The EV5, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks like an upgrade, the interior was spotted with an unexpected surprise.
Kia EV5 SUV facelift spotted with new design and tech
After launching the EV5 in China in 2023, Kia’s new electric SUV made its global debut in late 2025. Although it’s just rolling out across Europe, Korea, Canada…
Lucid Motors (LCID) announced plans on Friday to trim 12% of its US workforce as it looks to improve profitability ahead of its next growth stage.
Lucid announces plans to trim 12% of its US workforce
After producing 8,412 vehicles and delivering 5,345 in the fourth…
Nearly all EV owners would stick with electric for their next vehicle, a new study found. With improvements in battery tech, public charging, and more, EV owner satisfaction has never been higher. Here are the models leading the way.
EV owner satisfaction reaches an…
German union accuses Tesla 'toxic' environment, files defamation against plant manager
February 20, 2026
Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, is accusing Tesla of fostering a toxic working environment at its Gigafactory Berlin, claiming the automaker is overworking employees and pressuring sick staff. The accusations land just two weeks before a works council election that could reshape labor relations at Tesla’s only European factory.
The escalation marks the most serious labor…
A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared e-bike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage.
It’s a turf war, to be precise, and one company is now claiming that it is being set up by rival e-bike sharing company operators, resulting in its…
Toyota's best-selling car in Europe is going EV
February 19, 2026
The Yaris, Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in Europe, will finally be available as an EV. Following the Corolla, the Yaris is next in line for an electric upgrade.
Is Toyota launching the Yaris as an EV?
We knew Toyota was planning to electrify the Corolla after CEO Koji…
The LiveWire S4 Honcho hasn’t officially launched yet, but it may already be one of the most important electric motorcycles the company has ever developed.
As of early 2026, the S4 Honcho is still in the pre-release phase, with LiveWire indicating a likely launch sometime this year, potentially spring or summer. While full specifications and pricing haven’t been formally announced, the…
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer…
In what would be a “watershed moment,” Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, reportedly spoke with the Trump Administration about partnering with Chinese EV makers in the US.
Is Ford using Chinese EV tech in the US?
China is the world’s largest electric vehicle market for a…
Merida launches ‘affordable’ new electric mountain bike range
February 18, 2026
Merida is taking aim at the more budget-conscious end of the electric mountain bike market with the launch of its new ETMO range, described as the brand’s most price-focused Bosch-powered electric mountain bikes yet.
Of course for big eMTB names like Merida, the idea of “affordable” becomes something of a relative term.
The new MERIDA ETMO lineup borrows inspiration from the company’s…
