For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space.
A Ford and Geely EV partnership could be a win-win
It’s no secret by now that China is the clear leader in the auto industry’s…
Across the US, the e-bike policy map is starting to look oddly contradictory. In some states, lawmakers are responding to the rise of high-powered, moped-like electric bikes by reaching for blunt instruments: licensing requirements, insurance mandates, registration schemes…
Hyundai and Kia kick off 2026 with a bang
February 5, 2026
Hyundai and Kia are showing no signs of slowing down after posting record-breaking January sales to start the new year.
Hyundai and Kia start 2026 with record US sales
After both set new US sales records last year, Hyundai and Kia are laying the groundwork for another…
Maserati gets serious about EV price wars with $85,000 discounts
February 5, 2026
While the typical buyers cars like the Maserati GranCabrio or Grecale Folgore EVs may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they ask this month, that number could be a staggering $85,000 LOWER than before. (!)
CarsDirect is reporting a massive $85,000 discount on remaining 2025 model year Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Folgore…
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…
The two main utilities that own a Colorado coal plant which was ordered to reopen by fossil shill Chris Wright have pushed back on the order, stating plainly that it would raise costs and would not benefit reliability for Colorado electric ratepayers.
Coal is a dead energy…
Kia introduced a series of new electric GT vehicles in Korea. The EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT are the latest to join Kia’s growing performance EV lineup.
Kia unleashes a slew of new electric GT vehicles
After unveiling the new electric sports cars at the Brussels Motor Show last month, Kia’s latest EVs are now available in Korea.
Kia launched the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT on Monday, adding to…
China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, electronically-actuated handles, a design popularized by Tesla.
For many years, safety…
Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for millions of people across the US and reignited a familiar political and media fight over what really causes large-scale outages during extreme weather. To separate the rhetoric from the operational reality, Electrek spoke with Leah…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lied about "refusing" Epstein island invite, newly released DOJ emails show
February 3, 2026
Elon Musk claimed he “refused” invitations to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s private island after the financier was already convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, but newly released Department of Justice documents prove that was a lie.
The emails show Musk actively trying to plan a visit and asking Epstein about “the wildest party” on his island.
What Musk claimed
When the first…
