Consumer Reports’ 10 best new cars for 2026 all have one important feature: electric propulsion. Consumer Reports, the nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that buys all the equipment it tests and doesn’t accept freebies from manufacturers, said this year’s list includes cars that can either have a hybrid engine or be all-electric. “For the first time, … Read more
An incident that underscores both the promise and growing pains of electric vehicle (EV) ownership just unfolded on camera. A Tesla driver’s routine stop at a public charging station turned into a frustrating episode, and the moment was immortalized on the vehicles’ security cameras. The story, first shared by the owner on the Reddit forum … Read more
The US EV market hasn’t taken off like many predicted. After years of government subsidies and corporate nudges, 2025 was the year EV dreams collided with reality. Consumers flocked to car dealerships in record numbers to buy electric vehicles before the $7,500 tax credit expires in September. 2025 (by September): over 1 million units, 10.5% … Read more
This has got to be one of the most charged debates in the US auto industry this year. Scout Motors’ decision to sell cars directly to customers has sparked backlash from franchise dealers, highlighting long-standing tensions between traditional retail chains and emerging direct-to-consumer business models. The clash has boiled over in Colorado, where the state … Read more
STR/AFP via Getty Images” loading=”eager” height=”640″ width=”960″ class=”yf-lglytj loader”/> BYD electric cars are waiting at a Chinese port to be loaded onto the BYD car carrier Shenzhen, which was to sail to Brazil. STR/AFP via Getty Images In 2025, 1 in 4 new car sales globally is expected to be an electric vehicle – either … Read more