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Trial Starts Over Claims Tesla Allowed Racial Discrimination At Californian Plant

There's no cap on the damages that the court could award workers affected by workplace discrimination at Tesla

Carscoops·

The Tesla Semi Had This Reviewer Skeptical. Now He Thinks It’s A Game Changer

Top Gear’s Jack Scarlett thought the electric truck had missed its moment. A factory tour and a passenger ride changed his mind.

InsideEVs·

Massive UK study finds high-mileage electric cars more durable than petrol

A study of millions of UK vehicles shows that electric cars stay on the road longer than petrol cars, and the gap widens as mileage increases. more…

Electrek·

Volkswagen's EV Orders Are Beating Gas Cars In Germany, But That Creates A Problem

Some problems are good to have. This isn't one of them.

Motor1·

This 1970 Scout Sat In A Field For Years. Now It’s An EV With Its Original 4-Speed Manual

Canada’s Beachman says EV conversions start at $25,000.

InsideEVs·

Saudi Arabia’s Ceer EVs Look Fake, But They’re Very Real

Found in the cabin of the Exobot is a 48-inch display, a yoke-style steering wheel, and a futuristic design

Carscoops·

Rolls-Royce’s Latest Problem: Keeping Its New EV’s Cashmere Roof Intact At 176°F

The British marque will also slam Project Nightingale’s unique side-opening trunk 15,000 times as part of its testing process.

InsideEVs·

Toyota Could Launch Its First Extended-Range EV Soon

Toyota's first EREV is reportedly set to enter production in China next year.

Motor1·

These Outlandish EVs Are Saudi Arabia’s First Domestic Cars

The specs are just as ludicrous as the styling.

Motor1·

Rolls-Royce Is Slamming Nightingale’s Trunk 15,000 Times

Project Nightingale’s sideways-opening Piano Boot faces 15,000 test cycles as Rolls-Royce validates the electric two-seat Coachbuild on extreme global roads.

Motor1·

These Absolutely Wild-Looking EVs Are Saudi Arabia's First Homegrown Cars

The Ceer Exobot SUV and sedan have yoke steering, 850 horsepower, and radical wedge designs.

InsideEVs·

Xpeng Wants Other Companies To Use Its Tech, Including Driver-Assistance System

Supplying its electric and electrical architecture may help Xpeng finally reach profitability

Carscoops·

Kia reveals EV3 offers and deals, including a $1,500 customer cash discount

The EV3 starts at $29,890 as Kia’s most affordable electric SUV, so how much does it cost to lease? more…

Electrek·

Honda Is Fast-Tracking Its Next Hybrids, Including The CR-V: Report

Honda will reportedly begin producing the new CR-V Hybrid as soon as this February.

Motor1·

Tesla Wants $50,000 Deposits For A Roadster Nobody Has Seen Yet

The Roadster will be revealed in two weeks. Is $50,000 too much to ask to reserve something sight unseen?

InsideEVs·

Geely one-ups BYD with 2.2MW charger, allowing 4-minute EV charges

Geely plans to unveil an advanced electric car battery and charging system on Wednesday, allowing for 4 minute charges and charging speeds that are about 50% faster than Chinese rival BYD’s newest “Flash Charging 2.0”…

Electrek·

Ceer unveils its EXOBOT EVs, Saudi Arabia’s first electric SUV and sedan

Ceer revealed EXOBOT on Monday, the new flagship electric SUV and sedan from Saudi Arabia’s first EV brand and auto manufacturer. more…

Electrek·

Tesla Cybercab Inherited One Of The Most Annoying Things About Owning A Tesla

Riders report that Tesla's robotaxis are taking strange routes, something that Teslas owners have been highlighting for years

InsideEVs·

Rivian R3 Will Be Priced 'Materially Lower' Than R2, CEO Says

The R4 is coming after that, he told The New York Times, at an even lower price than the R3.

InsideEVs·

Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect

Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year. more…

Electrek·

Tesla goes to trial over racism claims against Black workers at ‘plantation’

Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more…

Electrek·

The Man Who Designed The McLaren P1 Penned Three New REO Models

The new REO models are developed as back-to-basics vehicles with non-hybrid engines

Carscoops·

Pearley: Hybrids Will Rule It All

Small turbo engines in non-electrified big vehicles don't have a great future. Hybrids do.

Road & Track·

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2026 Review: Can the new powertrain save it?

I drove 854.2 km (530.8 miles) with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2RS, with a brand-new powertrain for its rebirth, over a week. Back roads, cities, and highways were on the menu, with the usual fast charging from very low…

Electrek·

BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an…

Electrek·

Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 9 EV Over Power Folding Rear Seat Issue

The electric SUV joins its internal-combustion siblings in being recalled to fix a problem with the back rows.

Road & Track·

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Wants To Beat The Toyota RAV4 With A $35,490 Starting Price

The SUV is the first to bring Nissan's e-Power technology stateside and comes standard with AWD

Carscoops·

Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross brings a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup

The ID. Cross is a “true Volkswagen,” adding a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup with prices starting at around $32,000. more…

Electrek·

Subaru Crosstrek Goes Hybrid-Only In Japan, Impreza Returns To Pure Petrol

The mechanically related models turn to opposite directions after the discontinuation of the mild-hybrid powertrain option

Carscoops·

Tesla and Sunrun’s virtual power plant dispatch record 580 MW to California grid

Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded. The dispatch…

Electrek·

Nissan's New Rogue Is A Different Kind Of Hybrid. Here's How Much It Costs.

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid gets a unique hybrid powertrain that’s different from its rivals.

InsideEVs·

View Interior Photos of the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid

See the new Nissan Rogue Hybrid’s interior from every angle.

Car and Driver·

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Is a New Kind of SUV That Starts Around $37K

Nissan finally brings its e-Power series-hybrid powertrain to America and says it expects up to 38 mpg combined.

Car and Driver·

View Exterior Photos of the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid

See the new Nissan Rogue Hybrid’s exterior from every angle.

Car and Driver·

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Debuts With An EV-Like Driving Experience And 40 MPG

The fourth-generation Rogue is the first Nissan in the U.S. to get the e-Power series hybrid system, which has a pair of electric motors and 225 horsepower.

Jalopnik·

Tesla Is Taking $50,000 Roadster Deposits Again. Only Nine Years Later

Tesla Roadster deposits return with a $50,000 deposit that raises questions about pricing and real production timing.

Motor1·

Executive cruiser to fire-breathing track machine: Your guide to the Genesis company car range

Find out how the GV60, Electrified GV70, and GV60 Magma stack up for business drivers Choosing your next company car or salary sacrifice vehicle is a major decision – and one traditionally ruled by the head rather than…

Autocar·

Scania's New EV Truck Has 447 Miles Of Range

A new battery system and an aerodynamically optimized cab give Scania’s electric big rig an edge over the Tesla Semi.

InsideEVs·

This VW ID. Buzz Finished A 62,000-Mile World Trip With Nearly 96% Battery Health

The electric van visited 92 countries in 445 days, and Volkswagen says it completed the entire trip without a single technical breakdown.

InsideEVs·

Skoda Peaq review: electric Kodiaq is a seven-seat smash hit

The Kodiaq is a sales smash for Skoda. Will an electric version do as well? Back in 2022, Skoda unveiled the Vision 7S concept, previewing what an EV version of the seven-seat Kodiaq SUV could look like. That it has…

Autocar·

Best sub-£20k electric car? Tiny Renault Twingo vs Honda Super-N

The Super-N and Twingo have arrived to compete as Britain's most alluring affordable EVs – so which to choose? Welcome to the cutest twin test of 2026. I had both the Honda Super-N and the Renault Twingo parked outside…

Autocar·

Cadillac’s go-fast electric SUV arrives makes its way Down Under

Following the debut of its Formula 1 team earlier this year, GM’s global ambitions for flagship luxury brand Cadillac continue to unfold in the 2027 model year as the ultra-hot V-series Lyriq-V EV makes its way to…

Electrek·

From 10-97% SOC in 9 minutes: Sunwoda joins the flash charging race

Chinese battery brand Sunwoda has just revealed a new EV battery charging system that can add 100 km (~62 miles) of range to an EV every minute, and can take a battery from from 10-97% SOC in less than 10 minutes. At…

Electrek·

SONDORS’ abandoned 3-wheeled electric car just showed up for sale on eBay

If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine piece of electric vehicle vaporware history, now might be your chance. One of the most interesting artifacts from SONDORS’ more ambitious days has just surfaced for sale on eBay:…

Electrek·

Here’s all the dumb oil wars that electric cars have nothing to do with

We’ve all heard about the Strait of Hormuz, currently closed to most ship traffic as a result of a now six month long war of choice that seems to have no real strategy attached. But that’s just one of many oil conflicts…

Electrek·

What to Know Before Buying a Discount Low-Mile Used EV

Owning an EV is not the same as owning a gas-powered car.

Car and Driver·

Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle

What would you choose with up to $120,000 to spend on a fully customized EV – a Lucid Air, Rivian R1S, Porsche Macan Electric, BMW i7, or perhaps two EVs instead of one? more…

Electrek·

E-quipment highlight: 4,400 hp Wabtec FLXDrive electric locomotive [update]

After nearly a year of operation on a dedicated track line at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Australia, BHP is proving that these 4,400 hp battery-electric powered heavy-haul locomotives are ready for prime time. UPDATE…

Electrek·