A UK-based publication tested the range of three different EVs in extreme heat in southern Spain. The peak temperature during the drive was 111°F (44°C) and the cars were driven at highway speed. All vehicles saw a significant gap between their claimed and real-world range, but the Tesla had the biggest difference. Electric vehicles have […]
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Here’s some potentially good news for BMW and other automakers that believe combustion engines still have a future. The European Commission is accelerating the review process for the 2035 sales ban on new gasoline- and diesel-powered cars. Instead of meeting next year to decide the fate of the zero-emissions target, discussions will now take place
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It’s kind of official: China’s cars are here to stay. Geopolitical tensions between China and the rest of the world are still a work in progress, but that isn’t stopping its auto industry’s growth into other markets. That was readily apparent this week during IAA Munich, Europe’s largest auto show, where more than a dozen
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Many EV conversions are outrageously expensive, but not this one. For less money than any new EV on the market, this electric Porsche 924S looks like fantastic fun. The owner got a great deal on the 924S that had been sitting for 15 years, and the electric bits from a 2023 Nissan Leaf were a
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Volkswagen’s upcoming affordable EVs will take on Chinese competitors with some new tech under their belts. The German automaker will use LFP batteries, which are known for their low cost and high durability. A high-efficiency inverter with silicon carbide components is also new, alongside a newly developed electric motor. Volkswagen’s EV game was rocky at
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Citing slowing demand for battery-powered vehicles, Stellantis has canceled its electric Ram 1500 pickup. The Ram 1500 REV had faced several delays as Stellantis struggled with its electric Dodge and Jeep models. Meanwhile, the range-extended Ramcharger, which uses a gas engine to charge the battery, will be renamed the Ram 1500 REV instead. Ram won’t be
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Focus officially dies in November, but it could be replaced by a similar-sized electric and hybrid crossover. The new model will reportedly be built in Spain and have a focus on affordability. Ford may reuse the Focus nameplate, which is very familiar to European buyers and it could help sales. The Ford Focus nameplate became
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From September 11 to September 28, Experience EVs Firsthand, Have Your Questions Answered by Local EV Experts, and Enter RBC’s Avion Points Contest Banff, AB, September 4, 2025 – Drivers in the picturesque town of Banff can usher in a new season at MEET Banff, part of Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour,
There have been plenty of electric BMWs in the past, but nothing quite like the 2026 iX3. For the first time since Munich began selling EVs, a dedicated architecture is at the core of a product. Despite carrying a familiar name, the newcomer doesn’t use the same CLAR platform as its predecessor. Consequently, it’s not
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It appears that Mercedes is not letting go of its flagship twelve-cylinder engine without a fight. At the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich earlier this month, the German automaker made it official: the V12 will remain in production until at least 2030. That announcement comes as most luxury automakers, including Mercedes themseves, continue to
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