The Uncontested Leader (For Now) If the robotaxi race ended today, Waymo would win the West. No one else—not Tesla, not Zoox—comes close to its current scale. Waymo is already running fully driverless rides in multiple U.S. cities, clocking over 400,000 rides per week. Now, it’s raising the stakes. $16 Billion for Rapid Global Growth…

A Bold New Shape for the EV Space While most automakers chase SUVs, Avatr is going the other way—literally. The newly revealed 06T is a low-slung, shooting brake-style wagon, built off the 06 electric sedan. It keeps the 06’s aggressive front-end with split LED headlights, but stretches out into a sharper silhouette with roof rails,…

It’s Back—and Looking More American Something’s up with Kia’s electric van strategy. The PV5 Passenger, already available in Europe and South Korea, was recently seen driving through Ann Arbor, Michigan—but this wasn’t the same prototype from before. This version had U.S.-style side marker lights, which aren't required anywhere else. Add manufacturer plates, and suddenly this…

China has officially announced a ban on retractable or hidden electric door handles for electric vehicles. Starting January 1, 2027, all new EVs sold in the country must have mechanical door releases—inside and out. This move directly targets the sleek, flush designs made popular by Tesla, which are now common across Chinese and global EV…

Tesla just dropped a new Model Y trim in the U.S. It’s got dual motors, a lower price, and zero luxury fluff. Is this Tesla’s new strategy in motion? A New AWD Option—But It’s No Upgrade Tesla has quietly introduced a fifth configuration of the Model Y in the U.S.—a new All-Wheel Drive version starting…

A Legend Reborn (Sort Of) The Jaguar Type 00 has already stirred the pot—design drama, no rear window, and that Live Vivid. Delete Ordinary ad campaign that nearly broke the internet. Now, we’re past the pixels and hype. We’ve driven not one but two prototypes: the early PT3 mule and the fully loaded "golden car"…

A Storm-Proof Advantage When the grid goes dark, most drivers think of candles and gas generators. EV owners think of power. Many electric cars can run fridges, lights, routers, and even furnaces during outages. This feature exists today. Yet few buyers hear about it. How Cars Become Power Plants EVs with V2L send electricity…

A Bigger Footprint for 2026 XPENG is stepping up its UK strategy. The brand plans to expand its dealer and service network throughout 2026. It will target major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, and Edinburgh. The goal is simple. Put showrooms where customers already live and work. At the same time, support a…

A New Kind of Mobility Sony and Honda continue shaping their shared EV vision through Sony Honda Mobility. What started as an unusual partnership now feels purposeful. Their joint goal goes beyond building another electric car. Instead, they aim to redefine what mobility means. With AFEELA, driving is no longer the main point. The real…

A New Bet in the Battery Race CATL and BYD already control more than half of the global EV battery market. Now, they are making their next big move. Both companies are pushing sodium-ion batteries as a way to cut costs and reduce dependence on lithium. With new models launching in 2026, the shift is…