Tesla Model Y runs off the road in Missouri: driver assistance was active in fatal crash
A Model Y left I-35 and struck a guardrail, killing the driver. A Tesla filing with the NHTSA reveals driver assistance was active.
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Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt: At $40,000, Maturity Wins
The comparison between the Model 3 Standard RWD and the Bolt RS brings price, range, performance, and usability back into focus. Tesla prevails, but Chevrolet defends a more accessible and practical proposition.
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646: Rear-Wheel-Drive V8 Revives the Extreme Coupé
Just 130 units, a 636 hp twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel drive, and widened tracks: the CLE 646 steers AMG toward a more radical special series.
Nanrobot LS7+ pushes the electric scooter into electric motorcycle territory
With dual 3,000 W motors and a 2.52 kWh battery, Nanrobot LS7+ promises extreme performance: more than a last-mile ride, it is a vehicle that requires experience to handle.
Volkswagen looks to rugged SUVs and pickups to boost margins in the US
Volkswagen is preparing a dedicated strategy for North America and evaluating more rugged SUVs and pickups. The models remain to be defined, but the core issue is profitability.
Electric cars accelerate in Russia as the refinery crisis puts pressure on fuel
Between June and August 2026, Russian sales of BEVs and PHEVs surged by 118%. In the background, attacks on refineries and disruptions in gasoline distribution.
Geely EX2 lands in the UK: £210 lease to challenge EV city cars
Geely brings the EX2, its best-selling compact electric car in China, to the UK. A £209.85-a-month lease aims to make price the primary selling point.
Porsche divests Bugatti Rimac and nets one billion to fund turnaround
Porsche is selling its stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group for around one billion euros. The liquidity supports its restructuring following a 2025 marked by costs, tariffs, and weak performance in China.
Cars: China already beats its 2025 export record as electric vehicles reshape the global race
In the first eight months of 2026, China exported 6.2 million cars, topping the figure for the whole of 2025. In August, new energy vehicles accounted for 58.4% of shipments.
McLaren Prepares an 810 HP Hybrid Coupé to Raise the Bar on Luxury
The P34 project is expected to debut in 2027 between the Artura and 750S: hybrid twin-turbo V6, around 810 hp, and a more refined cabin to reposition McLaren.
Tesla FSD, 43 videos of sleeping drivers reopen the oversight question
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi calls on the DOT to clarify how it is overseeing Tesla following 43 videos of drivers apparently asleep with FSD active.
In Europe, Electric Cars Are Cheaper to Drive Even Without Home Charging
A running cost analysis confirms the advantage of electric cars over petrol vehicles in Europe, even when relying on public charging stations.
The car is becoming a living room on wheels, but do we really need it?
Ever-larger screens, ambient lighting, voice assistants, and smart seats: the cabin is changing faster than the engine. But not everything that feels premium actually improves the journey.
Why massive cars make us feel safer even when we aren't always so
SUVs, crossovers, and increasingly imposing body styles promise protection and control. Yet the perception of safety is also a matter of psychology, driving position, and occupied road space.
The electric car doesn't just change the engine: it changes the way we think about travel
With an electric car, the question is no longer just how much fuel is left, but where, when and for how long to stop. The journey becomes more planned, but also more conscious.
The True Luxury in Cars Has Become Silence
Power and speed have dominated the automotive narrative for decades. Today, a growing share of comfort comes from something less spectacular: hearing almost nothing.
Is Owning a Car Becoming Less Important Than Having Access to One When Needed?
Car sharing, rentals, subscriptions, and integrated mobility are slowly separating two concepts that seemed inseparable for decades: driving a car and owning one.