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Inside EVs
- Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons
on August 3, 2026The company's CEO said it is reintroducing "the most sensible buttons."
- Rivian's Also E-Bike Kicks Off Deliveries Soon
on August 3, 2026After delays, the Also TM-B should go out to customers this week, TechCrunch reports.
- The Rivian R2 Will Let You Drift Like Chris Harris Until the Tires Blow Up
on August 3, 2026You might not expect an electric off-road SUV to slide like an old-school BMW M3, but the R2 is a shockingly capable driving machine.
- EVs Don’t Need This Gas Car Feature. So Why Do So Many Still Have It?
on August 3, 2026The start/stop button isn't technically necessary in a car without an engine. But car some companies are keeping it around anyway.
- Telo Says Its Tiny EV Truck Can Tow More Than A Base Ford F-150
on August 3, 2026The pint-sized electric pickup is just 152 inches long, yet its makers claim it can hold its own against industry heavyweights.
Automotive Addicts
- Ford CEO Warns Chinese Automakers Could Enter the U.S. Within the Next Decade
on July 30, 2026Ford CEO Jim Farley is once again sounding the alarm on Chinese automakers, but this time with a more specific timeline. According to Reuters, ...
- Mazda MX-5 Miata Could Go Electric Eventually but Lightweight Fun Still Comes First
on July 30, 2026The Mazda MX-5 Miata has survived because Mazda understands what makes it special: low weight, rear-wheel-drive balance, simple controls, and a driving experience that ...
- Ferrari Luce EV Reportedly Sells Out as Controversial Electric Supercar Finds Its Buyers
on July 30, 2026Ferrari’s first all-electric vehicle may be one of the most controversial cars the brand has ever launched, but that has not stopped buyers from ...
- 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Goes Electric First With Hybrid Models to Follow
on July 29, 2026Mercedes-Benz is taking its entry-level SUV into a new era with the redesigned 2028 GLA, and the biggest change is how it will launch. Following the same playbook as the Full Article »
- 2026 Cadillac Lyriq V Premium Review & Test Drive
on July 23, 2026Cadillac has certainly made some major moves in the past few years to better position itself deep into its American luxury segment. Some of that movement is in part thanks Full Article »
- Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Goes Electric With 680 HP and Supercar-Level Acceleration
on July 9, 2026Mercedes-AMG is taking the CLA 45 into a completely new performance era with the new CLA 45 4MATIC+, an all-electric compact performance machine that brings numbers once reserved for far Full Article »
EV
- Rivian’s US Sales Hit 2026 High in July, the First Full R2 Month
on August 3, 2026Rivian sold an estimated 4,700 vehicles in the United States in July, up 11.9% from a year earlier and 10.1% from June, according to data from research firm Motor Intelligence published on Monday. The post Rivian’s US Sales Hit 2026 High in July, the First Full R2 Month appeared first on EV.
- Lucid’s US Sales Fell to 860 in July Despite 0% Financing, Estimates Showon August 3, 2026
Lucid sold an estimated 860 vehicles in the United States in July, down 3.4% from a year earlier and 5.7% from June, according to data from research firm Motor Intelligence published on Monday. The post Lucid’s US Sales Fell to 860 in July Despite 0% Financing, Estimates Show appeared first on EV.
- Rivian’s New R1 Update Takes Lane Change on Command Beyond Divided Highwayson August 3, 2026
Rivian's release notes for its next R1 software update, version 2026.23, show that the EV maker will soon expand the Lane Change on Command feature beyond divided highways for the first time. The post Rivian’s New R1 Update Takes Lane Change on Command Beyond Divided Highways appeared first on EV.
- Nio Inc. Ties Worst Dutch Month on Record With Two Registrationson August 3, 2026
Nio Inc. registered two vehicles in the Netherlands in July — one EL6 SUV under the main brand and a single unit of its Firefly sub-brand — down 90.0% from 20 a year earlier, according to BOVAG registration figures. The post Nio Inc. Ties Worst Dutch Month on Record With Two Registrations appeared first on EV.
- Lucid Shareholders Set Docket for CEO’s Debut Earnings Callon August 3, 2026
The question Lucid's shareholders most want answered on Tuesday is whether their company is stable — and they will put it, with 307 votes and 245,100 shares behind it, directly to a chief executive taking his first earnings call, seated beside a finance chief taking his last. The post Lucid Shareholders Set Docket for CEO’s Debut Earnings Call appeared first on EV.
Motor1
- Ferrari Goes Beyond Electric: New Models And Biofuels Coming
on July 31, 2026Two new Ferraris will arrive by the end of 2026, and biocarburants have already been tested in Maranello
- Mazda CEO Says The Miata Could Go Electric—Eventually
on July 30, 2026Mazda says the next MX-5 won't abandon gasoline just yet, but its replacement is already being engineered with electrification in mind.
- Mercedes Reinvents Its Smallest SUV For The EV Era
on July 29, 2026The new Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in two electric flavors with up to 349 horsepower. Don't worry, there's a hybrid too.
Clean Technica
- Staying Safe While Chargingon August 3, 2026
Chances are you’ve already heard about what happened in Twin Falls on Saturday. A man went on a shooting spree in Twin Falls, Idaho in the parking lots of an In-N-Out Burger and a visitor center. Among the wounded was a cab driver who was sitting in his Tesla at ... [continued] The post Staying Safe While Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Europe’s 700-Bar Hydrogen Network Is Closing And Reappearingon August 3, 2026
Europe’s public hydrogen refuelling network is not growing, but shrinking slightly. It is, however, changing shape. The part built for passenger cars is shrinking, while a new generation of dual-pressure stations is carrying 700-bar capability forward into the bus and truck layer. Germany closed 36 first-generation hydrogen refuelling stations during ... [continued] The post Europe’s 700-Bar Hydrogen Network Is Closing And Reappearing appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Fuel Cell Trucks And Buses Are Still Coming, And They Still Need More Green Hydrogenon August 3, 2026
Hydrogen fuel cell buses and trucks are zero emission electric vehicles, but they need green hydrogen to complete the sustainability loop. The post Fuel Cell Trucks And Buses Are Still Coming, And They Still Need More Green Hydrogen appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
- Tesla Full Self-Driving insurance program with heavy discount expandson August 3, 2026
Lemonade has expanded its innovative Autonomous Car insurance program to Tennessee, giving Tesla owners in the state a substantial discount on Full Self-Driving (FSD) miles. Announced on August 3, the product offers 50 percent off every mile driven with FSD activated, positioning the digital insurer as a leader in pricing insurance around autonomous technology. The The post Tesla Full Self-Driving insurance program with heavy discount expands appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla quietly made the Cybertruck even strongeron August 3, 2026
Tesla has continued to flex the strength, rigidity, and robustness of its all-electric pickup, the Cybertruck. In fact, since 2019, Cybertruck’s ability to avoid dents, dings, and even gunfire has been one of the main selling points Tesla has used to attract buyers who are looking for a vehicle that can handle the most intense The post Tesla quietly made the Cybertruck even stronger appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla Full Self-Driving v14.3.7 early review: FSD saved me from an accidenton August 2, 2026
Tesla released Full Self-Driving version 14.3.7 yesterday, and after about 90 miles of testing today, it is evident there are some definite fixes from version 14.3.6, which I wrote about last week and called a regression. Within the first 40 minutes of my drive on v14.3.7, it saved me from getting into an accident with The post Tesla Full Self-Driving v14.3.7 early review: FSD saved me from an accident appeared first on TESLARATI.