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…

Hyundai reveals production EV with concept design Hyundai has unveiled the IONIQ V at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, a sleek electric liftback that closely mirrors the earlier Venus concept. It is the first dedicated IONIQ model built specifically for the Chinese market and signals the start of a major product push from Hyundai in…

A Major Step Toward Next-Gen Batteries Nissan says it’s on track to launch its first electric vehicles powered by solid-state batteries by 2028, marking a key milestone in the race to develop next-generation EV technology. During a recent technical briefing, the company revealed it has successfully built a prototype battery pack with 23 stacked layers—enough…

A Strong Comeback for Wind Energy The US wind industry made a major rebound in 2025, installing 8.2 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity — a 49% jump from the previous year, according to Wood Mackenzie. That momentum is expected to continue. Installations could reach around 11 GW in 2026, making it the strongest year for…

A Smaller EV With Big Ambitions Hyundai has officially unveiled the new IONIQ 3, a compact electric hatchback designed to be a more affordable entry point into its growing EV lineup. Positioned below the IONIQ 5, the new model focuses on efficiency, practicality, and everyday usability. Revealed during Milan Design Week, the IONIQ 3 introduces…

Luxury Meets Long Range Mercedes-Benz has revealed its first fully electric C-Class, designed to bring S-Class-level comfort into the midsize EV segment. It’s aimed at competing with models like the Tesla Model 3 while focusing heavily on refinement, efficiency, and tech. Mercedes describes the car as delivering “S-Class smoothness,” combining luxury comfort with strong performance…

Long-Awaited Supercar Return Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the next-generation Roadster could finally be unveiled by the end of this month, marking a possible end to one of the longest-running delays in modern car history. The electric supercar was first shown as a prototype in 2017 and was originally promised to enter production in 2020.…

Affordable Name Goes Electric Volkswagen is transforming one of its most recognizable budget models, the Jetta, into a new electric SUV aimed at China’s fast-growing EV market. The move reuses the Jetta nameplate—long known for affordable sedans—to launch a low-cost electric vehicle lineup under a new sub-brand. The concept, called the Jetta X, was revealed…

EV Price War Heats Up in Europe Kia has slashed prices on its EV4 hatchback by more than $10,000 in some European markets, just days after Volkswagen unveiled its updated ID.3 Neo. The move highlights how quickly competition is intensifying in the affordable electric car segment. The EV4 is one of Kia’s key entry-level electric…

A Dangerous Near-Miss on Active Tracks A Texas driver says his Tesla on Tesla “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) unexpectedly accelerated through a lowered railroad crossing just seconds before a train passed through the intersection. The driver, Joshua Brown, claims he was fully stopped at an active crossing with lights flashing and barriers down when the vehicle…