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- 1High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than equivalent petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out faster than combustion engines. The findings are being debated among drivers and industry watchers, with implications for the second-hand EV market and consumer confidence in electric mobility.
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Toyota is preparing to launch an electric version of the Corolla, the world's best-selling car, according to a report by Electrek. The move would put one of the most recognizable nameplates in automotive history into the battery-powered segment, where Toyota has so far lagged rivals. Reaction online focuses on what the shift could mean for mass-market EV adoption and Toyota's broader electrification strategy.
- 3BYD car hacked easily due to missing password, documentary finds●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary reports that a BYD electric vehicle could be hacked with surprising ease because the car lacked a basic password on its systems. The investigation has drawn large attention online, reigniting debate about cybersecurity standards in Chinese-made electric vehicles and how well automakers protect connected cars from digital intrusions.
- 4Gas Prices Climb, Interest in Electric Vehicles Rises●Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are Searches For EVs: Edmunds
Gasoline prices are rising in the United States, and car shopping firm Edmunds reports a corresponding increase in searches for electric vehicles. The company's data suggests consumers are turning to EVs as a way to avoid pain at the pump, echoing a pattern seen during previous fuel price spikes.
- 5Volkswagen entry-level EVs overtake gas-car orders in Germany●In Germany, Volkswagen hinders gas-car shift as entry-level EVs overtake ICE orders
Volkswagen's affordable electric models are reportedly outselling its combustion-engine cars in Germany, with entry-level EV orders overtaking ICE orders. The headline suggests the company itself may be slowing the broader transition to electric mobility even as demand shifts toward its cheaper electric offerings. Details beyond the headline remain thin, so the exact scope and figures behind the claim are not yet clear.