BBC Business
Citroen Resurrects the 2CV as an EV, Because Nothing Says 'Future' Like 1948
Citroen revives the 2CV as an electric car because nothing says 'future' like a 1948 design that couldn't break a tray of duck eggs.
2026-10-11
BBC Business
2026-10-07
The Verge
BMW Unveils 428-Mile iX4, Because Apparently the Best Defense Against China Is a Really Long Extension Cord
BMW's new iX4 offers 428 miles of range, 603hp, and a $66,200 price tag - because nothing says 'defensive weapon' like a really nice SUV.
BBC Business
Jaguar Unveils Electric Car That's Either Brilliant or a Hearse, Depending on Your Facebook Feed
Jaguar's new £130,000 electric Type 01 arrives to mixed reviews, proving that nothing says 'luxury rebrand' quite like a Facebook argument about hearses.
2026-10-05
The Verge
Hyundai CEO Requests 'Level Playing Field,' Which Is Corporate for 'Please Keep Tariffs, But Also Beat China Fairly'
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz wants a 'level playing field' against China, which is what you say when you'd like the tariffs to stay exactly where they are, thank you very much.
2026-09-26
The Hill
Trump Scraps EV Rules, Promises Cheaper Cars and Maybe a Unicorn
Trump kills Biden-era EV rules, promises cheaper cars and cleaner air, because nothing says election season like rolling back pollution standards.
2026-09-24
The Guardian
Coalition Promises Cheaper Power by Abolishing Every Climate Policy It Can Find, Calls This 'Not Ideology'
Coalition unveils an evidence-free energy plan to scrap renewables, net zero, and EV rules, then insists it's not ideology. It is, in fact, ideology on steroids.
2026-09-15
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.
2026-09-08
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).
2026-09-03
The Guardian Europe
China's Emissions Slip 1% During Iran War, Thanks to EVs and a Sudden Dislike for Oil
China's emissions dipped 1% during the Iran war as EVs and public transport saved the day, proving that even geopolitical chaos can have a silver lining for the climate.
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?
2026-08-17
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?
2026-08-06
TechCrunch
Ford Names Its New Electric Truck 'Fathom,' Because 'Profit' Was Taken
Ford's new $28,350 electric truck 'Fathom' is a deep dive into the sub-$30,000 market, with hopes of catching Tesla and dodging the fate of the Lightning.
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?
2026-07-31
Ars Technica
China's Future EV Boom Could Be Powered by Its Own Dead Cars, Study Finds
A new study predicts that by 2050, China could recycle enough EV batteries and motors to meet a large chunk of manufacturing demand - if the recycling chain doesn't choke on its own complexity.
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.
The Good Times
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