The Verge
Kia Unveils Electric Van That Americans Will Probably Never Get to Buy
Kia reveals its PV7 electric van with a 96.2kWh battery and 285.8 miles of WLTP range - and America, as usual, may only get to watch.
2026-09-15
The Verge
2026-09-08
The Verge
Audi's A2 E-tron: Affordable, Efficient, and (Sadly) Not for Americans
Audi's new A2 E-tron is a rare affordable EV with impressive range - too bad it's not coming to America (yet).
2026-08-30
Yahoo News
Spanish Startup Liux Bets Tiny Car, Big Sustainability Claims Can Out-Charm Chinese Rivals
Spanish startup Liux is betting a tiny, linen-bodied EV can out-sustain the Chinese microcar wave - and yes, the 'Big' is a joke.
The Guardian Europe
Nissan's 'Shining Star' Plant Fights for Survival in Post-Brexit Britain, Because Of Course It Does
Nissan's Sunderland plant, once the shining star of British carmaking, now faces an existential Brexit double-whammy while desperately hoping a Chinese deal saves it - because what could go wrong?
2026-08-18
Grist
California Finally Tackles the Scandal of Inefficient Tires, Saves Drivers a Cool Billion
California's new tire efficiency rules promise to save drivers $1B a year, but the tire industry is spinning its wheels over the cost.
2026-08-17
BBC World
Ferrari's First EV Sells for $40M, Because Nothing Says 'Future of Motoring' Like a Charity Auction Record
Ferrari's first EV sells for $40M at charity auction, proving that controversy and a five-seat design can still command a record price - if you have the right badge.
2026-08-14
BBC Business
UK Government Considers Slashing EV Targets, Because Nothing Says Climate Leadership Like Negotiating With Car Makers
The UK government, bowing to car maker pressure, considers cutting EV sales targets - because who needs climate goals when you have jobs?
2026-08-02
The Guardian
Australians Finally Realise Petrol Is Expensive, EVs Approach Half of New Car Sales
Australians, faced with $2-a-litre petrol, have suddenly discovered that electric cars exist. Who knew price signals could be so effective?
2026-07-29
The Verge
Ferrari's Controversial EV Hits Sales Goal Faster Than You Can Say 'Jony Ive'
Ferrari's Jony Ive-designed Luce EV hits 2026 sales target in two months, driven by Chinese demand and Silicon Valley's love for expensive, polarizing things.
2026-07-18
Seven Japanese Automakers Consider Joining Forces Against China, Because Why Fight Alone When You Can Fight Together
Seven Japanese automakers, including Toyota and Honda, are discussing sharing boring car parts to save money and fight Chinese rivals. Because nothing says 'innovation' like standardized hoses.
2026-07-15
The Verge
Lucid Denies Bankruptcy Rumors, But the EV Sector Is Already Having a Panic Attack
Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors, but the EV sector is already panicking as stock prices plunge and the future looks less electric.
BBC Business
China's Economy Misses Target, Blames War and Shoppers Staying Home
China's economy grew a measly 4.3% in Q2, missing its target as the Iran war and domestic ennui spoiled the party, but hey, exports are booming.
2026-07-09
BBC Business
EVs Cost More to Insure Because They're Basically Giant, Fragile iPhones on Wheels
New crash tests reveal that minor EV prangs can lead to £4,000 repair bills and write-offs, thanks to glued-together components and expensive batteries - but manufacturers are slowly learning to make them fixable.
2026-07-03
The Guardian
Donald Trump Stars in Feelgood Climate Flick While Europe Sizzles in Horror Sequel
Europe melts, Trump accidentally helps renewables, and electrification becomes the surprise hero in a climate saga with both horror and hope.
2026-06-05
TechCrunch
GM Builds a Battery Lab So It Can Finally Stop Losing Money on EVs
GM opens a battery lab to save its EV dreams, because nothing says 'electric future' like a $1.6 billion charge and a new chemistry called LMR.
2026-06-04
BBC World
India's EV Market Hits 5% Tipping Point, Because Nothing Says 'Time for Change' Like ₹1,000-a-Litre Fuel
India's EV market hits 5% tipping point thanks to fuel price hikes, CAFE-3 regulations, and Delhi's pollution-driven bans - but charging infrastructure and rare earth supply chain gaps remain the elephant in the (electric) room.
2026-05-29
NPR Economy
Trump's Gas Tax Holiday Idea: Like Offering a Beach Vacation on a Sinking Ship
Trump's gas tax holiday proposal is a band-aid on a hemorrhaging highway fund that hasn't been updated in 30 years and is being slowly killed by electric vehicles.
2026-05-27
BBC World
Global Carmakers Realize Competing With China Is Like Bringing a Knife to a Tesla Gunfight
Western, Japanese and European automakers watch in horror as China races ahead in EVs, batteries and software - and they're paying billions just to catch up.
2026-05-26
BBC Business
Ferrari Finally Makes an Electric Car, and It Looks Like Jony Ive Designed It (Because He Did)
Ferrari unveils its first EV, the Luce, designed by Jony Ive, gets roasted and praised on social media, and charges $640,000 for the privilege.
2026-05-23
VinFast VF 8 Gets a Full Redesign, Because Apparently Instant Noodles Funded a Better Crossover
Vietnamese automaker VinFast gives its VF 8 crossover a second-generation redesign with smaller dimensions, a new chassis, and a smaller battery, because progress is a series of trade-offs.
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