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'Can't Be Done By One Company': This Startup Is Rallying A Team To Bring Solid-State Batteries To Life
9/18/2026 · InsideEVsInstead of going solo, Factorial is bringing battery companies together to make solid-state batteries a reality.

Mercedes-AMG’s Electric SUV Is Just A Month Away
9/18/2026 · CarscoopsThe flagship version of Mercedes-AMG's electric SUV will hit 62 mph in as little as 2.5 seconds

Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are EV Sales
9/18/2026 · Motor1New data shows that sales for new and used electric vehicles rose in August.

BMW M3 EV Lays Down 11s Trying To Shake Xiaomi At The Ring
9/18/2026 · CarscoopsElectric M3 prototype showcased its skid skills as the Chinese SU7 Ultra sedan clung to its tail

More Than 100 Brands Are Coming To Paris. Here's What To Expect
9/18/2026 · Motor1From new EVs to Chinese automakers and long-awaited concepts, these are the brands and cars expected at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.

Congress Advances Bill That Would Force Your EV To Have AM Radio
9/18/2026 · InsideEVsA bill just passed the House that would force automakers to put AM radio in every car sold in America—including EVs.

Opel Astra GSE Line Brings OPC-Like Power, But Don’t Call It A Hot Hatch
9/18/2026 · CarscoopsOpel's compact hatchback gains a sportier face, new alloy wheels, and a more potent electric powertrain option

Your Car's Camera Is Probably Watching You. But It's Not As Sinister As It Sounds
9/18/2026 · Motor1That little camera pointed at the driver isn't there for selfies. Here's what your car is actually watching.

Max Verstappen Needed Just 35 Minutes To Overtake 100 Go-Kart Drivers
9/18/2026 · CarscoopsThe four-time F1 world champion says it was great to get back to basics in the go-kart race

Audi's Next A4 Delayed Until 2029 As VW's New EV Platform Falls Behind
9/18/2026 · Motor1Audi now targets March 2029 production, underscoring continued Volkswagen SSP delays.

Land Rover Defender Reports For Duty As JLR Bids For UK and NATO Defense Contracts
9/18/2026 · CarscoopsOther Defender-based military models will include a Battlefield Ambulance and a mono-tactical mobility vehicle

Same Battery Size, Different Range: VW ID. Polo Takes On Renault 5
9/18/2026 · InsideEVsOn a highway-heavy European road trip, the electric Polo used less energy per mile and needed less time to charge.