When the federal iZEV program came to a sudden and full stop in January, shockwaves rippled through the industry. The funds feeding the program ran out faster than expected, officials said. The move left those hoping for a discount of up to $5,000 on purchase of an EV in the lurch not to mention dealers with stock of EVs that...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Luxury design Zippy and responsive Not a tech company Should you buy the BMW i5? Were a number of years into the transition to electrification in the automotive world, but in the US, there still arent quite as many options as there could be. Part of that has to do with the fact that...

Tesla is aiming to put its first robotaxis on public roads in June, the automakers CEO, Elon Musk, said on Wednesday. Speaking during a call with investors following the release of Teslas latest financial results, Musk said the plan is to begin with a paid robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June, using vehicles with a version of Teslas Full...

　　Worldwide sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will increase by at least 17 percent in 2025, topping 20 million units. This is according to research firm Rho Motion. 　　China 　　One of the drivers of that continued growth is the extension of Chinas subsidy program, which is available when consumers trade in their old car for a new plug-in hybrid...

　　3,000 Kilometer Report 　　The BMW i7 is amongst the nicest, most expensive cars to have ever graced CarWale’s long-term garage. Unsurprisingly, it added a sense of occasion every time I took it out, be it leisurely drives across the far end of the town or cosseting on the everyday commute. Yet, rarely has a long-term test car caused such mixed...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Price and availability Overall winner: Tesla Model Y Juniper The Tesla Model Y is the most popular electric vehicle in America, and its finally headed for its first major refresh in the form of the Model Y Juniper. The Model Y Juniper has to go up...

　　Why should I buy it?Feature loadedRefined powertrainRear seat spaceWhy should I avoid it?Unconventional designLimited shoulder roomWhat is it?The Syros is Kia’s new entrant in the sub-four-metre SUV segment and will set itself apart from the competition, which includes its sibling, the Sonet, by focusing on rear seats and adding an overall premium experience in the cabin. Will the second-row seating...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Price and availability Overall winner: Rivian R1S Tesla and Rivian actually have a lot in common. Both are relatively new companies in the grand scheme of things, at least compared to the legacy automakers that are now switching to EVs, but their actual vehicles are pretty...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Price and availability Overall winner: Tesla Model Y Americas most popular electric vehicle, the Tesla Model Y, is getting a major refresh. Tesla already launched the Tesla Model Y Juniper in China, but now its bringing the vehicle to the US. Of course, the new Model...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Pricing and availability Conclusions The Tesla Model Y is the most popular EV in America, and its about to get a major refresh. Tesla has announced the Model Y Juniper, the biggest refresh for the EV since its initial launch. So far, the vehicle is only...

A surge in sales of electric vehicles in the final months of last year could continue well into 2025, as consumers continue to take advantage of federal tax incentives while they last, according to a report by the Associated Press. On the day of his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Unleashing American Energy, which says the...

　　Why would I buy it?Seating comfort Build quality Refinement Why would I avoid it? Lacks diesel/CNG option Missing high-end features What is it?Overall Score8 / 10 　　The Kylaq represents a new entry point for the brand Skoda in India. It’s a sub-4 metre crossover designed entirely in India. With prices starting under Rs. 8 Lakh, the Kylaq offers good value...

Teslas revamped Model Y is rolling out in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in March, the automaker announced on Thursday. Among a flurry of social media posts, Tesla included a short video showcasing the freshly designed Model Y, which starts at $59,990 in the U.S. Recommended Videos Y pic.twitter.com/Dnr4IxVujb Tesla (@Tesla) January 24, 2025 Please enable Javascript to view this...

Table of Contents Table of Contents Bumps in the road Whats the next stop? When you hear EV, you tend to think of a car, but the term is a big umbrella. E-bikes and scooters fall under the category as well, and so do buses. Public transit is already a fairly sustainable choice. Given the large size of bus battery...

　　It didnt take long for the new U.S. President to act in regards to the automotive industry. Within hours of his inauguration, Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders reversing Biden administration policies favouring electric vehicles (EVs). 　　One of those orders puts an end Bidens non-binding goal of having 50 percent of new vehicle sales in the U.S. be...