A company once associated primarily with consumer electronics is now presenting a purpose-built electric hypercar concept designed for the digital circuits of Gran Turismo. Five years ago, Xiaomi was best known for competitively priced smartphones…
Tag: Electric Vehicle
2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Delivers 324 HP at a Reduced Starting Price
Toyota has released pricing details for the 324-horsepower Toyota RAV4 PHEV, and the numbers position it as one of the strongest value propositions in the compact plug-in hybrid segment. The redesigned RAV4 carries a slightly…
Land Rover’s Electric Defender Won’t Replace the Real Thing Off-Road
The first fully electric Defender will arrive with inherent trade-offs. Few nameplates carry the off-road credibility of Land Rover, and the transition to electrification raises an obvious question: can that legacy endure without combustion power?…
10 Reasons Why Hybrids Are Outselling EVs in Early 2026
In early 2026, the U.S. auto market is sending a clear signal: while electric vehicles remain central to long-term industry strategy, hybrids are currently winning the sales race. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are no longer…
Xiaomi SU7 EV Crash Highlights Risks of Electric-Only Door Access
An official investigation into a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 in China has confirmed previously reported details, highlighting how quickly critical safety access can become a life-or-death factor. Authorities determined that the 31-year-old driver…
Ferrari Electric GT May Rewrite the Brand’s Design Language
Ferrari’s first fully electric model, the Luce, is shaping up to be unlike anything currently in the brand’s portfolio. With its official debut set for May, anticipation is high, not least from Sir Jony Ive,…
Canada Names Porsche Taycan Its 2026 Electric Car of the Year
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.…
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…
Renault Chooses Cheaper Chinese EV Motors as Europe Demand Slows
Renault is moving to further integrate Chinese technology into its electric vehicle supply chain, announcing plans to assemble a new small EV motor in France using components sourced from China. The decision underlines how cost…
Top 10 Electric SUVs Coming Soon That Are Worth Waiting For
Electric SUVs represent one of the fastest‑growing segments of the automotive industry, and drivers everywhere are shifting toward electrified vehicles for many reasons. Battery power brings quiet performance, strong torque from a standstill, and the…
Top 10 Electric Hypercars That Are Rewriting the Rules
Electric power has moved far beyond quiet city cars and practical daily drivers. In recent years, a new class of machines has emerged that uses electric technology to push performance into territory once reserved only…
Nissan Showcasing Solar-Powered EV Concept That Cuts Charging Needs
Nissan has introduced a solar-powered Ariya concept featuring 3.8m² of photovoltaic panels capable of adding up to 23 km of range per day under optimal conditions. Nissan has revealed a solar-integrated Ariya concept, outfitted with…
5 EVs That Are Easy Second Cars vs 5 That Aren’t
Electric vehicles are no longer strange experiments or luxury statements. They are becoming practical tools that quietly slip into everyday life, especially in homes that already have one main gasoline or diesel car doing the…
Scout Motors’ Direct Sales Plan Draws Dealer Lawsuit Over Range-Extended EVs
Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers are challenging Colorado’s approval of Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales, arguing that the automaker does not qualify as an EV-exclusive brand. Colorado dealers file suit over Scout Motors’ direct sales license…
5 Electrified Vehicles That Reduce City Fuel Costs vs 5 That Don’t
City driving has a way of exposing the real cost of car ownership. Short trips, constant stops, slow traffic, and long idling periods punish traditional fuel systems. Gasoline disappears quickly in urban routines, and refueling…
Tesla Pushes Back Against Lawsuit Claiming Flush Door Handles Led to Fatal Trapping
Flush-mounted door handles may enhance a car’s appearance, but their real-world safety is increasingly under scrutiny, and Tesla is now firmly defending its position. The automaker is facing legal action over the design of its…
Golf GTI Turns 50: Volkswagen Celebrates with Record-Power Model and First Electric GTI
Volkswagen is gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Golf GTI in 2026, marking the milestone with a series of classic car events, a record-setting anniversary edition, and the launch of the…
Chinese EV Exports Hit Record Highs as Global Demand Shifts East
Chinese electric vehicle exports are accelerating at a pace that’s becoming impossible for Western automakers to ignore. Through November, global exports climbed 29 percent, with nearly 2 million Chinese EVs shipped across Asia, Europe, and…
Kia Eyes a 600-HP, 500-Mile Electric Flagship After Stinger
The Kia Stinger stood out as a modern performance car that genuinely impressed enthusiasts. Built on a rear-wheel-drive platform and offered with a twin-turbo V6, it delivered driving credentials that challenged long-standing assumptions about the…
5 Affordable EVs That Deliver Better Tech Than 5 Premium Hybrids
For years, premium hybrids have been marketed as the smartest blend of innovation and efficiency combining electric assistance with the familiarity of gasoline engines while offering upscale interiors and advanced features. At the same time,…
10 Luxury Electric Vehicles That Now Cost Less Than a New Toyota Camry in 2025
Electric vehicle depreciation has created one of the best buyer’s markets we’ve seen in years. While a new 2025 Toyota Camry XLE will set you back around $32,000 to $35,000, you can now drive home…
Porsche Rolls Out Next-Generation Digital Configurator for Cayenne Electric
Porsche has revealed a new digital visualization platform for the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, designed to let customers and dealers configure vehicles through interactive 3D and 2D views with highly photorealistic detail. Developed…
Porsche Reverses Course as Next-Gen 718 Boxster and Cayman Return to Petrol Power
Porsche is reworking its next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman architecture to accommodate petrol engines, marking a sharp reversal of earlier plans to make the sports car duo electric-only. Production of the fourth-generation Boxster and Cayman…
5 Plug-In Hybrids That Outdo 5 Pure EVs for Long-Distance Owners
Long-distance driving reshapes the car-buying conversation. For everyday commuting, city errands and short hops, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) shine: instant torque, low running costs and the quiet serenity of all-electric propulsion. But when your life is…
Volkswagen Gen.Urban: VW’s Autonomous Taxi Set to Challenge Tesla Cybercab
The new Volkswagen Gen.Urban is currently being deployed to test Volkswagen’s forthcoming autonomous-driving technology. Testing is taking place on public roads in Volkswagen’s home city of Wolfsburg, with VW confirming that the Gen.Urban is now…