Porsche is pulling the plug on a major chunk of its electric bicycle ambitions, with the German automaker announcing plans to shut down its e-bike motor division and cut hundreds of jobs as it refocuses on its core sports car business.
Volkswagen aimed its all-electric ID.Buzz minivan squarely at an nostalgic baby boomer market that had aged out of $70,000 hippie nostalgia purchases by the time it arrived on US shores – but now VW that dealers are advertising the premium van for less than $49,000, VW’s new-age bus might be worth a second look.
Chevy resurrected Spark EUV nameplate with the launch of the all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV for 2026, with the hopes that its new, 220-mile range EV would be a “game changer” that helps accelerate the company’s EV transition in developing markets – and it’s now officially the best selling electric SUV in Brazil!
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we talk to Range Energy Vice President of Product Collin MacGregor about how his electric trailer can help reduce freight costs, support the grid, and more – WITHOUT asking operators to switch trucks.
Looking for a minifig Ken Block with his trusty Hoonicorn or a Ford Model T made of bricks? Lego has you covered.
Ineos won't base its smaller SUVs on the current Grenadier, instead turning to other automakers for help, with rumors of a partnership with Chery.
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi, the 4680 battery cell, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more.
Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com
We are also sponsored by NeuroHUD: Check out the NeuroHUD PRO featuring a true Tesla-focused HUD experience with navigation, blind-spot alerts, Autopilot status, and freely switchable display modes now on Kickstarter or Trantor Vision.com
See the exterior and interior of the 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S from every angle.
See the exterior and interior of the 2026 Ford Explorer ST from every angle.
With turbocharged six-cylinder power, both these family haulers can hustle. But which comes out on top?
Sometimes you just want to drop the top and cruise, and these open-air convertible models offer the ideal combination of style, driving satisfaction, and luxury.
The recall includes the AMG GT, C-class, E-class, SL-class, CLE-class, and GLC-class, with NHTSA showing that 100 percent of the identified cars are expected to be affected.
SEG Solar is expanding its US manufacturing footprint again, this time with a new 4-gigawatt solar module factory planned for Houston, Texas.
This May, and all year, expect a buyer-friendly car market to continue.
We’re ending this week’s Green Deals with a bang, starting with Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale that is dropping most of the new smart e-bikes to their best prices and giving up to $206 FREE bundled gear packages, like the Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain Smart e-bike with a $128 bundle to $2,699. There’s also Anker’s SOLIX Storm Prep Sale that is dropping the newest E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System and bundles to new lows starting from $3,999. From there, we have two different EcoFlow savings – the first being an exclusive bundle of the 12,288Wh DELTA Pro Ultra X Power Station with a Powerinsight 2 Monitor at $7,199, as well as a 48-hour flash sale with up to 59% savings on three units, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s many exclusive low prices on Bluetti power stations in the Hurricane Prep Sale, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
After five decades, Volkswagen is preparing to introduce its first electric GTI this year. Volkswagen is already preparing a Clubsport version of the electric hot hatch that will borrow a feature from Hyundai.
Tesla owners have been debating the missing instrument cluster for years. Some drivers love the minimalist center screen setup, while others still want critical driving information directly in their line of sight.
Now, a startup called NeuroHUD says it has the answer. Its slogan? “The heads-up display Tesla forgot.” NeuroHUD says it’s the world’s first true heads-up display (HUD) built specifically for Tesla vehicles. Instead of glancing at the center screen, drivers can see important information projected directly ahead, keeping their eyes on the road.
And they’ve clearly got Tesla owners’ attention: NeuroHUD’s Kickstarter campaign has launched, and it has already raised more than $400,000 in its first 72 hours.
Originally promised for production in 2020, we've been hearing about a second-generation Roadster for nearly a decade, and it may actually arrive soon.
