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After acing range and charging, Chinese EV brands flaunt three-wheel driving on SUVs
Chinese EV brands are turning active suspension into their next SUV flex, with BYD, Aito, and Li Auto showing three-wheel driving demos that could help with tire changes, recovery, and rough terrain.
BYD’s latest EV costs just over $10,000, goes 250 miles, and packs a LiDAR, too
The 2026 BYD Seagull starts at just $10,300 in China, offers up to 252 miles of range, and now comes with an optional LiDAR-equipped semi-autonomous driving system.
BYD’s blazing-fast Flash charging tech for EVs got hot enough to roast a turkey
A real-world test of BYD's Megawatt Flash Charge technology recorded battery temperatures of 169.6°F, well above China's recommended safety ceiling for lithium iron phosphate cells, raising concerns about long-term battery health.
Tesla’s latest Cybertruck recall sounds almost comical
Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks after discovering a defect that could cause wheels to detach while driving, marking another bizarre chapter for the EV pickup.
Mercedes-Benz hypes up the upcoming AMG.EA as an electric car worth waiting for
Mercedes-AMG's latest video pulls back the curtain on the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe’s troubled but promising development, from a Papenburg high-speed setback to George Russell praising it.
Grok Voice Mode finally arrives on CarPlay, in case you enjoy talking to a loud-mouth AI in your car
xAI has launched Grok Voice Mode on Apple CarPlay, bringing hands-free AI conversations to millions of drivers with Grok’s signature sarcastic personality.
Dreame wants to kit you out with a smartphone, a smart ring, and a rocket-powered sports car
Dreame Technology unveiled two smartphones, three AI smart rings, and a rocket-powered sports car at its DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco last week, marking the home appliance brand's entry into categories it has never competed in before.
Samsung reveals sharp stretchable display that’s ready for your car’s dashboard
Samsung Display’s sharper Stretchable Display 2.0 reaches 200 PPI and reshapes dashboard graphics around driving conditions, offering a clearer preview of how future car instrument clusters could become more adaptive.
Rivian achieved a 50% lower cost in making the R2 EVs. Let’s hope the benefits pass on to buyers
Rivian says the R2 costs over 50% less to build than its R1 vehicles, a major step toward cheaper EVs if buyers see the benefit.
Grok is about to join ChatGPT and Perplexity on your CarPlay dashboard
A placeholder in the latest Grok iPhone app confirms xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay, making it the third AI chatbot to join the platform.
Self-driving cars will no longer go scot-free in California as penalties go into effect
California's DMV announced that law enforcement can now issue formal traffic citations to autonomous vehicle manufacturers, along with 30-second emergency response requirements.
Volkswagen reveals the ID. Polo, a sub-$30k electric car for the masses with retro charm
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Polo, the all-electric version of its best-selling compact car, with a starting price of 24,995 euros.
Tesla promises HW3 owners a lite version of FSD, but its months away
Tesla announced FSD V14 Lite for international HW3 owners, a stripped-down Level 2 driver-assistance system, after 3,000 European owners across 29 countries filed a €6.5 million collective legal claim.
Your GM car just got a lot smarter with Google Gemini upgrade
Google Gemini is rolling out to 4 million GM vehicles, turning your daily drive into a smarter, more connected, and surprisingly fun experience.
Tesla offers one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance
Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance variants, reducing ownership costs while strengthening its charging ecosystem advantage.
BMW debuts color-changing iX3 Flow Edition with E Ink exterior at Beijing Auto Show 2026
BMW’s iX3 Flow Edition brings E Ink Prism to production, enabling dynamic, energy-efficient color-changing exteriors that redefine personalization and automotive design.
Tesla’s Cybercab has entered production. Let’s hope it can actually drive itself this time
Elon Musk confirmed on April 24, 2026, that Tesla's Cybercab has entered volume production at Gigafactory Texas, but the steering-wheel-free robotaxi still faces unresolved FSD safety concerns.
The ev range anxiety myth just got demolished by a billion miles of real-world data
New research from Recurrent, based on over one billion miles of real-world EV data, finds the average electric car retains 97% of its range after three years and 95% after five.
Porsche reveals an all-electric Cayenne Coupe with a sweet power boost
Porsche's Cayenne Coupe goes fully electric for 2026, with three models ranging from 435 hp to 1,139 hp and a starting price of $113,800.
This sleek electric sedan costs under $32,900 and pips Tesla with over 770-mile range
This new Avatr sedan brings luxury looks, a price under $32,900, and a range-extender setup rated for more than 770 miles of CLTC driving.
One of China’s buzziest EV makers hopes to deliver flying cars next year
Xpeng is eyeing large-scale production of its flying cars next year, with more than 7,000 orders already on the books and aviation approvals still in progress in China.
Volvo’s parent company just made a sleek $14,300 electric sedan that will elude US buyers
Geely’s Galaxy A7 EV combines a mainstream design, claimed 550km range, and pricing that still undercuts many rivals, but this China-launched electric sedan appears set to remain out of reach for US buyers.
Autonomous cars were supposed to free us from traffic hell. Research says otherwise
Research suggests self-driving cars could make traffic significantly worse, not better, and the evidence on the streets is already starting to back that up.
Volkswagen is turning the Jetta into a $15,000 electric SUV, but not for the US roads
Volkswagen's China-exclusive Jetta brand has unveiled the Jetta X electric SUV concept as the German automaker scrambles to compete with domestic EV makers in its most troubled market.
EV batteries that can charge in just over six minutes are here
CATL just unveiled several new battery technologies, including one that charges from 10% to 80% in 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 has the range, the looks, and the space to win you over
Hyundai's new IONIQ 3 is a compact electric hatchback with up to 496 km of range, a 441-liter trunk, and tech designed to make EV life genuinely easy.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class takes a sporty electric avatar and it’s coming to the US next year
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has always struck the right balance, but this sporty EV iteration nudges it into a new league.
Your swanky Mercedes EV could soon run on Samsung battery cells
Samsung SDI will supply high-nickel NCM battery cells for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation EVs, marking the Korean battery maker’s first electric-vehicle battery deal with the automaker.
Volvo’s parent just launched a $16,000 EV that looks shockingly luxurious
Geely has opened presales for the Galaxy Starshine 7 in China, an electric sedan starting at around $16,000 with upscale styling and dual-motor performance
Xiaomi makes dirt-cheap gadgets, but its CEO just ruled out cheap EVs
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the company has no plans to launch ultra-cheap EVs below 100,000 yuan, arguing that advanced intelligent vehicle tech makes that price point too hard to hit.
The new electric Mercedes C-Class puts its giant screen front and center
Mercedes is teasing its electric C-Class with a dramatic new cabin, led by a giant display, richer materials, upgraded seats, and comfort features that could matter just as much as the powertrain.
Tesla’s rare Signature Edition cars come with a resale trap
Tesla's Signature Edition Model S and Model X come with a one-year resale ban, a $50,000 penalty, and strict buyback terms, giving collectors a rare Tesla with far more strings attached than usual.
