The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named the Porsche Taycan its 2026 Canadian Electric Car of the Year. The recognition highlights the all-electric sports sedan’s blend of performance capability, efficiency, and range-wide versatility.…
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Hyundai’s Palisade Recall Escalates Into Court Battle
Hyundai’s widely sold three-row SUV is now confronting renewed legal scrutiny, as a recently filed lawsuit challenges how the automaker managed a significant safety recall. With 123,929 units sold last year, the Palisade remains a…
Mazda Moves to Full Touchscreen Interface, Phases Out Control Dial
Although many automakers transitioned early to expansive touchscreens, Mazda long retained its rotary commander knob, a choice that increasingly made its interiors appear dated next to more contemporary designs. With the arrival of the redesigned…
Honda’s Latest Electric Hot Hatch Won’t Be Coming to the U.S.
Honda appears ready to add yet another model to the growing roster of vehicles that American buyers can only admire from afar. The new Super-One is a compact, kei-inspired electric hatchback engineered to make everyday…
Ford Restructures Kentucky EV Battery Plant Amid Policy Shifts
Ford’s abrupt move in December to end its multi-billion-dollar joint venture with South Korean battery maker SK On came just four months after the Kentucky facility began producing batteries. The decision resulted in 1,600 layoffs…
Rivian Projects R2 Will Make Up Almost 50% of 2026 Deliveries
In recent months, extensive coverage has highlighted the broader slowdown affecting the electric vehicle sector. Sales performance has underwhelmed across much of the industry, impacting numerous brands rather than a single outlier. Despite these headwinds,…
What China’s EV Price War Crackdown Means for U.S. Car Buyers
China’s prolonged electric vehicle price battles have concluded, and American consumers are unlikely to encounter the type of deeply discounted pricing that resulted. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has enacted rules preventing automakers…
Electric Cadillac Escalade IQ Launches Hard, But V8 Escalade V Takes the Win
There is a distinctly American impulse behind creating a full-size SUV with extreme straight-line performance and then expecting it to perform with sports car urgency. The Escalade-V and its mechanically unrelated Escalade IQ electric counterpart…
Subaru Considers Manual SUV Comeback, Seeks Owner Feedback
Subaru has long cultivated a reputation for reliability, off-road capability, and durability. Much of that identity was shaped through its involvement in rally racing, where the brand achieved notable dominance. That motorsport heritage reinforced Subaru’s…
China Considers Ban on Yoke Steering Wheels Over Safety Concerns
China had already revealed plans to eliminate flush-style door handles, a feature widely popularized by Tesla’s electric vehicles. According to a report from Autohome, regulators are now effectively advising automakers to “Don’t reinvent the wheel,”…
Obama-Era Climate Protections Repealed as EPA Ends Emissions Standards
Earlier this week, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin indicated that the controversial automatic start-stop fuel-saving feature in vehicles could be eliminated. However, alongside President Donald Trump, Zeldin has now announced a far broader and…
China Backs Individual OEM Imports Talks With EU, Easing Previous Limitations
On 12 February, China’s Ministry of Commerce formally adjusted its position, confirming that Chinese automakers may pursue independent negotiations with the European Union regarding electric vehicle (EV) imports. The shift follows closely behind the decision…
BMW Warns Owners Not to Leave Engine Running as Starter Defect Spurs Recall
BMW Group has announced a safety recall impacting 24,732 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to concerns that a faulty starter motor may overheat and, in rare instances, lead to a vehicle fire. The campaign…
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 12,000+ EQBs, Warns Owners to Park Outside Over Fire Hazard
Mercedes-Benz has initiated a safety recall covering approximately 11,900 EQB electric SUVs in the United States after identifying a potential fire risk associated with the high-voltage battery system. The affected vehicles include select 2022–2024 EQB…
150-Pound Cybertruck Parts Accident Leads To Lawsuit Against Tesla
Tesla continues to face mounting legal challenges, with safety-related controversies emerging both in relation to its vehicles and its operational facilities. While much of the recent litigation has centered on incidents involving drivers and passengers,…
Tesla Tests Bidirectional Charging: Cybertruck Sends Power Back to Texas Grid
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…
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…