Volkswagen is bringing its bestselling Tiguan into the electric era. The new ID. Tiguan replaces the ID.4 and ID.5, debuts in early October, and hits Europe in early 2027.
| Rachit Agarwal | September 28 |
Volkswagen's Jetta M6 electric sedan launches in China at $12,035, undercutting rivals, but it won't reach US or European buyers.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | September 28 |
Renault has revived the iconic 8 Gordini as a 270hp electric concept, combining rear-wheel-drive heritage with a dramatic two-seat coupé design.
| Moinak Pal | September 26 |
Toyota’s next-generation Corolla could include an electric version priced around $30,000, giving US buyers another affordable EV option alongside gas and hybrid models.
| Moinak Pal | September 26 |
Volkswagen opened presales in China for the ID. Unyx 09, an Xpeng-co-developed EV with 470 miles of range and 5C fast charging.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | September 24 |
KAIST researchers used a chipmaking technique to tackle lithium dendrites, potentially paving the way for smaller, lighter EV batteries with more range.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | September 22 |
Geely is preparing a 2.2MW EV charging system that could deliver a four-minute charge, putting China's fast-charging race even further ahead.
| Moinak Pal | September 22 |
A new Nature Energy study digging into real-world EV battery data finds that uneven cell aging is quietly costing cars and buses serious range and battery life.
| Rachit Agarwal | September 22 |
The Exobot sedan and SUV mark Saudi Arabia's entry into EVs, pairing wing doors and a 48-inch curved display with up to 1,111 horsepower and no US launch in sight.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | September 22 |
Hackers pulled a Flock camera off a pole, cloned its storage, and shared the data with journalists. Here's what it reveals about how these cameras actually work.
| Rachit Agarwal | September 17 |
Maserati reportedly plans a new electric GT and SUV with Huawei and JAC, tapping Chinese EV technology and manufacturing as the struggling Italian brand searches for a turnaround.
| Vikhyaat Vivek | September 17 |
BYD’s updated Atto 2 adds a 501km battery option while keeping the Chinese lineup’s starting price around $11,150, although the extra range comes with less power.
| Vikhyaat Vivek | September 17 |
Keep a backup plan right in your vehicle's trunk with one of the best portable jump starters in 2026
| Moinak Pal | September 16 |
With electric cars, two identical three-year-old models sitting side-by-side with the exact same 45,000 miles on the dashboard can have vastly different battery lives.
| Moinak Pal | September 15 |
GM's trucks are getting smarter screens without forgetting the buttons.
| Shimul Sood | September 15 |
Google Maps will soon show speed, speed limits, and traffic signs on Android Auto even without an active destination set.
| Manisha Priyadarshini | September 14 |
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency EV set three world records, including a 0.158 drag coefficient and 1,278 km real-world journey on one charge stop.
| Varun Mirchandani | September 14 |
Hyundai is pushing its own driver-assistance software to 2029, two years behind schedule, and partnering with Nvidia to fill the gap.
| Rachit Agarwal | September 14 |
Geely’s Galaxy TT combines 570hp, 800V charging and a 3.8-second 0-100km/h sprint with a starting introductory price of just $19,100 in China.
| Moinak Pal | September 13 |
Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N90 Max Explorer Edition brings a factory-integrated pop-up roof, heated sleeping area, and five-seat camper layout to China for around $44,100.
| Vikhyaat Vivek | September 8 |
Audi unveiled the A2 e-tron, its most efficient EV ever, with up to 646km WLTP range, starting at 38,200 euros, though it's unlikely to reach the US market.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | September 7 |
Geely’s updated Panda Mini Karting Edition brings a CATL battery, 130 miles of claimed range, and a giant rear wing to China for around $6,540.
| Vikhyaat Vivek | September 7 |
Londoners can now get something unusual when they order an Uber: a self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E. And you won’t have to pay extra for the experience.
| Shimul Sood | September 3 |
JLR’s first electric Range Rover costs more than $200,000, with 600km of claimed range, 543hp, 350kW charging and serious off-road capability.
| Moinak Pal | September 2 |
A solar-powered ambulance developed by Solar Team Eindhoven has completed an 800-kilometer Kenya test, proving it can travel to remote clinics and power medical equipment.
| Moinak Pal | August 30 |
Roughly 3,200 Flock cameras in Texas were funded through money raised by a $1 auto insurance fee originally approved to combat vehicle crime.
| Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam | August 30 |
Across the US, growing privacy concerns over Flock’s AI-powered license plate readers have triggered a wave of pushback, with residents and city councils fighting back against roadside surveillance.
| Pranob Mehrotra | August 28 |
Volkswagen’s new ID. Aura T6 starts at around $20,000 in China, highlighting the growing gap between affordable EV options there and in the US.
| Moinak Pal | August 28 |
Uber is giving parents another way to keep tabs on teen rides, but its new live video feature also raises a few privacy questions.
| Shimul Sood | August 25 |
Volkswagen’s new ID. Era 5S starts at around $13,400 in China and combines plug-in hybrid power with up to 160km of electric-only range.
| Moinak Pal | August 21 |
Hyundai officially unveiled the Ioniq V, its first China-exclusive EV, starting under $18,000 with a 27-inch display and dual AI chatbots.
| Manisha Priyadarshini | August 21 |
BYD's new Da Han flagship EV sedan starts pre-sales in China at roughly $36,850 and offers up to 1,008 km of CLTC range.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | August 21 |
Cheap electric cars thrive in Europe and China, but North America’s regulations, roads and obsession with bigger vehicles have left the affordable EV behind.
| Moinak Pal | August 21 |
MG has officially launched the 07 sedan in China with both EV and PHEV versions, starting around $16,000, and a range that stretches all the way to 845km.
| Rachit Agarwal | August 21 |
A new study suggests a small animated character that points toward danger could help distracted drivers spot hazards they might otherwise miss.
| Pranob Mehrotra | August 21 |
Genesis has unveiled the GV90, its largest electric SUV yet, packing 657 horsepower, a massive battery, lounge-like luxury and an unusual roof-mounted airbag.
| Moinak Pal | August 20 |
North Carolina is preparing digital driver's licenses, with Apple Wallet support expected in early 2027 after an initial NC Wallet rollout.
| Varun Mirchandani | August 17 |
GM will equip every 2027 Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC EV with a native NACS port, making Tesla Supercharger and other compatible fast chargers easier to use.
| Moinak Pal | August 14 |