Denza was originally founded in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, launching its first car into the Chinese market in 2014. Now wholly owned by BYD, it went through a significant rebrand in 2021, with Wolfgang Egger—who previously led design teams at Audi and Lamborghini—joining at the helm as chief designer. The…

Tesla is delaying the launch of its more affordable models, according to a new report from Reuters. A stripped-down, cheaper version of the Model Y was supposed to arrive in the first half of 2025, but sources say that ain't happening.  It will eventually be joined by a cheaper Model 3, too, but you might…

As the United States’ wild tariff ride enters its second week, it’s still not quite clear how the global realignment of trade policy will affect car prices. What is guaranteed: Things are about to get even more complicated for electrified autos. Many of the most popular battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models are assembled outside…

It's not even sold in America yet. But it still took home a major award when it showed up in America. The New York Auto Show saw the Kia EV3 take home the prestigious 2025 World Car of the Year award. The jury was composed of 96 journalists from around the world, including Alessandro Lago, director of…

So Lucid developed a proprietary “boost” technology—it declined to give WIRED precise details—to raise incoming 500-volt power to match the pack’s 926 volts. It says only that it uses the rear motor unit to do so, presumably through one of the windings acting as a DC-DC inverter. The boost function delivers up to 225 kW…

It was a delight to see the new 2026 Kia EV4 in U.S.-spec form at the New York Auto Show this week. It's no secret that the American market isn't exactly kind to sedans these days, especially electric ones, but the EV4 should be something pretty special. It packs up to 330 miles of range,…

The ride itself is surprisingly comfortable, an effect furthered by the sofa-like seats. While the height helps with the headroom it does mean the center of gravity is not so low, leading to some body movement. Power comes from a 63 hp (47 kW) electric motor mounted on the front axle which can deliver 195…

Horse Powertrain has a drop-in solution for manufacturers who want to turn EVs into hybrids. The all-in-one power unit includes a gas engine, an electric motor and a transmission. It is designed to replace the front drive unit on an all-electric car. Even as electric vehicle sales continue to grow—notably in the United States and…

Subaru feels like a brand that's tailor-made to do well in the electric vehicle arms race. Its fans are often outdoorsy, environmentally minded, attracted to superior traction control and interested in performance. But so far, Subaru has been a bit player at best in the EV scene. It has just one all-electric offering, the Solterra,…

Let’s be upfront here: US cars haven’t been cheap for a long time. The average price of a new car in the US is close to $50,000, up some $5,000 from two decades ago, even adjusted for inflation. The reasons are manifold: Vehicles have gotten more complicated—and expensive—to manufacture, the Covid-19 pandemic bent global…