Volvo’s parent just launched a $16,000 EV that looks shockingly luxurious

Geely has opened presales for the Galaxy Starshine 7 in China, an electric sedan starting at around $16,000 with upscale styling and dual-motor performance

Xiaomi makes dirt-cheap gadgets, but its CEO just ruled out cheap EVs

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the company has no plans to launch ultra-cheap EVs below 100,000 yuan, arguing that advanced intelligent vehicle tech makes that price point too hard to hit.

The new electric Mercedes C-Class puts its giant screen front and center

Mercedes is teasing its electric C-Class with a dramatic new cabin, led by a giant display, richer materials, upgraded seats, and comfort features that could matter just as much as the powertrain.

Tesla’s rare Signature Edition cars come with a resale trap

Tesla’s Signature Edition Model S and Model X come with a one-year resale ban, a $50,000 penalty, and strict buyback terms, giving collectors a rare Tesla with far more strings attached than usual.

Ford’s EV and software chief Doug Field is leaving the company
Ford’s EV and software chief Doug Field is leaving the company

Ford is shaking things up as it relates to its EV and software teams. Doug Field, who left Apple five years ago to helm Ford’s multibillion-dollar bet on electric vehicles and software, is stepping down next month. Getting a promotion will be Alan Clarke, the ex-Tesla engineer who now leads Ford’s California-based skunkworks lab. Clarke’s […]

Nissan reveals Juke EV and I dearly hope this bold design stays

Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric crossover for Europe, and its bolder new look is easily the most interesting thing about it.

This $8,000 Chinese EV riffs off the Mini Cooper and musters a respectable EV range

Wuling’s updated Hongguang Mini EV arrives with a Mini Cooper-inspired design, 301 km of range, and a price tag that starts under $6,500.

A Chinese automaker just filed a patent for car seats with a hidden loo

Seres has patented a pull-out toilet hidden under the car seat. It’s real, it’s clever, and it might be the most unexpected car feature of the year.

The Mercedes EQS returns with massive range and charging gains
The Mercedes EQS returns with massive range and charging gains

A year ago, Mercedes-Benz did the prudent thing and paused its EQ lineup of electric vehicles in the US. With customer demand drying up for luxury EVs, and federal incentives getting axed by vengeful Republicans, Mercedes put its first-generation EVs on ice. But then, in January, Mercedes quietly reintroduced the EQS brand in the US, […]