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Volvo EX30. Photo: Volvo Global EV sales barely moved the needle in August, but that number hides two dramatically different markets: Europe surged 36% from a year ago, while North America plunged 33%. Around 1.83 million EVs were sold worldwide in August, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. That’s up just 2% year over year and down 1% from July. Global sales reached 13.4 million through the first eight months of 2026 – 4% higher than during the same period last year. RegionAug-26, milliony-o-ym-o-mYTD, millionsYTD-26 vs YTD-25China1.03-11%4%6.9-12%Europe0.3836%-15%3.329%North America0.14-33%5%1.0-21%RoW0.2997%0%2.097%Global1.832%-1%13.44% “Global EV sales growth cooled sharply in August, rising just 2% year-on-year to…

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The EV3 is now on sale as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at $29,890. So, how much does it cost to lease? 2027 Kia EV3 prices and lease rates Kia’s compact electric SUV is finally on sale in the US. Starting at just $29,890, the EV3 is one of the most affordable EVs on the market, alongside the new Chevy Bolt and Nissan LEAF. The 2027 Kia EV3 is available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and a range-topping GT model. It’s offered with two battery packs, offering an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles. The…

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I picked up my Tesla Model Y one year ago, on August 30, and for roughly a year, I have had this vehicle prove to me that any other carmaker’s product is ruined for me forever. One year and over 16,000 miles later, the Tesla Model Y is easily the best car I’ve ever had. Of course, everyone always says that about the car they currently drive, but for the longest time, I truly believed some of the other cars I drove — my 1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2, or my 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid — would never be topped. Most…

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It’s been a while since customer deliveries of the limited-edition BMW Skytop began. The handover ceremony of one of the first cars took place in June this year, and recently, the first British customer took delivery of his exclusive BMW. Images of the UK’s first BMW Skytop come courtesy of Topaz Detailing. The customer got the car shipped straight to the studio to get a paint protection film installed. Hopefully, we will see it on streets soon. The BMW Skytop was unveiled as a concept at the 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Customers loved it so much that BMW decided…

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Toyota is recalling 8,521 electric C-HR vehicles because a software glitch can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving. What to know about the Toyota C-HR EV recall The all-electric C-HR is one of three electric SUVs Toyota now sells in North America, alongside the updated bZ and bZ Woodland. It went on sale earlier this year, starting at about $37,000, as a smaller, sportier alternative to the bZ, Toyota’s first electric SUV. While the new C-HR EV is off to a promising start, the electric crossover is already facing its first recall. Advertisement – scroll for more…

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Electric car sales continue to rise around the globe, driven to newer heights by a wholly unnecessary oil conflict. Only a few backwards-thinking countries are resisting the rise… and one of those backwards-thinking countries is now seeing the light, but it’s for a unique reason. Russia, as one of the world’s foremost oil nations, has never had any difficulty fueling its own vehicles. The abundance of gasoline has always led gas prices to be cheap in the country, which is one reason why electric cars have never taken off there. Sure, there have been some EV sales, but for the…

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