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EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (501+ words) Depreciation is a sneaky force. Ask buyers about their car budget and they'll complain about payments, insurance, gas, and repairs. But few ever bring up depreciation until it's time to sell, even though it is by far the most expensive…...
'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (521+ words) As Chinese cars get into the hands of more U.S. experts and commentators, people are learning that I was right all along: these things are seriously good vehicles. Geely left behind an imported Galaxy M9 in the U.S. in the aftermath this year's…...
Tesla Is Sitting On A Record 50,000 Unsold EVs
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (459+ words) Tesla manufactured significantly more electric cars in the first quarter than it delivered, leading to a new record number of cars on lots. The American EV brand is sitting on 50,363 unsold vehicles, more than the company has ever had since…...
The EV Torch Has Passed: Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EV Sales
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (471+ words) Rivian sold more electric cars in this year's first quarter than Ford, signaling that the once-small California startup is in it for the long run, while traditional automakers are rethinking their EV strategies. From January through March, Rivian delivered 10,365 electric…...
I Tried Mercedes' Futuristic New Steering Yoke. It's Better Than It Looks
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (567+ words) Mercedes-Benz isn't the first manufacturer to offer steer-by-wire in a production car, but its system might just be the best one out there. That's what I found after trying it on an EQS prototype a few weeks ago, back-to-back with…...
Tesla Sales Rebound In Q1 2026, But Fall Short Of Analyst Estimates
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (334+ words) Tesla posted a slight gain in first-quarter electric vehicle sales, but still missed the analyst estimates it had published on its own investor relations website. The automaker delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1, a 6.3% increase over the same period last year, while producing…...
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Still Crushing It
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (428+ words) Hyundai posted its best-ever first-quarter sales in the United States, thanks in no small part to the success of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover." The American-made EV, which starts from $36,600, saw double-digit jumps in both March sales and first-quarter sales, defying…...
Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (258+ words) Uber drivers across the United States can get a $4,000 grant from the ride-hailing giant if they switch to an electric car. The program was initially available to drivers in New York City, California, Massachusetts, and Colorado, and has now been…...
Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (304+ words) Kia and BraunAbility think so, too. At this year's New York International Auto Show, the two showed off an upfitted Kia PV5 electric van concept wearing a special taxi livery. Could this be New York's next iconic cab? Maybe so. Kia…...
The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Finally Coming With 320 Miles Of Range. But Will It Still Cost $35,000?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (597+ words) The Kia EV3 subcompact electric crossover is finally coming to the United States. The U.S.-spec 2027 Kia EV3 made an appearance at this year's New York International Auto Show, and sales will begin in late 2026, the automaker said. If range is your main…...