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The Renault 5 was an urban lifestyle icon from the 1970s and 80s and many have fond memories of it to this day. Its Turbo variants became a rally icon and the regular models mobilized the masses thanks to their simplicity and reliability. The...

Volkswagen's electric future looks compact, green, and surprisingly practical. The latest creation to emerge from the German automaker is the ID. CROSS Concept, a small electric SUV that's a clear preview of a production model arriving in the summer...

The sleek, flush door handles have quickly become a signature feature on many new electric cars. They are a symbol of futuristic design. They promise better aerodynamics and a clean look, but regulators in China want to bring this design trend to an...

The fresh design and electric powertrain of the all-new BMW iX3 are big news, but a really important story is tucked away under the sheet metal. The new iX3 is the debut vehicle for a brand-new automated driving system born from a three-year...

Mercedes-Benz pulled back the curtain on the interior of its electric GLC with a stunning, and slightly intimidating, screen that redefines the driver's environment. Mercedes has revealed that its new electric GLC will feature a next-generation...

Tesla is going to open a "European development center" in Berlin, Germany, next year. Up to 250 engineers and technicians will work there on development of new models, batteries, and charging infrastructure. The move was announced by Lars Moravy,...

Following a lot of other brands, today both Porsche and Audi have announced that their EVs in the US are finally gaining access to Tesla's Supercharger network, comprising over 23,500 chargers across North America. This will occur on September 9...

It seems Volkswagen ID.3 is about to get some new, and rather unexpected, competition. Chinese automaker Leapmotor, with the backing of global automotive giant Stellantis, is preparing to unveil the Lafa 5, a compact electric hatchback designed for...

BMW is going through a major shift in its approach to electric cars with the debut of the 2026 iX3. This is the first model built on the company's brand-new "Neue Klasse" platform, a foundation that will underpin the company's cars in the near...

Fabian Schmolz, who recently led exterior design at Lamborghini, will now take on the role of Head of Exterior Design for Xiaomi Auto Europe. The hire sends a clear message that the Chinese tech giant, now a serious player in the electric car...

The fear of being stranded with a dead battery on the side of the road? It is a real deal-breaker for many potential EV buyers. Automakers plaster impressive range figures on their websites, but how do these numbers hold up in the real world? To...

Tesla's futuristic ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, just received a decidedly low-tech update. The company has moved its human supervisors from the passenger seat into the driver's seat. The official reason is a cautious expansion onto...

Volvo unveiled the ES90 back in March, and now the company is announcing that production is officially underway for European markets at Volvo's plant in Chengdu, China. Deliveries are set to start "later this year", and the car will soon become...

Electric cars might be seen as the clean, green solution to personal transportation, but there's no getting away from the fact that every EV has a big, heavy secret: its battery. Mining for new materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel is...

In a surprising collaboration with the lifestyle and custom motorcycle brand Deus Ex Machina, Mini has unleashed two one-off concepts based on its high-performance John Cooper Works models. Named Machina and Skeg, these cars are a visual feast of...

If you've been wondering, for years, how a VW ID.3 or ID.4 compares to a Golf or a Polo, you won't have to wonder much longer. Today the brand has announced a revamp of its EV naming strategy, and it's bringing its iconic names into the fray. The...

Today, Volvo has officially announced the unveiling date for the EX60: January 21, 2026. The event will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, and will be livestreamed from there. Volvo says the EX60, whose silhouette you can see in the teaser image...

The limited-run VW ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE has finally entered production at Volkswagen's factories in Saxony, Germany. This special edition EV is a modern tribute to the cult-favorite Golf II Fire and Ice, and it's a result of collaboration with the...

The self-driving technology company owned by Google's parent, Alphabet, is moving into new territory. Waymo announced it is about to start operations in Denver and Seattle this week, sending its fleet of electric taxis into some of the most...

Hyundai is working on the smallest member of its Ioniq range yet, and today it has published the first teaser image of the concept car. It's basically a sketch and nothing more, but the concept car will make its debut at the Munich auto show between...