Tesla removes free Autopilot in the Netherlands Tesla has quietly removed Basic Autopilot from its configurator in the Netherlands, making it the first European market where buyers no longer receive Tesla’s lane-centering and Autosteer features for free. New Model 3 and Model Y orders now only show Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as the available driver-assistance option.…

Lexus jumps into 3-row electric SUV segment Lexus has officially unveiled the 2027 TZ, its first fully electric three-row SUV. It enters a fast-growing segment dominated by vehicles like the Hyundai IONIQ 9, Volvo EX90, and Rivian R1S, positioning itself as a luxury alternative built on Toyota’s TNGA platform. The TZ will be offered with…

Subtle design tweaks, cleaner look The 2026 Nissan Ariya arrives as a refined update rather than a full redesign, focusing on small but meaningful improvements across design, tech, and comfort. Nissan continues its “Timeless Japanese Futurism” design language, but the front end has been cleaned up with a smoother body-coloured panel replacing the larger black…

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…