CATL’s new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes
The self-heating Shenxing battery still performs even in Arctic temperatures.
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Cars // All things automotive
Here’s how F1 is tweaking its hybrid systems to try to save the show
Energy management and speed differentials are the problems of the day.
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$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options
Is $20,000–$25,000 a sweet spot for secondhand electric cars? We think so.
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Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners
Digital services for brands from Jeep to Peugeot will feel the presence of AI.
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First look: Also’s upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels
The company bets that software can create a distinct—and better—riding experience.
John Timmer
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US jobs too important to risk Chinese car imports, says Ford CEO
China has enough spare capacity to swallow the entire US car market, says Ford’s Jim Farley.
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IONNA Rechargeries are coming to more than 350 Circle K stations
The OEM-backed charging network offers 400 kW NACS and CCS DC fast chargers.
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Slate Auto raises $650 million as production gets closer and closer
The Slate Truck will start in the “mid-$20,000s” when it goes on sale in late 2026.
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F1 moves a step closer to fixing its 2026 hybrid problem
Algorithms, not drivers, are deciding how hard to accelerate, and that’s no good.
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Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory “into 2027”
Yet another automaker cancels an EV for gasoline SUVs in America.
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First, Tesla canceled the Model 2—now it’s working on a new small EV
After the pivot to humanoid robots and AI, does Tesla want to be a car company again?
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No big trucks for little roads: American OEMs say EU is blocking imports
European buyers aren’t interested in full-size trucks; US car industry doesn’t care.
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The Rivian R2 will launch with 335 miles of range
The test document also shows the effect on range of fitting all-terrain tires.
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Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices
The market for new cars has slumped as Americans look for deals on used EVs.
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EV adoption in America: Who’s winning, who’s losing?
Some OEMs saw double-digit growth in Q1, others saw double-digit declines.
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This Ford is the quickest production car at the Nürburgring, ever
Only three race cars have ever gone quicker around this famous track.
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Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem
Between January and March, Tesla built 50,000 more cars than it could sell.
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Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid
People want small, efficient cars, and it seems Kia is listening.
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No more Chinese Polestar 3s as production shifts entirely to the US
Building the big electric SUV at two sites doesn’t make sense anymore.
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As electric truck demand craters, GM lays off workers and idles plant
Factory Zero went idle on March 16, workers expected to return April 13.
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F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?
F1 cars don’t have enough energy in a lap to attack fast corners, and that’s bad.
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Rivian and VW Group complete winter testing of new zonal architecture
The RV Tech joint venture passed a key milestone, opens up $1 billion for Rivian.
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You’ve got $20,000 to spend on an EV: Here are some options
From Audis to Teslas, there’s a lot available in this price range.
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The Corvette E-Ray is dead, long live the Grand Sport X
The mid-engined Corvette gets a new variant.
Tim Stevens
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Honda cancels the two electric vehicles it was developing with Sony
Sony Honda Mobility says the Afeela 1 and Afeela 2 are no more.
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So long, farewell: Saying goodbye to Audi’s best car, the 2026 RS6 Avant
With production now finished, we take one last ride in our favorite station wagon.
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Google’s new version of Android Automotive will move beyond infotainment
Google wants Android in cars to break out of the infotainment box.
Ryan Whitwam
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Republicans in Congress add $250 annual federal EV tax to transport bill
Five principles should determine how you fund transport, says Consumer Reports.
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Feds say no need to recall Tesla’s one-pedal driving despite petition
It’s good news, but another federal Tesla defect probe deepened this week.
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A station wagon is entering one of the hardest 24-hour races in the world
Station wagons used to be family cars, but now they’re for going fast, too.
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Here’s BMW’s first all-electric 3 series, the 2027 i3
The iX3 SUV was very good; we think the i3 sedan will be even better.
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Upmarket looks, mass-market price: The 2027 Kia Telluride, driven
The three-row SUV starts at under $40,000, and now there’s a 35 mpg hybrid version.
Kyle Hyatt
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Driving the $375,000 Porsche race car that debuted as a $12 DLC in iRacing
Porsche’s new 911 Cup debuted in iRacing, and then we took it out on the track.
Tim Stevens
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F1 in China: I’ve never seen so many people in those grandstands
Formula 1’s new style of racing puts on an entertaining sprint weekend in Shanghai.
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An engineering thesis disguised as a coupe: A history of the Honda Prelude
Technology like four-wheel steering and variable valve timing debuted in the Prelude.
Larry Printz
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Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs
Confused about electric vehicle voltages? You won’t be after reading this.
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