Tesla’s Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want
Tesla’s price cuts on the Model 3 and Model Y in South Korea sparked a 330 % year‑over‑year sales surge, lifting the brand to roughly 69 % of the imported EV market. The jump demonstrates the high price elasticity of Korean consumers and suggests that lower pricing can quickly reverse a sales slump. While last year’s dip was partly driven by anti‑Elon sentiment, Tesla’s strong charging network and over‑the‑air updates amplified the rebound. Similar, though uneven, gains are appearing across Europe, underscoring global price sensitivity.
Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into Tesla’s Actual Smart Summon (ASS) feature, concluding that the roughly 100 reported crashes were low‑severity and occurred at very low speeds. The probe, launched in early 2025 after...
Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's
Nissan will debut the Rogue Hybrid e‑Power in the United States in late 2026, featuring a pure series‑hybrid architecture that runs the gasoline engine solely as a generator. The system promises fuel‑economy north of 40 mpg, rivaling the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid...
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Isn't On Pause—And It Could Get A Camping Version, VW CEO Says
Volkswagen announced it will skip the 2026 model year for the ID. Buzz in the United States, moving directly to a 2027 launch. The decision stems from a demand‑supply analysis and aims to avoid a short production run after a delayed...
Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs
Uber has broadened its $4,000 "Go Electric" grant to every driver in the United States, extending a program that was previously limited to New York, California, Massachusetts and Colorado. The incentive applies to Platinum and Diamond drivers who switch to...
Republican Senator Calls Chinese Cars A ‘Cancer,’ Vowing Stricter Ban
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno announced plans to broaden the U.S. ban on Chinese electric vehicles, targeting not only the cars themselves but also associated software, components, and joint‑venture partnerships. The proposal would reinforce the existing 100% tariff regime and aim...
Ford’s CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming
Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that the automaker will launch an all‑electric, affordable vehicle to compete directly with Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y. The new models will sit on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, the same architecture slated for a...
BYD Has Hit A Rough Patch. It Still Plans To Sell 1.5 Million Cars Outside Of China This Year
Chinese EV giant BYD announced it remains confident it will sell 1.5 million vehicles outside China in 2026, a 15 % increase over its earlier forecast. The target would push overseas sales to about half of its total volume. BYD reported a...
2027 Chevy Bolt EV 75 MPH Highway Range Test. Here’s How America's Cheapest EV Performs.
A YouTube channel tested the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV at a steady 75 mph on a perfect‑weather highway run. The EV delivered 197 miles on a full charge, roughly 25% less than its EPA‑rated 262‑mile combined range. The new Bolt uses...
Porsche's Wild Curved Display Is The Car Touchscreen Done Right
Porsche’s 2026 Cayenne Electric introduces a 45‑degree curved central touchscreen that repositions the most‑used functions within the driver’s natural reach. The display incorporates a built‑in wrist rest and an adjustable armrest, allowing drivers to interact without excessive eye‑off‑road time. Running on...
BMW Pioneered Range Extended EVs. Now It’s Not So Sure
BMW’s product chief says the automaker could revive range‑extender (REx) technology, but no decision has been made. The company’s newest EVs now exceed 500 miles (805 km) of WLTP range and support 400‑kilowatt fast charging, reducing the appeal of extended‑range...
Waymo Has Doubled Its Weekly Ridership In Under A Year
Alphabet’s Waymo announced it is now completing 500,000 paid robotaxi trips each week, doubling its weekly ridership in under twelve months. The surge follows expansion into four new markets—Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando—bringing its U.S. footprint to ten cities....
Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper
J.D. Power’s latest EV Home Charging Study shows that 86% of electric‑vehicle charging still occurs at home, but rising electricity prices have pushed average monthly home‑charging costs up $5 to $63. Satisfaction scores slipped for Level 1 and Level 2 portable chargers, while...
The First BMW With A NACS Charge Port Is Already Here, And It’s Not The iX3 Or I3
BMW has introduced the 2026 i5 M60 xDrive as the first U.S.‑market BMW EV equipped with a native NACS (Tesla‑style) charging port, while the i5 eDrive40 and xDrive40 retain CCS connectors. The M60 can plug directly into Tesla Superchargers and...
This One Brand's EVs Beat Their EPA Range Ratings Better Than The Rest
Consumer Reports tested 27 electric vehicles at a steady 70 mph to compare real‑world highway range against EPA estimates. BMW topped the list, delivering an average 18.6% more mileage than advertised, with the i4 M50 and i5 M60 exceeding EPA numbers...
Jeep, Dodge, And Ram EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers
Stellantis has secured access to Tesla’s North American Supercharger network, adding more than 27,500 fast‑charging stations for its Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Maserati electric models. Owners will need a $230 NACS‑to‑CCS adapter sold through Mopar, though newer V4 stations...
VinFast Pushes Ahead With U.S. EV Plant Despite Industry Slowdown
VinFast announced it will restart construction of its North Carolina electric‑vehicle plant, but at a dramatically smaller scale than originally promised. The revised plan targets roughly 1,400 jobs, a steep drop from the 7,500 positions pledged, and ties the company...
Gas Car Drivers Hit 5 Times Harder By Iran Oil Shock Than EV Owners
A Transport & Environment study finds that a sustained oil price above $100 per barrel would make gasoline drivers in Europe pay roughly five times more per 100 km than electric‑vehicle owners. The analysis, based on the 2022 Russia‑Ukraine shock,...
BYD’s Five-Minute EV Chargers Are Going To Europe To Take On Ionity
China’s BYD will begin installing its Flash Chargers in Europe within weeks, delivering up to 1.5 MW of power to a single vehicle. The chargers are currently compatible only with BYD’s Denza Z9GT, which uses the new Blade 2.0 LFP battery and...
'The Chinese Will Eat Our Lunch': Europe's EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell
Chinese EV manufacturers are targeting Europe’s commercial‑vehicle market with battery‑electric trucks that could be up to 30% cheaper than current European models. The report highlights that Chinese trucks already represent 29% of heavy‑duty sales in China, while Europe lags at...
Xiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood's Fake Ducts After Lawsuits Accused
Xiaomi announced a free retrofit for the SU7 Ultra’s $5,800 carbon‑fiber hood, which previously featured non‑functional “fake” vents. The three‑hour upgrade installs electronically‑actuated vanes that open to channel airflow and increase downforce in track mode or above 93 mph. The fix...
The Lucid Gravity Is Getting Apple CarPlay And Android Auto
Lucid Motors announced that an over‑the‑air software update will bring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to all Gravity electric SUVs already on the road. The update, delivered as UX version 3.5, supports both wireless and wired connections on the vehicle’s...
Tesla Opened Its First Semi Truck Megacharger That's Not At A Tesla Factory
Tesla opened its third Megacharger, the first located outside a factory, at a travel center in Ontario, California. The 750 kW charger, while slower than the 1.2 MW sites in Lathrop and Sparks, is the first public Megacharger accessible to Semi owners....
A Software Glitched Turned Off The Lights, Then The Car Crashed
A Chinese driver of a Lynk & Co Z20 used a voice command to turn off interior lights, but the system mistakenly disabled the headlights, leading to a crash captured on dashcam. Lynk & Co quickly issued an emergency over‑the‑air...
Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot
Tesla has discontinued the Autopilot name and removed Autosteer from new vehicles after a California DMV compliance order. The DMV warned that misleading marketing could trigger a 30‑day suspension of Tesla's dealer and manufacturer licenses. To avoid the penalty, Tesla...
This California Garage Parks And Charges Your EV Automatically
A new residential garage in Menlo Park, California, uses a robotic arm to automatically park and charge electric vehicles. The three‑level system, developed by Sofetin and installed by Parkworks, offers over 450 spaces and moves cars to free charging bays...