NewsFerrari’s First EV Hammers for $40M — and a Straight-Lined SF90 One-Off Debuts at Monterey
Ferrari’s first Luce EV sold for $40M at Monterey — 36x its estimate — while the CZ26 one-off
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NewsTesla Roadster Redesign May Finally Debut This Month
Tesla could finally reveal the long-awaited Roadster redesign this month, while a high-mileage 11-year-old Model S shows the
NewsNevada Slams the Brakes on Tesla's 5,000-Robotaxi Vegas Plan, Approving Only 10
Nevada approved just 10 of the 5,000 driverless robotaxis Tesla wanted for Las Vegas. Here's what that approval
NewsTesla's Vegas Robotaxi Ambition Gets Reality Check: 5,000 Requested, 10 Approved
Nevada approved just 10 of Tesla's 5,000 planned Las Vegas robotaxis. Here's what that means for Musk's driverless
NewsKia EV3 Starts at $29,890, Undercutting the Chevy Equinox EV and Storming America's Affordable-EV Fight
Kia's EV3 arrives at $29,890, undercutting the 2027 Chevy Equinox EV by more than $5,000 — and targeting
NewsLucid Gravity GT-S Puts 1,070 HP in a Three-Row Family SUV
Lucid's new Gravity GT-S packs 1,070 hp into a three-row luxury EV that seats seven and hits 60
NewsTaycan's 2030 Phase-Out Is Only Half the Story: Porsche Doubles Down on the 911 and Gas Power
Porsche reportedly agreed to phase out the Taycan by 2030. We unpack that plus the Louis Vuitton 911,
NewsLouis Vuitton's Newest Timepiece Lives Inside a Singer 911
The Singer and Louis Vuitton reimagine two Porsche 911s with a dashboard timepiece; Porsche also pools its emissions
NewsClemson and BMW's Deep Orange 17: A 1,212-lb Solar EV That Banks More Range Than It Burns
Clemson and BMW's Deep Orange 17 uses 1,700+ solar cells and a 1,212-lb body to generate surplus range;
NewsTesla Driver Blames Autopilot for Speeding Ticket — Here's Why the Defense Doesn't Work
A Tesla driver's Autopilot excuse for a speeding ticket has reignited the debate over who's responsible when the
NewsFord Names Its $28,350 Electric Pickup Fathom — a Direct Shot at China's EVs
Ford names its sub-$30,000 electric truck Fathom, confirms a $28,350 starting price before destination, and points it directly
NewsMark Ruffalo Says His Kia Is "Hands Down Better" Than a Tesla — The Luxury Gap, Explained
Actor Mark Ruffalo says his Kia 'feels luxury compared to a Tesla' amid a safety probe. We break
NewsNeue Klasse Hits Malaysia: BMW iX3 50 xDrive Lands With 805 km of WLTP Range
BMW's Neue Klasse era begins in Malaysia: the first model is the iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro,
NewsRare Tesla Cybercab Sighted on Public Streets as FSD v14 Lite Worries Mount
A Tesla Cybercab prototype turns heads in West L.A., while FSD v14 Lite sparks HW3 failure reports. Tesla's
NewsBMW’s Neue Klasse Era Begins With the iX3: €18 Billion, a New Hungarian Plant, and Plenty of Risk
BMW’s €18 billion Neue Klasse push starts with the 2026 iX3. But a Hungarian nuclear shutdown, job cuts,
NewsBMW's Facelifted 7 Series i7 Cracks 720 Km of Range — and the Dashboard Is Now an Ad Platform
BMW India opens bookings for the facelifted 7 Series and i7 ahead of an August 2026 launch, with
NewsTesla's India Push Ramps Up: First Pune Body Shop Opens, Model Y Test Drives and Grok AI Go Live
Tesla opens the first approved Pune body shop, starts 2026 Model Y and Model Y L test drives
NewsTesla Hits 10 Million EVs — But the Next Million Gets Tougher
Tesla just built its 10 millionth EV, a black Model Y — a first for any pure-EV maker.
NewsKia Slashes 2026 EV6 by $5,900, Holds the Line on Markups – What It Means for Buyers
Kia cuts 2026 EV6 price by $5,900, sells at sticker. Plus $649M Mexico plant, EV3 pre-orders, Sorento hybrid
NewsTesla Lands in Pune: First Approved Body Shop Opens, Model Y Test Drives Begin
Tesla opens its first authorized body shop in Pune, India, and launches Model Y test drives, bolstering its
NewsPorsche Cayenne Electric Storms Past Record: Most Powerful Production Porsche Ever Confirmed by Epic Aircraft Stunt
Porsche confirms the Cayenne Electric as the most powerful production Porsche ever, proving it with a daring stunt
NewsTesla Burns $1.1B Cash as Regulators Force New Door Rules
U.S. safety officials rewrite door regulations after Tesla incidents while the automaker bleeds cash. What these twin developments
NewsFord’s Budget Electric Ute to Run Native Apple Maps, Geely Deal Locks In European Production
Ford confirms its affordable electric ute (likely Ranchero) will feature built-in Apple Maps. A new Geely joint venture
NewsStarlink V5 Goes Factory Standard on Tesla Cybercab: Satellite Internet Built Into the Roof
Tesla confirms production Cybercab will feature built-in Starlink V5 satellite terminal. Robotaxi service expands to Orlando and Tampa
NewsIONIQ 5 Flying Off Lots: Hyundai Opens $5B Battery Plant, Slashes Price by $9,155
Hyundai IONIQ 5 inventory dries up as dealers run low; new $5B Georgia battery plant starts production; 2026
NewsFrom Ford to Waymo: The 15 Rivals Gunning for Tesla's Throne in 2026
Tesla faces a widening battlefield: over a dozen EV rivals, solar competitors, and autonomous-driving startups. We break down
NewsTesla's Rival List Grows for 2026: Ford, Lamborghini, and More Are Closing In
From legacy automakers to luxury brands and autonomous tech firms, Tesla faces unprecedented competition across cars, energy, and
NewsHonda Pulls the Plug on Its Only U.S. EV After Just Two Years
Honda discontinues Prologue EV after 2026 model year, exits U.S. electric vehicle market by 2027. Sales collapsed 48%
NewsTesla Under the Microscope: NTSB Blames Driver, NHTSA Denies Recall Bid, and Model Y Gets a Price Cut in Germany
NTSB confirms driver error in fatal Texas crash; NHTSA rejects Tesla's headlight recall petition; Model Y gets €2,000
GuidesBest Car Finance for Self-Employed Buyers in 2026: Rates, Lenders & Tax Rules
The best car finance options for self-employed buyers in 2026 — bank-statement loans, average rates by credit tier,
NewsKia Syros EV Lands in India: 526 km Range, 39-Minute Fast Charging, and a Sub-$10,000 Starting Price
Kia's new Syros EV launches in India with up to 526 km range, 39-minute fast charging, and two
NewsAO Racing Powers Porsche to Podium Finish in Canadian IMSA Thriller
AO Racing led Porsche to a podium at IMSA Round 7 in Canada. How the customer team’s performance
NewsRossi's 360 Spin and a Safety Stunner: BMW's Week of High Drama and Hard Truths
Valentino Rossi pulls off a perfect 360 at Goodwood in a BMW V12 LMR, while Zeekr 7GT beats
NewsTesla Takes Its Robotaxi Network East: Autonomous Ride-Hailing Launches in Miami
Tesla expands commercial autonomous ride-hailing to Miami, its fifth metro market and first outside Texas and California. The
NewsNo Fob, No Oil Changes: One Mach-E Owner Says These Three Features Make EV Life Seamless
A Ford Mach-E owner explains why phone-as-key, proactive safety alerts, and minimal maintenance made the switch to electric
InsuranceHow Does Gap Insurance Work? A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Gap insurance covers the difference between what you owe on a car loan and what the car is
InsuranceBest Extended Car Warranty Companies (2026): Used Cars Included
The best extended car warranty companies in 2026, compared on price, coverage, and BBB trust signals — plus
ElectricBest Electric Company Cars in the US (2026): Top Picks After the Tax Credit Cutoff
The best electric company cars for US businesses in 2026 — top picks by use case, plus how
GearDash Cam Buying Guide (2026): What to Look For and What to Skip
A good dash cam for cars runs $80-$200 and covers resolution, parking mode, and storage. Here is what
InsuranceCar Insurance for New Drivers (2026): How to Get Covered Without Overpaying
Car insurance for new drivers in 2026 explained — why premiums start high, which discounts actually lower them,
NewsPorsche 718 Electric: Delayed to 2027 — and Now It Might Be Cancelled
The electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have slipped to 2027 after Northvolt's collapse, and new CEO Michael
NewsKia EV9: How the 3-Row EV Won World Car of the Year — and What's New for 2026
The Kia EV9 won 2024 World Car of the Year and World EV of the Year. Here's why
NewsRimac Nevera Records: 275 km/h in Reverse, 431 km/h Forwards, and 24 Titles in One Day
The Rimac Nevera holds the reverse-driving record at 275.74 km/h, and in July 2025 the Nevera R set
NewsLucid Air Sapphire Price and the 8.82-Second Quarter Mile That Justifies It
The Lucid Air Sapphire starts at $249,000 and backs it up with an 8.82-second quarter mile at 157.4
NewsHyundai Ioniq 5 N: The Award-Winning EV That's About to Get a Sedan Sibling
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N hits 0-60 in about 3.25 seconds on 641 hp and won 2024 World
InsuranceBest Car Loans for Students (2026): No Credit, Cosigners & Low Rates Explained
The best car loans for students in 2026 — how to get approved with no credit, when a
ElectricHow Long Do EV Batteries Last? Real-World Lifespan Explained (2026)
How long do EV batteries last? Real-world degradation rates, warranty coverage, replacement costs, and what actually kills a
ElectricThe EV Range-Anxiety Myth: How Far People Actually Drive (Data)
We pulled real-world driving data to answer the question that haunts every EV sceptic: do you really need