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McLaren Confirms First SUV with Huge Investment in U.K. Production
The new SUV will be joined by two new engines and transmissions that are being developed and built entirely in-house.
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BYD undercuts the Tesla Model 3 with its new Formula S EV, starting at under $29,000
The Formula S series includes the first sedan and GT, launched under BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao. Starting at under $29,000, the electric sedan is cheaper than a Tesl…
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View Interior Photos of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo
See the interior of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, the fanciest version of VW’s compact SUV.
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View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo
See the exterior of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo from every angle.
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Our VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Combines Volkswagen Value with Luxury-Like Interior
We’ve welcomed a 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo to our long-term fleet for 40,000 miles of testing.
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Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a convent…
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Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]
Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever. more…
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The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata Is a Race Car with No Finish Line in Sight
Unbound by the restrictions of GT3 regulations, the 296 GT Modificata is a serious track day toy for wealthy customers.
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Rivian’s ALSO e-bikes are finally hitting the road – but not for frustrated customers
Rivian spin-off ALSO is finally getting its futuristic TM-B electric bikes out across the United States. Unfortunately for the customers who ordered them nearl…
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Kia Aims to Expand Its Commercial Van Conquest with the PV7 EV
The PV7 follows the smaller PV5 and will go on sale in South Korea and Europe next year in a variety of configurations.
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NHTSA orders Tesla to prove its Cybercab is legal to sell, under oath
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company s…
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BYD reveals the new Denza N8L EV, a smart luxury SUV with 960 km of range for about $45,000
BYD calls it the industry’s first AI-powered smart luxury SUV. The new Denza N8L EV is an all-electric version of the current plug-in hybrid (PHEV), starting a…
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Land Rover and Stellantis Aim to Build a Defender Truck in the U.S.
A Defender truck could be the first U.S.-built vehicle to come out of the new partnership between Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis.
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Tesla’s new Roadster teaser hints at a ‘Cyber’ redesign it doesn’t need
Tesla will finally unveil its new Roadster on October 1, more than eight years after it first showed the car in 2017. And a teaser this weekend suggests the pr…
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Is CarPlay coming back to GM EVs? Its new software update could be a hint
A new interface preview for GM’s updated trucks shows a split-screen CarPlay/Android Auto solution coming to the 2027 Sierra and...
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BMW’s new iX3 looks like a hit, making up 1 in 3 EV orders in Europe
A year after it went on sale, BMW said the new iX3 has received over 100,000 orders in Europe alone, accounting for about 1 in 3 EV orders. more…
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2028 Volvo XC90’s New Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain Will Save You Money
Volvo calls it a ‘long-range’ plug-in hybrid, and with 73 miles of pure-electric range, it should mean fewer fill-ups.
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View Photos of the 2028 Volvo XC90 Hybrid
See interior and exterior photos of the 2028 Volvo XC90 PHEV, which gets over 70 miles per charge.
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Kia’s new PV7 EV van shows up in the US [Image]
Shortly after Kia officially unveiled the PV7, the new electric van was spotted testing in the US. more…
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The world’s largest EV company just partnered with an African electric motorcycle company
Africa’s electric motorcycle market is about to get an interesting new combination of Chinese manufacturing scale and homegrown battery-swapping infrastructure…
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NYC’s newest electric school buses come with a money-saving twist
First Student is adding 40 electric school buses in New York City after completing the first phase of a charging project that cut infrastructure costs by 20%.…
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Volvo’s new PHEVs beat the Toyota RAV4 with up to 78 miles of electric range
Volvo introduced the new XC60 and XC90, its first long-range plug-in hybrids. With up to 78 miles on a single charge, the new models are now America’s longest-…
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Tesla’s record month: 4 fatal Autopilot and Full Self-Driving crashes
July 2026 was the worst month on record for Tesla driver-assist crashes. Tesla reported 236 of them to federal regulators, the most it has ever filed in a sing…
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Stark turns its 80 hp electric supermoto into a titanium-loaded blacked-out beast
Stark Future has already turned its ridiculously powerful electric dirt bike into a street-going supermoto – upon which I recently got to cruise the streets an…
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This Brooklyn startup will put nearly 700 EV plugs on NYC curbs
New York City has chosen Brooklyn-based it’s electric to supply the hardware for its permanent curbside EV charging network, which will bring nearly 700 Level…
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Segway’s new 28 MPH MUXI Pro cargo e-bike gets automatic shifting and regen braking
Segway is giving its compact MUXI utility e-bike a fairly significant upgrade, adding everything from automatic electronic shifting to front suspension and a h…
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2027 Ford F-150 Gains a New Engine and a Carhartt-Branded Model
The twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 has been replaced by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6, and several models feature new grille designs.
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View Photos of the 2027 Ford F-150 Carhartt Edition
See the 2027 Ford F-150 Carhartt Edition’s exterior and interior from every angle.
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2028 Volvo XC60 Has a Prettier Face and a Lot More Electric-Only Range
Volvo has once again refreshed its all-time bestseller, and the updates bring an enhanced plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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View Exterior Photos of the 2028 Volvo XC60
See the refreshed Volvo XC60’s exterior from every angle.
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2028 Volvo XC90 Hybrid
What We Know So Far
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View Interior Photos of the 2028 Volvo XC60
See the refreshed Volvo XC60 interior from every angle.
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2028 Volvo XC60 Hybrid
What We Know So Far
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EPA just raised health costs by $2.8T, will kill thousands per year (upd.)
The EPA finalized a proposed policy on Monday to eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with trillions of dollars in long-term health an…
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Record-setting performance, 1,000 mile range, and Tesla’s Roadster
On today’s long-awaited and often delayed episode of Quick Charge , we talk up the reveal of a revolutionary, world-beating, and record-setting new sporty EV,…
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VW's Mission Efficiency Prototype Is Basically an XL1 for the Electric Age
This radical-looking, range-stretching car packs an ID.Polo’s powertrain and has a back seat too.
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Kia’s new EV van is over 17.5 ft long and can haul 9 people or lots of cargo [Images]
Kia unveiled the PV7 for the first time, its larger electric van with room for nine passengers or plenty of cargo. Here’s our first look. more…
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View Photos of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
See the interior and exterior of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic from every angle.
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View Photos of the 2026 Genesis G80 3.5T AWD
See the interior and exterior of the 2026 Genesis G80 3.5T AWD from every angle.
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Audi A6, BMW 540i, Genesis G80, and Mercedes-Benz E450: Four Aspirational Four-Doors Comparison Test
These cars prove that sedans still have so much luxe to give.
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Toyota is delaying the Highlander EV, but there’s a bigger problem brewing
The electric Highlander was set to go on sale soon as the current gas-powered SUV is phased out, but Toyota’s delay is creating a bigger headache. more…
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Jeep’s Latest Wrangler Reimagines the Original CJ-2A
The Wrangler JL-2A brings back the iconic orange wheels and military-inspired looks of Jeep’s first civilian model.
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The Chevy Silverado EV is now America’s most affordable full-size electric pickup
With the Ford F-150 Lightning no longer available, the Chevy Silverado EV is now the most affordable full-size electric pickup you can get your hands on. more…
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Elon Musk Says the New Tesla Roadster Will Be Revealed Very Soon
The world debut of the long-awaiting electric sports car is said to be October 1.
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BYD is ‘leading’ the solid-state battery race, and its first EV with the new tech is almost here
BYD is in “the leading position,” according to executive vice president Stella Li, with plans to introduce its first EV equipped with solid-state batteries in…
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View Photos of the 1998 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Comparison Test
See the interior and exterior of the 1998 Mazda Millenia S, Cadillac Catera, Mercedes-Benz C280, Saab 9-5 SE, Volvo S70GLT, Audi A6, and Lexus GS300.
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Bonus Rollers: 1998 Luxury Sedans Compared
Seven sedans—Audi A6, Cadillac Catera, Lexus GS300, Mazda Millenia, Mercedes-Benz C280, Saab 9-5, Volvo S70—to stir the executive soul.
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in September 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fort…
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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car
Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of…
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BYD unveils flagship 600 km electric truck with 1.5 MW charging
BYD unveiled its most complete electric commercial vehicle lineup yet at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, headlined by the ETT 44, a heavy-duty tractor wit…
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Ford Patents a Pickup You Can Move by Pushing on It
A clever control mechanism could turn a very specific two-person job into a solo endeavor.
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This Rare Ford Cortina Wagon Is Infused with Lotus Spirit
The engine and transmission from an Elan are wrapped in a practical package for 1960s-style sport-wagon excellence.
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Survey: These Vehicles Will Most Likely Hit the 250,000-Mile Mark
Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of Toyotas on this list.
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This Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a Near-Twin to Michael Jordan’s Car
The ultimate air-cooled 911 Turbo hits the boost on Bring a Trailer.
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This Toyota Patent Turns Your Car into a Hands-Free Camera
A potential new use for all those cameras dotted around modern vehicles.
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2027 Mini 1998 GT Provides JCW Moves without Breaking the Bank
The newest special edition from Mini comes with the suspension and brake setup from the hot JCW models, but with a sub-$40K price.