Here’s How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian
There’s a key challenge with some electric vehicles’ door handle design. If the door handles pop out electronically, a dead battery can leave you locked out, and unable to open the hood. Without hood access, you probably won’t know how to jumpstart a dead low-voltage battery, leaving you locked out. Here’s how you solve that […]
The Tesla Model Y Proves That Tesla Needs To Get Back To Making Cars
Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions a near future where operating a steering wheel and pedals feels as antiquated as riding a horse does today. He’s repeated versions of that refrain for years, earning a deserved reputation for being the boy who cried self-driving. But his boredom with the conventional car business has never been more […]
These Pre-2026 EVs Are Still Filling Dealer Lots, So Expect Big Price Cuts
Many luxury EVs are about to get significantly cheaper as we step into 2026. That’s because dealers still have a lot of leftover inventory for 2025 and even 2024 models. As time passes, dealers will want them gone sooner rather than later. Even with the generous $7,500 federal incentive for EVs out the window, there […]
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 […]
BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report
BMW is looking into bringing back range extenders for some of its EVs. The German brand used a gas engine in the quirky first-generation i3 to boost its range. Now, the setup could return in the large iX5 SUV and i7 sedan. BMW is on a roll with its Neue Klasse platform for electric vehicles. […]
Huawei-backed Aito plans to launch new SUV model M6 in Q2 2026
The Aito M6 is expected to target the RMB 250,000 ($35,180) segment family SUV market, according to a local media report. Aito will launch a facelifted M9 next year and introduce a longer-wheelbase M9L variant. (An Aito M5 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) Aito, a brand jointly developed […]
Tesla launches longest-range new 5-seat Model Y variant in China
The new Model Y variant starts at RMB 288,500 ($40,500) and boasts an 821-km CLTC range, with estimated delivery times of 2-4 weeks. It features a 78.4-kWh battery pack, the same as the 830-km range Model 3. (A screenshot from Tesla’s China website shows a new Model Y variant with an 821-km range.) Tesla (NASDAQ: […]
I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next year […]
Nio to unveil new flagship SUV ES9 in Q2 2026
Nio CEO William Li revealed the plan during an offline Q&A session, marking the first time Nio management has mentioned such a specific timeline. The ES9 will be larger than the third-generation ES8 and is expected to incorporate some of the same technologies found in the ET9 sedan. (A spy photo shows a Nio ES9 […]
Huawei-backed Aito launches updated M7 SUV, gets over 10,000 orders in 5 minutes
The updated M7 starts at RMB 279,800 ($39,350) and offers both BEV and EREV options. Pre-orders for the model exceeded 230,000 units since pre-sales began on September 5. (Image credit: Aito) Aito, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Seres Group, has officially launched the updated M7 SUV (sport utility vehicle), refreshing one of […]