Rivian will deliver the electric R2 starting June 9th, but you’ll need to snag an invite first

Rivian R2 order invitations go out starting June 9. Here's how the invite system works, what determines your place in line, and what you can do right now to prepare.

Cars     Rachit Agarwal     3 days ago

Mercedes-Benz and Chipolo made a key tracker to match your car fob

Chipolo has launched a premium Mercedes-Benz Edition Loop tracker for car keys, bags, and luggage, with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub support.

Cars     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     4 days ago

Samsung’s OLED tech gives the Ferrari Luce a dashboard unlike anything in a car before

Samsung Display is exclusively powering the Ferrari Luce's interior with four OLED panels, including a first-of-its-kind layered display with real mechanical clock hands built right in.

Cars     Rachit Agarwal     5 days ago

Ferrari’s first EV is here, and the Luce might be the brand’s most controversial car yet

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric car, featuring 1,050HP, futuristic styling, advanced aerodynamics, and a design already dividing enthusiasts.

Cars     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

Citroen is bringing back the iconic 2CV as an electric car priced under $18,000

Citroën is reviving the beloved 2CV as a fully electric, European-built car priced below €15,000, aiming to make EVs feel affordable again.

Cars     Vikhyaat Vivek     May 23

Xiaomi’s new $34,500 electric SUV goes farther than a Tesla Model Y and costs less

Xiaomi has launched the YU7 True Standard Edition at $34,300 in China. The electric SUV offers 399 miles of range and is $4,350 cheaper than the equivalent Tesla Model Y.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 21

Chinese researchers claim solid-state EV battery can charge in just minutes

Chinese researchers claim a new solid-state battery can survive ultra-fast charging while delivering dramatically higher energy density, potentially reshaping the future of electric vehicles. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences claim they have developed a new solid-state lithium-metal battery capable of delivering extremely high energy density while surviving ultra-fast charging conditions – a combination […]

Cars     Moinak Pal     May 21

Stellantis inks deal that could benefit Jaguar-Land Rover buyers in the US

Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover are exploring a US partnership that could reduce tariffs, boost local production, and reshape how luxury vehicles reach American buyers.

Cars     Moinak Pal     May 20

Mercedes-AMG GT EV hits 0-60 in 2 sec, charges at 600kW, and fakes V8 and gear shift sounds

The newly announced AMG GT 4-Door EV can hit 60 mph in about 2 seconds and charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 11 minutes.

Cars     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 20

Volkswagen is bringing back the electric ID.Buzz bus with some cool upgrades for 2027

The 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz returns after skipping the 2026 model year with four trims, a camping-ready Tourer 4Motion, native NACS charging, one-pedal driving, and ID.S 6 software.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 15

After acing range and charging, Chinese EV brands flaunt three-wheel driving on SUVs

Chinese EV brands are turning active suspension into their next SUV flex, with BYD, Aito, and Li Auto showing three-wheel driving demos that could help with tire changes, recovery, and rough terrain.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     May 15

This Android Auto update is trying to change how you drive and use your car

Android Auto is getting a major upgrade that goes beyond design tweaks, bringing smarter navigation, richer entertainment, and a more helpful driving experience.

Cars     Shimul Sood     May 12

BYD’s latest EV costs just over $10,000, goes 250 miles, and packs a LiDAR, too

The 2026 BYD Seagull starts at just $10,300 in China, offers up to 252 miles of range, and now comes with an optional LiDAR-equipped semi-autonomous driving system.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 11

BYD’s blazing-fast Flash charging tech for EVs got hot enough to roast a turkey

A real-world test of BYD's Megawatt Flash Charge technology recorded battery temperatures of 169.6°F, well above China's recommended safety ceiling for lithium iron phosphate cells, raising concerns about long-term battery health.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     May 11

Tesla’s latest Cybertruck recall sounds almost comical

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks after discovering a defect that could cause wheels to detach while driving, marking another bizarre chapter for the EV pickup.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     May 10

Mercedes-Benz hypes up the upcoming AMG.EA as an electric car worth waiting for

Mercedes-AMG's latest video pulls back the curtain on the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe’s troubled but promising development, from a Papenburg high-speed setback to George Russell praising it.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 9

Grok Voice Mode finally arrives on CarPlay, in case you enjoy talking to a loud-mouth AI in your car

xAI has launched Grok Voice Mode on Apple CarPlay, bringing hands-free AI conversations to millions of drivers with Grok’s signature sarcastic personality.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     May 8

Dreame wants to kit you out with a smartphone, a smart ring, and a rocket-powered sports car

Dreame Technology unveiled two smartphones, three AI smart rings, and a rocket-powered sports car at its DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco last week, marking the home appliance brand's entry into categories it has never competed in before.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     May 6

Samsung reveals sharp stretchable display that’s ready for your car’s dashboard

Samsung Display’s sharper Stretchable Display 2.0 reaches 200 PPI and reshapes dashboard graphics around driving conditions, offering a clearer preview of how future car instrument clusters could become more adaptive.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     May 5

Rivian achieved a 50% lower cost in making the R2 EVs. Let’s hope the benefits pass on to buyers

Rivian says the R2 costs over 50% less to build than its R1 vehicles, a major step toward cheaper EVs if buyers see the benefit.

Cars     Vikhyaat Vivek     May 4

Grok is about to join ChatGPT and Perplexity on your CarPlay dashboard

A placeholder in the latest Grok iPhone app confirms xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay, making it the third AI chatbot to join the platform.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 3

Self-driving cars will no longer go scot-free in California as penalties go into effect

California's DMV announced that law enforcement can now issue formal traffic citations to autonomous vehicle manufacturers, along with 30-second emergency response requirements.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 1

BYD might have just solved the worst part of owning an EV

BYD’s new charging system is built to cut EV charging times down to minutes

Cars     Alex Tchaikovsky     April 30

Your car’s Google Assistant is going away, and this is what replaces it

Google is bringing Gemini to cars, promising more natural conversations and smarter in-car assistance that actually understands what you mean.

Cars     Shimul Sood     April 30

Volkswagen reveals the ID. Polo, a sub-$30k electric car for the masses with retro charm

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Polo, the all-electric version of its best-selling compact car, with a starting price of 24,995 euros.

Cars     Rachit Agarwal     April 30

Tesla promises HW3 owners a lite version of FSD, but its months away

Tesla announced FSD V14 Lite for international HW3 owners, a stripped-down Level 2 driver-assistance system, after 3,000 European owners across 29 countries filed a €6.5 million collective legal claim.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     April 29

Your GM car just got a lot smarter with Google Gemini upgrade

Google Gemini is rolling out to 4 million GM vehicles, turning your daily drive into a smarter, more connected, and surprisingly fun experience.

Cars     Rachit Agarwal     April 29

Tesla offers one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance

Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance variants, reducing ownership costs while strengthening its charging ecosystem advantage.

Cars     Moinak Pal     April 25

BMW debuts color-changing iX3 Flow Edition with E Ink exterior at Beijing Auto Show 2026

BMW’s iX3 Flow Edition brings E Ink Prism to production, enabling dynamic, energy-efficient color-changing exteriors that redefine personalization and automotive design.

Cars     Moinak Pal     April 24

Tesla’s Cybercab has entered production. Let’s hope it can actually drive itself this time

Elon Musk confirmed on April 24, 2026, that Tesla's Cybercab has entered volume production at Gigafactory Texas, but the steering-wheel-free robotaxi still faces unresolved FSD safety concerns.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     April 24

The ev range anxiety myth just got demolished by a billion miles of real-world data

New research from Recurrent, based on over one billion miles of real-world EV data, finds the average electric car retains 97% of its range after three years and 95% after five.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     April 24

Porsche reveals an all-electric Cayenne Coupe with a sweet power boost

Porsche's Cayenne Coupe goes fully electric for 2026, with three models ranging from 435 hp to 1,139 hp and a starting price of $113,800.

Cars     Rachit Agarwal     April 24

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