Big promises, different reality Five years after Tesla introduced its 4680 battery cell at Battery Day, the real-world results look far from the breakthrough that was advertised. The cell was originally pitched as a major leap forward, promising significantly higher energy, lower cost, and improved range at the pack level. Instead, production data shows Tesla’s…

Model Y first under new safety benchmark The 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s updated advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) evaluations under its New Car Assessment Program. The agency confirmed the vehicle passed all eight required safety categories, marking a formal milestone for Tesla and…

Spark EUV leads Brazil’s EV SUV market General Motors’ revived Chevy Spark EUV has officially become the best-selling electric SUV in Brazil, marking a major milestone for the automaker’s affordable EV strategy in emerging markets. The compact electric crossover, launched for 2026, was designed to bring low-cost electric mobility to regions where affordability is the…

Heavy price cuts hit US dealers Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.Buzz is now seeing major price reductions in the US, with several dealers listing the retro-inspired minivan below $50,000. Some advertised prices are in the $48,000–$49,000 range, marking a sharp drop compared to its early launch period. At launch, the ID.Buzz suffered from significant dealer markups that…

BYD expands beyond off-road SUVs BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand, known for rugged off-road SUVs, is expanding into new territory with the reveal of its first electric sedan lineup and a low-slung sports car at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The brand is part of BYD’s growing multi-brand strategy, joining Denza, Yangwang, Dynasty, and Ocean…

Free Supercharging returns Tesla is bringing back one of its most popular incentives, offering one year of free Supercharging for new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in North America. The promotion applies only to custom factory orders and excludes the base Model 3, making it a targeted push toward higher-margin trims. This isn’t the…

XPeng unveils new flagship SUV XPeng officially revealed the GX, a new full-size six-seat flagship SUV at the Beijing Auto Show. Starting at 399,800 yuan (~$58,000), it is the company’s most premium model yet, designed to compete directly with high-end SUVs from Li Auto, AITO, and NIO while undercutting European luxury pricing by a wide…

Porsche unveils high-performance electric SUV coupe Porsche has revealed the Cayenne Coupe Electric, joining the existing Cayenne ICE and hybrid lineup. The new EV brings extreme performance to the SUV coupe segment, combining Porsche’s luxury design language with serious electric power and off-road capability. The lineup includes three variants: Cayenne Coupe, S Coupe, and Turbo…

Tesla quietly reveals major AI deal Tesla has disclosed in a Q1 2026 10-Q filing that it agreed to acquire an unnamed AI hardware company for up to $2 billion in stock and equity awards. The disclosure appears as a single sentence buried in the “Subsequent Events” section of the filing and was not mentioned…

Model YL test mule appears in California A Tesla Model YL prototype has been spotted driving on Interstate 280 in the San Francisco Bay Area, marking the first confirmed sighting of the stretched 6-seat SUV on US roads. The highway runs near Tesla’s Palo Alto headquarters and Fremont factory, a common testing corridor for pre-production…