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- 1Used Electric Car Sales Hit Record High in March●What EV Slowdown? Used Electric Car Sales Hit A Record High In March
Used electric vehicle sales reached a record high in March, according to a report by InsideEVs. The figures suggest that demand for EVs remains strong at the second-hand level, contradicting the widely reported slowdown in new electric car sales. Industry watchers see the used market's growth as evidence that mainstream buyers are embracing electric cars at lower price points.
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Tesla is reportedly winding down production of the Cybertruck after years of poor sales, according to an NBC News report. The angular electric pickup, launched in late 2023 with heavy hype and long waiting lists, has failed to convert interest into sustained demand. Observers are treating the move as a major setback for the vehicle once pitched as a flagship of Tesla's design ambitions.
- 3EV Sales Fell 41% In January, But Some Brands Grew●EV Sales Crashed 41% In January—But These Brands Still Grew
Electric vehicle sales dropped sharply in January, falling 41% according to a report by InsideEVs. Despite the overall market decline, a number of specific brands managed to grow their sales during the month. The contrast between the market-wide slump and individual brand gains is drawing attention as the industry assesses early-year demand for electric vehicles.
- 4Ferrari to auction first example of its first electric car▼Ferrari Is Auctioning Off The First Example Of its First Electric Car. How Much Do You Think It'll Fetch?
Ferrari is putting the very first example of its first fully electric car up for auction, and the price it could reach is already a topic of debate among car fans. The sale marks a milestone for the Italian marque as it enters the electric era, with collectors expected to bid aggressively for the historic chassis. No final figure has been announced.
- 5Plug-In Cars Made Up 25% Of Global Car Sales Last Year▼What EV Slowdown? Plug-In Cars Made Up 25% Of Car Sales Last Year
Despite talk of an electric vehicle slowdown, plug-in cars accounted for roughly a quarter of all new car sales worldwide last year, according to InsideEVs. The figure suggests EV adoption continues to grow overall, even as some markets and automakers report softer demand, prompting debate over whether the slowdown narrative is overstated.
- 6EVs Cut Global Fuel Consumption Sharply in 2025●EVs Slashed Global Fuel Consumption Massively In 2025
Electric vehicles are reported to have significantly reduced global fuel consumption over 2025, as rising EV sales displace petrol and diesel demand worldwide. The shift highlights how quickly electrification is changing energy markets, with analysts pointing to measurable drops in oil use for transport as more drivers switch to battery-powered cars.
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The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme has set a new speed record of 503 km/h, claimed to be the fastest for a production car. The electric hypercar's achievement is drawing worldwide attention, with discussion focused on Chinese automaker BYD now outpacing established hypercar makers on outright top speed and what this means for the future of electric performance vehicles.
- 8Massive EV Battery Health Study of 20 Models Reveals One Standout●500,000 EV Battery Health Checks Put 20 Models To The Test. One Car Stood Out
A large-scale analysis covering 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks has compared 20 different EV models, with one car singled out for its battery performance. The findings offer one of the broadest pictures yet of how EV batteries degrade in real-world use, and drivers and industry watchers are weighing which models hold up best over time.
- 9Security flaw reportedly unlocks one car brand worldwide●Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world
A newly published write-up claims that cars from one unnamed brand can be unlocked in most of the world, describing a method that appears to exploit a weakness in the vehicles' locking system. The finding is drawing attention from security researchers and car owners alike, who are debating the severity of the flaw, how widely it can actually be exploited, and what the manufacturer should do in response.
- 10Thousands of Filipinos Returning Electric Vehicles in 2026●Libo-libong Pilipino ang Nagsasauli ng Kanilang mga Electric Vehicle sa 2026 — Narito Kung Bakit
Reports circulating in the Philippines claim that thousands of Filipinos will be returning their electric vehicles in 2026. The discussion centers on reasons owners might give up their EVs, though specific details, official figures, or the identities of affected buyers have not been confirmed. Commentary on the claim is limited so far, and no government agency or automaker has publicly addressed it.
- 11Reviewers test whether the new AMG GT 4-Door is a 'real' AMG●I Drove the NEW GT 4-Door to See If It’s a Fake AMG
A new driving review of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is asking whether the latest version still deserves the AMG badge, with the reviewer questioning if it has become diluted compared with traditional hand-built AMG performance cars. The test drive examines its engines, handling and character against the brand's sports-car heritage. Auto enthusiasts are debating whether Mercedes-AMG's expansion into four-door and hybrid models is preserving or weakening the sub-brand's performance identity.
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Electric vehicles are narrowing the price gap with comparable gasoline cars, according to reporting by InsideEVs. Falling battery costs, increased competition among automakers, and a wider range of affordable models are pushing sticker prices closer to parity with combustion-engine vehicles, a shift analysts describe as a clear trend for the industry.
- 13How America's Policy Whiplash Derailed The EV Transition●How America’s Policy Whiplash Derailed The EV Transition
US electric vehicle adoption is being held back by repeated shifts in federal policy, according to a new report from InsideEVs. Changing subsidies, emissions rules and tax credits have left automakers and consumers uncertain about the future, slowing investment and purchases. Commenters argue that inconsistent regulation, rather than technology, is the main obstacle to America's EV transition.