The 10 Most Exciting New Cars to Look Forward to in 2026
The new year promises all sorts of eye-catching new cars, from a high-performance electric sedan to a rip-snorting V-8 truck and a hybrid track monster.
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Archive Comparison Test: 2002 Sports Sedan Showdown
Sports sedans from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Lexus, Lincoln, and Saab. And every one equipped with a stick shift.
View Photos of the 2002 Sports Sedan Comparison Test
See the exterior and interior of the 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro, BMW 330i, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar X-Type 3.0, Lexus LS300, Lincoln LS, and Saab 9-3 Viggen.
Delaware Court reinstates Musk’s $55B pay package, penalizes him $1 instead
The Delaware Supreme Court made its ruling in the fight over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from 2018, reversing the Court of Chancery’s decision and reinstating the pay package.
But the Court still penalized Musk $1 plus attorney’s fees due to the award’s unfairness.
An Oregon cattle ranch just added solar without losing grazing land
An Angus ranch in southern Oregon has become the test case for a new kind of cattle-friendly solar, hosting RUTE SunTracker’s first commercial project.
Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV market.
Kia cuts EV prices with new deals across its full lineup
bp pulse drops a 40‑bay DC fast‑charging hub at Chicago O’Hare
Airports are quickly turning into some of the busiest places to charge an EV, and bp pulse is leaning into that trend by officially opening a new DC fast‑charging hub today near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Similar bp pulse hubs are already operating near airports in Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and Houston.
How Toyota gamified propagandizing employees to lobby for more pollution
Toyota’s latest move in its work to harm the environment involves an internal platform where it uses video games to spread propaganda among its North American employees, enticing them with prizes to join lobbying efforts to loosen environmental rules around the automotive industry.
Podcast: We bought 2 new EVs, Tesla Robotaxi, Ford’s $19B EV charge, and more
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 Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford’s $19 billion charge on EVs, and much more.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X power station at exclusive new $6,999 low, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale + solar eufyCam S3 Pro kits, more
Leading our Friday Green Deals edition is an exclusive $1,300 savings that we’ve secured for our readers on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station (1x inverter + 2x batteries) at a new $6,999 low. Right behind it, we have Anker’s eufyCam S3 Pro Solar Security Camera multi-pack kits with a HomeBase 3 hub starting from $400, as well as Anker’s SOLIX 72-hour weekend flash sale that is taking up to $4,398 off a selection of power stations and bundles starting from $651. We also spotted Birdfy smart solar bird feeders, houses, and baths getting up to 43% savings, Autel’s latest 80A level 2 EV charging station at its second-best rate, Schumacher’s level 1 portable EV charger at a new low, and so many more deals for your Christmas shopping below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery flash sale with first-ever Explorer 300D savings (ending tonight), Segway’s Max G2 e-scooter getting a further price cut, 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.
Ford is recalling over 272,000 EVs and hybrids because they might roll away unexpectedly
The Insane Mercedes Unimog Truck Is Now Insanely Luxurious
Along with a leather-lined interior that seats four, the mammoth 4x4 has a 7.7-liter diesel engine with 1033 pound-feet of torque.
Ram scrapped its electric pickup, but it will sell you this Christmas ornament for $30
Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving
An analysis of Tesla’s patent applications shows a slower pace of innovation in the last 2 years and a shift toward AI hardware and software as Elon Musk is betting the house on autonomous driving and robots.
Toyota to Sell U.S.-Made Cars in Japan, Including Tundra, From 2026
The move comes as Toyota looks to strengthen trade relations between Japan and the United States.
Ram's Teaser Suggests the New TRX Will Be Revealed on New Year's Day
After putting the Hemi V-8 back into the Ram 1500 earlier this year, it looks like the brand is almost ready to reveal the revived supercharged TRX.
2027 Ferrari Amalfi
Review, Pricing, and Specs
Dodge adds NACS charging to the 2027 Charger Daytona EV, but it’s still pretty pricey
Dodge opened orders for the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV, the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.” The 2027 model year gains an NACS port, but is it worth the price?
Wheel-E Podcast: The biggest e-bike stories of 2025
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California’s new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang’s automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda’s upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more.