Volkswagen is bringing the Tiguan name into the electric era with a new ID. Tiguan

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 Jetta gets a sleek rebirth at an unbelievable price and a bad surprise

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 brings the R8 Gordini back as a 270hp electric concept

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 2028 Corolla could bring gas, hybrid, PHEV and EV powertrains

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’s sleek new electric fastback combines 470 miles of range with a surprisingly low $29,000 price

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

A clever battery breakthrough could make EVs lighter while squeezing more range from the same pack

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

China’s Geely teases absurd fast-charging tech that can juice up an electric car in just four minutes

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

Your EV battery could be losing years of life because its cells age differently

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

CEER’s first EV packs 1,111 horsepower and looks unlike anything America drives

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 tore down a Flock camera, and what they found inside is raising new privacy concerns

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 is headed to China for survival, pinning its hopes on an electric GT and SUV

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

Tesla’s archrival BYD just launched an EV that goes over 300 miles and costs around $11K

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

The best jump starters for cars in 2026

Keep a backup plan right in your vehicle's trunk with one of the best portable jump starters in 2026

Moinak Pal     September 16

The used EV landmine: Why reading the odometer isn’t enough anymore

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 new trucks aren’t ditching Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

GM's trucks are getting smarter screens without forgetting the buttons.

Shimul Sood     September 15

Google Maps on Android Auto will display speed and traffic alerts even with no destination set

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 Mission Efficiency sets three EV records, and the numbers are wild

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 delays its homegrown self-driving software by two years, calls in Nvidia to bridge the gap

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 TT is another Chinese EV with unbelievable performance and a price tag under $20K

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 $44,000 SUV that turns into a two-story camper at the press of a button

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 just built an incredibly efficient EV that squeezes more miles from its battery, but you can’t buy it in the US

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

China’s latest budget EV costs under $7,000, and it’s basically a four-seat electric go-kart

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

Order an Uber and a self-driving Mustang might show up

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

Range Rover Electric arrives with 543hp, 600km range, and a starting price of the moon

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 ambulance has successfully tackled 500 miles of difficult terrain

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

$1 is all it took for Texas to litter the state with Flock surveillance cameras from drivers’ pockets

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

The resistance against Flock surveillance cameras has birthed a vigilante movement in the US

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 $20,000 electric SUV shows what US buyers are missing

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

Parents can now watch their teen’s Uber ride in real time

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 launches $13,400 ID. Era 5S with 99 miles electric range

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’s new Ioniq V undercuts the cheapest EV in US by over $10,000

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 $37,000 Da Han EV offers range and features usually reserved for luxury cars in the US

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

The missing $20,000 EV: Why small, affordable electric cars don’t work on North American roads

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 07 electric sedan starts under $16,000 and it’s another sign that the US options are just bad

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

Study finds animated warnings can help distracted drivers spot hazards more reliably

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 launched a flagship electric SUV and gave it more power than the Ferrari Amalfi

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

Apple Wallet driver’s licenses are coming to North Carolina, but there’s a catch

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

All 2027 GM cars will be able to charge using Tesla Superchargers anywhere in the country

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