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Automotive Genesis has already grabbed plenty of attention with the Magma GT Concept’s dramatic shape, V-8 promise, and mid-engine proportions, but now the brand is showing us something just as important: the cabin. The newly revealed interior gives the Magma GT a richer personality, one that leans into the idea of a true luxury grand tourer rather than another screen-heavy performance machine chasing the same formula as everyone else. The cabin is beautifully indulgent, wrapped in quilted walnut brown leather across nearly every major surface. The seats, dashboard, door panels, and center console all flow together in a…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our Rivian R2 first drive, BYD going nuts on flash charging, Donut Lab’s miracle battery being seemingly dead, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will…

We all get nostalgic from time to time, reflecting on the past, often focusing on the good rather than the bad. Nissan is looking back, while also looking forward as it rolls out tweaks to the seventh-generation Z car, which traces its iconic lineage back to late 1969, when the first Datsun 240Z arrived in the US as a 1970 model. 2027 Nissan Z NismoNissan Expected to appear in Nissan showrooms later this summer, the 2027 Nissan Z carries certain design features that tip the hat to previous Z cars, while also cranking up performance with larger shock absorbers (on…

The automotive world was changing fast in the late 1980s and early 1990s, especially in the US. Consumers were beginning to abandon the old-school, personal luxury coupes in droves, seeking more exciting models made by foreign automakers. Namely, Japanese sports coupes were gaining traction in the American market quickly, leaving domestic brands to try and play catch-up. Think of models like the Ford Probe and the Dodge Stealth, both of which were USDM models meant to combat the Japanese sports coupe onslaught. While the two domestic models listed above are well-remembered today, there were others that seemed to slip under…

For years, Cadillac fans had been waiting for a true flagship sedan capable of going toe-to-toe with the established German luxury players. The brand finally delivered with the Cadillac CT6 launched for the 2016 model year, a full-size four-door that paired distinctive styling and commanding road presence with an all-new rear-wheel-drive platform engineered to compete on the world stage. While it never quite matched the luxury and refinement of its European rivals, the CT6’s dynamic character made it one of the best drivers’ cars in the segment. 2019 Cadillac CT6-V Black Front AngleCadillac Perhaps the best evidence of that arrived…

Last month, Samsung rolled out the One UI 8.5 update to the Galaxy S25 series, but users quickly noticed that several AI features available on the Galaxy S26 series were missing. The omissions sparked confusion and frustration, with many Galaxy S25 owners questioning what Samsung’s long-term software support actually covers. Now, Samsung seems to be fixing part of the issue with the June 2026 update, which reportedly adds three of the missing Galaxy AI features to the Galaxy S25 series. The update has started rolling out in South Korea and includes the June 2026 Android security patch. The firmware has…

The current landscape of car ownership in the U.S. is defined by a significant shift toward longevity, as the average age of vehicles on the road has climbed to a record 13 years in 2026. This trend is primarily driven by the escalating financial burden of new vehicle acquisition, with average prices hovering near $50,000 and monthly payments for one in five owners exceeding $1,000. As high interest rates and the rising costs of insurance and technology-heavy repairs make frequent trading impractical, consumers are increasingly viewing their vehicles as decade-long investments rather than short-term assets. Consequently, mechanical and electronic reliability…

Eric Li (Li Shufu), chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, delivered a video address at the 2026 China Auto Chongqing Summit held on Saturday, June 13. Credit: Geely The move aims to streamline the governance structure and further implement the “‘One Geely” strategy, Geely chairman Eric Li said. This is a continuation of a series of asset consolidations by Geely, following Zeekr’s privatization and integration of Lynk & Co. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group chairman Eric Li (Li Shufu) said the company will continue to close, suspend, merge, and restructure redundant entities to concentrate resources and strengthen its core listed platform,…

On June 10th, the German container ship Posen docked in Los Angeles after a two-week voyage from Shanghai. As Valve watcher Brad Lynch notes, it was almost certainly carrying the first mass production shipments of the Steam Frame, Valve’s new gaming headset.Import records show that Valve’s distribution partner Ceva offloaded nearly 32 metric tons of “Virtual Reality Devices” on Valve’s behalf — or roughly 13 tons of actual product, after you subtract the roughly 3,700 kilogram weight of five 40-foot shipping containers.Speaking of the Steam Machine, Valve’s stockpile may now have grown to 141 metric tons, as that’s roughly how…

The B05 falls slightly behind the competition in terms of boot space. At just 345 litres, it’s around 50 litres smaller than most rivals – a common problem with Chinese cars. The boot aperture is helpfully wide, though, and the rear seats feature a 60:40 split that boosts capacity to 1,400 litres. On paper, the Leapmotor seems like an appealing package thanks to a reasonable weight by electric car standards, plus its rear-wheel-drive layout, decent power output and a suspension set-up that includes a multi-link rear end. In reality, the driving experience is less engaging than it could be, though…