Tesla has initiated its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) initiative in the United States, beginning in select regions of Texas. Branded “Powershare Grid Support,” the program enables Tesla Cybertruck owners to export energy from the truck’s 123…
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142 kWh Lithium-Manganese Battery Could Push Chinese EV Range Over 1,000 km
China’s FAW Group says it has developed a lithium-manganese semi-solid-state battery capable of delivering more than 600 miles of range under China’s CLTC testing cycle. According to Chinese media reports, the company has already installed…
Audi Axes Combustion S6; Electric S6 Sportback e-tron Takes Its Place
For the 2026 model year, Audi will no longer offer a combustion-powered S6. The midsize performance slot between the standard A6 and the RS6 will now be filled exclusively by the all-electric S6 Sportback e-tron.…
Used Car Buyers Fuel Market Growth as EVs Become More Affordable
Second-hand electric vehicles experienced unprecedented demand in 2025 as the UK’s used car market notched up its third consecutive year of growth. That conclusion comes from newly published data by the SMMT, which shows the…
Canadian Startup Kiwi Charge Reveals Autonomous EV Charging Initiative
Kiwi Charge has secured $1.7 million in combined public and private funding to advance the development of autonomous, mobile EV charging robots aimed at multi-tenant residential buildings and automotive dealerships across Ontario. Canadian robotics startup…
Waymo Advances Nashville Robotaxi Plans With Driverless Tests
Waymo has removed human safety drivers from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, marking another milestone as the company prepares to introduce its first robotaxi service in the state of Tennessee. The Alphabet–owned autonomous driving…
Rivian Moves Closer to Launching Its Lower-Priced R2 SUV
The Rivian R2 stands out as one of the most anticipated EV launches scheduled for 2026. Rivian has earned praise for the full-size R1S and R1T, but their premium pricing has limited broader adoption. The…
Subaru to Launch Large Three-Row EV Based on Toyota Platform
Subaru is getting ready to broaden its electric vehicle portfolio with a larger, more family-oriented option. In the near future, the brand’s lineup will add a three-row electric SUV intended to compete with newer entries…
Mercedes-AMG Updates GLC 53 With Stronger Six-Cylinder and Drift Mode
Mercedes-AMG has pulled the covers off the latest version of the GLC 53, and the updates make it the most engaging iteration yet. The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six mild-hybrid setup now produces more power and torque,…
BYD Prepares Ultra-Luxury Flagship With Great Tang SUV
There is little debate that BYD sits at the top of China’s automotive hierarchy. While the United States continues to keep Chinese brands at arm’s length, BYD has steadily expanded into nearly every other global…
Xiaomi YU7 GT Pushes EV SUV Performance to New Extremes
As the world’s largest automotive market, China increasingly shapes global industry dynamics as more competitive models emerge from domestic manufacturers. One of the most striking recent examples is the Xiaomi YU7 GT, which presents an…
1,564-HP Corvette E-Ray Shows Just How Wild the C8 Can Get
While Hennessey Performance has attracted significant attention for its C8 Corvette ZR1 project, Specialty Vehicle Engineering’s approach to the platform deserves equal recognition. SVE has transformed the C8 Corvette E-Ray with its 2026 Stage III…
AMG Drops Four-Cylinder GLCs in A Shakeup
AMG has finally delivered what many loyalists have been hoping for. The brand has put significantly more displacement back under the hood of the performance-focused GLC and quietly brought its high-performance four-cylinder chapter to a…
Mercedes Doubles Down on the Marco Polo With a Smarter Pop-Up Roof
Mercedes has refreshed the Marco Polo with a series of interior upgrades while moving production fully in-house in Germany. The Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo has earned a reputation as one of the most upscale campervans on…
Fatal Model Y Fire Sparks Another Lawsuit Over Tesla Door Handles
Lawsuit claims a Model Y driver survived an October 2025 crash but died because he was unable to open the doors of the burning EV. Tesla is facing a lawsuit after a driver reportedly died…
460,000 Ram and Jeep Vehicles Recalled Over Towing Safety Risk
Ram and Jeep have recalled 456,287 trucks and SUVs over a defect involving trailer brakes and lighting that could raise the risk of accidents. Ram and Jeep are issuing a recall for 456,287 vehicles after…
2028 Nissan Xterra Could Spawn New Truck-Based SUVs and Pickups
The Xterra won’t stand alone as Nissan’s only truck-based SUV, as its return could also signal a back-to-basics Pathfinder revival along with several additional models. If everything goes according to plan, 2028 can’t arrive soon…
Audi’s EV Sports Car Hangs on Porsche’s Toughest Decision Yet
Rising electric vehicle development costs at Porsche could have knock-on effects across the Volkswagen Group, potentially putting Audi’s next flagship EV in jeopardy. As the new year gets underway, Porsche is dealing with a leadership…
Audi Gives Its A6 and Q6 e-tron EVs a Tech Upgrade for 2027
Audi said the updates demonstrate the extensibility of the Premium Platform Electric and E3 electronic architectures. Audi has revealed a range of hardware and software enhancements for the 2027 model year A6 Sportback e-tron and…
Toyota Buyers Face Triple Price Hikes as RAV4 Supply Shrinks
Toyota anticipates three price increases in the U.S. this year. Supply of the new RAV4 will remain tight as production ramps up. Dealers may promote slower-selling models such as the Crown and the new C-HR+.…