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Earlier this month, we reported that Hongqi is planning to make its way to Australia. The Chinese brand is expected to arrive here with three electric or hybrid SUVs. Now, fresh reports say that Hongqi’s AUD$1.5 million luxury limousine Guoli is also on the cards for the Land Down Under. According to the brand’s local importer, Greentech, Hongqi’s flagship limousines – either the Guoli or the Guoy – are not off the table. “Yes, I hope. I think similar [to] Audi, the Toyota Crown, the Lexus. But only one sedan; [we have] three SUVs.” The report mentions that an insider…

Today’s 9to5Toys Green Deals is headlined by Anker’s 2026 SOLIX S2000 portable power station at $550 off, but you can also cash in and take a chore off your list with Segway’s Navimow i105N Robot Lawn Mower down at $669. Another notable markdown today is the WORX 2-in-1 reciprocating saw for $73, which I personally own and love. Head below for other 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. Portable power stations don’t need to break the bank, Anker’s 2026 SOLIX…

Tesla welcomed JPMorgan analysts to one of its factories earlier this month, with the Wall Street firm highlighting its findings in a new note to investors. One of the more pertinent pieces of information is that Tesla admitted to slowly integrating Model Y vehicles into its Robotaxi fleet, but it has a good reason. JPMorgan analysts recently toured Tesla’s Fremont Factory and met with the company’s investor relations team, emerging with a clearer picture of the automaker’s Robotaxi strategy. According to the bank’s note, Tesla is intentionally limiting the addition of Model Y vehicles to its existing Robotaxi fleet. The…

EV evangelists and pundits have begged for more affordable options. We cried when the Chevy Bolt went away, and cheered when General Motors announced it was coming back. It arrived earlier this year to great reviews. The sales results speak for themselves: We’re delusional. Chevy sold just 4,224 Bolts in the first six months of the year. The company moved 16,249 examples of the more expensive Equinox EV, for example. And while it wasn’t on sale until January, with volume deliveries coming later, it’s hard to imagine this is purely a supply issue. Chevy has already announced the end of…

The next-generation Waymo Ojai, built by Zeekr. Source: Waymo Waymo is now letting all riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix hail its next-generation Ojai robotaxi — a vehicle built in China by Zeekr. That makes the Ojai one of the only ways for an American to ride in a Chinese-made EV, a car they still can’t legally buy for themselves. Waymo announced today that the Ojai, which had been limited to free early-access rides since it started offering trips in the new robotaxi on May 28, is now open to the general public across all three markets as…

The refreshed Skoda Slavia gets redesigned LED lighting and new exterior details, including a sportier Monte Carlo version. Inside, it gains larger digital displays, wireless smartphone connectivity, Google’s AI Companion and massaging rear seats. The 1.0 TSI now offers a new eight-speed automatic, while the 1.5 TSI continues with a seven-speed DSG. While sedans are gradually disappearing in many markets, they remain in strong demand elsewhere. India is a good example, where Skoda has just unveiled the facelifted Slavia. The Czech three-box sedan gets updated with more technology, new automatic transmissions, and an even more comprehensive list of safety features.…

Waymo is now offering paid rides in its new Ojai autonomous vans. The Zeekr-made electric robotaxis are available for all riders in three U.S. cities. Initially, riders may be matched with an Ojai when they order a Waymo. Waymo, the biggest robotaxi company in the United States, has started offering paid rides in its new Ojai electric minivans in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The rollout comes after a limited trial where some riders could hail an Ojai for free. The larger vehicles feature sliding doors and can seat up to four passengers, making them better suited for families,…

Czechia’s Tatra Trucks has unveiled its first electric model. The Force e-Drive BEV is an 8×8 work truck with four-axle independent suspension. It’s powered by a single electric motor and has two transmissions. I vividly remember watching some of the wildest off-road trials as a kid, and the biggest and most impressive vehicles out there would always wear a Tatra badge on the grille. And now, the legendary Czech manufacturer is offering its first-ever electric truck, and it’s an off-road beast, as always. The Tatra Force e-Drive BEV 8×8 is based on the company’s latest-generation chassis with a central backbone…

Tesla is adding its Cybercab to the Austin robotaxi service this month. Public roll-out of the Cybercab will come shortly after employee previews. There are currently just 186 Model Y robotaxis in Tesla’s Austin fleet. It’s been almost two full years since Tesla unveiled its autonomous Cybercab, and it now appears to be gearing up for a public launch of the vehicle, adding the EV to its existing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== “DESKTOP”){ adpushup.triggerAd(“0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8”); } else { adpushup.triggerAd(“82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f”); } }); Tesla has spent recent months testing…

Electric scooters have long demonstrated an interesting dichotomy. On one end of the spectrum, you’ve got cheap commuter scooters that feel like they’re one pothole away from shaking themselves apart. On the other end are increasingly large, dual-motor monsters that weigh 80 or 100 pounds (45 kg) and blur the line between scooter and motorcycle. The VMAX VX2 Lite aims for the sweet spot in the middle. It promises a genuine full-suspension ride, respectable 25 mph (40 km/h) performance, and up to 56 miles (90 km) of claimed range without turning into something you dread carrying up a flight of…