Wall Street opened sharply higher on Tuesday, with investor sentiment lifted by signs of a temporary pause in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 400 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also posted strong early gains. The rally follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire attempt and growing efforts … Continue reading “Live: Dow, Nasdaq Soar as Trump Pressures Israel to Hold Iran Ceasefire, Oil Prices Slide”
We are finally getting a look at Volkswagen’s answer to BYD and other low-cost Chinese electric cars. Volkswagen previewed its cheapest EV for the first time on Wednesday. It will kick off a new series of entry-level electric vehicles, with starting prices at €20,000, or just over $20,000. Volkswagen teases its cheapest EV for the … Continue reading “Here’s our first look at Volkswagen’s cheapest EV, with prices starting at about $20,000”
On today’s emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred’s initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working … Continue reading “Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades”
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq drops the previous Tech base trim, and but lower prices for the remaining trim levels help counteract that move. The Lyriq Tech started at $58,590 for the 2024 model year but lacked many of the standard features on the Luxury 1 grade that is now the base model for 2025. Thanks … Continue reading “2025 Cadillac Lyriq drops prices and base trim”
VinFast (VFS) announced it has officially begun shipping its new mini electric SUV, the VinFast VF 3. Starting under $13,000, the new VF 3 generated strong buzz, with VinFast calling it a “social media phenomenon” ahead of shipments. VinFast kicks off VF 3 shipments for under $13K After introducing the VF 3 in January, VinFast … Continue reading “VinFast VF 3 shipments are officially underway with starting prices under $13,000”
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades. 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices and range by trim Five years after the Kona Electric hit the market, Hyundai revamped the 2024 … Continue reading “2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices start at under $35,000 with sporty new N Line trim”
EV prices are trending slightly higher in June because of Tesla Cybertruck sales, reports Kelley Blue Book. In June, the average price for a new EV was $56,371, an increase of 0.9% compared to May. However, June EV prices were lower by 2.5% year-over-year. (For context, the average transaction price for a new vehicle in the … Continue reading “Tesla Cybertruck drove US EV prices higher in June”
