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- 1Trump Rolls Back Fuel Economy Standards, Promising Cheaper Cars▼Trump Rolls Back Fuel Economy Standards. Will Cars Really Get Cheaper?
The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel economy standards, arguing the change will make cars more affordable for American buyers. The question of whether vehicles will actually get cheaper is now at the center of debate, with industry groups, consumer advocates and analysts weighing the savings against higher fuel costs and the impact on electric vehicle development.
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Reuters has published a newsletter asking whether luxury electric cars can find buyers, examining demand for high-end electric vehicles from premium brands. The question comes as automakers ramp up luxury EV line-ups while sales in some markets have proven slower than expected, with affluent buyers remaining cautious about price, range and resale value despite growing overall EV adoption.
- 3Elon Musk pitches Tesla Roadster as an EV for the rich●Tesla CEO Elon Musk pitches an EV for the 1 percent. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/28/t esla-roadster-electric-spor
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is promoting the Tesla Roadster, an electric sports car critics describe as an aspirational vehicle for the wealthy rather than for everyday buyers. Coverage frames the pitch as expensive and aimed at the '1 percent', sparking debate over whether it serves Tesla's image more than the mass EV market.
- 4Hyundai unveils sub-$15,000 electric Ioniq V, unavailable in most markets▼Hyundai launches electric Ioniq V for under $15,000, but you can’t have it
Hyundai has launched an electric car under its Ioniq line priced below $15,000, but the vehicle is not being offered to buyers in many markets where the news has drawn attention. The combination of an unusually low price point for an electric Hyundai and its limited availability is driving interest and debate about when or whether it will reach more customers.
- 5BMW i3 finds cult following on used EV market▼BMW's quirky i3 electric enjoys cult status as a second-hand EV
BMW's i3, the compact electric car with its unusual design and carbon-fibre body, is winning a devoted second life on the used-car market. Once discontinued, the hatchback is now prized by budget-conscious EV buyers who value its light weight, rear-wheel drive and city-friendly size, giving it a cult status among second-hand electric vehicles.
- 6Volkswagen slashes EV prices by $12,500▼Looking for an affordable EV? Volkswagen is cutting prices by $12,500.
Volkswagen has announced price cuts of up to $12,500 on its electric vehicles, a move aimed at making its EV lineup significantly more affordable for buyers. The steep discounts, reported by USA Today, underline the intensifying price competition in the electric car market as automakers fight for sales volume amid slowing demand growth.
- 7Pro-Net marks 40,000th Proton e.MAS with discounts and app update●Pro-Net celebrates 40,000th Proton e.MAS milestone: Up to 40% off charging, service discounts, and app update # cars # e
Pro-Net, the distributor of Proton's e.MAS electric vehicles in Malaysia, is celebrating the delivery of its 40,000th e.MAS car. To mark the milestone, the company is offering owners up to 40% off charging and discounts on servicing, alongside a new app update. The promotion covers the e.MAS 5 and e.MAS 7 models and is aimed at rewarding early EV adopters as the brand's electric line-up continues to expand in the Malaysian market.
- 8Škoda Peaq: brand's largest electric SUV driven and reviewed●Škoda Peaq: Najveći električni SUV marke u vožnji dobro skriva veliku masu i dimenzije Škoda je s Peaqom napravila nešto
Škoda's Peaq, the brand's biggest electric SUV to date, has been taken for a test drive by Croatian motoring outlet Poslovni dnevnik. The review says the car hides its considerable mass and dimensions well on the road, and praises Škoda for leaning into its traditional strengths—practicality, spaciousness, simplicity and sensible usability—a bolder move than the company might have attempted a few years ago.
- 9Used electric car battery myth officially debunked▼The huge myth about used electric cars just got officially busted
A widely repeated belief about used electric cars — that their batteries degrade so quickly they are poor second-hand buys — has reportedly been officially debunked. Industry data on battery longevity is said to contradict the myth, with used EVs retaining far more capacity than sceptics claim. The finding is being read as a boost for the second-hand EV market.
- 10Dodge bets the electric Charger can win over petrolheads▼Can Dodge's bad boy Charger appeal to both petrolheads and EV fans?
Dodge's new electric Charger is being closely watched as a test of whether an EV version of the brand's iconic muscle car can win over traditional petrol enthusiasts and newer EV buyers at the same time. Commentators are asking whether the Charger's aggressive, 'bad boy' character survives the switch to electric power, or whether loyal fans and green drivers remain too far apart to please with one car.