Rivian R2 prototype drives reveal new performance specs

[ad_1] R2 manufacturing validation builds / Credit: Rivian/X Rivian R2 prototypes have now been driven by a select few in digital media, and we have learned quite a bit more about this price-friendly SUV, including potential performance specs. News surrounding Rivian and its second flagship model, the R2, has been heating up in 2026, as […]
Kia’s electric hot hatch spotted in action for the first time [Images]
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[ad_1] Days after opening orders for the EV4 GT, we are getting our first look at Kia’s electric hot hatch driving in public. Meet Kia’s new electric hot hatch: The EV4 GT The EV4 GT was one of three new electric GT vehicles Kia unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show last month, alongside the EV3 […]
Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race

[ad_1] Toyota has been working on a solid-state pilot program with Japanese refining oil giant Idemitsu Kosan since 2023 — but we’re way past that now. The companies have decided to move ahead with a new factory to produce solid electrolyte for all-solid-state EV batteries. Toyota and Idemitsu Kosan first began collaborating on the development […]
Rivian launching Apple Watch app with remote controls and Gen 1 digital key feature

[ad_1] Back in December, Rivian released support for using an Apple Watch as a digital key. Next, the EV maker is launching a dedicated Apple Watch app with remote access and control capabilities. Apple’s digital key feature puts a virtual car key inside the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch. Digital car keys can […]
Tesla exec: Preparations underway but no firm timeline yet for FSD rollout in China

[ad_1] Tesla has not set a specific launch date for Full Self-Driving in China, despite the company’s ongoing preparations for a local FSD rollout. The information was related by Tesla China Vice President Grace Tao in a comment to local media. Tesla China prepares FSD infrastructure Speaking in a recent media interview, the executive confirmed […]
Windrose wants to containerize the data center

[ad_1] Windrose is making big, fast moves in the heavy-duty EV space with its electric semi truck business already expanding into four continents — but CEO Wen Han doesn’t want to stop there. He’s got an idea for a mobile data center and BESS solution packed into one, and he really wants us to know […]
Tesla Updates the 2026 Model Y With a Third Row and Premium Tweaks – EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories

[ad_1] Tesla doesn’t do big unveilings for most updates. Most changes arrive quietly, tucked into the online configurator or noticed by owners after delivery. The 2026 Model Y update follows that exact pattern. The most noticeable change is the return of the third-row option in the U.S. After disappearing during the Model Y refresh in […]
Tesla goes through another head of North American sales

[ad_1] Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan, who was tapped to lead North American sales after the previous head was dismissed, has announced his departure after 13 years at the automaker. It’s the latest in a string of high-profile exits as Tesla’s sales continue to struggle. Tesla’s ongoing talent exodus Jegannathan announced his departure in a LinkedIn […]
Tesla begins crash-safety test of the Cybercab at its Crash Lab in Gig – EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories

[ad_1] Tesla is one of those rare automakers that has its own crash testing facility at its Giga Texas and Fremont factories. Tesla calls them Crash Labs. Yesterday, in a drone video coverage of Giga Texas, Tesla YouTuber Joe Tegtmeyer found multiple Cybercab robotaxi units that were put at the storage lot after crash tests. Last […]
Tesla Is Turning Full Self-Driving Into a Subscription – EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories

[ad_1] Tesla is changing how drivers pay for Full Self-Driving, and it directly affects how owners think about using it day to day. According to Elon Musk, Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving after February 14. From that point forward, FSD will only be available as a monthly subscription. Pricing currently starts at $99 per […]