Tesla has quietly altered the name of its driver assistance software in China. The American automaker changed the label on its official Chinese website from the “Full Self-Driving” moniker to “Tesla Assisted Driving.” The world’s largest EV market presents unique challenges, and this seemingly simple name change highlights ongoing regulatory pressures. Tesla faced criticism over the years for overpromising its… Read more…
The pocket-sized electric Honda Super-ONE goes on sale in Japan
It’s no secret that automakers struggle to make small electric cars exciting. High battery costs leave budget-friendly options feeling clinical and stripped of character. But Honda wants to challenge this reality with its newest global vehicle, an affordable and “aggressive” electric hot hatch. The vehicle officially started sales in Japan on Friday, May 22, 2026, under the name Super-ONE, and… Read more…
LiveWire’s 125cc-equivalent electric fun bikes begin revealing their secrets
We’re finally starting to learn more about LiveWire’s upcoming S4 Honcho electric motorcycles as the company begins showing off pre-production prototypes around the US ahead of launch. Read more…
Critics Claimed PHEVs Don’t Make Sense. Toyota Just Proved Them Wrong
It turns out that American and Canadian PHEV owners are much more likely to plug in their cars than Europeans. Read More…
Forget Range Anxiety. EV Drivers Are Apparently Facing ‘Hot Dog Anxiety’
Volvo says ultra-fast charging is causing drivers to overspend for range they don’t need. Read More…
Did Mercedes-AMG Just Build A Better Porsche Taycan?
The new AMG GT 4-Door EV beats the most potent Taycan variant on specs, with more features to boot. Read More…
2026 DS Nº8 AWD real world range test
DS is one of the few odd choices one can make in the increasingly more boring automotive landscape, especially in Europe. It is a brand that wants to desperately differentiate itself from its Citroen roots by adding uniqueness to every detail, including the shape of the entire vehicle. The DS Nº8 we’re testing is a mix between the clearance and… Read more…
Here’s Lucid’s Affordable Crossover Next To A Tesla Model Y
The upcoming Lucid Cosmos is set to be fully unveiled sometime this summer. Read More…
New bill could change how e-bikes are labeled and sold
A new bill in Delaware could change how electric bikes and other small electric vehicles are marketed and sold, aiming to crack down on what lawmakers see as growing confusion between legal e-bikes and higher-powered electric mopeds or motorcycles. Read more…
Solar surprise: rare cloud condition pushed this solar panel system OVER 100%
One Redditor got a big surprise this week, when they checked their rooftop solar app and saw something incredible – their 880 W PV system seemed to break physics by making more than 1,050 W of power. Read more…
Tesla now calls FSD ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in China – a more truthful name
Tesla has once again changed the name of its “FSD” system in China, using a more truthful name for the system in the world’s largest auto market. Read more…
Nio slows overseas expansion to focus on domestic market and profitability
William Li said Nio will not exit overseas markets but will slow its pace and evaluate return on investment more cautiously. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: SANY SY375E packs a SWAPPABLE 550 kWh battery
Chinese multinational equipment brand SANY says its new, SY375E electric excavator will redefine heavy-duty performance and job site sustainability with its impressive range of capabilities – but one item leaps off the spec sheet: the massive, swappable 550 kWh CATL battery. Read more…
Charging ahead: Kuala Lumpur, Penang beat EVSE deployment goals
While some nations and their Boomer leaders cling to some imagined past, the rest of the world is charging towards a zero-emission future. Now, you can add Malaysian states Kuala Lumpur and Penang to the latter list, as both states exceeded their annual EV charger deployment goal … and they did it in March. Read more…
Cadillac expands into Brazil as GM’s global ambitions and F1 plans converge
GM’s global ambitions will take center stage ahead of the next Brazilian Grand Prix, with its flagship luxury brand Cadillac announcing plans to open three brand-new “Experience Centers” in the South American nation as part of the lead-up to the race. Read more…
Is A $130 Fee For EV Drivers Really Fair? Plus, We Review The Volvo EX60
EV drivers will have to pay the feds more than the average driver pays in gas taxes. And while this fee will increase, the gas tax hasn’t gone up in decades. Read More…
Legacy Automakers Show Us That They’re Fighting Back In China
Partnerships with Chinese car brands and new products have helped turn the tides of non-Chinese automakers in China. Read More…
VW expands China EV lineup with new ID. UNYX 07 sedan and upgraded 06 SUV
The ID. UNYX 07 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan equipped with the China-exclusive CEA architecture, starting at 109,900 yuan ($16,170) after limited-time benefits. Read more…
Nio’s Firefly brand reaches 60,000 delivery milestone
Firefly’s latest delivery milestone means the Nio sub-brand delivered 10,000 vehicles in less than two months. Read more…
An Post halves emissions as EVs top 50% of fleet
Irish postal operator An Post says it reduced carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2009 levels, reaching its target three months ahead of schedule. Electric vehicles now account for more than half of the company’s delivery fleet. Read more…
