Volkswagen Shelves Electric Golf Plans as Finances Tighten
Volkswagen has reportedly paused development of the ID. Golf EV, a sign of tougher investment choices at the automaker.
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Waymo and Toyota Plan a Japan-Built Robotaxi Based on the bZ4X
Waymo will use Toyota's electric bZ4X as its next robotaxi, with a custom version built in Japan and a test fleet slated to begin in 2027.
Car of the Year 2027 Shortlist Goes All-Electric for the First Time
The 2027 Car of the Year shortlist has seven contenders, all electric, a first in the award's six decades of history.
Volkswagen Tells ID.4 and Q4 e-tron Owners to Limit Charging
Volkswagen advises owners of the ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron to keep charging below 80 percent while a fire-risk battery issue remains unresolved.
Kia EV9 2027 Adds Standard Features and More Torque for Little Extra Cost
The 2027 Kia EV9 adds standard equipment and a temporary torque boost, with only minimal price increases across trims, according to two outlets.
Ford's Fathom EV Aims to Power Homes Without Extra Hardware
Ford's upcoming sub-$30,000 Fathom electric truck is reported to offer home power backup via a bidirectional charging setup costing about $2,300 extra.
Polestar 4 SUV review: a cheaper, roomier take on the electric rival to BMW
Autocar's road test finds the boxier Polestar 4 SUV undercuts its Coupé sibling on price, adds practicality and gets a retuned chassis.
Volkswagen's electric ID Polo arrives in right-hand drive at about £24k
Autocar says Volkswagen's electric ID Polo has launched in right-hand-drive form, pitched as a practical, affordable rival to the Renault 5.
Volvo plans a lower-priced second EV on SPA3 for Europe in 2027
Volvo will launch a second SPA3-based electric car in Europe in 2027, priced below the EX60 and aimed at a broader market segment.
Ferrari Luce EV Debuts in US at $560,800, Well Below Earlier Estimates
Ferrari's first electric car, the Luce, starts at $560,800 in the US, about $80,000 under the figure many had cited, with deliveries expected in 2027.
Green SM Puts 500 VinFast VF 8s on Los Angeles Streets
Green SM has launched a 500-car fleet of VinFast VF 8 EVs in Los Angeles, using company-owned vehicles and full-time drivers rather than gig contractors.
Fiat Koala: Panda-Based Electric Twin of Citroën 2CV Teased
Fiat says it is ready to reveal an entry-level electric car, possibly called the Koala, that shares a small-EV platform with the reborn Citroën 2CV.
Kia's GT Division Aims for Fun Over Fear in Its Electric Lineup
Autocar's visit to Kia's South Korean test grounds examines whether the brand's young GT performance models are holding back, and what their character says about the sub-brand.
Mercedes-AMG Unveils 1153-hp GT SUV, Its Most Powerful Production SUV Yet
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the GT SUV, an all-electric five-seater with up to 1153bhp that its maker says is the most powerful production SUV in the world.
Mercedes-AMG Unveils Electric GT SUV With 1,153 Horsepower
Mercedes-AMG has revealed an all-electric GT SUV with up to 1,153 hp, three axial-flux motors and fast-charging claims that have drawn attention.
Tesla's New Roadster: Not a Convertible, and Still Unclear on the Rest
Tesla says its new Roadster is coming, but early coverage says the car is not a convertible and that its identity as a true roadster remains debated.
Tesla Shows Cyberfied Roadster That Can Kickflip, Price Still Unknown
Tesla unveiled a restyled next-generation Roadster with cold-gas thrusters for aerial flips, but pricing and a production date remain unannounced.
Tesla's Next Roadster Returns, and the Flying Claims Need Scrutiny
Tesla has re-unveiled its next-generation Roadster, and Electrek is asking how much of its headline performance pitch holds up under technical scrutiny.
BMW's New i3 Reportedly Covers 753 Miles on One Charge
BMW's long-wheelbase i3, running on Gen6 batteries, reportedly drove 753 miles without stopping, a figure outlets say is the longest for any BMW EV.
Ford Opens Preorder Invites for $30,000 Fathom EV Pickup
Ford has begun offering invitations to sign up for preorders of its upcoming $30,000 Fathom electric pickup, with orders expected to open next year.
Electric Motorcycle Sets Range Record on Alpine-to-Coast Ride
A Zero DS with the optional Power Tank reportedly covered 271 miles on one charge, a result outlets describe as a new electric motorcycle range record.
Jaguar Type 01 Debuts in New York as Luxury EV Brand Takes Shape
Jaguar unveiled its Type 01 at a Chelsea event in New York, with Autocar reporting on the celebrity-filled launch as the brand moves toward luxury electric cars.
Tesla Sets Thursday Stream for Next-Generation Roadster Reveal
Tesla plans to stream its long-delayed next-generation Roadster event on Thursday, two weeks after an earlier planned date, with no deliveries yet made.
Smart's Latest Two-Seater Aims to Make City Driving Smaller Again
Smart's new electric two-seater, the #2, packs modern EV technology and Mercedes-influenced design into a compact city car.
Citroen Revives the 2CV as an Electric Concept With a Target Price
Citroen's 2CV Concept from the Paris Motor Show points to a European-built production car near €15,000 by 2028, according to two outlets.
Citroën Revives the 2CV as a Budget Electric Concept for 2028
Citroën has previewed a concept electric 2CV that it says could reach production in 2028 at around €15,000, aimed at affordable everyday transport.
Peugeot's electric E-T16 concept revives Group B rally spirit with triple motors
Peugeot's E-T16 concept pairs three electric motors and rally-styled bodywork with more than 800 horsepower, previewing the next e-208 supermini.