Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency. The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) lineup, addressing… Continue reading Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen
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Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. In case you haven’t heard, Tesla is… Continue reading Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser
Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model. But in the email, Tesla appears to sneak in a policy change: FSD now only “stays with your Tesla as long as you own it.” It also has contradicting information on its support… Continue reading Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser
The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of… Continue reading Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait
Audi is set to unveil the new entry-level luxury EV by the end of the year. The new model will likely carry on the A2 name, but the electric version will bring a unique new design and more. The Audi A2 e-tron will be an affordable entry-level EV With luxury rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW expanding… Continue reading This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait
Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
Tesla Model Y Standard AWD Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features. The new Model… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we had hoped for, but this one might be
The 2026 C-HR was expected to be the $30,000 EV everyone was waiting for from Toyota. Although it’s a bit more expensive than anticipated, Toyota does offer an EV starting around that price. Does Toyota offer an EV for $30,000? Toyota is bringing the C-HR back as an EV this year. Since the now-retired gas-powered… Continue reading The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we had hoped for, but this one might be
Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets. The funding The round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group,… Continue reading Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi
Source: Xiaomi Auto/Weibo On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. We’ve also got a look at the Tesla Robotaxi service and… Continue reading Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi