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When shopping for an electric vehicle, affordability is becoming a more common trait. But affordable and energy efficient is truly a rare breed. Often you have to sacrifice one for the other. Want something affordable? Great, here’s a range loser. Want something that goes the distance? Be ready to pay the price.Surprisingly, here comes Audi to split the difference. The German automaker’s new A2 E-tron compact crossover is inexpensive, starting at just £32,200 (about $45,000). And it absolutely impresses with an ultra low drag coefficient and a range of battery and drivetrain options that, when configured correctly, can produce a…

On September 3, 2026, Tesla began charging fares for Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas. Federal regulators responded the same day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit Query AQ26002 covering roughly 1,000 Cybercabs — a formal examination of how Tesla declared a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors compliant with U.S. safety standards written for traditional cars. The audit is not a recall, and NHTSA has not concluded the Cybercab is unsafe or illegally deployed. What regulators want to see is the paperwork and engineering data behind Tesla’s compliance claim — specifically, which safety standards…

How can you compile videos for your Cutest Cat Compilation of 2026 roundup? Ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images YouTube has introduced many user-friendly features over the years — whether it’s the “Jump Ahead” button that quickly skips sponsored segments, or the mobile update to timestamped comments, which flashes them to the top of the pile when the relevant point in the video plays. However, like many of its fellow video-sharing platforms, YouTube does not allow users to fully download videos, leaving only one legal option to do so. And while the rollout of YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red) arrived…

2020 BMW3 Series68,717 milesManualDiesel2.0LCash £15,997View 3 Series2022 BMW3 Series55,728 milesAutomaticPetrol2.0LCash £16,736View 3 Series2022 BMW3 Series70,465 milesAutomaticPetrol2.0LCash £19,920View 3 Series2026 BMW3 Series27,425 milesAutomaticPetrol2.0LCash £26,799View 3 SeriesHowever, this shared technology doesn’t apply to the metal underpinnings. While the electric i3 uses its floorpan to house battery packs, the combustion-engined 3 Series leaves plenty of room beneath the floor. Consequently, the seat brackets are mounted significantly lower, with a traditional exhaust system and propshaft running directly between them. The new 3 Series family, internally codenamed G50, will feature four and six-cylinder engines. Every model will be equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, ensuring…

UPDATE: 2026/09/07 16:12 EST BY SEAN MCMANUS How The ZDX’s Main Rivals Are Holding Up We added a section to see how much the first Genesis GV60 and Cadillac Lyriq are worth today. We all know what happens to electric cars when they drive off the lot. They lose a huge chunk of their value for simply existing, and when a car’s total production run only lasts a year, that effect gets even stronger. The Acura ZDX is a competent EV for the company’s first foray into this segment, and while the automaker is apprehensive about more wholescale adoption of…

The Xiaomi Sky Nomad N70 series offers 5-seat extended-range SUVs starting at 209,900 yuan ($30,960). Credit: Xiaomi. The Sky Nomad lineup starts at 209,900 yuan ($30,960) and will be key to Xiaomi’s push for 550,000 deliveries this year. The new lineup offers 5-seat and 7-seat layouts, with up to 505 kilometers of battery range. Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810) on Monday launched its Sky Nomad lineup of extended-range SUVs (sport utility vehicles), seeking growth through a broader price range and more family-oriented offerings. The lineup starts at 209,900 yuan ($30,960), marking Xiaomi Auto’s first expansion beyond battery electric vehicles into the extended-range…

Jeep is recalling 328,381 Grand Cherokees spanning the 2021-2023 model years, with the midsize SUVs at risk of losing their rear coil springs while driving. If that sounds familiar, it’s because this year, Jeep recalled just over 80,000 of the same SUV for the same fault, making this a recurring issue. And it goes without saying that a coil spring failing while driving is a dangerous thing. The question is why weren’t these recalled to begin with, and was the first fix simply not enough? Copy, Paste, Enlarge By 400% 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe driving front 3/4Stellantis…

When it comes to high-end manufacturers, offering a luxury SUV is now a must if they aspire to earn any semblance of profit. Brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche worked out this formula in the late 1990s and early 2000s, which then led other premium brands to start chasing the same customers. Spin the clock forward to 2026, and you can find a luxury SUV at pretty much every dealership you visit, even including legendary, high-end marques such as Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce. Jaguar is taking a different direction and recently axed the F-Pace. However, getting rid of it is…

I’ve been working in the electric bike industry for nearly two decades, and publicly reviewing e-bikes for around half of that. I used to say I’ve touched hundreds of e-bikes, but now that I’ve lost count, I wouldn’t be surprised to find I need to add a digit to that. With so many saddles that I have to sit on, I get to ride a lot of e-bikes for a few weeks, but I rarely get to spend months on any one bike. So when I finished my one-month review of the Xtracycle Hopper electric cargo bike and had a…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. With gas and diesel prices soaring, fuel consumption is back on people’s minds. One way to improve efficiency and keep that fuel consumption to a minimum is by reducing aerodynamic drag. Giving an existing vehicle sleek new bodywork is probably out of reach for most people, but small changes can help, as this analysis from Premier Aerodynamics shows. The airflow analysis specialists at Premier Aerodynamics use OpenFOAM, an open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) program, to do things…