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EU Planning New Affordable EV Class to Counter China
The European Union wants to define a new class of more affordable urban vehicles. The new "E car" category sounds similar to Japan's kei cars, and it should be defined in the next couple of years. The EU's goal is…
Ionna Is About To Reach A Big Milestone Faster Than Any Other Charging Network
Ionna, the DC fast charging network backed by several automakers, is going full steam ahead. The company wants to double the number of chargers installed in the U.S. by the end of the year. After its first year of operation,…
EV Collision Repairs Are Getting Cheaper
EV collision repair costs are now at their lowest point this year. Repair prices have slowly gone down in 2025, despite EV sales significantly ramping up in the third quarter. That said, collision repairs on EVs are still more expensive…
This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars
The Rivian R2 is adding lidar, a surprising addition to a car that's set to start around $45,000. That will enable far more advanced automated driving assistance features, with the eventual goal of full autonomy. But others, most notably Tesla,…
Rivian Launches ‘Universal Hands-Free’ Driving—And An AI Assistant
Rivian is rolling out a new AI-powered driving system and hands-free features, plus a paid Autonomy+ subscription starting in 2026 for $2,500 (one-time) or $49.99 (per month). Rivian says its new AI voice assistant system will sync with your Google Calendar…
The Rivian R2 Is Getting Lidar. Here’s Why It’s An Even Bigger Deal Now
The Rivian R2 is getting lidar and the company's first in-house computer chip, the company announced at its Autonomy and AI Day on Thursday. Lidar-equipped R2s will start production at the end of 2026. Rivian says the crossovers will also…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Reveals DOGE Regrets
Elon Musk’s political stint hurt Tesla’s image and coincided with a sharp global sales drop. Tesla is losing market share around the world, and Elon's time at DOGE is partly to blame. Tesla hopes its cheaper Standard models and the…