[ad_1] The European Union wants to define a new class of more affordable urban vehicles. The new “E car” category sounds similar to Japan’s kei cars, and it should be defined in the next …
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Ionna Is About To Reach A Big Milestone Faster Than Any Other Charging Network
by Editorby Editor[ad_1] Ionna, the DC fast charging network backed by several automakers, is going full steam ahead. The company wants to double the number of chargers installed in the U.S. by the end of the …
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[ad_1] EV collision repair costs are now at their lowest point this year. Repair prices have slowly gone down in 2025, despite EV sales significantly ramping up in the third quarter. That said, collision …
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This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars
by Editorby Editor[ad_1] The Rivian R2 is adding lidar, a surprising addition to a car that’s set to start around $45,000. That will enable far more advanced automated driving assistance features, with the eventual goal of …
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The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is A Much Better EV Now—Except For One Crucial Thing
by Editorby Editor[ad_1] The concept of “kaizen” may have been widely popularized by Japan’s auto industry, but it’s now a staple in business school classrooms worldwide. It means “improvement”—often the continuous, gradual, methodical kind. And Toyota’s …
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‘They Wouldn’t Have Been Burning The Cars’: Tesla’s Elon Musk Reveals DOGE Regrets
by Editorby Editor[ad_1] Elon Musk’s political stint hurt Tesla’s image and coincided with a sharp global sales drop. Tesla is losing market share around the world, and Elon’s time at DOGE is partly to blame. Tesla …
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[ad_1] The world’s biggest automotive markets are in fight-or-flight mode right now. While China is pushing forward with EVs, the U.S. has all but pulled federal support for them. And then there’s Europe, which …
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Rivian Launches ‘Universal Hands-Free’ Driving—And An AI Assistant
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[ad_1] Rivian is rolling out a new AI-powered driving system and hands-free features, plus a paid Autonomy+ subscription starting in 2026 for $2,500 (one-time) or $49.99 (per month). Rivian says its new AI voice assistant …
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This Upgrade Could Make The Rivian R2 Fully Autonomous—Eventually
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[ad_1] The Rivian R2 is getting lidar and the company’s first in-house computer chip, the company announced at its Autonomy and AI Day on Thursday. Lidar-equipped R2s will start production at the end of …
[ad_1] Rivian will hold its first-ever Autonomy and AI Day today. The EV startup is expected to unveil an advanced driver assistance system that enables hands-off, point-to-point trips. The event livestream starts at noon …
