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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, and, for some of us, it’s the best weekend of the year. A full day of the world’s coolest racing cars on one of the world’s best tracks, as teams of drivers work together to add their names to its storied record book. Gran Turismo 7 is ringing in the festivities with an update on Thursday pretty much entirely focused around the event, bringing four highly-requested Le Mans Hypercars…

Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan CEO who escaped house arrestwhile awaiting trial for financial misconduct in Japan, has taken to social media with some thoughts about the European Union and the health of the auto industry in that region. The ex-executive, who is still on Japan’s wanted list, doesn’t mince words about what he sees: a system or regulation that is hurting automakers. His claim comes from being asked if he thinks the European automotive industry is dead. The European automotive industry clearly isn’t dead, but Ghosn believes it suffers from unnecessary and strict regulations and needs to be more…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has told me countless times over the years that he doesn’t believe Americans are anti-EV. Rather, he believes there simply aren’t that many compelling choices to choose from in the EV space today. While I’m unsure whether that theory is true or not, one thing is certain: the number of enthusiasts that ask me when the Rivian R3X is coming seems to never end. And these gas-loving non-EV enthusiast people hail from all…

A Xiaomi SU7 on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for Xiaomi’s rumored extended-range SUV, expected to launch in the second half of this year. The addition of extended-range models is a key part of Xiaomi’s 2026 expansion plan. Xiaomi’s (HKEX: 1810) automotive unit has received regulatory approval to add extended-range electric passenger vehicles to its product lineup, marking a substantive step in the tech giant’s expansion beyond battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Xiaomi EV was approved to produce extended-range electric passenger vehicles, according to a list of pending…

Apple and Google are updating their smart home streaming devices to Thread 1.4. As first spotted by Matter Alpha and 9to5 Google, the latest spec has arrived on compatible Apple TVs in the tvOS 27 developer beta and the Google TV Streamer through a software update.Thread is one of the connectivity protocols the interoperability standard Matter runs on. The original plan was for Thread Border Routers to all work seamlessly behind the scenes, but that didn’t pan out.In 2024, the Thread 1.4 spec introduced a standardized way for border routers to share credentials. Two years later, with 1.4 on board,…

Finding a reliable car in Sarasota on a tight budget shouldn’t feel like a mission impossible. Whether you’re a low-income buyer trying to get to work,, a family looking for a second vehicle, or someone rebuilding after a financial setback, there are real options available — you just need to know where to look. This guide walks you through what to expect when shopping for affordable used cars in Sarasota, what makes a genuinely good deal, and why buy here pay here financing might be the smartest path for buyers who don’t have perfect credit or a large down payment…

#4 Plenty of standard equipment One of the key reasons What Car?’s judges named the Kodiaq their value champion for 2026 is how generously equipped it is even in entry-level SE trim. As the judges noted, when you buy the Kodiaq: “It isn’t as though you’ll have to skimp on standard equipment.” That SE trim includes 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and adaptive cruise control – features that might reasonably be expected as paid-for options on a car at this price point. Add in the crisp 13.0in infotainment touchscreen, a digital driver’s display, automatic LED…

It may be Kia’s smallest electric vehicle, but the EV2 is a “big” deal. Kia’s electric SUV beat its official range estimate in a recent real-world test, outperforming all others in its class. Kia EV2 beats its WLTP range rating in real-world test Kia opened orders for the EV2 in Europe, the UK, and a few other regions in April, its smallest, most affordable EV positioned below the popular EV3. Measuring just over 4,000 mm (160″) in length, the EV2 is even smaller than the Volkswagen ID.3 and Chevy Bolt EV, but Kia’s compact electric SUV is expected to be…

It’s also headed to the Kindle app on iOS, but sadly not the Android version just yet. Amazon We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Way back in September, Amazon announced a feature for Kindles designed to help you catch up on a book in case you’ve lost the plot or simply took a prolonged break. But this week, Amazon has finally begun rolling out its “Story So Far” tool to Kindle devices and some versions of the Kindle app. Created as an extension of the Kindle’s Recap feature, Story So Far is…

For decades, mainstream SUV buyers faced a familiar compromise. Affordable models often lacked the technology, refinement, and premium features found in luxury vehicles, while upscale SUVs demanded significantly larger budgets. Hyundai has spent the last several years challenging that formula, creating a range of SUVs that consistently deliver more equipment, more safety technology, and more usability than their price tags suggest. From the compact Venue to the three-row Palisade, Hyundai’s SUV portfolio is built around a simple philosophy: to give buyers features they actually use rather than forcing them to pay extra for essentials. The result is a lineup that…