Mini’s first all-electric crossover will hit U.S. dealers in September. Here’s how it compares to one of its main rivals. Read more…
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This Tesla Model 3 Driver Display Is A Simple And Cheap DIY Project
Tinkerers doing Tesla’s work. Read more…
How Rivian’s New Rewards Program Can Get You A Free Rivian
Rivian Rewards earns buyers and referrers free charging and points they can put toward various Rivian products. Read more…
GM Folds BrightDrop Electric Van Brand Into Chevy. It’s A Good Move
GM hopes to sell more of its electric vans by folding BrightDrop in to the Chevy brand. Read more…
Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Making Roads Safer. But These Systems Are
Expert argues that automation isn’t making our roads any safer. But crash avoidance features really are. Read more…
What Polestar Got Wrong
Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own. Read more…
This Stripped-Out BMW i4 M50 Cuts Weight To Go On The Attack
With most of its interior and all sound deadening gone, this i4 is considerably lighter than stock and much faster around a corner. Read more…
China’s Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible
Plus, calls for Software-Defined Vehicle standards, and Tesla asks Canada for a tariff break on its Chinese-built EVs. Read more…
2024 Toyota bZ4x Labor Day Lease Deals Are Hot
The 2024 Toyota bZ4x gets some software updates and can be a decent option for someone looking for a cheap EV bargain. Read more…
Drivers Find New Car Tech ‘Annoying,’ Study Finds. Yes, Again
Car buyers don’t see value in passenger screens or facial recognition, according to a J.D. Power survey. Read more…
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire Can Stop A Magnum Round While Driving At 200 MPH
Billed as the world’s fastest armored vehicle, U.S. Armor Group’s Lucid Air Sapphire is for sale. Read more…
GM’s $3.5B Indiana EV Battery Plant Is Official–But Delayed
The joint venture between General Motors and Samsung SDI will manufacture prismatic cells for Ultium-based EVs. Read more…
Trump Is Targeting EVs. This Swing State Ad Is Pushing Back
“Want those jobs in China instead?” A new ad targeting Michigan and Georgia voters gets tough on partisan EV critics. Read more…
Smart Grows Up With New Midsize Electric Crossover
At 185 inches long, the Smart #5 has a very similar footprint to a Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Subaru Solterra: What Do You Want To Know?
The Solterra is Subaru’s one and only EV. I’ve got one in my driveway. Read more…
GAC’s New High-Revving Electric Motor Improves Range
The Chinese manufacturer says switching to this motor can increase the range of its EVs by 31 miles. Read more…
The Nissan Leaf’s Bidirectional Charging Gets A Nice Upgrade
The Leaf can now send more power back to the grid when necessary. Read more…
Xpeng’s Tesla Model 3-Fighter Is Under $17,000. It’s Going Big Outside China
China’s Xpeng says it wants half of its global sales to come from outside China. So does BYD, and they’re making big moves to do it. Read more…
The Ariel Nomad Goes Electric: Still Incredibly Light
The Ariel E-Nomad concept has similar performance to the combustion model and offers up to 150 miles of range. Read more…
Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?
Volvo’s troubled electric “spinoff” gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China’s Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming. Read more…
