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Photo Gallery: Get a Look at the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
See the interior and exterior of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee from every angle.
Driven: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Packs a Pint-Size Hurricane
The Grand Cherokee's new Hurricane-branded turbo four becomes the mainstay engine.
Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000
A new study of more than 5,000 home sales showed homes with solar panels installed sold for 5-10% more than comparable homes without solar. If you’re doing the math, “(that’s) an eye-popping $39,500 to $79,000 boost.”
Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders
A federal judge has ruled that Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit alleging the automaker systematically discriminated against American workers by preferring H-1B visa holders for engineering positions, even as it laid off more than 6,000 US employees in 2024.
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the plaintiff had offered “just enough facts” for the case to proceed, though he expressed skepticism about the strength of the claims.
I bought Walmart’s $199 e-bike to see how bad could it be?
As the internet’s resident e-bike guy, a lot of interesting things tend to come across my desk. Many of them get passed over; there’s only 24 hours in the day, after all. But when something is interesting enough, or in this case, quirky enough, it gets a second look. And this quirky little $199 Walmart e-bike definitely got another look this morning.
This new tech captures wasted power and cuts energy bills 20%
Factories waste vast amounts of electricity every time heavy machinery slows down. This Scottish company says it can capture that lost power and slash energy bills by up to 20%.
Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear
On today’s high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company’s Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA.
Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab’ name against seltzer company
Tesla has escalated its fight over the “Cybercab” name, filing a 167-page, 5-count formal opposition at the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against UNIBEV, a French beverage wholesaler that has been squatting on the trademark. The filing, obtained by Electrek, accuses UNIBEV of fraud, bad faith, and trademark dilution, just weeks before Tesla plans to ramp Cybercab production at Gigafactory Texas.
The move comes less than two weeks after Tesla secured a 30-day extension to oppose UNIBEV’s trademark application, signaling it wasn’t ready to walk away from the name. Now, Tesla has made clear it intends to fight for it.
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E's Frunk Has Become an Extra-Cost Option
People shopping for a new electric Mustang SUV are in for a surprise when they peek at the order sheet.
Lincoln Reportedly Developing Bronco-Based Mercedes G-Wagen Rival
Lincoln's new off-road SUV would arrive at the end of this decade and ride on a body-on-frame platform.
First Solar locks in key perovskite tech with a new Oxford PV deal
US solar giant First Solar signed a patent licensing agreement with the UK’s Oxford PV, a University of Oxford spin‑off, giving it access to issued and pending patents covering perovskite materials, one of the most important next‑gen solar technologies.
Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026
Despite missing earnings estimates in Q4 2025, Lucid Group (LCID) is calling for more growth in 2026. Lucid aims to produce 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026, a 40% to 50% increase from last year.
2026 Mazda CX-5: How Does the New CX-5 Compare with the Old One?
With a stretched body and more interior tech, the new CX-5 promises more space but gives up the optional turbo engine that we liked in the previous model.
Toyota made it way easier to set up EV chargers at home, now that it finally has EVs to sell
2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
Review, Pricing, and Specs
Lightning deal takes BLUETTI 300W power station to $129, GoTrax XR Elite e-scooter $320, more
Tuesday’s list of deals is on the more affordable side of things with an Amazon Lightning deal striking BLUETTI’s 6-outlet 300W power station down to $129. If that’s not powerful enough, you can still find Segway’s Cube 2000 for $539. And with spring around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about e-bikes and e-scooters with some discounted GoTrax and Navee models at the bottom of this post.
You can find everything below and be sure to check out, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, scope out the Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Report: The BMW X4 M Could Return as an EV Next Year
The BMW X4 left production last fall, but the chopped-roof SUV is scheduled to return later this year, with an M version to follow.
The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here’s what it will look like
Future Mazda Miata Could Reportedly Use Synthetic Fuels or Go Hybrid
Mazda's next-generation sports car is still a few years away, but the company has yet to make a final decision on its powertrain.