Author: Sofia
Lotus has launched the Emira 420 Sport in China. Billed as the most powerful and lightest version of the sports car yet, it carries a starting price of around 988,000 yuan ($145,000), with deliveries scheduled to begin in October. Designed as a “track-grade road car”, the 420 Sport gets several aerodynamic and weight-saving upgrades. Its redesigned front cooling system increases airflow to the radiators, while improved brake cooling helps keep temperatures under control during harder driving. The car also sits 5mm lower than the Emira Turbo SE. At 300 km/h (186 mph), the revised aerodynamics generate an additional 25 kg…
More and more new cars are coming equipped with passenger screens. A new study shows that more than a third of owners have never actually used them. It turns out that while flashy features might help to sell cars, drivers just want under-the-radar tech that actually works. Automakers have spent the better part of a decade turning the dashboard into something that rivals the television aisle at your local Costco. Tablet-sized infotainment screen! Actually, make it bigger. Not enough? Passenger screen! Might as well digitize the climate control, too. Still need more? Might as well just unify everything across the…
Kia opened orders for the 2027 EV4 GT, its third “affordable” EV to receive the GT treatment in Canada. Kia EV4 GT prices and specs in Canada The EV4 is the all-electric sedan (and hatch) we want in the US, but can’t have. Kia said it was delaying the EV4 for the US “indefinitely” almost a year ago, and that’s the last we’ve heard. At least those in Canada can buy it. Kia launched the standard EV4 in late 2025, deeming it Canada’s most affordable EV. Starting at CA$38,995, Kia’s electric sedan is even cheaper than the Fiat 500e (CA$39,995).…
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…