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EV Sales Crashed 41% In January–But These Brands Still Grew
U.S. EV registrations collapsed by 41% in January. As a result, electric cars now have a 5.1% market share, down from 8.3% in January of last year. EV registrations have fallen year over year in every month since the $7,500…
BMW’s iX3 Defies Expectations, Racks Up 50,000 Orders Without Test Drives
Over 50,000 people have ordered the new BMW iX3 without even sitting in it. The Neue Klasse-based SUV went on sale in Europe in early September. BMW recently added a second shift at its Hungarian plant to meet demand. The…
The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don’t Call It A Golf Yet
Volkswagen’s cheapest EV is getting a big facelift next month. The ID.3 electric hatchback will be called ID.3 Neo. VW is giving its compact EV Vehicle-to-Load functionality and more physical buttons. The Volkswagen ID.3 is in for a big facelift…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas
Hyundai’s Motional autonomous vehicle subsidiary has deployed its first robotaxis in Las Vegas. The cars, Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs built in the U.S., are available in the Uber app. Motional’s Ioniq 5 robotaxi was custom-designed for ride-hail and is one…
Europe’s EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell
China's EV manufacturers have a new target market in mind: commercial trucks. Europe's legacy heavy-duty trucking segment could soon face some serious competition. Trucks built by Chinese automakers could beat out current battery-electric truck prices by 30%. If you're looking…
Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI
Google Maps is getting a huge update. The new “Immersive Navigation” mode brings a real 3D map with buildings, crosswalks, and stop lights. Google’s Gemini AI is also being integrated into Maps, enabling drivers to ask questions about their trip.…
Xiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After Lawsuits
Xiaomi will offer owners a free upgrade to fix the SU7 Ultra's "fake" hood vents. The automaker was sued after owners who bought the $5,800 upgrade and found that the vents didn't actually move air as expected. A three-hour upgrade…