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Here’s everything new in CarPlay for iOS 18
Here’s everything new in CarPlay for iOS 18
Apple has announced that iOS 18, the latest generation of its mobile operating system, will roll out on September 16. Our mobile team has done a great job covering all of the latest and greatest features in the new software release, including things like Apple Intelligence, a more customizable home screen, and more. But if youre a fan of CarPlay,...
Nov 5, 2025
Tata Punch EV Long Term Report: Introduction
Tata Punch EV Long Term Report: Introduction
  Tata Punch EV Long Term Report: IntroductionThe PlanMentally, we (read: I) haven't been able to fully replace an ICE car with an electric car. Be it for the longer driving range, easy access to fuel pumps, faster fuelling, familiarity or the driving feel and sound; the list goes on. The opposite are concerns for an EV buyer with range anxiety,...
Nov 5, 2025
47 U.S. States Fall Short of Optimal Number of Charging Stations
47 U.S. States Fall Short of Optimal Number of Charging Stations
  The situation regarding charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in much of North America remains worrying. In the U.S., Only the District of Columbia, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island achieve the optimal ratio of charging stations to the number of electric vehicles and for the population and its density, according to a recent report published by Here Technologies and SBD Automotive....
Nov 5, 2025
Volvo Readjusts Electrification Plans, and Teases ES90 Sedan
Volvo Readjusts Electrification Plans, and Teases ES90 Sedan
  Volvo will offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models for some time to come.   Volvo was one of the first automakers to promise a fully electrified range, followed by an all-electric product lineup. The plan was to hit that second level by 2030, and then aim for carbon neutrality by 2040.   And the company has just presented its latest electric model,...
Nov 5, 2025
Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs
Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs
The Volvo XC90 is the Swedish automakers most important model of the 21st century. The first-generation XC90 was Volvos first SUV, while the second-generation model first shown in 2014 set a template for design and tech that Volvo is still following. And while its not a redesign, the 2025 Volvo XC90 will continue to play an important role. Much like...
Nov 5, 2025
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 evolves in a more outdoorsy direction
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 evolves in a more outdoorsy direction
Hyundai is giving the electric Ioniq 5 a wide range of updates for the 2025 model year. The crossover gains a more rugged-looking trim level called XRT, additional driving range, new standard and optional features, and access to Teslas network of Supercharger charging stations. The big news is the launch of the XRT trim level, which is exclusively offered with...
Nov 5, 2025
Volvo’s EX90 was meant to be a tech buffet, but ends up a satisfying snack
Volvo’s EX90 was meant to be a tech buffet, but ends up a satisfying snack
EVs and tech have become intertwined. Thats great for the people who want cars to act like four-wheeled smartphones, which seem to be the focus of many auto-industry product planning decisions, but not for those who want transportation. That’s abundantly clear from the development saga of the 2025 Volvo EX90. Volvo has developed an appealing and distinctive aesthetic in recent...
Nov 5, 2025
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Maruti Jimny: The Right Buy
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Maruti Jimny: The Right Buy
  Introduction Let’s start with the verdict. Buy the Mahindra Thar Roxx if you want a diesel-powered 4x4. But, if you wish to get a petrol-powered 4x4, buy the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Not that you have a choice. You see, the Jimny does not get a diesel engine. And though the Roxx comes with a petrol engine, the petrol does not...
Nov 5, 2025
Does single-pedal driving actually extend EV range? It’s complicated
Does single-pedal driving actually extend EV range? It’s complicated
With the rise of electric vehicles, regenerative braking has become a whole lot more common, and many drivers of EVs assume that using maximum regenerative braking settings means theyre getting a better range. Part of this has to do with how EV manufacturers present regenerative braking as a way to recapture energy that would otherwise be lost. But when you...
Nov 5, 2025
Ariel E-Nomad Concept could create a new segment in the EV space
Ariel E-Nomad Concept could create a new segment in the EV space
Ariel, a small British company known for developing segment-bending sports cars, has unveiled an electric version of its Nomad 2 off-roader. While still at the concept stage, the E-Nomad will create a new niche in the EV space if it receives the proverbial green light for production. Going electric wasnt an excuse to tone down the styling, and the E-Nomad...
Nov 5, 2025
Rivian R2 compact SUV: everything you need to know
Rivian R2 compact SUV: everything you need to know
The Rivian R2 is set to be the best way to get a Rivian SUV at a reasonable price. Rivian took the wraps off the car earlier this year, and indeed, it hits a lower price Rivian estimates that the vehicle will cost $45,000 when it starts delivering in the first half of 2026. Contents Rivian R2 designRivian R2 interior...
Nov 5, 2025
Rivian R3: Design, interior, and what we want to see
Rivian R3: Design, interior, and what we want to see
Alongside the new Rivian R2 SUV, Rivian also announced an all-new car one thats set to be its cheapest and smallest vehicle. The Rivian R3 wont be released for some time, but it could be Rivians most exciting EV and a competitor of the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Tesla Model 3. Contents Rivian R3 designRivian...
Nov 5, 2025
Tariffs on EVs made in China: Polestar Has No Intention of Leaving Canada
Tariffs on EVs made in China: Polestar Has No Intention of Leaving Canada
  Reaction to the Canadian governments decision to impose 100-percent tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China has started.   Faced with questions about its plans in Canada, EV manufacturer Polestar asserts that it has no intention of leaving the country in the face of the new tariffs, which could greatly affect the prices of its vehicles.   In an interview with Montreal...
Nov 5, 2025
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Hyundai plans to release several electric cars in the coming years, including an American-made three-row SUV, but its also investing in other technologies for buyers who arent ready to go electric. One is an extended-range system that promises over 550 miles of driving range. Announced as part of the brands mid- to long-term strategy, the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) will...
Nov 5, 2025
China Accuses Canada of Protectionism over EV Tariffs
China Accuses Canada of Protectionism over EV Tariffs
  China says Canada is being protectionist with its announcement of coming tariffs on Chinese EVs.   Not surprisingly, China has issued a statement accusing Canada of protectionism in response to the Canadian governments announcement that it will slap 100-percent tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles. The new policy is in line with a similar announcement made previously by the U.S. government....
Nov 5, 2025
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