Kia is shaking things up with several new electric and hybrid SUVs set to join its lineup in 2026. Here’s what’s coming.
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Kia is shaking things up with several new electric and hybrid SUVs set to join its lineup in 2026. Here’s what’s coming.
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Meet mibot, the $7,000 tiny EV that’s about take Japan by storm. It may be small, but the mini EV is already seeing strong interest with the first models now being delivered.
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BYD is gearing up to add a new electric SUV to its popular Yuan EV lineup. The latest model, “Yuan Max,” was spotted in China for the first time ahead of its debut, rocking a familiar look.
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Is the end of the year the best time to buy a vehicle? With some older EV models piling up on the lot, you might be able to score some extra savings.
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CATL is already dominating the global electric vehicle battery market, but now the company is saying sodium-ion batteries will be widely available by the end of 2026.
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The ID. Polo is arriving in 2026 as the first of a new family of entry-level Volkswagen EVs. It was initially expected to start at 25,000 euros ($30,000), but that may no longer be the case. At least, not right away.
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A record 27 car carriers were spotted at Lucid Motor’s (LCID) manufacturing plant, loaded with Gravity and Air models ready for delivery as the year-end push heats up.
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Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup.
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It’s official. Hyundai is giving its electric hot hatch the N-Line treatment, and we are getting our first look at it.
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The new Subaru Solterra EV is surprisingly quick. It’s even faster than the WRX STI and BRZ, and it’s not even a performance model.
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BYD is closing the gap between gas pumps and EV chargers. A new video shows one of its EVs gaining nearly 250 miles (400 km) of range in just five minutes.
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If you haven’t used one yet, a Digital Key is life-changing. It should be a given on all new vehicles nowadays. GM is finally asking a select group of EV owners to test the new feature.
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Its solid-state batteries are already showing promise with real-world tests delivering over 745 miles of range on a single charge. Now, Factorial Energy is going public as it aims to bring the promising new battery tech to market as soon as 2027.
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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, won the most IIHS Top Safety Award for the second year in a row, with its flagship electric SUVs delivering “top-tier” safety performance in every test.
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Kia is set to unveil several new electric GT models at the Brussels Motor Show, including the EV3, EV4, and EV5. With its debut less than a month away, Kia’s sporty midsize electric SUV was spotted on the road, offering our closest look at it yet.
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BYD is gearing up to reveal a new pickup truck that will sit under the Shark as a lower-priced alternative. A new design patent offers a closer look.
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Is the Lucid Gravity the ultimate luxury electric SUV? It could be, but frustrating software issues are holding it back. Lucid said a fix will be sent out “imminently.”
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Hyundai is gearing up to reveal “its biggest EV yet” at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The new EV is just one of the models Hyundai is showcasing at the event.
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Volkswagen is skipping the 2026 model year for the ID.Buzz in the US, but the company insists the electric minibus isn’t going anywhere.
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Kia is offering generous discounts on its EVs with low finance rates and thousands in savings across its entire lineup.
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Ford issued a recall for more than 272,000 hybrid and electric vehicles due to a software glitch that could cause them to roll away on their own.
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No, Ram is still not planning to launch the all-electric pickup we’ve been waiting for, but it is selling this mini one for $30 for Christmas.
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Dodge opened orders for the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV, the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.” The 2027 model year gains an NACS port, but is it worth the price?
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After Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock price reached a new all-time low this week, the company’s communication boss is out to set the record straight.
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