 2020, when… Read more…
Tesla had a record-breaking Q3 this year thanks to the end of US subsidies

Despite the slumping sales in China and Europe, Tesla posted a record number of vehicles delivered in Q3 2025. The company saw a 7.3% year-over-year increase in shipments and beat analysts’ expectations by selling 497,099 vehicles. Of course, Model Y and Model 3 were the bulk of those, with 481,166 units sold between them. That’s a healthy 9% increase over… Read more…
Tesla keeps bleeding market share in China

The global electric car industry is constantly shifting, but few markets are as intensely competitive as China. American automaker Tesla is discovering just how tough that arena has become. Despite relentless efforts to attract buyers, including big discounts and the introduction of new models, the company continues to see its sales shrink. Data compiled from insurance filings paints a clear… Read more…
Hyundai dramatically cuts Ioniq 5 prices in the US

Hyundai is reducing prices across the entire 2026 Ioniq 5 range, with the base model now starting at an attention-grabbing €29,900. The dramatic price cuts come just as the federal tax credits for many EVs have fizzled out, suddenly making the Ioniq 5 a very desirable EV. The price cuts are really big across the entire Ioniq 5 lineup, with… Read more…

