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See the interior of the 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro from every angle.

Pickup trucks and SUVs continue to top the sales charts in the United States, while a few affordable sedans hang onto the remaining spots.

The Chevy Equinox EV was America’s third-most-popular electric vehicle last year, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. GM is offering $5,000 off its best-selling EV to kick off the new year, but it’s still not as cheap as you might think.

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The four-time F1 world champion seems to spend a lot of his free time on his racing sim—so much so that he's considering designing a house around a new setup.

The EQE sedan, EQE SUV, EQS sedan, and EQS SUV had been on hiatus since last September.

Stellantis has pulled another vehicle from its US lineup due to the recent policy changes. After the Jeep Wagoneer 4xe and Grand Cherokee PHEVs were axed, this Dodge model is now on its way out.

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Dirty dashboard? Sticky steering wheel? We tested nine interior cleaners to find the best choice for spiffing up your ride.

Toyota is gearing up to launch the new 2026 C-HR any day now. The electric SUV will deliver nearly 300 miles of range, a built-in NACS charging port, and it’s expected to start at under $35,000. Not only is it arriving as Toyota’s cheapest electric SUV, but it will also be among the most affordable EVs on the market.

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In a massive shift in North American trade policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today a new “strategic partnership” with China that effectively reopens the Canadian border to Chinese electric vehicles.

The move marks a significant departure from the United States’ hardline protectionist stance and could bring affordable EV options like the BYD Seagull to Canadian roads as early as this year.

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from companies like Rad Power Bikes and Aventon, an updated e-bike conversion kit, Australian police crushing e-bikes (and other e-things), LAND Moto’s new ADV electric motorcycle heads off-road while staying street-legal, and more.

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Swiss e-scooter maker VMAX came out of CES 2026 swinging, unveiling three new electric scooters that span the spectrum from ultra-light commuter to full-on high-performance “why does this go 50 mph?” territory. And unlike some CES announcements that feel more like vaporware than vehicles, these new models are built for real riders with very different needs.

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The automaker, which announced tonight that it will utilize a Coyote V-8 in its WEC Hypercar, is using its increased F1 presence to prepare for WEC.

Rivian (RIVN) has officially started rolling out validation units of its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV from its factory in Normal, Illinois. CEO RJ Scaringe shared the news, confirming that the company is on track for customer deliveries in the first half of the year.

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The electric Rolls-Royce SUV was spied in camouflage testing in Scandinavia and has similar proportions to the gas-powered Cullinan.

Mercedes’ EQ line of EVs are back in US dealerships, after a roughly six month pause in orders. At the same time, the new electric CLA is just starting to hit the market.

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While we may not have relied on electricity as much as we wanted, the plug-in Niro proved efficient and practical.

Ford buying batteries from BYD? The American automaker is reportedly in talks to purchase batteries for its hybrid vehicles.

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Leading today’s Green Deals are two exclusive new low prices that we secured for our readers, starting with the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station at $1,219, or you can get the HomePower 3600 Plus with a 500W solar panel at $1,689. Right behind those, we have another spotlight on EcoFlow’s soon-to-end flash sale that is offering the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station at its second-best $749 rate, among others. There’s also up to $700 savings on Segway Navimow’s H series robot mowers, a $500 discount on a Greenworks riding mower, Gotrax’s budget-friendly R2 folding e-bike starting from its second-best price of the last year, and much more. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s spotlight posts on the low prices for MOD’s Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike, as well as the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 power station – both ending tonight – and even 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.

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New York’s stalled Empire Wind offshore wind project just got a court-ordered green light to restart construction for now.

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I recently had the opportunity to test drive a loaner vehicle from GM to conduct an in-depth review of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ. I drove it thousands of miles to Florida and back to determine not only whether it’s a fitting BEV for families, but also whether it’s worth considering as an extended-road-trip-capable EV.

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