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Tesla Full Self-Driving, Now With More Texting And Driving
Happy Friday and welcome to Critical Materials, your morning source for the biggest stories shaping the future of the auto industry. On today's docket: Elon Musk says you can text and drive on Full Self-Driving (Supervised), President Trump is a…
The 2027 Chevy Bolt Configurator Goes Live. It’s A Tremendous EV Deal
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt can now be configured on the automaker’s website. The base Bolt LT starts from $28,995, including destination. It comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beams and an 11.3-inch infotainment screen. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt…
The 2027 Kia EV5 Heads To Canada With A Tesla Charge Port And A Low Price
The Kia EV5 can now be ordered in Canada. When the entry-level version hits dealerships late next year, it will be the country’s cheapest new electric SUV. Orders for the 2027 EV5 are now open, with a starting price of…
Kia’s Gold Concept Looks Like An Electric Stinger From The Future
Kia gave itself a gift for its 80th anniversary. The Vision Meta Turismo concept is a futuristic electric fastack that signals the automaker’s “vision for a new era of mobility.” The EV has a huge greenhouse, lounge seats and a…
How Lucid Plans To Dodge U.S. Tariffs For Its Midsize Electric SUV
Lucid will face a make-or-break moment with the launch of its midsize electric SUV next year. The Air sedan and Gravity SUV are luxury models out of reach for most buyers. The midsize SUV will aim to change that. It…
The Lexus LFA Is An EV Now
The Lexus LFA is a concept for now, but with roots in the production-bound Toyota GR GT3, it looks ready for prime time. We know it's electric, but that's all Toyota has said about the powertrain. A low-slung supercar would…
Electric Outback’s Price, Range Revealed
Subaru's electric Outback equivalent will cost $39,995 when it goes on sale next year. Subaru says the 2026 Trailseeker will have 280 miles of range, up from what it estimated previously. The Trailseeker could be a very big deal for…