After quite a few years of anticipation, Tesla’s driverless ride-hailing service finally went live, deploying a small fleet of Model Y electric cars on the streets of Austin. The service started operating this morning and is a carefully controlled and invite-only affair, offering us a teaser of an autonomous future. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with… Read more…
Kia is testing coupe variant of the small EV2 electric SUV
In a surprising twist, Kia is doubling down on its upcoming entry-level EV2. Before the standard model has even hit the streets, a new, more stylish coupe version has been spotted, suggesting the Korean automaker has ambitious plans for the affordable EV segment in Europe. Images of a car carrier in Korea revealed the Kia EV2 Coupe, a sleeker version… Read more…
The Best Electric Sedans to Buy in 2025: Top Picks For Range, Performance & Style
Discover the best electric sedans to buy in 2025—top models with great range, performance, and tech from the experts at InsideEVs. Read more…
Texas Tightens The Screws On Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout
The state has passed a new law requiring permits and safety assurances from robotaxi operators. Read more…
Republicans can’t stop wasting money – they want to scrap USPS’ awesome EVs
The Senate version of the repubilcans’ tax bill won’t just add trillions of dollars to the deficit through a massive giveaway to wealthy elites, it will also take the US Postal Service’s awesome new EVs and sell them off for pennies on the dollar, wasting money simply out of spite for vehicles that were already cleaning your air and making your community safer. Read more…
GM’s interesting electric motorcycle patent fuels two-wheeler speculation
General Motors may be better known for its lineup of full-size trucks and SUVs, but a recently published patent shows the legacy automaker has at least considered something much smaller and nimbler: an electric motorcycle.. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxis Are Already Zooming Around Austin
Social media users caught a glimpse of several Tesla Model Ys driving around South Congress Avenue, with no one in the driver’s seat. Read more…
Canadian study finds that 33% of commercial trucks are ready to electrify – today
A new study by the Pembina Institute shows that a third of the commercial trucks and vans on Toronto’s roads are ready to electrify today – while nearly half could be electrified by 2030. Read more…
Fortescue Infinity Train electric locomotive never needs fuel or charging
Fortescue has taken the wraps off a prototype of its proposed “Infinity Train” electric locomotive, making the 1,100 km (about 685 miles) trip from Perth to the Pilbara and marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of the company’s heavy haul operations. Read more…
Current Classics: Rolls-Royce Phantom V gets even smoother and quieter
The electric restomod experts at Lunaz have turned their talents towards the classic Rolls-Royce Phantom V limousine – and the result is exactly the kind of smooth, quiet, and luxurious ride RR’s founders would have built. Read more…
Trump Says He’s Making Cars Cheaper. Nope
Tariffs, ending tax credits, driving up gas prices—it’s hard to see where Trump’s policies make cars actually cheaper. Read more…
Volkswagen plans a 400-hp ID. 2 R pocket rocket hot hatch
Volkswagen gave the world the iconic GTI, and now the company is quietly engineering a new electric beast that – if done right – could redefine the small performance car. The affordable, front-wheel-drive ID. 2 is getting ready for a 2026 debut, but VW’s high-performance R division is reportedly working on a much wilder variant: the ID. 2 R. And… Read more…
Tesla’s former head of AI warns against believing that self-driving is solved
Tesla’s former head of artificial intelligence, Andrej Karpathy, who worked on the automaker’s self-driving effort until 2022, warns against believing that self-driving is solved, and fully autonomous vehicles are happening soon. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi arrives with a chaperone in the front seat
After years of bold predictions and shifting timelines, Tesla is finally rolling out the early access version of its Robotaxi service. Starting June 22, a select group of users in Austin, Texas, can hail one of the company’s electric cars for a ride. Unfortunately, those expecting a futuristic, fully autonomous experience might be surprised to find a Tesla employee riding… Read more…
Surprise! New York’s congestion pricing plan to fix traffic… actually fixed traffic
In January, New York City added a toll to all vehicles entering the city, the first in the US to do so. It was controversial at first, but now that it’s been around for months, residents support it and are seeing the positive effects – less traffic, less noise, more revenue, and more walkable spaces. Read more…
Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling over 300,000 Mustang Mach-E models globally due to a glitch that could leave you locked out or potentially trapped inside the vehicle. Nearly 200,000 are being recalled in the US. Read more…
Porsche Macan EV Highway Range Test: Here’s The Difference 10 MPH Makes
Usually, driving an EV slower on long trips is the way to go. With Porsche’s electric crossover, though, it’s not that simple. Read more…
Tesla pauses Model Y and Cybertruck production at its Austin Gigafactory
It’s no secret that Tesla’s Cybertruck sales aren’t going well, and even the company’s trade-in quotes are absurdly low. Now, Tesla is pausing Cybertruck and Model Y production once again, but this time around the reason is not low demand. An internal email to employees says Tesla will pause production on June 30 for only a week and use that… Read more…
Buick’s bold promise in China: an electric SUV that won’t catch fire
In the world’s most competitive electric car market, simply offering a new model isn’t enough. Automakers need a unique edge. General Motors’ Buick brand believes it has found one for its updated Electra E5 in China, making a promise that directly confronts a major fear for potential EV buyers: battery fires. The company is so confident in its technology that… Read more…
Another myth busted – EV battery can easily outlast the vehicle itself
One of the most persistent myths about electric cars revolves around the big, expensive battery pack. Skeptics often question the longevity of these high-voltage hearts with a familiar narrative: “You’ll be forking over a fortune for a new battery in just a few years.” Well, they might be wrong. A growing mountain of real-world data is systematically dismantling this myth,… Read more…
