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Everyone has different standards when shopping for a car, especially one from the secondhand market, which is awash with cutcost Toyota Corollas and Tesla Model 3s. It pays to do your due diligence when inspecting any potential used vehicle purchase, but some criteria may also be required to narrow down which examples you want to focus on before making the important decision of handing over your money. These range from what optional equipment is featured, to the color, model year, how reliable it is, and, crucially, the indicated mileage. The general impression is that your money is best spent pursuing…

A BYD Datang SUV on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost As the retrofit of the second-generation Blade Battery production line nears completion, BYD’s sales are improving rapidly. BYD’s overseas sales reached a record 160,644 units in May, soaring 80.40% year-on-year. BYD (HKEX: 1211) posted a slim year-on-year increase in wholesale sales in May, ending the company’s previous eight consecutive months of sales decline, as the Chinese automaker benefits from strong demand in overseas markets. BYD saw wholesale sales of 383,453 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in May, a marginal increase of 0.26% from the same…

Google has been unusually quiet about its Gemini-powered Home Speaker ever since announcing it in October 2025. I was expecting the device to make an appearance at the I/O 2026, but that didn’t happen either.  Now, a product page on Best Buy Canada just casually posted (read leaked) a release date, suggesting the wait is almost over. 9To5Google What does the leak suggest? As per the Best Buy page, the Home Speaker might be released on June 25, 2026 (via 9To5Google). The page has since been updated, and the launch date has been removed, which is the kind of thing that…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The C8 Chevy Corvette has plenty of engine options to choose from: The 6.2-liter LT2 in the earlier Stingrays, the 6.7-liter LS6 in the new ones, and the high-strung, 5.5-liter LT6 in the Z06. Electrified versions of the first two power the all-wheel-drive E-Ray and Grand Sport X, respectively, while a twin-turbo variant of the third (named LT7) powers the ZR1. Finally, a battery-assisted version of that engine propels the 1,250-hp ZR1X. But what if you want…

When the V10 engine is brought up, a handful of cars are most likely to pop into every enthusiast’s mind, one of them being the Dodge Viper. This iconic American sports car is one of the most famous examples of a recent V10-powered vehicle relatively accessible to the ordinary driver. What many car enthusiasts might not know, however, is that Honda was once on the verge of producing its own rival to the Viper, complete with a V10 engine. A series of factors, primarily related to difficult economic circumstances, made it impossible for this car to reach the production stage.…

Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy have signed an MOU to support and accelerate the deployment of battery electric construction equipment powered by a clean, renewable energy supply that’s backed by intelligent energy storage and management. Global demand for cleaner, quieter construction projects is driving equipment brands like Volvo and Hitachi to develop new, more efficient electric vehicles to offer their customers. Developing those new products takes money, however – and the better that new stuff is at operating in a broader job site ecosystem the easier it will be to deploy. To that end, a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between…

If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen. Amazon is also throwing in a fourth Halo for free when you buy three as a part of a limited time promotion.Whether you’re touring a new city or heading back to your hotel after a night out, the Halo can help in a variety of…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The Formula 1 circus is headed to its favorite destination: Monaco. But as we all know, the principality is best known for its glamour and ridiculous displays of wealth rather than on-track action. That said, there’s a good chance that this year things could be better. Will the new (and massaged) 2026 regulations help make the Monaco Grand Prix more exciting? There have been several entertaining races this season, thus far, though last weekend’s Canadian GP was…

Automotive For millions of Americans already feeling the pressure of higher living costs, the latest surge in fuel prices is creating a new financial headache. Escalating tensions in the Middle East have sent energy markets into turmoil, pushing gasoline prices sharply higher across the United States and raising concerns that drivers could be paying hundreds of dollars more at the pump before the year is over. According to a recent analysis from iSeeCars, the average driver of a gasoline-powered vehicle could spend approximately $706 more on fuel annually compared to pre-conflict pricing levels. The estimate reflects the substantial…

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE is finally available globally, and it's a solid performer for $549.