A Hybrid Version of a Best-Selling SUV Kia is bringing electrification to one of its most successful models. The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid (HEV) will start at $46,490 for the EX front-wheel-drive trim, introducing hybrid efficiency to the popular three-row SUV. The new powertrain blends performance with improved fuel economy. Kia estimates 35 mpg combined…

Aptera Motors has reached an important milestone on its path to production. The company has now built its first vehicle using its new validation assembly process, marking a shift from experimental prototypes toward a structured manufacturing workflow. Until now, most Aptera vehicles were hand-built for engineering development. This new step introduces a repeatable production method…

Xiaomi has revealed the Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar concept at MWC Barcelona 2026, offering a glimpse of how the technology company imagines the future of high-performance EVs. The project was developed for the iconic Gran Turismo racing franchise, a program that invites select manufacturers to design extreme concept cars for the game. Xiaomi’s entry…

Electric vehicles are no longer rare sightings. They are quietly becoming the daily drivers of thousands of people around the world. A recent online discussion asked a simple question: “What EV do you drive right now?” The answers revealed something surprising. The EV market is far more diverse—and more mature—than many headlines suggest. From affordable…

Electric vehicle headlines often focus on setbacks and uncertainty. Yet the global EV story is far more balanced. Several traditional automakers continue to expand their electric footprint—and Volkswagen is one of the clearest examples. The German manufacturer recently announced a major milestone: two million electric vehicles sold worldwide. The landmark vehicle? An ID.3 hatchback, one…

VinFast is aiming higher. The Vietnamese automaker has unveiled two new flagship electric vehicles—the Lac Hong 800S SUV and the Lac Hong 900S sedan. Both models represent the peak of the company’s ultra-luxury ambitions and expand the newly formed Lac Hong brand. These EVs will sit above the previously introduced Lac Hong 900LX, including its…

Some EVs announce themselves from a block away. Others play it cool. That’s the debate lighting up EV fans right now. Take Polestar, for example. Its designs often lean bold, clean, and unmistakably electric. Meanwhile, EVs like the Audi Q6 e-tron can pass for an ICE sibling at a glance. Beyond the closed-off “grille” area,…

China’s electric vehicle boom is no longer just an auto story — it’s an economic force. New analysis shows clean energy industries drove more than 90% of China’s total investment growth last year. At the center of that surge: electric vehicles and batteries. Together with solar and wind, these sectors generated 15.4 trillion yuan ($2.2…

China just updated key certification rules for EV charging cables — and introduced mandatory traceability for select e-bike products. The changes reshape compliance under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) system and set clear transition deadlines. Companies that sell into China need to act early. New Standard for EV Charging Cables China released GB/T 33594-2025, “Cables…

Phased Access Before Full Public Launch The rollout starts with select users. People who already installed the Waymo app in these cities will receive early invitations. The company will expand access gradually to maintain operational stability before a wider public release later this year. Waymo continues to stand alone in operating a paid, fully driverless…