Electric Vehicles

• Oct 29, 2026 Tesla Robotaxi First Ride Is Free in Houston and Dallas New riders in Houston and Dallas see a $0 fare, as Tesla looks to build demand ahead of more city launches and Cybercab service in Dallas.
• Oct 29, 2026 Tesla Update Disrupts Third-Party V2L Adapters, Leaving Older Models Without an Easy Workaround Owners report that Tesla software 2026.38.5.1 cuts off third-party V2L adapters within minutes, while Tesla expands PowerShare to more models.
• Oct 29, 2026 2027 Mazda CX-5 Adds Gemini AI While Keeping Its $31,585 Starting Price The 2027 CX-5 keeps its base price and powertrain, adds Gemini to Google Built-in, and raises prices on every trim above the entry model.
• Oct 28, 2026 Tesla Cybercab Uses Color-Infused Plastic After Testing Film Alternatives Tesla chose color-infused plastic for the Cybercab after testing two film methods, aiming to remove the paint shop from its modular production process.
• Oct 28, 2026 Proposed EV Credit Would Reach $15,000, but Faces a Long Path A proposed bill would double federal EV credits and expand charging incentives, but it has no cosponsors and remains at an early stage.
• Oct 28, 2026 2027 Dodge Charger Mopar ’27 Adds Carbon-Fiber Parts for $10,995 Limited to 270 cars, the Charger Mopar ’27 brings carbon-fiber parts and a cold-air intake to 2027 R/T and Scat Pack coupes.
• Oct 28, 2026 Tesla Semi Fire Shuts I-880 for About 10 Hours as Cause Remains Unknown A Tesla Semi burned on I-880 near Hayward without a reported crash or injuries. The fire closed both directions, and its cause is still unconfirmed.
• Oct 28, 2026 Nissan Sentra Spec-V Concept Pairs 300 Horsepower With a Six-Speed Manual Nissan’s SEMA Sentra concept borrows performance parts from the Z and GT-R, but the 300-hp, manual-equipped sedan is a show build for now.
• Oct 28, 2026 Tesla Emergency Drive Away Used by Mistake at Austin Supercharger A Model Y driver pulled away with the cable attached, showing how Tesla’s emergency feature can damage the charge port and stall.
• Oct 27, 2026 Tesla Manuals Shift FSD Hardware Names From AI4 to SI4 Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck manuals now use “SI Computer,” hinting at a broader rename that Tesla has yet to confirm.
• Oct 27, 2026 2027 Mazda CX-90 Adds Two-Row Models as CX-70 Leaves the Lineup Mazda folds the CX-70 into the CX-90 range, with two-row seating on two trims, revised rear suspension and updated paint choices.
• Oct 27, 2026 Tesla App Code Points to X Money for Supercharging and FSD Subscriptions Tesla app code suggests X Money could cover Supercharging, Tesla Shop purchases and FSD subscriptions, though no launch date is known.
• Oct 27, 2026 Tesla App Code Reveals FSD Referral Rewards Are Coming Tesla App Code Reveals FSD Referral Rewards Are Coming Code in the latest Tesla app update shows owners could earn free months of FSD (Supervised) for referring...
• Oct 27, 2026 Tesla Plans to Use Optimus to Plug In Robotaxis Before Wireless Charging Arrives Optimus could handle Robotaxi charging at Superchargers while Tesla develops wireless charging and builds out its Austin fleet hub.
• Oct 27, 2026 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 First Drive: Space, V8 Power and a Nimble Feel Audi’s new Q9 brings a roomier three-row cabin and agile handling; the V8 SQ9 adds startling acceleration and sharper cornering.
• Oct 27, 2026 TVS Apache Racing Experience GP 2026–27 Adds Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast TVS expands its Apache racing series to seven countries, with a November 15 start and MotoGP trips among the prizes for top finishers.
• Oct 27, 2026 Piastri Says Hadjar’s Red Bull Battery Mapping Cost Him Time at COTA Hadjar said the wrong battery mode cost up to a second per lap, while Piastri lost time catching him and then defended seventh from Russell.
• Oct 27, 2026 McLaren’s US Grand Prix Strategy Raises Questions About Piastri’s Role Piastri gave Norris an early pass in Austin after McLaren discussed the possibility before the race, raising questions about how the team sees its drivers.
• Oct 26, 2026 Tesla Expands Houston Robotaxi Zone to 254 Square Miles, Outpacing Waymo’s Coverage Tesla’s Houston Robotaxi zone now spans 254 square miles and about 1.2 million residents, though both major airports remain outside its reach.
• Oct 26, 2026 Latvia Adds Tesla Assisted Driving as Europe’s 10th Approved Market Latvia joins nine other EU markets, with the HW4 rollout expected soon as Tesla looks to expand its European driver assistance feature.