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Automakers are increasingly looking over their shoulders for inspiration as they design the electric cars of tomorrow. Some efforts result in lazy copies of old classics, but others capture the spirit of a bygone era in a completely new package....

When Subaru first launched the Solterra in the US, it was a solid first attempt at an electric car, but it arrived with a few asterisks. Its driving range was modest to say the least, and its charging speed could test your patience. For its second...

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has officially planted its flag on European soil, opening its first EV research and design center outside of China. The new facility is located in the German automotive stronghold of Munich, and is a big step in the...

Mercedes-Benz has announced it will partner with a Chinese technology startup for the brains behind its next generation of driver-assistance systems. The German luxury icon is turning to Momenta to develop a smart driving system dedicated to the...

A grand vision to reshape city streets with thousands of self-driving electric cars from Lucid just took its first small step. The company has officially handed over the keys to the very first Lucid Gravity SUV to its partner Nuro. This single...

After a long period of uncertainty that kept the global auto industry on edge, the US government has formally implemented a new trade agreement with the European Union. The deal sets the tariff rate for imported European cars and auto parts at 15...

After Xiaomi's record-setting SU7 Ultra sedan, the tech giant appears to be ready for a second act. A mysterious, high-performance electric SUV, believed to be the Xiaomi YU7 GT, has been spotted turning laps at the Nürburgring...

Automakers usually reveal new cars with flashy presentations and dramatic curtain drops. Sometimes, however, a new design quietly slips into public view. This seems to be the case with BMW, which may have unintentionally offered a glimpse of a...

The American love affair with pickup trucks is undeniable, but the romance has hit a rocky patch in the electric vehicle age. Sales of large electric trucks have been slower than anticipated, and some automakers are even hitting the brakes on new...

When you buy a premium electric SUV from a brand like Volvo, you expect quality engineering and reliability. For owners of the Volvo EX90, the reality has been nothing but, with the Swedish flagship EV becoming a constant source of...

The market for electric cars in Europe is no longer just growing - it's exploding. Through the first eight months of the year, sales of new EVs have jumped 26 percent. This surge is pushing electric vehicles into the mainstream, with one in every...

If you find yourself walking through New York City this week and see a poster asking if you're a "Dinosaur juice addict," don't be alarmed. It's not a new public health crisis, but rather a bold new campaign from electric car maker Polestar. The...

The quiet revolution of electric cars is about silent powertrains and zero emissions. But it is also about redefining the in-cabin experience. As the drone of a gasoline engine disappears, automakers and tech companies are focusing on a new...

Lotus continues its adventure in the world of electric cars with a recent update to both of its EVs, the Emeya sedan and the Eletre SUV. The automaker officially launched the refreshed models, which bring minor but meaningful changes to the...

A group of seven Tesla owners in China has filed a lawsuit against the American EV maker, turning a simmering frustration over the company's "Full Self-Driving" technology into a formal legal battle. The case, accepted by the Beijing Daxing District...

Porsche is scaling back its plans for all-electric models in a dramatic strategy U-turn. The German automaker claims the slowing global demand for EVs and a challenging economic climate are forcing its hand. The biggest change is the upcoming...

BMW has announced that its popular X5 SUV will become a platform for unprecedented powertrain diversity, offering customers a choice of five different technologies in a single model. Gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully battery-electric...

The world of electric cars never stops evolving, and engineers chase improvements with a feverish intensity. Every component is scrutinized for weight, cost, and efficiency. Automotive giant Stellantis is not the one to be outdone by the...

Hyundai has been expanding its EV lineup rapidly in recent years and with tremendous global success. Urban mobility is a field where the Koreans have historically done very well with their little ICE models roaming around every major city....

Tesla appears ready to launch its most budget-friendly vehicle yet, but it's not the all-new, inexpensive model many were anticipating. Instead, new details reveal the automaker is preparing a heavily stripped-down version of its popular Model Y....