EV Sales Climb Worldwide As They Stall In The U.S.

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at using infrastructure investment to tackle climate change and Chargepoint CEO Rick Wilmer on U.S. market changes.

2027 Chevy Bolt Is Now The Cheapest U.S. EV With Hands-Free Driving

At the moment, Chevrolet is now delivering the least expensive EV in the U.S. with a hands-free driver-assist system: the 2027 Bolt LT with Super Cruise.

XPENG Could Bring Chinese Self-Driving To Europe Sooner Than You Think

Could XPENG beat Tesla to European self-driving? I tried NGP in Paris and Beijing to see why its AI technology might be ready for European roads as soon as 2027.

These Are The 44 Biggest New-Vehicle Cash Rebates For October

Some car, truck and SUV rebates are in the five-figure range this month, with the best as rich as $25,000.

New Smart #2 Brings Brand Back To Its Small Car Roots – Only Better

The tiny two-seater is back. Bigger cars, Chinese development speed and better batteries were crucial to enabling the new electric Smart #2. Can it repeat past glory?

Paris Car Show; Europe Accelerates, But China Is Winning

European sedan and SUV sales are finally picking up, but most of the gains are likely to be captured by Chinese manufacturers.

Paris Car Show Will Be Overshadowed By Ominous China Threat; Report

The Paris Car Show is likely to be overshadowed by China’s existential threat. AlixPartners said urgent action needs to be taken soon, but it’s not too late.

Jaguar Type 01 Launch: The Looks To Turn Heads But Can It Deliver?

The Jaguar Type 01 will turn heads with bold styling and 1,015bhp tri-motors, but can this electric GT turn rebrand controversy into a driver’s dream?

Polestar 5 2027 Review: The Porsche Taycan Beater US Buyers Can’t Have

Can the 871bhp Polestar 5 beat the Porsche Taycan? Driving both versions of this electric GT shows just what American buyers are missing now the brand has exited the USA.