Toyota Appoints Kenta Kon as New CEO Amid Executive Reshuffling
In the shakeup, current CEO Koji Sato will become vice chairman and chief industry officer, with CFO Kenta Kon taking his place as the automaker's leader.
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Mercedes-AMG C63 to Be Replaced by Six-Cylinder C53
Ironically, AMG's hugely powerful turbo four-cylinder hybrid is being phased out of production because it won't meet upcoming European emissions restrictions.
Genesis is launching a new EV platform in 2027 that will offer a unique luxury experience
1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S2 Test: We Have IMSA at Home
The fastest Porsche in the land.
Xiaomi reveals 990-horsepower YU7 GT performance SUV with 186 mph top speed
Xiaomi has officially filed for the YU7 GT, a nearly 1,000-horsepower performance version of its popular YU7 electric SUV that will hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), making it one of the fastest electric SUVs ever built.
A Honda Legend Is Racing a Classic Civic in a Historic European Rally
Two-time Indy 500 champion Takuma Sato is driving a 1975 Civic RS in this year's Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique.
Scientific study shows e-bikes benefit a surprising part of the body
From a fitness perspective, electric bikes are often framed as a way to make cycling easier on the legs or more accessible for people who might otherwise avoid riding. But new research suggests the biggest benefits of e-bikes for older riders may be happening somewhere else entirely: the brain.
If it’s good enough for Tesla: Faraday Future pivots to humanoid robots
After failing to deliver its long-promised “Tesla killer” EV and missing the Bitcoin- and Doge-fueled profit wave that helped propel $TSLA, Faraday Future ($FFIE) is hoping it’s got what it takes to finally pull ahead of Elon Musk: a full line of consumer robots.
IEA: Electricity demand is rising fast, and grids can’t keep up
Global electricity demand is surging, and the grid is struggling to keep up, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
New VW Sportline is the 7-passenger electric GTi the ID.Buzz SHOULD have been
VW have finally built the van enthusiasts have been asking — and it’s not the ID.Buzz. Meet the new e-Transporter Sportline, the retro-tastic people-mover with GTI-inspired styling, a proper performance attitude, and room for seven that VW should have been building all along.
The world’s first sodium-ion battery EV is here and it could be a game changer
Mercedes-AMG Plans to Launch a Third EV in Late 2027
Mercedes-AMG will start by launching an electric successor to the GT 4-Door later this year, with an SUV and a SUV coupe slated for 2027.
Our Long-Term 2024 Kia EV9 Fulfills Its Mission as a Futuristic Family Hauler
After 40,000 miles with Kia’s sci-fi-styled three-row EV SUV, we still think it’s the best of its kind.
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid
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Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire
Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.
The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.
Segway GT3 SuperScooter at $1,500 low, EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max new $829 low + increased exclusive DELTA Pro Ultra savings, more
We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low. We also have increased exclusive savings on the DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes, 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.
You Can Buy This Wild '80s German Supercar with a Mercedes V-8 Engine
The Isdera Imperator 108i is a wedge-shaped German masterpiece with radical styling and a mid-mounted Mercedes-Benz 5.0-liter V-8.
Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk
Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.
Subaru is now building EVs in-house, starting with a new electric SUV
Kia Niro Ditches Its Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain for 2026
The Niro lineup no longer offers a plug-in hybrid option, with Kia blaming changing market conditions.