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This Sub-$20,000 Volkswagen ID.4 Proves Used EVs Are The Ultimate Bargain
Getting a used EV might be a good solution to combat rising gas prices. This 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 was bought five months ago for less than $20,000. It had around 46,000 miles back then, making for an “incredible used value.”…
Tesla Could Build A Model 3 Plaid. That Doesn’t Mean It Will
Tesla has considered a tri-motor Model 3 internally, but it probably won't become the next Plaid model. Lars Moravy says Tesla’s best performance hardware is currently being aimed at the Roadster. A Model 3 Plaid would need more than just…
Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is ‘Completely Obsolete’ Thanks To AI
Rivian says that AI in the cabin is the future of in-car controls. This essentially puts the debate over Apple CarPlay integration to bed, at least in Rivian's eyes. Whether consumers agree remains to be seen. A lot of people…
Slate’s Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Opens Preorders June 24—But There’s A Catch
Slate Auto will start taking preorders for its bare-bones electric truck on June 24 The startup says customers who made a reservation before the preorder period will get an early delivery window. Deliveries are expected to start in late 2026,…
Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It’s Nowhere Near That
Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Texas has fewer than 50 self-driving cabs, one year after its debut. In 2025, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed the service would start slowly, but that it would have 1,000 cars within a month. By comparison,…
GMC’s New Hummer X Mid-Size EV Truck Concept Has Stackable Screens
General Motors made a pair of mid-size Hummer EVs, but don’t expect to see them on the road anytime soon. The GMC Hummer X SUV and pickup concepts are the labor of GM’s new advanced design studio in Pasadena, California.…
Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time
Waymo's new Ojai robotaxis will soon be available for public rides in three U.S. cities. The vans are made by Chinese carmaker Zeekr and retrofitted with Waymo's proprietary hardware and software. The company says they will more accessible, roomier, and…