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Imagine ditching power windows for a sub-$20K electric pickup—sounds crazy, right? But Bezos-backed Slate Auto thinks it’s genius, especially with that $7,500 tax credit vanishing soon. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is introducing a minimalist electric pickup truck priced under $20,000, but the impending expiration of a $7,500 federal…
Ouch! Europe’s new car registrations tanked 5.1% last month—here’s why EV momentum is fading and what it spells for drivers. Europe’s automotive market faced a significant setback in June, with new car registrations dropping 5.1% to 1.24 million vehicles—the steepest decline in 10 months—as growth in battery-electric vehicle (EV) sales slowed to its weakest pace…
The Porsche Macan has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest-selling model in the company’s history, reaching one million units produced in only 12 years, as the electric version gains strong traction amid a broader shift toward electrification. This surpasses the Cayenne’s 18 years and the 911’s over 50 years to hit the same…
A federal jury trial begins today in Miami, examining whether Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to a deadly 2019 crash near Key Largo, Florida, that killed a 22-year-old woman and injured her companion. The lawsuit, filed by survivor Dillon Angulo and the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, accuses Tesla of exaggerating the capabilities of its driver-assistance…
Honda introduced its Super EV concept at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, blending compact design with engaging electric performance to appeal to urban drivers. This debut highlights the automaker’s push toward enjoyable EVs, as it promises “fresh, ‘fun-to-drive’ electric performance alongside trademark Honda usability,” according to a press release on Honda’s Goodwood activities. Design…
BYD’s premium Denza brand is gearing up to challenge the iconic Land Rover Defender with its upcoming B5 plug-in hybrid 4×4 SUV, promising around 50 miles of electric-only driving—twice the real-world range of its British counterpart—while delivering robust off-road capabilities and advanced tech at a more accessible price point. This development highlights the growing influence…
Rivian’s iconic Tank Turn, a feature that lets its electric vehicles spin 360 degrees in place, is back after a six-year hiatus, debuting on the second-generation R1S SUV and R1T pickup. A teaser video posted by Rivian shows the Quad-Motor R1S executing a sharp 90-degree turn, hinting at the feature’s return on July 8, 2025.…
Stellantis is set to launch a new hybrid Fiat 500 in November 2025, priced at $20,000 (17,000 euros), aiming to revitalize its struggling Italian manufacturing, according to Fiat’s CEO Olivier Francois. The move comes as the automaker grapples with a 46% drop in Italian car production in 2024, hitting a historic low since 1956, driven…
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