Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
Lamborghini’s CEO confirms that the brand’s first electric vehicle is dead before it arrived. The plan was to launch a high-riding electric two-door in 2028 or 2029, but the project is now officially cancelled. It could still arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which makes sense given the softened 2035 EU gas car sales ban. […]
Mercedes Will Put A Combustion Engine In Its Baby G-Class: Report
Mercedes wanted to offer its 2027 baby G-Wagen as a pure EV, but it has reportedly thrown ICE into the mix, too. A new report claims that Mercedes will now build the baby G on a platform related to the new CLA, giving it that flexibility. The timeline for its launch hasn’t changed, though, and […]
GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive. General Motors is working to reduce the cost of its electric vehicles, beyond just using […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
Can Nvidia Beat Tesla At Its Own Self-Driving Game?
I’ve heard my industry colleagues say that CES 2026 was “slow” on the automotive front. Well, I still walked at least five miles a day to cover tech’s biggest trade show, had dozens of conversations with top executives from around the world, and came home with the flu. (I’m on the mend, but thanks for asking.) I’d […]
Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi
Tesla will begin charging riders who make a mess while using its Robotaxi service. Riders will be assessed a fee on one or two tiers depending on the severity of the mess. The fee will cost up to $150 for “severe” messes, including biohazard events and smoking. Tesla’s Robotaxi service just gained one of the […]
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe in November. Electric car sales might not be too rosy in the United States right […]
Why 2026 Will Be The Best Year Yet To Buy A Used EV
Car-buying website Edmunds predicts a huge flood of lease turn-ins in 2026. That will include electric vehicles, many of which were leased during the tax credit era. Coupled with depreciation, this means that a giant supply of low-mileage EVs are hitting dealer lots, many with excellent range and outstanding features. Some people say that given […]
GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back
Most of General Motors’ new electric cars don’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the U.S. That’s despite the cars’ infotainment systems supporting both features. Now, a new third-party mod wants to bring back CarPlay to GM EV owners. General Motors removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from almost all of its new electric […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]