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All New BMW i5 EVs Now Have A Native NACS Charge Port
All U.S.-spec BMW i5 EVs are now rolling off the assembly line with a NACS charge port. The change comes after a silent and somewhat baffling rollout that initially included just one trim level. The 2026 BMW i5 also comes…
2027 Chevy Bolt EV 75 MPH Highway Range Test. Here’s How America’s Cheapest EV Performs.
Someone range-tested the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV on the highway at a constant 75 mph. The new Bolt has an EPA-rated range of 262 miles, but that refers to combined driving, not just high-speed cruising. During the test, conditions were…
BMW Pioneered Range Extended EVs. Now It’s Not So Sure
BMW says it could build a range extender again, but hasn’t decided there’s a real need for one. Faster-charging EVs reduce the case for REx, as BMW calls the technology, but patchy infrastructure could still keep the idea alive. BMW…
China’s EV Companies Aren’t Just Making Great Cars. They’re Making Money
While Western auto giants are still burning billions in the race to go electric, a new era has already begun in China. The country’s EV disruptors have taken the world by storm with high-tech battery-powered cars and affordable prices. Now,…
Even Toyota Doesn’t Feel Safe Right Now
Toyota's CEO is warning suppliers that they need to step it up. “Right now, we in the automotive industry are battling for our very survival," he said at an event, per Automotive News. This means loosening overly-strict production standards and…
Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service Will Hit The Uber App Soon
A trio of heavyweights is already testing Europe’s first commercial robotaxis. Verne, a subsidiary of Rimac Technology, teamed up with Pony.ai and Uber to deploy the first driverless taxis in Croatia. A Chinese electric crossover with 273 miles of range…
Jeep Recalls Over 11,000 Wagoneer S EVs Over Liftgate Issue
Jeep is recalling nearly 12,000 Wagoneer S electric crossovers sold in the United States. Certain 2024 through 2026 models could have an issue with the tailgate hinge covers. Dealers will inspect and replace the problematic covers free of charge. Stellantis…