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BMW bets Neue Klasse can halt its China slide, but rivals may already be too far ahead
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (493+ words) "If this had launched two years ago it could have been a game-changer." China has become a major test for BMW's electric strategy as its sales there fall sharply. The automaker is counting on a new generation of electric vehicles…...
US home EV charging costs 5 to 6 cents a mile, and still beats gas after tax credit ends
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (512+ words) Even without a once-popular federal tax break, home charging still looks like one of the simplest ways for electric vehicle owners to lower driving costs. According to The EV Report, fresh estimates indicate that electricity remains far cheaper than gasoline…...
Norway test finds Kia EV5 gets the job done, but its range may not be great for highway road trips
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (519+ words) The YouTuber said it could be a solid family hauler — as long as drivers keep their speeds in check. A new real-world EV test suggests the Kia EV5 Long Range FWD could be a solid family hauler — as long as drivers…...
BYD overhauls Atto 2 after just 2 years, with more tech, more efficiency, and a sharper edge
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (475+ words) "Not a facelift, a completely re-engineered platform." A short time after introducing the Atto 2, BYD may already be lining up a complete overhaul. The rumored update is far more extensive than a routine facelift. Roughly two years after launch, the…...
China's Zeekr 9X packs 1,381 hp, charges in 9 min, and takes aim at BMW, Mercedes
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (471+ words) China's premium auto market has a new entrant in the spotlight: the Zeekr 9X, a plug-in hybrid SUV that combines luxury SUV proportions with extreme output and rapid charging. In a recent video for The Electric Viking, creator Sam Evans showcased…...
Ford faces Michigan class action after keeping $1.3B tariff refund, not reimbursing buyers
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (562+ words) Consumers cannot obtain tariff refunds directly from the federal government themselves. Ford is facing a proposed class action in Michigan after saying it expects a one-time $1.3 billion gain from tariffs, even as it maintains that customers who may have paid…...
EV owners say cabin preconditioning, always-on AC, and no scraping ice are the real game-changers
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (542+ words) "I underestimated how stupidly happy it makes me to ride on the sunshine that hit my house." Range and charging speed tend to dominate EV reviews, but a popular discussion on Reddit's r/electricvehicles showed many owners are more impressed…...
EV mechanic sits down for 10 questions and reveals why he chose electric car repair
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (460+ words) "Anything else on the car is just normal car stuff." One of the biggest questions drivers still have about electric cars is simple: Who fixes them when something goes wrong? A new Q&A from an EV mechanic offers a…...
A 2010 Toyota Yaris driver makes brutal point about what US drivers can't buy new anymore
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (495+ words) Automakers have moved toward larger, pricier crossovers and trucks. A nostalgic review of a 2010 Toyota Yaris is underscoring how today's American car market has changed. With vehicle prices climbing and many new models growing ever larger, the small hatchback may…...
After 3 years with a plug-in hybrid, this EV tester says it feels like the worst of both worlds
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (536+ words) The mental strain that can come with managing a vehicle built around both systems. Plug-in hybrids are often marketed as the answer for buyers who are uneasy about committing to a fully electric car. But after several years with one,…...