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Subaru’s 2026 lineup will look a lot different and cost just a bit more than last year, despite several models maintaining their 2025 MSRPs. Destination charges are increasing for the upcoming model year, making many of the automaker’s cars slightly more expensive than before. However, others receive substantial price increases. The 2026 BRZ loses its base model and is now $2,675 more to start—the affordable sports car barely exists anymore. The Impreza also lost its entry-level trim, leaving buyers with fewer affordable options. While Subaru has released pricing information for most of its lineup, we’re still waiting for…
I have yet to experience a truly bad Chinese-market electric vehicle. They’re all generally well-resolved and reasonably priced—which scares the daylights out of the rest of the world. And so, even here in the United States, every new EV startup or groundbreaking project should be viewed through the lens of how this particular vehicle can push back against the growing impact of China. Including Slate Auto. This electric newcomer made waves for its backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, its utilitarian simplicity, and its enticing price tag—under $30,000, now that tax credits are going away. Although Slate itself sort of…
The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year. Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers. (Image credit: Changan Mazda) Changan Mazda, the joint venture between Changan Automobile and Mazda in China, today officially launched the new mid-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) EZ-60 with competitive pricing. The vehicle offers four extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants and two battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants, representing a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets. The four EREV variants start at RMB…
The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. It incorporates multiple new technologies including BYD’s DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system. (Image credit: Denza) BYD’s (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) premium brand Denza today commenced pre-sales for the N8L, targeting the family vehicle market with a large six-seat SUV (sport utility vehicle). The N8L offers two variants during pre-sales, priced starting at RMB 319,800 ($44,820) and RMB 349,800. The large six-seat plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) measures 5,200 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,820 mm…
Move over, Bugatti! The new Chinese Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar just blasted its way to a staggering, 308.4 mph top speed on a German test track, seizing the “world’s fastest car” crown and busting the last traces of the myth that electric cars are slow. Just weeks after BYD announced that the nearly 3,000 hp, all-electric Yangwang U9 Track Edition model set a new global speed record for electric vehicles after hitting a ridiculous 472.41 km/h (~293 mph), the Yangwang crew returned to Germany’s Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH (ATP) test track with the U9 Xtreme with its sights set on a…
The ET9 Horizon Edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($114,960), 6.51 percent higher than the base model, delivering a design that further emphasizes its high-end status. The ET9 is one of the most expensive models from a Chinese automaker, positioned to compete with the Mercedes-Maybach. (ET9 Horizon Edition. Image credit: Nio) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) has launched the ET9 Horizon Edition, a special variant of its ET9 executive flagship sedan, to intensify its push in China’s ultra-luxury car market. The electric vehicle (EV) maker officially rolled out the higher-priced ET9 variant at Saturday’s Nio Day 2025 event, with deliveries set to…
A TikTok video of a woman wanting to purchase Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package has viewers asking if the electric vehicle’s luxury feature is worth the hefty price tag. On Sept. 17, married couple Heidi and Bob (@heidiandbob) posted a video where Heidi shared that she loved the self-driving package so much that she wanted them to splurge. “We’re gonna keep it,” she says. The FSD package is described by Tesla as “a suite of advanced driver assistance features that can drive your Tesla vehicle almost anywhere” and “will make lane changes, select forks to follow your navigation route, navigate…
Porsche is pumping the brakes, hard, on electric vehicles. Today, the company announced that it will tweak an upcoming three-row electric SUV, which will slot above the Cayenne. Instead of giving it a big battery, Porsche will launch it exclusively with a combustion engine and plug-in hybrid powertrain. Consumers aren’t adopting battery-electric vehicles as quickly as predicted, forcing Porsche and others to rethink their product strategies. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume stated that this realignment aligns with the “new market realities and changing customer demands.” Blume also said: ‘Today, we have set the final steps in the realignment of our product…
China aims to install over 180 million kW of new energy storage capacity by 2027, driving about RMB 250 billion ($35 billion) in direct project investment. CATL shares in Hong Kong surged as much as 10 percent to HK$476.8, hitting a record high since its May 20 listing there. (Image credit: CnEVPost) CATL (HKG: 3750, SHE: 300750) surged on Monday as China’s energy storage plans fueled optimism and the battery giant’s market share expanded. The company’s Hong Kong-listed shares climbed as much as 10 percent to HK$476.8 in morning trading today, hitting a record high since its May 20 listing…
Nio has begun shipping the third-generation ES8 to stores as part of preparations for its rapid delivery, with the official launch set for this Saturday. Nio commenced test drives for the new ES8 in China on September 10, with stores extending operating hours due to high demand. (Image credit: Nio) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) has begun shipping the third-generation ES8 to its stores in China as part of preparations for rapid delivery of the SUV (sport utility vehicle). “The all-new ES8 has now commenced nationwide shipping to ensure immediate delivery upon launch,” the company said today on Weibo. “Among the…