Fuel Prices Spike, Attention Follows The ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict in March 2026 is reshaping consumer behavior fast. Most notably, oil disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for roughly 22% of global supply—have driven gas prices sharply higher. In some U.S. regions, prices now exceed $4.00 per gallon, with spikes up to $6.00 reported. As a…

A new Volkswagen for a very different China Volkswagen’s latest EV launch in China is not just about adding another SUV to the market. The ID. UNYX 08 signals something bigger: the company is rebuilding how it develops cars for China, who it builds them with, and how quickly it brings them to market. That…

Tesla’s Robotaxi push may be getting bigger Tesla’s Robotaxi app may be heading toward a much wider audience. The latest update points to progress on Android support, which would mark an important shift for a service that has so far leaned heavily toward iPhone users. That matters because access has been one of the quiet…

Honda’s EV rethink just turned expensive Honda’s electric-vehicle strategy has taken a sharp turn. The company has dropped plans to build and launch three EVs in North America: the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX. At the same time, it has slashed its financial outlook and warned that the fallout from this…

Avatr bets on a body style most brands left behind While many automakers keep adding SUVs, Avatr is moving in a different direction. Its newly previewed 06T takes the 06 sedan and turns it into a low-slung shooting brake for buyers who still want something sportier and more distinctive. That shift matters because the 06T…

Rivian is entering a different phase For Rivian, the R2 is more than a new model. It is the vehicle that could decide how far the brand can stretch beyond its early premium audience. Until now, Rivian has been known for larger, higher-priced electric vehicles. The R2 changes that by moving into a more competitive…

BYD shifts its expansion map BYD is looking at Canada as part of its next manufacturing push. The company is studying whether the country could support a future vehicle plant, though no final commitment has been made. What stands out is BYD’s preferred approach. The automaker appears to favor full control of any factory it…

Lucid maps out its next phase Lucid used its March 12 investor day to show where it wants to go next. The company did more than tease future vehicles. It also laid out a broader business plan built around lower costs, new revenue channels, and higher production volume. At the center of that strategy is…

Electric vehicles continue to prove their value as fuel prices rise. While gasoline costs change quickly, EV drivers rely on electricity that often remains far more predictable. As a result, many EV owners enjoy stable driving costs while others watch prices at the pump climb. For EV drivers, daily fueling works very differently. Instead of…

Leadership Change as EV Startup Prepares for Launch EV startup Slate Auto has named Peter Faricy as its new CEO, just months before the company plans to launch its highly anticipated affordable electric pickup. Faricy replaces Chris Barman, a longtime Chrysler executive who helped guide the company since it emerged from stealth last year. While…