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As in the Ioniq 5 N, you sit a bit higher up in the Genesis compared to the Ioniq 6 N, but it is notably different inside. Genesis, as a premium brand, brings a touch more finesse to the dark cabin, using more refined materials and giving the firm seats a slightly more plush feel than the Hyundai. You’ll find the same 27-inch display as the standard GV60, and an identical crystal-orb gear selector housed in the centre console that rotates when you turn the car on. The suspension, for all its precision, isn’t quite so uncompromising either, showing a hint…
San Francisco wants to have 100 curbside public chargers by 2030. It’s a win for people who live in apartments without home chargers. Residents can pitch the city to get a Level 2 charger on their block. EVs may be perfect for city driving—but they aren’t always perfect for city living. City-dwellers without a parking garage or driveway often need to rely on public plugs, which can be inconvenient or far away. Using DC fast chargers frequently can get expensive, too. But having a Level 2 charger right on one’s block could make electric car ownership a lot smoother. Which…
Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, starting at about $30,000. Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 orders in the UK and Europe The IONIQ 3 has received “the highest-ever level of customer interest recorded for a new Hyundai model,” the company said in July. That includes gas and electric vehicles. Hyundai opened orders for the new electric hatch in the UK and parts of Europe, its first compact EV from the IONIQ lineup. It’s available in four trims: Advance, Premium, Ultimate, and N Line Evo, with standard and extended-range battery options. Advertisement – scroll for more…
Polestar Back in May when I was in Spain for the Polestar 5 first drive, everyone I talked to from the Swedish automaker’s design, product planning and PR teams was excited about the upcoming “SUV” version of the Polestar 4, which would be actually pretty wagon-like and really well suited for the U.S. market. The 4 had initially been revealed as a fastback coupe-crossover without a rear window, and that was a bit too radical for some, so Polestar was developing a new body style with more cargo space. Now the Polestar 4 SUV has been revealed, just weeks after…
Scout Motors revealed two new concepts of its debut vehicle, the Traveler SUV. Scout says customer deliveries will start in 2028. The company will lead with the extended-range version of the SUV due to high demand. Scout Motors wants to show off the duality of its electric Traveler SUV with two new concepts: the Mountainside and the trail-ready concept. The former spotlights the SUV’s refinement and comfy cabin, while the latter shows off its ability to get dirty. Both will make their debuts at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience jazz festival, for fans to see in person. According to…
Kwik Trip, Moose Lake, MN Photo: PlugShare Minnesota is getting ready to put a lot more EV fast chargers on the map – and this time, they’ll be located beyond the state’s three major interstates. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is making $41.2 million available in its third and largest funding round under the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The money will be used to fill fast-charging gaps in Greater Minnesota, making longer EV trips around the state easier. There are 74 eligible areas where developers can propose stations, and MnDOT expects to award grants for up…
Elon Musk recently restated a fact that still defines SpaceX’s origin story: if Falcon 1’s fourth launch had failed, the company would not exist. The comment answered a reminder that after three consecutive losses, SpaceX had money for only one more attempt. On X, Peter Diamandis said that the present-day acknowledgement of SpaceX’s success does not discount the rough start the company had. “Almost nobody remembers that Elon’s first rocket failed three times, and there was money for exactly only one more attempt.” Musk said, “If the 4th launch had failed, SpaceX would not exist.” If the 4th launch had…
The Leapmotor B05, Aion UT, and Geely E2 all earned five stars in the latest Euro NCAP testing round. Volkswagen’s Cupra Raval only earned four stars, but the score rises to five if an optional safety pack is purchased. Euro NCAP gave the Leapmotor and Aion lower safe driving scores because their touchscreen infotainment systems lack buttons. Westerners have historically been skeptical of the quality and safety of Chinese cars. And the concern isn’t entirely unwarranted, either. Just look at videos from the 2000s of cars like the Chery Amulet or Geely CK; these compact sedans failed miserably at crash…
The flagship Genesis GV90 comes in 16 premium exterior finishes, each telling a “visual story” behind the design. What colors does the Genesis GV90 come in? If you’ve seen the Genesis GV90 in pictures, just wait until you see it in person. The full-size, fully electric SUV is stunning with B-pillarless coach doors, swiveling front seats, a huge center screen that extends to 24.6″, and plenty of other premium goodies. We got a chance to see it in person when Genesis unveiled the GV90 for the first time in San Francisco about two weeks ago. While the coach doors stole…
Last month, Lamborghini unveiled its most powerful production supercar, the Revuelto SV. One would expect the next model to be the Revuelto SVJ. However, that may not be the case. We’ve learned that Lamborghini is working on a major update for the Revuelto, and in fact the first prototype of the Revuelto Mk2 (facelift) has just been spotted testing. These spy images come courtesy of David Suarez (@elscarspott). As you can see, Lamborghini has made quite a few changes to the exterior. It appears to have new headlights that look sleeker than the current version. They also give the Revuelto…