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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 Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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…

VerdictThe Kia EV2 Long Range is a compelling addition to the fiercely contested small EV segment. The full Government Electric Car Grant combined with a reasonable insurance group and impressive efficiency make for a car that should be incredibly cheap to run. It’s not remotely fun to drive, but most couples and small families mainly want something that’s long-legged, spacious and aspirational – all things the EV2 very much is, especially in GT-Line form. But if your ego can handle it, the entry-level Air offers the best value. Advertisement – Article continues belowIt’s incredible to think how, only a few…

Mercedes-Benzes – especially high-end models like AMGs – are notorious for shedding value faster than you can say “lease return”. But the last AMG E63 S Wagon will likely prove to be the exception. Given its rarity, burly twin-turbo V8, and room for the whole family, this ultimate wagon has all the ingredients to reach a high depreciation floor – and perhaps even creep upward in value as the years pass. The E63 S Wagon Is Primed For Cult Status 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon Front 3/4 ViewMercedes-Benz Station wagons were once ubiquitous in America, but the family hauler has…

Automotive Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air electric sedans in the U.S. after discovering that circuitry associated with the car’s exterior lighting system can overheat and potentially lead to smoke or fire. The recall covers certain 2022 through 2026 Lucid Air models produced between October 2021 and July 2026. The problem is not tied to the Air’s high-voltage battery pack, but instead involves software controlling low-voltage exterior lighting circuits. In addition to the fire concern, overheating could cause affected exterior lights to malfunction, creating another potential safety issue on the road. At the center of the recall is the…

This didn’t get a lot of attention when it happened this past spring. Toyota and Honda, despite their intense rivalry that spans more than 50 years in Japan and elsewhere, found a good reason to join forces as an association dedicated to “strengthening Canada’s manufacturing competitiveness” and protecting Canadian jobs. The two automakers announced on April 15 they were forming the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada, including Japan-based automotive component suppliers with operations in Canada. For reasons that might be obvious, there’s a bit more spotlight on all this right now. Hopes Are Dashed For A New USMCA Prime Minister…

Modifying your car doesn’t always end in the outcome you expect. This may be because the vehicle sells for far less than what you put into it, or because the modifications fit only one person’s tastes. On a larger scale, different groups of enthusiasts look for modifications specific to their interests. That means, if you want to modify your car without worrying about tanking values, there’s a way to be smart about it. Everything from paint protection to chip tuning to body kits can be viewed as modifications with added value. Many mods popular with small sects of automotive enthusiasm…

If you are stuck with the same five prestige dramas everyone’s already talking about, here are three that got criminally overlooked. For this weekend, we have a yakuza thriller, a finance drama, and a televangelist saga that still delivers after four seasons. All three underrated shows are streaming right now on HBO Max, and deserve a spot on your watchlist. If you don’t have the time or the appetite to commit to multiple seasons, I have created a list of the best limited series on Netflix that’s worth checking out. We also have guides to the best new movies to…

IndyCar racing gives engineers access to extremely strenuous operating conditions that far exceed what is seen in conventional automotive use. During a race weekend, lubricants experience sustained high temperatures, elevated engine speeds and constant friction between moving parts. Those stresses allow engineers to observe how an oil behaves when pushed to its limits. Pennzoil is the official supplier of lubricants for Team Penske, supporting its IndyCar program and working alongside race engineers to study how the oil responds to heat, load and wear. The company is also a primary sponsor of Scott McLaughlin’s No. 3 Chevrolet and acts as the…

A Geely Xingyuan is displayed at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025. Credit: CnEVPost The Xingyuan sample vehicle’s wheelbase deviation exceeded the permitted 1% margin, while the Qin L DM-i’s fuel consumption was higher than its declared level. China launched a 1-year auto quality campaign a day before the notice, strengthening oversight of production conformity. Geely Auto’s (HKEX: 0175) Xingyuan and BYD’s (HKEX: 1211) Qin L DM-i were cited as typical cases by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) because their vehicle parameters did not match regulatory filings. MIIT on Friday released the results of its 2025…

Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable. The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google’s results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with a “Show more” button you can click, you’ll Google will show a full AI Overview at the top of your search, an “Ask anything” box under that, and then the list of links. It can lead to a lot of scrolling.It’s unclear exactly what Google’s…