General Motors is showing the automotive world that its electric vehicle ambitions are more than just talk. The company has powered its way to become the second-largest seller of electric cars in the United States, unseating rivals like Ford and Hyundai. The good news comes despite serious financial headwinds, proving that a a clear strategy focused on volume sales now,… Read more…
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Lucid Air gains access to Tesla Superchargers in the US this month, with a huge catch
Today, Lucid has announced that its Air models are finally getting access to more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in the US starting on July 31. The Lucid Gravity has the NACS connector built-in, but the Air doesn’t – so, to access Tesla Superchargers you’ll need an adapter. As every other EV maker is doing, Lucid is providing just such an… Read more…
Gas-powered rental cars could vanish by 2032 under leaked EU plan
Planning a European road trip in the next decade? You might want to get comfortable with the idea of plugging in. While the European Union’s widely discussed ban on new gasoline and diesel car sales for the public is set for 2035, your next rental car could be forced to be electric much sooner. A new report from Germany suggests… Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang brand aims for Europe’s luxury elite with floating SUVs and jumping supercars
The pinnacle of the automotive world used to be the domain of European brands since the last century. Names like Bentley, Porsche, and Ferrari have long defined what it means to build a high-performance luxury vehicle. Now, a new contender from China is preparing to enter the ring, and it’s bringing some unbelievable technology with it. The plan to launch… Read more…
Discounts, freebies, and zero-interest loans – Tesla tries every trick to give its EV sales a boost
Buying a Tesla used to feel like joining an exclusive club with a long waiting list. That feeling is long gone, and today, the company is practically holding the door open, enticing buyers with a bunch of incentives. Faced with falling sales, the once undisputed giant of electric cars is rolling out aggressive offers designed to clear its inventory before… Read more…
Electric Isuzu D-Max arrives with a hefty price tag
Isuzu is stepping into the future with its first fully electric pickup, the Isuzu D-Max EV. Arriving in the United Kingdom in early 2026, the new model promises the same capability its diesel-powered sibling is famous for, but with zero tailpipe emissions. Unfortunately, this leap into the world of electric cars comes with a price that will give fleet managers… Read more…
Mercedes will stop making the EQE and EQS for the US
Mercedes is “temporarily” halting production of its EQE and EQS (in all variations) for the US on September 1, though it hasn’t defined how temporary this move will actually be. It’s also notified dealers that the order books for the cars in the US are now closed. On September 30, the EV tax credits introduced in the US a few… Read more…
Vietnam starts banning ICE motorcycles next year, cars are next
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has announced a plan to ban all ICE motorcycles from its city center from July 1, 2026. The plan will expand in 2027 to cover more of the city, and a ban on ICE cars is coming too after that, though an exact date for that hasn’t been revealed yet. Vietnam’s overall plan is to… Read more…
JLR taps the brakes again on Range Rover Electric and Jaguar EVs
For the more than 60,000 people who put their names down for the first-ever all-electric Range Rover, the wait just got a little longer. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, pushing its arrival into next year. The company is also rescheduling the debut of its next-generation electric cars… Read more…
My BMW mobile app updated to show your car’s true carbon footprint
All drivers understand their environmental impact through a simple metric: fuel consumption. But the true carbon cost of a car begins long before it hits the road and continues with every mile traveled. Now, the BMW Group is pulling back the curtain on this entire life cycle, offering owners a detailed breakdown of their personal carbon footprint directly in their… Read more…
MG4 to be the first mass-produced vehicle with semi-solid-state battery, coming Aug 5
MG’s General Manager, Chen Cui, recently revealed that the updated MG4 EV will be the first mass-produced vehicle in the world to feature a semi-solid-state battery. The car will debut on August 5 and will also offer additional improvements. Undoubtedly, the most notable upgrade is the battery tech. MG4 will use a battery pack supplied by QingTao Energy, which contains… Read more…
Kia’s future electric cars, led by an adventure van, sweep prestigious Red Dot awards
Kia is once again collecting trophies for its design department, this time walking away with five honors from the prestigious Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025 competition. Winning awards seems to be turning into a habit for the Korean automaker, but one vehicle stood out by earning the top prize, the “Best of the Best.” The winner was the Kia… Read more…
Kia EV4 Fastback orders start in the UK, here are the prices
Kia’s EV4 comes in two versions – Hatchback and Fastback. The latter is known as Sedan in some markets, but in the UK it goes by EV4 Fastback, and today the brand has opened the order books for it. Deliveries will commence “in autumn”, nothing more specific yet. There are two trims. GT-Line starts at €47,953, and GT-Line S starts… Read more…
Rivian solves EV navigation woes by partnering with Google Maps
There is no two ways about it – most built-in car navigation systems are a compromise. They often feel a step behind the apps on our phones, with outdated maps, clumsy search functions, and questionable traffic predictions. For owners of electric cars, this problem is magnified. A simple wrong turn or a miscalculation of available charging stations can turn a… Read more…
Uber will buy 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs for its robotaxi fleet
Lucid announced today that its Gravity SUV will be joining Uber’s fleet of autonomous robotaxis. Expect to see the first autonomous Gravity units “later next year in a major US city” (that weirdly isn’t named). Uber aims to eventually deploy 20,000 “or more” Lucid vehicles equipped with the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system over six years in dozens of… Read more…
Volvo loses sedans and wagons in the US to Trump’s tariffs
Volvo is making a dramatic change to its American lineup. In a pivot driven by newly implemented international trade policies, the company will stop selling nearly all its sedans and traditional station wagons in the United States starting with the 2026 model year. This will transform Volvo into an almost exclusively SUV-focused brand in one of its most important markets.… Read more…
Subaru’s new Uncharted EV comes with 338hp all-wheel drive
Subaru is expanding its electric car lineup, starting with the US. The company has officially unveiled the Subaru Uncharted, a new compact electric crossover that slots in below the existing Solterra. While it shares its foundation with a Toyota C-HR, the Uncharted brings a distinct Subaru flavor to the table, complete with a surprisingly powerful all-wheel drive system. This new… Read more…
Ford Bronco goes electric, but there’s a catch
The icon of American off-roading is venturing into the world of electric cars. In a surprising twist to its fanbase back home, the first all-electric Ford Bronco isn’t destined for the dusty trails of Moab. Instead, it’s coming to China, with battery-powered and range-extended models arriving later this year. This new chapter for the Bronco is made possible through Ford’s… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…