Kia EV3’s affordable promise faces a major dealer markup and add-ons
Kia’s EV3 is under scrutiny after a dealer listing reportedly added a substantial markup and questionable accessories, putting the model’s affordability message under pressure.
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Europe keeps electric vehicles in the mainstream as US policy shifts
Electric vehicles retain strong appeal across Europe, contrasting with a US market where policy changes and tariffs are raising the barriers to ownership for many drivers.
Mazda hears Miata buyers' preference for lightness over battery power
Mazda’s MX-5 audience is signalling that a future Miata must preserve its low-mass, mechanical character, rather than move quickly to a battery-electric formula.
Seven popular EVs show sales success does not settle the range question
A range comparison of the seven best-selling electric vehicles in the first half of 2026 underlines a persistent market reality: strong demand does not automatically eliminate concerns over driving distance.
Electrify America opens branded charging ownership to companies
Electrify America is enabling companies to own and brand EV charging stations through its Powered by Electrify America programme, which already supports nearly 600 chargers for retail-led networks.
Mazda CX-6e’s external speaker gives road rage an audible outlet
Mazda’s CX-6e casts a pedestrian-safety speaker in an awkward new light: external audio can also carry a driver’s words beyond the cabin.
Deepal S07 brings style and assured driving to a crowded EV market
The Deepal S07 arrives in a fiercely competitive electric-vehicle segment with distinctive design and a driving experience that suggests substance behind its unconventional badge.
Near-empty EV batteries can trigger quirks beyond a simple warning
An electric vehicle approaching 0% charge may do more than display a low-battery alert. Safety cutoffs and unexpected operating changes can alter how the car responds before it stops.
2027 Cadillac Escalade IQ adds NACS port and faster home charging
Cadillac’s electric flagship will adopt the NACS charging connector for 2027 and receive an upgrade aimed at reducing home-charging time, extending GM’s broader shift to the Tesla-style port.
Volkswagen offers $12,500 ID.4 discount after ending US production
Volkswagen has ended US production of the battery-electric ID.4, yet remaining vehicles in dealer inventory are being supported by discounts worth up to $12,500.