
Sony AFEELA: CES Star or Market Flop? Can Gaming Screens Sell an EV?
Sony's AFEELA EV, a CES hit, faces market challenges with its infotainment focus, pricing, and competition against luxury and Chinese EVs.
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Sony's AFEELA EV, a CES hit, faces market challenges with its infotainment focus, pricing, and competition against luxury and Chinese EVs.

For the first time ever, Toyota has surpassed Nissan to become Japan's top-selling domestic EV brand in Q4 2025, thanks to a revitalized bZ4X.

While Tesla still dominates, a new report highlights the top-selling EVs in the US in 2025 outside of Musk's empire, showcasing a diverse and growing market.

Sony-Honda Mobility unveiled the Afeela Prototype 2026, an electric SUV concept aiming for a 2028 US launch, featuring high-tech entertainment and Level 3 autonomous capability.

The Honda Prologue saw nearly 40,000 sales in 2025, becoming a top-selling EV despite a Q4 slump due to tax credit expiration and aggressive discounts.

China introduces its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries, marking a significant step towards the mass production of this "holy grail" battery technology.

Bad news for plug-in hybrid fans: Consumer Reports' latest survey reveals PHEVs suffer 80% more problems than conventional gas cars. While hybrids are shining, and pure EVs are getting better, these 'bridge' vehicles are causing more headaches than they're solving.

Honda is buying out LG Energy Solution's share of their co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio for $2.9 billion, taking full control as it gears up for a brand-new, dedicated all-electric lineup for the US market starting next year.

Despite Lhyfe's claims of doubled revenue and strategic refocus, a closer look reveals massive net losses and a continued reliance on government subsidies in a hydrogen market littered with failures.

With a surplus of 2024 and 2025 EV models on dealer lots, buyers can expect significant price cuts and negotiation opportunities as the new year approaches.

Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite Xterra SUV, but this time it will be "electrified," with plans to offer it as an extended-range hybrid (EREV) or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

BMW electric vehicle owners in the U.S. can now access Tesla's Supercharger network, marking a significant expansion for NACS and leaving only Stellantis among major automakers still pending.

Global EV sales jumped 21% in 2025, led by Europe's surge, while the U.S. market slowed due to expired tax credits, as China dominated.

BMW EV owners in the U.S. now have access to Tesla's Supercharger network, making it the 15th automaker to adopt NACS.

Tesla has soared into Consumer Reports' Top 10 for reliability for the first time, a significant jump that highlights consistent improvements in its build quality and design refinement.

Electric vehicles can lose up to 20% of their range in freezing temperatures, but models equipped with a heat pump can significantly mitigate these losses, making it a crucial feature for winter EV driving.

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced its semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year awards, with a strong EV presence across categories. Jurors are putting vehicles through real-world paces, but Tesla's still playing hard to get!

Honda's Prologue EV saw sales plunge 86.2% in November, directly following the expiry of the federal EV tax credit. What was once the second-best selling electric SUV behind the Model Y, is now struggling to find buyers at full price.

BYD is making a savvy move in Europe, launching the Atto 2 DM-i, a hybrid version of its popular EV, to navigate high EV import tariffs. This tactical shift allows BYD to offer an affordable, high-range plug-in hybrid, potentially disrupting the European market by competing with local brands that have abandoned compact segments.

Kia is throwing down big discounts, slashing $10,000 off every EV in its lineup to boost sales after the federal tax credit expired. This move offers significant savings on models like the Niro EV, EV6, and EV9, and includes sweet financing deals, making it one of the most aggressive offers in the market.

Acura's bringing back the RSX as a sleek, sporty electric SUV, and it was just caught charging at a Tesla Supercharger with a native NACS port! This is huge, folks – a new EV on Honda's Zero platform, ready to juice up anywhere. Get ready for 2026, 'cause the RSX EV is coming with that Tesla connection!
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