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Bentley's EV Will Use an Orchestra to Replicate the Sound of a V8

Bentley realized that rhythm is the most important aspect of engine noise, so it mainly uses drums to replicate the thrum of a V8.

Jul 19 -

Ferrari Is Auctioning Off The First Example Of its First Electric Car. How Much Do You Think It'll Fetch?

Ferrari will be auctioning off the first example of its first production battery-electric car to whoever has the deepest pockets.

Jul 19 -

The Xpeng L03 Aims To Take On Europe And Undercut Tesla

This Chinese SUV has integrated Google Maps and FSD-like capability, all for about $3,500 cheaper than a Tesla Model Y.

Jul 18 -

Toyota Is Paying EV Drivers $3,000 To Switch To A bZ

Toyota is dangling a $3,000 incentive in front of existing EV owners if they make the move to a bZ.

Jul 17 -

'Completely Insane': China Has 650 New Car Models So Far This Year

China is averaging around 30 brand-new cars every single month—the U.S. does that in a year.

Jul 17 -

BYD Wants To Overtake Toyota, And It Says It Doesn't Need America To Do It

BYD wants to be the top-selling car company in the world within the next five years—with or without selling in the U.S.

Jul 17 -

MG Is Putting Semi-Solid Batteries In Its Next Plug-In Hybrids

The company had already announced that it will soon also introduce its first pure EV with a semi-solid-state battery in Europe.

Jul 17 -

Launch Mode Actually Makes The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Slower

The newest Model Y Performance is faster to 60 mph when not using launch mode. What gives?

Jul 16 -

Honda Just Axed Its Last EV In The U.S.

Say goodbye to the Honda Prologue. With that and the Acura ZDX both canceled, Honda is left without an electric offering in America.

Jul 16 -

Americans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada

China's Dongfeng Motor showed off a gaggle of cars in Montreal, with plans to sell its first two starting in 2027.

Jul 16 -

Volvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: Report

Volvo is reportedly considering bringing a sedan and wagon back to the U.S. as EVs, after discontinuing its gas-powered models.

Jul 15 -

EV Startup Reveals $15,000 25-MPH Car That You'll Never Have To Park

Chip Motors is a new EV startup betting that Americans are willing to go smaller—and pay up to have someone else do the parking.

Jul 15 -

Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S's Built. The Price Is... Ambitious

Is owning the last of the breed worth an extra $100,000? One enterprising dealer is trying to find out.

Jul 15 -

This Tesla Model 3 Battery Chemistry Ages Better Than The Rest

Four Model 3 battery variants were compared after 62,000 miles, and the CATL LFP pack retained the most of its initial capacity.

Jul 15 -

America Lost Over 111,000 Jobs Due To Trump's Clean Energy Pullback

After Trump reversed Biden-era incentives, 223 clean-energy programs were ended, resulting in $82.9 billion in investments lost.

Jul 15 -

'Completely False': Lucid Denies Report That It's Weighing Bankruptcy After Shares Crash

A report that Lucid was considering bankruptcy triggered a massive selloff and an official denial from the automaker.

Jul 14 -

Nearly 10,000 EVs Were Tested For Battery Degradation. These 2 Models Won Out.

A Swedish analysis of nearly 10,000 battery tests found that two EVs retained more than 97% of their capacity after 62,000 miles.

Jul 14 -

The Company Behind TikTok Could Get Into The Autonomous Car Race: Report

TikTok's parent company is more massive than you might think, it's reportedly eyeing up self-driving.

Jul 14 -

This New EV Range Extender Skips Gas And Packs A New Kind Of Generator

The electric motor on Horse Powertrain’s D20 range extender is smaller and more powerful than conventional generators.

Jul 14 -

This Tiny Electric Kia Camper Somehow Sleeps Four

The PV5 LightCamp packs two beds, a removable kitchen, and rooftop sleeping space into one remarkably compact electric van.

Jul 14 -

California's $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts 'Later This Summer'

The program, which applies to new and used EVs, fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead $7,500 EV tax credit.

Jul 13 -

Hyundai's Got An Awesome-Looking $30,000 EV. But It's Not For You

With over 300 miles of WLTP range and charming styling, the Ioniq 3 would be an incredible Chevy Bolt competitor. But we're not that lucky.

Jul 13 -

Apple's Self-Driving Car Program Failed. But It Still Made Your iPhone Better

Apple's self-driving car program failed. But the AI chipsets developed from it help power the iPhones and MacBooks on sale today.

Jul 13 -

After 87,000 Miles, This 2022 Tesla Model Y Didn’t Just Lose Range. It Charges Slower Too

ADAC documented 14% battery-capacity loss and a substantial reduction in peak charging power after 87,000 miles.

Jul 13 -