Chevy teases new Bolt w/NACS, front fascia redesign, rear brake lights

We’re finally getting our first teases of the upgraded 2027 Chevy Bolt, built on GM’s battery/motor platform formerly known as Ultium. So far, so good for the vehicle, which will be revealed later this Fall.

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Report: Ferrari were SO impressed by the Xiaomi SU7, they bought one

With its tire-blistering acceleration and record-setting performance, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has been getting attention throughout the auto industry, impressing everyone who’s seen it. That “everyone” now seems to include the OG supercar brand, itself.

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Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed

Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck has officially become a complete commercial flop.

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Energy Dept’s own numbers say today’s rollback would raise fuel costs by 76c/gal

The Environmental Protection Agency today announced plans to roll back the scientific finding that climate change harms humans, with the intent to also rollback regulations that make cars more efficient. But this will also raise your fuel costs by $.76/gallon, according to the very same people who made today’s announcement.

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Cadillac will keep this popular feature for EVs, but not in the US

Although many were disappointed to hear that GM was moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it appears that it will continue to offer them in at least some overseas markets. Cadillac plans to continue offering the popular feature in EVs sold in Australia and New Zealand.

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Velotric Triker launched, giving e-trikes more power and speed – and tech!

Velotric, one of several prolific e-bike makers in the US electric bike market, has announced the launch of its first-ever electric trike. The new Velotric Triker sees the brand enter the rapidly heating e-trike industry, with a growing number of seniors and other riders flocking to the more stable e-bike format. But unlike many e-trike makers, Velotric has ratcheted up the performance and the technology in their e-trike, giving us more of just about everything.

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Tesla tops 2nd Chinese self-driving test, with deadly results from some brands

Chinese media outlet Dongchedi conducted another massive test of self-driving systems, testing many of the same cars as it did in the highway test we we reported on this weekend.

This time, the test covers various urban driving scenarios, where much more human carnage is possible due to the presence of vulnerable road users like pedestrians and two-wheelers. And given how poorly the cars did on the last test, you can guess how they might have done on this one – although, once again, Tesla fared rather well, but was not without issue.

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Mercedes-Benz is ready to show off the GLC EV, but that’s just the start

Mercedes’ best-selling SUV is about to go electric. The GLC EV will make its official debut in less than two months at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, where Mercedes-Benz will offer a glimpse of its upcoming models and much more.

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Toyota will build EVs in Europe for the first time, starting with electric SUVs and crossovers

Toyota is now planning to build EVs in Europe with a wave of new electric SUVs and crossovers launching soon. The company is preparing its Czech plant to produce up to 100,000 electric vehicles a year.

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Waymo announces expansion in Dallas, partners with Avis

Waymo has announced an upcoming expansion in Dallas, Texas, and a new partnership with car rental giant Avis to provide fleet maintenance.

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