Not too long ago, there was a time when supersport motorbikes were by far the quickest road-legal vehicles on the planet. However, while most flagship bikes from the past decade have remained capped at around 200 hp, the horsepower wars among carmakers have continued to rage.

First, flagship hypercars like the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder started giving bikes a run for their money. Now, we’re living in an era where all-electric sedans are among the quickest-accelerating cars on the planet. To demonstrate this, CarWow recently lined up the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT alongside a Ferrari SF90 Stradale and a Yamaha R1M. The results are eye-opening – although not unsurprising.

Read: Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Becomes First Car To Break 2-Second Barrier In C/D’s 0-60 Test

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the only true supercar on test and its twin-turbocharged V8 and three electric motors combine to deliver 986 hp. However, that’s less than the 1,019 hp mustered up by the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with its launch control system enabled. The Yamaha R1M is good for 200 hp by comparison, but is also much lighter.

In the first race, all three competitors got a great start but the Ferrari edged ahead. However, the Porsche soon closed the gap and was neck-and-neck with the SF90. The rider of the Yamaha did a good job of hanging with the Ferrari and Porsche but finished slightly behind.

The SF90 got the jump off the line in the second race, but just like in the first race, the Taycan started to pull slightly away as the speeds started to build, taking the victory. In the third, the Porsche and the Yamaha got the best launches as the driver of the Ferrari turned off all the assistance systems and got a bunch of unwanted wheelspin, impacting the hybrid’s getaway.

The tables are turned in a rolling drag race from 10 mph. While the Porsche has the power advantage over the Ferrari, it doesn’t perform as well in a roll race and is left behind by the other two.

For most of the past year, it’s seemed like every other week, a major Chinese car manufacturer has revealed a new and innovative premium EV. However, some analysts expect fewer all-new premium models to be launched in 2025 due to weakening demand across the local market.

China’s luxury EVs are usually priced over 300,000 yuan (about $41,000), with several different car manufacturers competing in this segment. These include Xpeng, Nio, Li Auto, Zeekr, and BYD. All of these brands produce compelling models, but the segment is small, and there’s limited potential for it to grow. The founder of CnEVPost, Phate Zhang, believes this will force companies to slow down their launches of new premium models.

Read: China’s HiPhi EV Startup Is In Trouble, As Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy

“I think automakers will slow down their launches of new premium models in 2025 and focus on upgrading their existing models,” he told the South China Morning Post. “This market segment is not easy to expand. Coupled with the overall slowdown in the EV market, sales of high-end EV models have faced considerable challenges this year.”

Vehicles in China’s premium EV segment accounted for roughly 10% of total EVs sold through the first 11 months of the year. While sales of these models have grown over recent years, this growth has started to slow, according to China Passenger Car Association data. Ongoing price wars are also making it difficult for new offerings to enter the market and prove competitive.

“Few of the companies have succeeded in entering the premium market, with most of the rest suffering from weak sales and huge investment losses,” Jiangxi New Energy Technology Institute researcher Zhang Xiang said. “This has set an alarm for the carmakers.”

Several local brands started to feel the pinch of slowing sales growth in 2024. Last August, Human Horizons filed for bankruptcy, having sold fewer than 8,000 of its premium EV models in 2023, while in December, Geely’s Jiyue EV brand was on the brink of collapse. While growth has slowed, China’s EV market is expected to swell considerably this year. In fact, sales of new-energy vehicles – which include BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs – may increase by 28% this year and hit 15.78 million sales.

The Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) has revealed 128,691 new vehicles were bought in the country last year. That’s a relatively small number, but 114,400 of them were electric.

That’s nearly 89% and the OFV says the country is close to achieving its goal of having all new passenger vehicles being zero-emission by 2025. They went on to note the EV percentage jumped from an already impressive 82.4% in 2023.

More: Norway Sets World Record For EV Sales With 94% Market Share Last Month

Interestingly, customers who didn’t opt for an EV typically bought something eco-friendly. 5.3% of vehicles sold in Norway last year were a hybrid, while roughly 2.7% were plug-in hybrids. Furthermore, customers only snapped up 986 vehicles powered exclusively by gasoline.

While it’s impressive that Norwegians have embraced EVs to such a degree, the OFV said “the last few percentages to reach the 2025 target may be difficult to achieve.” They went on to emphasize the importance of government incentives such as tax exemptions.

NORWAY PASSENGER CAR SALES 2024

Getting back to sales, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in Norway as customers snapped up 16,858 units, accounting for just over 13% of the entire market. It was followed by the Tesla Model 3 (7,264) and Volvo EX30 (7,229). The Volkswagen ID.4 followed just seven units behind, while the Toyota bZ4X came in fifth place with 6,007 sales.

Chinese brands also performed well, accounting for nearly 10% of new car sales, with BYD ranking as the 13th largest automaker in terms of deliveries last year. Xpeng came in 15th place, meaning both automakers outperformed Peugeot, Mazda, Porsche, Kia, and Lexus. SAIC-owned MG also secured 10th place with 4,591 sales.

NORWAY BEST SELLERS 2024

Tesla’s fourth-quarter sales results are in, and, as expected, they’re a bit of a mixed bag. On the upside, the company set a new record for quarterly sales. On the downside, it missed projections and sold fewer cars in 2024 than in 2023, marking its first-ever annual sales decline in over a decade amid growing competition in the global electric vehicle market. Unsurprisingly, this has contributed to a drop in the company’s stock price. Let’s break it all down.

See: Tesla Model Y Juniper Caught With Split Headlights And Rear Light Bar

First, Tesla delivered 495,570 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024. That’s an improvement over its previous record-breaking quarter (Q3 of 2024), which saw 462,890 deliveries. However, analysts had projected that Tesla would deliver closer to 500,000 vehicles. To match its 2023 total sales , Tesla would have needed to deliver more than 510,000 cars in Q4, meaning it fell short of what was necessary to avoid a year-over-year decline.

2024 vs. 2023: The Numbers Game

As a result, Tesla fell short of its goal of surpassing the 1.8 million deliveries achieved in 2023, ending 2024 with exactly 1,789,226 vehicles delivered. The breakdown of these numbers is particularly noteworthy: 1,704,093 of those deliveries came from the Model Y and Model 3. This means the Model S, Model X, and the newly launched Cybertruck collectively accounted for less than five percent of Tesla’s total sales.

In addition to its vehicle deliveries, Tesla reported strong performance in its energy business. The company says that it delivered a record 11.0 GWh of energy storage products in the fourth quarter of 2024. It hasn’t released financial results yet which could shed some additional light on how the brand is doing. Those will come out on January 29 after the market closes.

Tesla Stock Faces Continued Pressure

Tesla’s latest sales report hasn’t done much to stabilize the company’s ongoing stock slump. As of this writing, Tesla shares have dropped 6.8% for the day, capping off what’s been a rough week. Over the past five trading days, TSLA has fallen from a high of $465 per share to just $375.

It’s unclear what might stop the bleeding, or so-to-speak, at least in the short term. Perhaps the alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump will come into play but we’ll have to wait a little while longer to see how that shakes out.

Refreshed Model Y And New Sub-$30K EV

One factor working in Tesla’s favor is the imminent launch of the updated version of its bestselling Model Y, codenamed Project Juniper. Expected to hit most global markets in the coming months, this refreshed model should help boost sales and bolster confidence as the company moves into 2025.

Read: Tesla Exec Confirms Sub-$30K Model Q And 2025 Product Plans

Additionally, CEO Elon Musk has expressed optimism about the company’s future, predicting more than 20% growth in sales for 2025. Adding to this, a recent Deutsche Bank report revealed that Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, Travis Axelrod, confirmed the planned launch of a lower-cost vehicle priced under $30,000 in the first half of 2025. With the introduction of this budget-friendly model alongside the updated Model Y, could reignite Tesla’s sales momentum and help the company regain its footing in the crowded EV market.

Just a week after Nissan announced the 2025 Ariya with a slightly higher price tag, dealers are already offering incentives for their electric SUV model. The Nissan Ariya is quite a compelling option for those in the market for an electric SUV of this size.

The 2025 model is currently available with a $1,000 loyalty discount for current Nissan and Infiniti owners, as revealed by a dealer bulletin. This incentive is available to those purchasing or leasing the 2025 Ariya. Financing could be a great option for some, as the electric Nissan SUV is offered with a 2.19% APR for 36 months or 3.19% for 60 months, the same rates as the outdated Nissan Leaf.

Read: Nissan Simplifies 2025 Ariya Lineup And Readjusts Prices Across The Range

Only time will tell if the new $1,000 discount is enough to convince existing Nissan or Infiniti owners to sign on the dotted line for a new Ariya. However, an ever bigger deal might be on the horizon for potential Ariya buyers, as Nissan might announce a $7,500 cash incentive when leased, Cars Direct notes. If the Japanese carmaker makes it official, leasing a 2025 Ariya is the best option.

Prices for the 2025 Ariya start at $39,770 for the Engage FWD variant with the base 66 kWh battery pack. This is a small price hike from the $39,590 starting price of the 2024 model but is still significantly cheaper than 2023 models, which started at $43,190 and rose to as high as $60,190 for the Platinum+ e-4ORCE. The current range continues to top out with the Platinum+ e-4ORCE, although it’s now available from $53,370.

Nissan did not make any noteworthy changes to the 2025 Ariya. In fact, all it did was add wireless phone charging as standard to all variants and eliminate several mid-range versions.

Zeekr has no immediate plans to start selling its cars in the United States, but that doesn’t stop them from bringing a trio of their models to this month’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This will kick off what it hopes will be a year of record-breaking sales that may help establish it as one of China’s most important premium EV brands.

Attendees at CES will have the opportunity to see the Zeekr 001 FR, 009 Grand, and Mix from up close. The company is also scheduled to host a press conference and panel discussion were it’s expected to announce several new technologies and provide further details about its ongoing global expansion.

Read: Zeekr 001 FR Debuts With Four Motors, Tank Turns And 1,248 HP

This isn’t the first time the Chinese carmaker made an appearance at CES. It brought the 001 to the show in 2023 and last year, had the 007 sedan on display and announced a technology partnership with Intel.

Zeekr has big plans for 2025, as it’s aiming to deliver 320,000 vehicles. This represents a 44% increase over the 222,123 vehicles it delivered last year, an impressive figure when you consider it’s only been three and a half years since the brand launched the 001.

More: The New Zeekr Mix Is China’s Space-Age Answer To VW’s ID. Buzz

Its sales increased dramatically throughout 2024. In December alone, it delivered 27,190 vehicles, a fourth consecutive record month of sales and more than double the number of cars it sold in December 2023. During the fourth quarter, deliveries hit 79,250.

The company is charging into 2025 shortly after it was announced that Geely would shift Lynk & Co under the Zeekr umbrella. These two brands aim to grow cumulative sales to 1 million over the coming two years. This won’t just necessitate a big increase in sales at Zeekr, but also at Lynk & Co. During the January-November 2024 period, Lynk & Co delivered 259,356 vehicles, a 33.31% increase over the year prior.

BYD continued to rapidly expand in 2024, selling 4.27 million vehicles, an impressive 41.3% jump over the 3 million sales in 2023. However, the company is not expected to usurp Tesla as the largest seller of battery-electric vehicles.

The Chinese car-making giant sold 1,764,992 EVs in 2024, a 12% increase over 2023. 2,485,378 were plug-in hybrid vehicles, a 72.8% surge compared to 2023.

Read: BYD Outsold Ford Last Quarter To Become Sixth-Largest Carmaker

December was a record-breaking month for the company, selling 509,440 vehicles. Tesla has yet to release its delivery figures for 2024 but is expected to have shipped roughly 1.81 million vehicles, clinging on to the top spot in EV sales. However, BYD is expected to surpass Ford and Honda for cumulative 2024 sales, positioning itself as one of the world’s largest car manufacturers.

Bloomberg reports the vast majority of BYD’s sales come from China, with roughly half a million coming from overseas markets.

The rise of BYD in recent years has been nothing short of spectacular. Not too long ago, the company was a small brand selling bland, boring vehicles in China, but thanks in part to the local government’s heavily subsidized EV programs, BYD has established an enviable manufacturing footprint and launched several compelling vehicles. It also operates numerous sub-brands catering to different areas of the market.

BYD is also a battery giant. According to Car News China, it’s the second-largest battery supplier in China and supplies packs to companies including Toyota, Nio, and Tesla. The company installed a total of 194.7 GWh worth of batteries in vehicles and energy storage facilities last year.

Hyundai has unveiled a new EV in India, based on one of its most popular SUVs in the region. The Creta Electric adds a zero-emission powertrain option to the SUV’s lineup, with mild visual tweaks distinguishing it from the ICE-powered versions.

The Hyundai Creta Electric features a redesigned nose with a split-grille design. The grille is fully blocked with a pixelated pattern, while the lower bumper intake has active aero flaps. The rear bumper also features a pixelated pattern above the aluminum-style skid plate, alongside more discreet plastic cladding.

More: New Kia Syros Packs Big Features Into A Tiny SUV Package

The profile is carried over from the ICE-powered Creta, although the EV rides on a new set of 17-inch wheels with an aero-optimized design. It is also available in the pictured Ocean Blue metallic shade.

Hyundai didn’t reveal the specifications of the fully electric powertrain, which is most likely a single electric motor powering the front axle. It does say though that the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint is completed in 7.9 seconds, making the EV faster than the ICE-powered Creta N Line.

The Creta Electric will be offered with two battery options, with a capacity of 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh. The range figures are 390 km (242 miles) and 473 km (294 miles) respectively, measured under to the local ARAI protocols.

As reported by Autocar India, the battery can charge from 10-80 percent in 58 minutes using a DC charger, while a 10-100 percent charge takes 4 hours in a standard 11 kW AC wallbox. The SUV has a small frunk where owners can store the charging cables and other small items. As for the charging port, it is located behind the Hyundai emblem on the front bumper.

Inside, the Creta Electric gains a new steering wheel with a gear selector that appears to be sourced from the Ioniq 5. A knob on the center tunnel gives access to three driving modes – Eco, Normal, and Sport. The EV also benefits from new graphics for the digital cockpit that comprises dual 10.25-inch displays. Furthermore, there is a plug under the rear bench that can power any kind of electronic devices through the V2L function.

The Hyundai Creta Electric will compete with EV-dedicated rivals including the Suzuki eVitara, Mahindra BE 6, and Tata Curvv EV.

The electric SUV will be formally unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Show in India on January 17. At the moment it is not clear if Hyundai plans on offering it to other markets as well. The current second-generation Hyundai Creta was introduced in 2019, and received a mid-lifecycle update in India in 2024.

Update: The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has disclosed that gasoline canisters, camp fuel canisters, and firework mortars were found in the Cybertruck’s bed. Authorities believe these items were connected to a detonation system allegedly triggered by the driver. The vehicle had been rented in Colorado through Turo.

According to ABC News, the sheriff stated that Tesla CEO Elon Musk assisted with the investigation by remotely unlocking the Cybertruck after it auto-locked during the explosion. Musk also provided investigators with video footage showing the suspect at charging stations along the route from Colorado to Las Vegas.

The original story follows.

We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself.

All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion. https://t.co/HRjb87YbaJ

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 1, 2025

One person has been killed and at least seven injured after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded and caught fire while parked outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Local authorities and the FBI are investigating the incident but do not believe there is any further threat to locals.

The explosion occurred shortly after the electric pickup truck pulled up in front of the hotel’s lobby. CCTV footage shared to X captured the devastating blast. In the clip, fire can be seeing ripping through the Tesla and it appears that several fireworks were also set off by the explosion.

Read: Feds Looking Into Fatal Tesla Cybertruck Crash That Killed Three Teens

Several videos are also circulating online that show the aftermath of the blast and the ensuing fire. ABC News reports that police are investigating the explosion as a possible act of terror. The driver of the Tesla was killed.

An individual who witnessed the explosion and fire said they saw the Tesla pull up to the lobby before it “lowered itself like a bus.”

“I and my husband were literally standing where the luggage is in the footage. I just saw it pulled up, and it lowered itself like a bus, and boom it goes. It first looked like fireworks or something but then I immediately feared our life thinking it could be a bomb and ran,” they wrote on X.

🚨New footage of the Tesla Cybertruck exploding in front of the Trump hotel

It looks like fireworks exploded

This was intentional

Someone was sending a message to Trump & Elon pic.twitter.com/aTpe0oM6jg

— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 1, 2025

While posting to his social media company, Elon Musk said “the while Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now. Will post more information as soon as we learn anything. We’ve never seen anything like this.”

Donald Trump has yet to comment on the incident, but his son, Eric Trump, thanked the local authorities for the quick response.

“Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas,” he said. “The safety and well-being of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response and professionalism.”

Cybertruck blew up in front of Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Those are our luggage by the door and that’s where we were when it happened. pic.twitter.com/KaVZXfGLNK

— ayackle (@kaaaassuu) January 1, 2025

The whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now.

Will post more information as soon as we learn anything.

We’ve never seen anything like this. https://t.co/MpmICGvLXf

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 1, 2025

The Chevrolet Equinox EV is involved in another recall in the United States, just two months after a handful had to be repaired for door strikers that could crack under pressure. This recall is much more widespread than October’s, impacting 7,606 examples across the United States.

Like all other EVs on the market, the Equinox EV is required to have a pedestrian alert sound system. However, Chevrolet has revealed the system in the Equinox EV may have been improperly calibrated and may not produce enough exterior sound when the SUV is traveling between 20 km/h (12.4 mph) and 30 km/h (18.6 mph). The carmaker rightly points out that if pedestrians can’t hear an approaching Equinox EV between these speeds, there’s a heightened risk of a collision occurring and a pedestrian being injured.

Read: Chevy Serves Electric Juice With Every Equinox EV Test Drive — Welcome To California

The recall impacts 2025 Equinox EV models manufactured between August 13, 2024, and October 16, 2024. GM has blamed the fault on incorrect software calibrations in the body control module. It opened an investigation into a potential problem on October 8, 2024, after an audit found the pedestrian alert sound on 2025 models was not up to spec. A decision to issue a recall was made on December 5.

Owners will be alerted to the recall from January 27, 2025. Curiously, customer-owned vehicles will need to visit a GM dealership to have the body control module’s software correctly calibrated, while unsold vehicles may receive the same update over the air. GM hasn’t specified why the over-the-air update isn’t available for all vehicles.

October’s recall for the Equinox EV also encompassed the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer and Blazer EV models. Chevy revealed these vehicles had door strikes that were improperly heat-treated and did not meet its hardness specifications, meaning the doors could swing open while driving or during a crash. Fortunately for GM, none of these vehicles had been delivered to customers at the time of the recall and were still on dealership lots.

It turns out that getting your hands on a Tesla Cybertruck might be just as nerve-wracking as waiting for it in the first place. One hopeful owner is finding out the hard way that Tesla doesn’t play nice when it comes to deadlines or refunds. According to him, the company has given him a simple ultimatum this holiday season: take delivery now or kiss $2,500 and his spot in line goodbye. Happy holidays, right?

Despite his requests for a little breathing room, Tesla seems uninterested in bending its rules. And, based on the fine print, it’s hard to say he didn’t see this coming.

More: Brand New Cybertruck Leaks Oil After 3 Days, Tesla Needs A Month To Fix

Right now, ordering a Cybertruck requires a $250 non-refundable order fee. That’s different from the deposit that a Facebook user put down by a factor of ten. He dropped $2,500 to configure a truck and on December 28 received word from Tesla that he had to accept delivery now or lose that money. “You have exceeded your final hold on your Cybertruck and have been assigned a truck that is on island readily available,” reads a message reportedly from Tesla service.

According to his own post on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook, he needs more time, which is what he allegedly told the company rep. They simply responded “Your order will be cancelled with your deposit forfeited.” Butcher pleaded that this didn’t seem fair and that he would like the deposit to go to a future purchase of a Cybertruck.

Based on the details provided and Tesla’s response, it seems clear that he agreed to these terms when placing his order. While he doesn’t explicitly clarify, all signs point to this being a confirmed order rather than a simple reservation—likely involving specific options or configurations. If that’s the case, does it mean Tesla is entirely in the right here, and the customer is in the wrong? It’s a tricky situation, but the fine print seems to be working in Tesla’s favor.

Interestingly this isn’t the only non-refundable part of the Cybertuck buying experience. At some point in mid-2025, the automaker plans to launch the battery range extender for the truck. In October, it increased the non-refundable deposit for the accessory from $500 to $2,000. Perhaps this is just a lesson to be careful about counting your eggs before they hatch. 

Rimac may have quietly dropped a teaser image for its upcoming single-seater hypercar that Mate Rimac has promised will be quicker than a Formula 1 car. If you thought the Nevera and Nevera R were quick, just wait until you see what Rimac has up its sleeve.

This intriguing sketch is included in the latest issue of the Rimac Magazine that’s available to purchase on the carmaker’s website. One of the pages shows a line-up of three Rimac models, including the regular Nevera, a turquoise-colored Nevera R, and the front end of a mystery third model, triggering speculation that this could be the brand’s single-seater.

Read: Rimac Is Working On A Single-Seat Track Weapon That’ll Be Quicker Than An F1 Car

While some of the intricacies of the car’s design are hard to spot, it looks to have a pronounced front noise section that is not dissimilar to a Formula 1 car or IndyCar. However, unlike most open-wheel racers, it appears to have large sections positioned in front of the wheels, likely to aid in aerodynamics. Interestingly, there don’t appear to be any parts that shield the top of the tire, effectively giving it an open-wheeled design.

We can also see the car has a fixed canopy, which extends further forward than it does on the Nevera, and a wraparound windshield that is not dissimilar to what you’ll find in a fighter jet.

Mate Rimac confirmed work on a track-only single-seater in August, at the launch of the Nevera R. He claims it’ll be faster than an F1 car and be built around a bespoke platform. He added it will have a canopy-style cockpit, lending credibility to the idea that this image doubles as a subtle teaser for the car. The Croatian brand initially planned to reveal the model in 2024 before taking it to the track in 2025 with plans to smash several records.

No details about the car’s powertrain are known, but it will probably be all-electric. If sold to customers, it’s also bound to be exorbitantly expensive.

Baojun is known for making cute and affordable EVs, but the company has just unveiled their “first intelligent flagship sedan.” It’s called the Xiang Jing (Enjoy Territory) and the model will be offered with plug-in hybrid as well as electric powertrains.

The company isn’t saying much about the car at this point, but it features a Porsche Taycan-like front fascia with a rounded bumper and slender headlights featuring horizontal daytime running units. They’re joined by vertical air curtains as well as a small lower intake.

More: GM’s Baojun Yep Is A Tiny Electric SUV That Starts At $11,240

Moving further back, we can see a panoramic glass roof, flush-mounted door handles, and aerodynamically optimized wheels. Designers also gave the car an expansive greenhouse as well as plenty of brightwork.

In terms of size, the Xiang Jing measures 197 inches (5,005 mm) long and has a wheelbase that spans 114.2 inches (2,900 mm). To put those numbers into perspective, the Honda Accord is 1.3 inches (33 mm) shorter and has 2.8 inches (71 mm) less between the wheels.

Despite being billed as a flagship sedan, Baojun said the car is a mainstream entry that will be aspirational and comfortable. The company went on to say it will “meet the diverse needs of urban commuters” ranging from “young families to elites.”

While there are more questions than answers at this point, the electric variant will reportedly have a lithium iron phosphate battery as well as a 249 hp (186 kW / 253 PS) electric motor. This could enable the model to hit a top speed of up to 106 mph (170 km/h).

The plug-in hybrid variant is slated to have a smaller lithium iron phosphate battery that delivers a CLTC range of 63 miles (101 km). However, it should be paired with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine developing 141 hp (105 kW / 143 PS).

It looks like Tesla fans have a new object of obsession this holiday season What’s better than owning a Cybertruck? Owning a mini one that floats, of course. Enter the “Levitating Cybertruck,” a desk-sized scale model of the electric truck that hovers mid-air like it’s auditioning for the next sci-fi blockbuster. Yes, it uses magnets. Yes, it’s as absurdly extra as it sounds. And yes, of course, it sold out almost immediately.

This 1:24 scale model measures 8.98 inches (228 mm) long and levitates above a 6.14-inch (156 mm) circular magnetic base. Actually, it might look better than the real thing, as there are no wheels, no doors, no awkward panel gaps. Just a sharp, triangular silhouette that screams, “Look at me, I’m futuristic,” without all that pesky functionality getting in the way.

More: Is This The Most Cybertrucked Tesla Accessory Ever?

The mini Cybertruck features working LED bars on both ends, which you can toggle on or off with a tap of the button on its magnetic base. It’s powered by a Type-C charging cable and AC adapter, but there’s a catch: you’ll need to keep it on a flat, non-metallic surface. Once you’ve mastered the fine art of levitation, the Cybertruck can either hover serenely or rotate—depending on how carefully you place it on the magnet. (Pro tip: don’t sneeze during setup.)

Unsurprisingly, this clever little gift idea is already sold out on Tesla’s online shop, though you might want to keep an eye on the official page in case they restock if you’re still interested. But for now, your only option is braving the wilds of eBay, where opportunistic resellers are already cashing in, listing these mini Cybertrucks for anywhere between $449 and a ridiculous $980.

For context, Tesla originally sold it for $250. So if you go the resale route, you’ll be paying nearly double (or more) for what is, at the end of the day, just a really fancy desk toy. This kind of resale frenzy is nothing new for Tesla products, which often attract both die-hard fans and scalpers alike. The latter, of course, bank on desirability, and more importantly, scarcity to drive up prices and turn a quick profit.

The “Levitating Cybertruck” joins an ever-growing lineup of lifestyle products inspired by Tesla’s electric truck. These include a wind-up racer, an electric ride-on toy for kids (the Cyberquad), the CyberMug, the CyberVessel, the CyberStein, a stealth whistle, and even a Cybertruck-shaped bottle opener. Oh, and let’s not forget the infamous CyberBeer, which judging by the scathing reviews, is better left unopened unless you’re just in it for the novelty.

Replacing body panels can drain your wallet faster than a holiday shopping spree, but sometimes there’s a much cheaper and easier fix hiding in plain sight. Take this Tesla Cybertruck, for example: it was originally quoted a jaw-dropping $3,000 repair bill but was saved with nothing more than a humble suction cup. Yes, really.

This particular Cybertruck belongs to YouTuber Detroit Tesla , who somehow managed to end up with a huge dent in the driver’s door. No one knows how the dent got there (maybe an overly ambitious shopping cart?) but the owner was understandably shocked when Tesla’s repair center hit him with a $3,000 estimate to supply and fit a new door panel.

Read: Brand New Cybertruck Leaks Oil After 3 Days, Tesla Needs A Month To Fix

The door panel itself would have cost $828, which isn’t unreasonable given it’s made from high-strength stainless steel. Tesla would have then needed to ‘blend’ the finish of the new panel to match the rest of the Cybertruck’s body panels which have already been weathered. Most cars require blending of the paint when replacing parts, and while the Tesla doesn’t have paint, work still needs to be done to ensure a new stainless panel isn’t shinier than the others.

Unwilling to pay Tesla, the owner met up with a friend to try and pull out the dent themselves. The first few attempts didn’t go very well as they tried to pull out the dent while it was raining, preventing the suction cup from firmly sticking to the panel. After taking it inside, they heated the panel with a large propane heater and stuck four glue sticks to the door. Sticks like this can be useful to pop out dents but are best used on weaker materials like plastic, not stainless steel. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t work.

As a last resort, they grab the suction cup once again, and this time, it works. If you didn’t know better, you’d never guess it had once been crumpled like an aluminum can at a recycling plant.

A Reminder: Sometimes Simple Solutions Work

Even if you don’t drive a space-age electric pickup truck, this is a solid reminder that you don’t always need to shell out for costly repairs. For smaller dents like this, a quick trip to your local auto parts store for a suction cup could save you a ton of cash—and the pain of watching your savings account take a hit. Sometimes, it’s the simplest tools that get the job done.

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China is well ahead in the EV game, and commercial vehicles are also part of the mix. SAIC-GM-Wuling has just launched the Sunshine EV, a small minivan focused on practicality and affordability.

The new model is the latest addition to Wuling’s Sunshine family of LCVs which has sold over 5.3 million units since 2002. The design of the Sunshine EV is inspired by Japanese vans, featuring a short nose, small wheels, and a tall square body with double rear sliding doors and a large tailgate.

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Designed for urban use, the new model has a very small footprint but it is still bigger than Japanese kei vans, measuring 3,685 mm (145.1 inches) long, 1,530 mm (60.2 inches) wide, and 1,750 mm (68.9 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm (102.4 inches).

Inside, the cargo capacity is 527 lt (18.6 cubic feet) in its regular five-seater configuration, and can expand up to 1,117 lt (39.4 cubic feet) thanks to the flat-folding second-row seats.

The quite basic dashboard looks quite basic, betraying the budget nature of this LCV, but that doesn’t mean it skips on clever practical solutions. Wuling has added 20 expandable areas and multiple mounting holes inside the cabin, allowing it to transform according to the owner’s needs.

Compatible accessories include folding tables, cup holders, mobile phone holders, storage compartments, placement racks, and more. Earlier renderings shared by Wuling suggest that the Sunshine EV can turn into different kinds of mobile shops, a tiny camper, or a mobile toolkit for professional buyers.

The EV is powered by a single electric motor producing 40 hp (30 kW / 41 PS), which is enough for a 100 km/h (62 mph) top speed. The battery pack has a capacity of 17.6 kWh and can power external devices through front and rear plugs. It has also been reported that the EV could also become available with a larger 26.5 kWh battery, compatible with CATL’s battery swapping network.

The Wuling Sunshine EV will launch in China in early 2025, with export markets likely to follow. The company has yet to announce pricing for the EV, but Car News China speculates it could start at around ¥50,000 ($6,900)

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Ford is eager to show the world that electric vehicles can be quick and thrilling with several high-powered technical demonstrator vehicles over the past few years. These include the 1,400 hp Mustang Mach-E 1400 and, most recently, the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck conceived for Pikes Peak. There’s also the SuperVan 4.2 unveiled back in 2023.

This insane take on a minivan is truly unlike anything else on four wheels, coming out victorious at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb, screaming up the course in an impressive 43.98 seconds. Recently, Top Gear got its hands on the one-off and decided to put it to the test, handing the keys over to the Stig for a high-speed run around the Dunsfold Aerodrome.

Watch: Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 Storms To Victory At Goodwood Hillclimb

Back in the days of Top Gear, the SuperVan 4.2 would have been excluded from any official lap time board for not being street-legal and too low to go over a speed bump. Nevertheless, the time it set is stunning.

Just 1 minute and 5.3 seconds after setting off, the Stig crossed the finish line. This makes the SuperVan 4.2 the third fastest car to ever lap the circuit, just behind the 59-second lap of a Renault R24 F1 car and the Lotus T125 with its best time of 1:03.8. It also makes the Ford 1.9 seconds quicker than a McLaren 720S GTX, 3.2 seconds quicker than a Pagani Zonda R, and 5.6 seconds quicker than the current production car record holder, the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack.

Key to the SuperVan’s insane performance is a trio of electric motors delivering 1,400 hp. It also runs on racing slick tires and produces 4,400 lbs (1,995 kg) of downforce at 150 mph (242 km/h).

The new Dodge Charger may have left muscle car purists shaking their heads and mourning the glory days of roaring V8s. And yes, the introduction of an all-electric powertrain feels like the automotive equivalent of swapping steak for tofu. But, credit where credit is due – Dodge has at least managed to craft a design that feels modern without abandoning the Charger’s heritage. With a few nostalgic nods and some clever retro cues, the new model still looks unmistakably like a Charger.

Earlier in the year, Carscoops’ own Thanos Pappas imagined what the new Charger would look like with a dramatic widebody kit, inspired by the previous-generation model. Another talented designer, Kelsonik, has now provided us with another take on a widebody Charger, and with just a few changes, the new model can be made to look sensational.

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The arches grafted onto the new muscle car are similar to those from the old Charger Widebody and suit the rest of the car’s lines brilliantly. Some widebody kits look cheap and tacky, ruining the look of a car. That’s not the case here. The bulbous fenders complement the Charger’s wide and aggressive hips, giving it a bold stance on the road.

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Adding to the visual drama are a few other thoughtful touches. Kelsonik has equipped the Charger with a subtly larger front splitter for extra flair and showcased two distinct sets of wheels. Both options amplify the car’s aggressive personality without tipping into overdone territory.

While some despise the new Charger, it’s worth remembering that we’re only at the start of its lifecycle. Two variants of the electric model will be offered with power ranging from 456 hp to 630 hp. Dodge is also finalizing a pair of ICE versions with the latest 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six Hurricane engine from Stellantis, already used in several Jeep models. This engine will be offered in 420 hp and 550 hp configurations.

If history tells us anything, it’s that Dodge has a habit of one-upping itself. Over the next few years, it’s safe to expect the Dodge Charger lineup to expand with more powerful and more audacious versions. A factory-standard widebody model feels inevitable. If Dodge can channel the same energy brought to these renders, the future of the Charger could be as bold as its legacy.

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Is the EV boom over? Not according to respected industry analysts, who say sales of electric vehicle are set to grow by 30 percent in 2025 even as various automakers are watering down their electrification plans, claiming that demand is too weak.

Experts at S&P Global Mobility predict that sales of battery-powered electric vehicles will hit 15.1 million units next year, taking their market share to 16.7 percent of global car sales. Although the final figures aren’t yet in for 2024, estimates put sales at 11.6 million BEVs, giving them a 13.2 percent market share.

India Will Grow, But The US Depends On Trump’s Policy

Growth will vary dramatically from region to region, the study says, and will be influenced by many factors including government policy, tariffs and incentives, plus of course the availability of a suitable charging infrastructure.

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A look at the table below highlights just how different EV demand is in different parts of the world. Electric cars are expected to account for just 7.5 percent of total sales in India, for instance, though the 117 percent year-on-year change, means they’re gaining ground fast.

In the US, EV sales are projected to grow by 36 percent to 11.2 percent of the market, though much of the success depends on what incoming White House resident Donald Trump and his team has planned for EV tax credits and tariffs on cars built outside the US.

Predicted 2025 EV sales by region

China Is On Fire

China has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to buying EVs, which are expected to grab almost 30 percent of the country’s car market. But because that share is already huge, the rate of growth isn’t as rapid as in other regions: it’ll climb 20 percent versus 2024. Even so, EVs in China are expected to outsell ICE vehicles for the first time in 2025, beating the government’s target of electric vehicles to account for 50 percent of new car sales by 2035.

However, even though analysts predict that this trend will continue well into the future and claim that “China’s EV juggernaut is unstoppable”, an oversupply of models, stiff competition and price wars will result in the demise of many local brands.

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Moreover, European, Japanese and US automakers, who a few years ago used to dominate the world’s biggest car market, are already facing a steep decline in their sales as buyers turn to domestic brands. In 2020, foreign cars accounted for 64 percent of new car sales, while in 2024 their share has plunged to just 37 percent.

Europe Will Expand Despite Germany’s Troubles

We’ve heard about dismal EV sales in Germany during this year and how the removal of state subsidies has impacted demand for electric cars. Alongside the aforementioned decline in China, they have resulted in the likes of the VW Group facing a serious turmoil, with huge job cuts and even the closing of factories being proposed by the management and the workers’ union threatening with massive strikes if those plans go forward.

But the study still anticipates EV sales in western and central Europe will grow by 43 percent, taking their market share to more than 20 percent, despite France and Spain being set to slash, or at least dial down, subsidies in 2025.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance Hyundai Ioniq 5 N may not be direct rivals, given one is a sedan while the other is a crossover, but there’s no denying they are two of the most talked-about performance EVs currently on the market. Both offer blistering straight-line performance and impressive handling, but which is the best?

To give us an idea of the individual strengths and weaknesses of the Tesla and the Hyundai, Edmunds pitted them against each other for its U-Drag Race test. This consists of a quarter-mile sprint, a high-speed U-turn to test out the car’s cornering abilities, and a sprint back down the runway. The duo were very evenly matched and showed there are different ways to achieve extreme levels of EV performance.

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The first test is extremely close. Off the line, the Tesla has the advantage and edges in front of the Hyundai. However, under braking, the Ioniq 5 N closes in and is able to take the U-turn tighter and quicker, allowing the driver to get back on the throttle faster than the driver of the Model 3 could. This gives the Ioniq 5 N an advantage on the sprint back home and it eventually finishes ahead of its American rival by less than a car length.

Interestingly, the Hyundai got the better launch in the second race, and this time, the driver of the Tesla took the U-turn slightly tighter, making up a little bit of time. Heading to the finish line, the Hyundai pulled ahead, taking its second victory.

A look at the figures shows the Tesla recorded the best 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time at 3.1 seconds compared to the 3.3 second time of the Ioniq 5 N. The Tesla also set the quickest quarter-mile at 11.0 seconds, whereas the Hyundai needed 11.2 seconds. However, it was the Korean that pulled the highest G in cornering and finished the U-turn drag race in 32.8 seconds compared to the 33.0 second time of its rival.

The reviewers note the Tesla makes it much easier to set up as drivers simply need to switch it to Track mode. By comparison, the Hyundai has a dizzying array of settings and customization options, meaning you need to dive into the menus to achieve the best performance.

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It is, however, worth adding that some commentators point out that the reviewers misunderstood the Track mode as being the optimal for a drag race, which isn’t the case with the Model 3 Performance. That’s because it slows down the launch a bit and uses more energy to cool the battery so it doesn’t overheat when lapping a circuit.

According to Tesla, the Insane mode pre-heats the battery and “provides the maximum level of acceleration immediately available”, so for a quick sprint, such as the one required in a drag race that’s over in seconds, it’s preferable. Track mode, on the other hand, is designed “to modify the stability control, traction control, regenerative braking, and cooling systems to increase performance and handling while driving on closed circuit courses”.

In any case, even in Track mode, the Model 3 had an edge in acceleration over the Ioniq 5 N anyway and lost out in braking and cornering. It would be interesting, though, to see a rematch with the Tesla in Insane mode, which should settle the issue.