Washington’s new anti-China bill might “accidentally” ban Mercedes
A proposed US Senate bill targeting Chinese connected car software could accidentally ban Mercedes-Benz in America.
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Volvo kills the Cross Country, but a shocking EV arrives in 2028
Volvo is axing the V60 and V90 Cross Country, but an all-electric wagon could revive the Swedish longroof by 2028.
This 1963 Corvette Grand Sport is worth more than a mansion fleet
Chassis 003, the ultra-rare 1963 Corvette Grand Sport heads to RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction with a staggering $13M estimate.
California launches 72nd lawsuit and a new EV subsidy to spite federal rollbacks
Newsom fights federal EV rollbacks with California’s new $270M SB-168 rebates, but a tight $50k price cap and secret funders steal the show.
Global EV sales top 2 million in June, but North America falls behind
North American EV sales fell 20% in the first half of 2026, while global monthly sales passed 2 million units for the first time.
Mercedes BEV deliveries rise 50% in Q2, but global volumes fall
Mercedes sold 63,000 electric cars in Q2 2026, up 50%, but falling deliveries in China weighed on global results.
The Nissan Skyline R34 is finally legal: Welcome to the JDM financial nightmare
The Nissan Skyline R34 is finally US-legal under the 25-year rule, but tariffs, CARB compliance, and JDM taxes will murder your wallet.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 kicks off today: here’s the program
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 runs from July 9 to 12 with F1 demos, Ducati celebrations, the Hillclimb and the Timed Shootout.
This American car loses more money than any other: value down 73% in four years
2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring has reportedly lost 73% of its value, falling from around $154,000 to just over $44,800.
Polestar clears out U.S. inventory with massive discounts after sales ban
Polestar cuts up to $25,000 from Polestar 3 and 4 in the U.S. after connected car rules block new vehicle sales.
Slate rules out Canada launch for its affordable electric pickup
Slate has confirmed that it currently has no plans to sell its affordable electric pickup in Canada.
Why 180,000 people just got hit with a surprise bill for the new Slate pickup
Is the unpainted, screenless Slate Fastback EV worth $41,673, or should you wait for Ford’s promised $30,000 electric pickup?
New battery technology could solve one of electric cars’ biggest problems
Rutgers University researchers have developed a porous 3D current collector designed to reduce lithium battery wear and improve safety.
Polestar faces US sales ban because of Chinese software
Polestar will have to stop selling new vehicles in the United States from model year 2027 under the US Connected Vehicle Rule.
Lucid Gravity GT looks like America’s best electric SUV, but Lucid has another problem
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is earning strong reviews for range, comfort and performance, but Lucid continues to face heavy losses and layoffs.
Stellantis’ unexpected weapon: Carvana’s stealth takeover of physical retail
From digital punchline to Detroit's worst nightmare: Carvana is silently buying physical Stellantis dealerships and smashing sales records.
Trump’s war on offshore wind now comes with a billion-dollar bill
Trump administration will pay Invenergy $765 million to give up four offshore wind leases and redirect investment towards gas and geothermal projects.
80,000 smart cameras can follow cars across America, even when plates fail
Around 80,000 smart cameras in the United States are fuelling a debate over vehicle tracking, privacy and police access to data.
Porsche kills the Taycan wagon: America’s elite can’t have nice things
Porsche is officially dropping the Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo wagons for 2027 in the US. Fake gears might save the sedan.
Slate Auto’s secret is out: someone just leak America’s cheapest EV truck?
A leaked source code reveals Slate Auto's upcoming electric pickup might start at a stunning $24,950. Can it survive the US market?
Jeremy Clarkson opens up about cancer in a surprising revelation
Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer revelation has brought renewed attention to male health checks and early diagnosis.
America’s EV charging network passes 250,000 ports, but is it enough?
United States now has more than 250,000 public EV charging ports across over 80,000 locations, according to Department of Energy data.
EV registrations continue to rise worldwide, with 3% growth in May
Global EV registrations rose 3% in May 2026, with Europe driving growth while China and North America recorded declines.
US places BYD, Nio and EV supply chain firms on military-linked companies list
The US Department of Defense has added BYD, NIO and key EV supply chain firms to its list of Chinese military companies.