At the New York Auto Show on April 1, major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles (EVs), despite a slowdown in the U.S. market following the expiration of the $7,500 tax credit. While sales have dipped, rising fuel prices are sparking renewed interest in electric cars, offering hope for a gradual recovery.
Subaru has officially taken the wraps off its fourth electric vehicle, and it’s the brand’s most ambitious EV yet.
An unexpected car brand leads among older drivers in Germany, challenging long-held assumptions about which vehicles seniors prefer.
Google’s new Android Automotive OS aims to control key vehicle functions like seats, HVAC, and lighting, shifting from infotainment to full system management.
Mercedes-Benz plans a new electric A-Class with updated design, 800V tech, and multiple powertrains, targeting the growing affordable luxury EV segment.
Volvo is reinventing one of the oldest car safety devices. Its new EX60 introduces an AI-powered seatbelt that adapts in real time to the passenger and the crash.
Honda shifts gears, putting hybrids first as EV sales stall and charging gaps persist, reshaping its strategy to match real-world demand.
Tesla’s best-selling Model Y just got a major family upgrade. A new option could change how electric SUVs compete in a still-limited segment.
Xiaomi debuts the Vision GT at MWC 2026, a 900V electric supercar concept and the first Chinese entry in the Gran Turismo lineup.
Volkswagen revives the one-off Golf GTI W12-650, a rear-wheel-drive concept with a twin-turbo Bentley W12, to celebrate 50 years of the GTI badge.
Audi moves forward with its electric C-Sport, confirming a 2027 launch and a shared platform with Porsche’s future 718 models after weeks of uncertainty.
A routine walk through the woods led urban explorers to an unexpected sight: six abandoned cars lined up inside a derelict barn in France, one of them a rare Lamborghini.
The car industry is at a turning point. In 2026, a noticeable shift is happening as hybrid and electric vehicles dominate the market, outpacing traditional gas-powered cars.
Tesla is selling fewer cars and earning less, but it’s doubling down on AI, autonomy, and robotics, reshaping itself beyond the auto industry.
Think safety tech made cars expensive? Think again. It’s buyer habits, luxury, trims, and size, that are pushing new car prices above $50,000.
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