Major brand recalls 20,000 e-bikes due to separating rear wheel
Nearly 20,000 electric bicycles are being recalled in the US after a defect was discovered that could cause the rear wheel to separate from the bike, posing a crash risk. more…
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A Close-Up Look at the Air/Water Show in Photos
The fourth combined show of air-cooled and water-cooled Porsches is coming in April.
Attention Porsche Fanatics: The Air/Water Show Returns to California in April
No dividing lines between air-cooled and water-cooled 911s here, all are welcome.
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Ignore WW3 – these electric excavators are going TO THE MOON [video]
Engineering startups Astroport Space Technologies and Astrolab have successfully completed a real-world demonstration for their UTIPA Excavator – an all-electric machine designed to become the cornerstone of lunar construction solutions and pave the way for autonomous construction projects on the Moon. more…
Your Guide to Buying a New Electric Vehicle in 2026
Considering taking the electric plunge? Read this to understand your options and how an EV purchase differs from that of a gasoline-powered vehicle—then check out Car and Driver' s Marketplace to continue your shopping.
Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck
After following two fleets over more than a year and 200,000 km of real-world driving, Canada’s most comprehensive real-world test of electric semi trucks showed that fleets can realize nearly $160,000 in savings. Per truck.
Xiaomi unveils Vision GT electric supercar concept, with a twist
Xiaomi just revealed a Vision Gran Turismo concept supercar at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, making it the first Chinese automaker to participate in the iconic racing game’s concept car program in its 28-year history. The electric supercar concept sits on Xiaomi’s own 900V Silicon Carbide (SiC) platform and features a radical low-slung design with scissor doors, a massive carbon fiber rear wing, and center-lock wheels hiding carbon-ceramic brakes.
Tesla's Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here's Where The First Ones Will Go
Tesla has listed 64 new U.S. Megacharger locations as “coming soon,” with dozens expected to open this year.
Two Racing Pettys Signed This 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix for Sale on Bring a Trailer
This Richard Petty Edition GP was signed by The King and also by Kyle Petty.
A Software Glitched Turned Off The Lights, Then The Car Crashed
An owner tried to shut off their interior lights using a voice command, but it turned off the car's headlights instead.
Jim Farley of Ford on Making a U-Turn on EVs and Flooring It with Off-Roaders
Five years into driving Ford, CEO Jim Farley talks to C/D about the tough road ahead of him and how he's navigating competition from China.
1988 Luxury Coupe Comparison Test: Acura, BMW, Lincoln, or Mercedes?
From the archive: We make a high-speed dash across Florida in a quartet of desirable two-doors.
View Photos of the 1988 Luxury Coupe Comparison
See the interior and exterior of the 1988 Acura Legend Coupe, BMW 635CSi, Lincoln Mark VII LSC, and Mercedes-Benz 300CE.
BYD Appears To Be Rolling Out A New, Even More Powerful Generation Of Megawatt Chargers
These T-shaped DC fast chargers look way different from the Flash chargers BYD unveiled last year.
How a young bike racer helped shape America’s best-selling low-cost e-bike
When most people think about America’s best-selling budget electric bike, they probably picture affordability, practicality, and maybe a folding frame that fits in the trunk of a car. What they probably don’t picture is a former high-performance mountain bike racer hammering through the Arizona desert.
Solar installs surged 205% before the tax credit cut – and reshaped the market
The US residential clean energy market just went through one of its wildest six‑month stretches ever, according to EnergySage’s latest Home Electrification Marketplace Report . more…
Lyten completes takeover of Northvolt battery sites in Sweden
Lyten, a lithium-sulfur battery maker based in San Jose, California, has officially completed its acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion in Skellefteå, Sweden, as well as Northvolt Labs in Västerås. more…
Subaru Recalls 71K Hybrid Crosstreks and Foresters Due to Fire Risk
When the SUVs are parked in hot temperatures, a nearly full fuel tank can leak and pose a fire hazard.
BMW’s new 2027 EVs leak online before the site is taken down
BMW accidentally listed its 2027 lineup online, confirming several new electric vehicles, including the first Neue Klasse EV, the iX3. more…
2027 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
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Toyota's 2027 WRC Prototype Looks Like Its Teasing a New GR Celica
Spotted racing around Portugal, Toyota's WRC27 prototype trades the Yaris's hatchback body style for a new coupe format.
2027 Audi S5
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Podcast: Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab’s miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more
In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab’s miracle battery, Waymo expanding, and more.
Brampton Pressures Stellantis to Reopen Factory by Rezoning Land
The Brampton plant has been idled since 2023, and Stellantis has announced no plans to reopen the factory in the near future.
BYD’s new Denza Z9 GT becomes the world’s longest-range EV at 1,036 km
BYD’s luxury Denza brand previewed the new Z9 GT, claiming it is “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle” with up to 1,036 km (644 miles) CLTC range. more…
Anker SOLIX flash sale drops C2000 Gen 2 power station to $779 + others, Husqvarna robot mower new $300 low, Lectric XP Lite2, more
Our top three mentions in our end-of-the-week Green Deals bring along some favorites and one very surprising new low price, starting with Anker’s latest 72-hour SOLIX flash sale that is taking up to 48% off the brand’s three newest portable power solutions, like the C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station at $779 , alongside the C1000 Gen 2 and the F3800 Plus models. We also have a spotlight from the Lectric Presidents Day Sale that will be ending tomorrow night, taking the $893 e-bike bundle savings with it, as well as Husqvarna’s legacy Automower 115H 4G Robotic Lawn Mower at a new $300 low , and so much more waiting for you below.
Range Rover’s next electric SUV looks more like a fastback as the camo comes off
While Range Rover is expected to launch its first electric SUV later this year, another EV was spotted testing that looks nothing like anything we’ve seen from the luxury brand before. more…
Why Lamborghini Canceling Its EV Actually Makes Sense
On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: electric supercars, Uber's big autonomous bet, and Lucid needs the midsize EV more than ever.
Rivian’s New RAD Division Is Here. But What Is It Really?
Rivian just put a name on its skunkworks adventure team, which may be the start of something much bigger.
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Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery Charges Fast. But Experts Still Have Questions
The individual cell charged in about five minutes in an independent test. But can it do that at the pack level over many charging sessions?
I Drove The $37,000 Toyota C-HR EV. 4 Things I Loved And 3 Letdowns
The new C-HR EV has plenty of style, power, and range. But it falls short on EV features like route planning.
The Volvo EX30 Just Got One Of The Best EV Features
Volvo adds V2L bidirectional charging to its smallest EV, the EX30, and it is also coming to existing owners via an OTA update.
Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE ahead of public debut
The proceeds will support Einride’s technology roadmap, global expansion, and autonomous deployments in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Jeep And Ram's Parent Company Got The EV Shift Wrong. The Bill Is Enormous
Stellantis misread and mishandled the EV transition, resulting in a cataclysmic loss last year. Here's how it plans to turn it around.
Jeep's Parent Company May Use Chinese EV Tech In Its Cars
Stellantis is reportedly considering using Leapmotor's powertrain and battery technology across its brands.
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The Subaru Uncharted Is The Electric Crosstrek You Asked For, With A Big Asterisk
Subaru knows exactly what its customers want. But it’s still missing what EV buyers need.
Rivian's $24 Billion Bet: Spend The Cash Now, Scale Later
RJ Scaringe defends Rivian's $24 billion cash burn—soon it'll let the R2 do the talking.
Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte
Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.
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Harbinger acquires autonomous driving company Phantom AI
It's the Los Angeles trucking startup's first acquisition — the latest in a series of moves to spin up new revenue streams.
Self-driving tech startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers
Major automakers, tech giants, AI companies, and chipmakers are all trying to get a piece of Wayve.
Uber engineers built an AI version of their boss
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company’s employees have gone all in on AI, going so far as to build a chatbot of him that they use to practice their pitches.
CarGurus data breach affects 12.5 million accounts
Automotive marketplace CarGurus was the target of a data breach in which the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses of millions of customers were stolen.
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Waymo robotaxis are now operating in 10 US cities
Waymo is opening its robotaxi services to the public in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando, as the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company quickens its pace of expansion.
It’s time to pull the plug on plug-in hybrids
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are rarely charged, according to a new study. Why are automakers still producing them?
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