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The Xpeng LAC air module is displayed at CES 2025.

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.
Machine, Wheel, Car

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.
Self driving car from Waymo

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.
Tesla FSD in action.

Tesla finally speaks the truth on full self-driving on old cars, and it’s hope in darkness

Elon Musk confirmed on April 22, 2026, that Tesla Hardware 3 vehicles need new computers and cameras for unsupervised Full Self-Driving, reversing years of promises that FSD was purely a software unlock.
EV Charging

Battery tech is solving problems buyers still don’t care about

For the longest time, the electric vehicle industry has been chasing a finish line that felt simple enough: make charging as fast as refueling a petrol car. That was the promise, the pitch, and in many ways, the justification for everything from billion-dollar battery investments to government subsidies. In 2026, that finish line is no […]
Volkswagen Jetta front profile.

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.
Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery

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 Ioniq 3 Front Look

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.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

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.
Mercedes-Benz Steer-by-wire yoke-style steering wheel Featured

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.
Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 Promo Image

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 SU7 EV in blue

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.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

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 Model S red

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.
Nissan Juke EV Front

Nissan reveals Juke EV and I dearly hope this bold design stays

Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric crossover for Europe, and its bolder new look is easily the most interesting thing about it.
2026 Hongguang Mini EV front look

This $8,000 Chinese EV riffs off the Mini Cooper and musters a respectable EV range

Wuling's updated Hongguang Mini EV arrives with a Mini Cooper-inspired design, 301 km of range, and a price tag that starts under $6,500.
Bumper, Transportation, Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a refresh with huge leap in range and charging tech

I'd definitely want one!
seres toilet patent image

A Chinese automaker just filed a patent for car seats with a hidden loo

Seres has patented a pull-out toilet hidden under the car seat. It's real, it's clever, and it might be the most unexpected car feature of the year.
A 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD front three quarter view.

Volkswagen abandons ID.4 EV plans for shoppers in the U.S.

After years of mixed sales and the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Volkswagen is pulling the ID.4 from the US market and betting on gas-powered SUVs to keep its American operations afloat.
GAC Aion RT Super featured image.

China’s latest EV showstopper costs $13,000, tops 300 miles, and offers a 99-second battery swap 

The Aion RT Super is a $13,000 Chinese electric sedan powered by CATL's Choco-SEB swap tech, delivering 505 km of range, a 99-second battery swap, and a feature list that punches well above its price tag.
Tesla Model Y 2025.

Tesla could be planning its cheapest EV yet with SUV styling and some deep cuts

Tesla's next could be its cheapest electric car yet, opting for a single-motor format and smaller battery. But given the brand's history, take this rumor with a hefty dose of skepticism.
Picture of the Skoda DuoBell.

Skoda’s bike bell will pierce your noise-canceling headphones, and hopefully, save your life 

Skoda's DuoBell is a fully mechanical bicycle bell built with University of Salford researchers, engineered to pierce ANC headphones using a precise 750–780 Hz frequency gap.
Lynk & Co 10 fast charging

China’s Geely showcases EV charging tech that hits 10-97% in under 9 minutes

Chinese automaker Geely has claimed a new EV charging milestone with its new Lunk & Co 10 going from 10% to 97% in under nine minutes.
Tesla Model 3

Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 update with quicker reaction time and other improvements

Tesla FSD v14.3 is rolling out now, bringing a 20% faster reaction time, a fully rewritten AI compiler, and major improvements to stop sign behavior and yellow light handling.
Mercedes-Benz Steer-by-wire yoke-style steering wheel Featured

Mercedes brings steer-by-wire to production cars, and it’s a big shift

Mercedes introduces steer-by-wire in the 2026 EQS, replacing mechanical steering with electronic controls and enabling a new driving and interior experience.
Google Meet App in CarPlay

Google Meet rolls out on Apple CarPlay and leaves Android Auto drivers behind

Google Meet is now on Apple CarPlay, so you can join meetings from your dashboard without touching your phone. Android Auto is still waiting for its invite.
Kia EV3 Featured

Kia finally brings the entry-level EV3 SUV to the US market

Kia has officially unveiled the EV3 for the US, an entry-level electric SUV with up to 320 miles of range and a focus on affordability.
Car, Suv, Transportation

Land Rover brings Freelander back as EV brand with six models planned

Land Rover is reviving Freelander as a standalone EV brand with six models planned. The first launch lands this year in China, signaling a fast, tech-heavy push into the premium electric market.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle, EV. Geely

Volvo’s parent just revealed a $15,000 extended-range EV, and it shows how wide the US value gap has become

Geely’s new Boyue EREV starts at just $14,900 in China, and it is another reminder that the most aggressive electrified vehicle pricing in the world is happening far away from US buyers.
Xiaomi SU7 EV in blue

US Senator labels Chinese cars as cancer, promising a strict ban on imports

A new bill wants to permanently ban Chinese cars from entering the US market, covering hardware, software, and partnerships.
Google Maps

Your Android Auto can now plan EV trips with AI-powered charging stops

Google Maps now offers AI-powered EV trip planning directly on Android Auto for 350+ car models, predicting battery usage, recommending charging stops, and calculating accurate ETAs.
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV featured image.

This utterly cute Chinese EV costs just $6,200 and pushes over 190 miles

China's beloved Hongguang Mini EV gets a 2026 refresh with 190-mile range, a 10.1-inch display, and a starting price that should make every premium EV maker deeply uncomfortable. Here's the full breakdown.

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