Tesla has a knack for dropping surprises at just the right time, and its latest patent has sent anticipation for the new Roadster skyrocketing. A filing published this month describes a new approach to performance seating, one that replaces the normal train of metal brackets and hinges with a single sculpted shell.

The document that was first spotted by Teslarati outlines a monolithic frame that integrates the seat base, backrest, headrest, and side supports into a single composite structure. It’s a radical departure from the multi-piece setups of most sports cars. The fact that such materials as Kevlar-nylon and carbon-nylon composites are mentioned gives us an indication of Tesla’s purpose of reducing unnecessary weight while providing the seat with more strength.

Read: This Might Be The Tesla Roadster’s Biggest Update Since 2017

Conventional seats also depend on dozens of connected parts, each of which adds mass and introduces possible points of failure. By making the seat all in one, the engineers are hoping for a lighter build with fewer places for the wear and tear of time.

Design Built For Performance

The patent also points out the way Tesla wants these seats to behave. Rather than having metal gears recline the structure, they depend on what they call an integrated flexible hinge which means the material itself flexes where it is needed to do so. And that allows the frame to bend in certain areas, but be rigid in others, enabling designers to fine-tune the seat for support during hard acceleration or tight cornering.

Tesla isn’t stopping at the frame though. The patent substitutes for ordinary electric motors and rails with small actuators that can move the seat in various directions. With the six degrees of freedom, the system is capable of moving the seat with more precision than most luxury vehicles. It’s a degree of adjustability normally reserved for high-end performance interiors.

An Imminent Reveal?

This patent comes at a time when Tesla fans also are watching closely. Elon Musk recently announced that the Roadster’s design reveal is on April 1, and it’s cause for high expectations for a car that has been stuck in the development limbo for years.

The timeline has stretched far beyond the original plan. Tesla first showed a Roadster prototype back in 2017 and initially targeted a 2020 launch. That deadline came and went. Still, recent trademark filings for updated Roadster badges suggest the company may finally be preparing to reveal the production version in full.

Weight reduction has always been one of Tesla’s tenets as an engineering company, as well as the move to large castings for structural components. A more graduated and integrated seating configuration makes a lot of sense in that strategy, especially for a vehicle that is eyeing extreme acceleration figures.

Sleek estate cars have become somewhat of a rarity these days. Buyers keep drifting toward crossovers and SUVs, and manufacturers have largely followed the money. Traditional wagons, especially the low and sporty ones, now feel like a niche choice. China, however, still has a few brands willing to keep the format alive. Avatr is one of them.

The company has now previewed its newest addition, a wagon called the 06T. Similar in size and profile to the Zeekr 007 GT, Avatr’s new model will be sold both as a range-extender and as a fully-electric wagon. It also has a seductive Shooting Brake shape that should get many car enthusiasts excited.

Read: Avatr Just Extended The 06 In More Ways Than One

Measuring 4,940 mm (194.4 inches) long, 1,960 mm (77.1 inches) wide, and 1,475 mm (58 inches) tall, the 06T rides on a 2,940 mm (115.7-inch) wheelbase and shares its underpinnings with the existing 06 sedan. The sedan’s rear design has always looked a bit awkward, but stretching the roof into a wagon shape helps smooth out the proportions and gives the overall profile a more natural look.

The Juicy Details

Pictured here in a new color known as Liujin Orange, the fully electric version uses an 89.33 kWh battery pack. Buyers will have two rear-wheel-drive EV options to choose from. The entry model uses a pair of 302 hp (225 kW) motors, while the more powerful version upgrades to two 337 hp (251 kW) units.

Sitting above these two variants in the range will be an all-wheel drive variant. In addition to having the two 337 hp motors at the rear, it also includes a 282 hp (210 kW) unit at the front, combining to produce 955 hp (712 kW). There’s no word on how quickly it’ll hit 60 mph (96 km/h), but we know all models will be capped at a 149 mph (240 km/h) top speed.

Avatr will offer the three EV variants alongside an extended-range version of the 06T. This model uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 154 hp (115 kW), which functions solely as a generator for the battery pack. Propulsion comes from two 248 hp (185 kW) electric motors mounted at the rear axle. Battery capacity has not yet been disclosed, and there is still no information on either the combined driving range or the all-electric range.

The new year hasn’t been kind to traditional automakers, many of which now find themselves confronting an EV reality in the U.S. that looks very different from what they had been planning in boardrooms not long ago. A mix of policy changes and cooling demand is forcing several manufacturers to rethink electrification plans that, until recently, sat at the center of their long-term strategies.

Read: Honda Cancels 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, And Acura RSX EVs

Honda is the latest to change course. The company confirmed this week that it will scrap all three electric vehicles it had planned to build in America, citing weakening demand, especially in the US market. The move places it alongside Ford, GM, and Stellantis, all of which have recently scaled back their own EV programs.

Taken together, the retreat is proving expensive. Those four automakers alone have absorbed close to $70 billion in losses tied to their EV investments, reports Auto News. And that figure doesn’t even include other manufacturers, such as Porsche, which have also begun dialing back their electrification plans.

The drop in EV demand in the US can be largely traced to decisions made by the Trump administration. New government policies not only encourage manufacturers to prioritize combustion-powered models, but the removal of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit has also further weakened demand at a time when adoption was already slowing.

In fact, EV registrations fell 48 percent in December compared to last year, dropping to just 75,427 vehicles. As a result, EV market share slipped from 9.9 percent to 5.3 percent.

The EV Graveyard

Ford has already revealed that its retreat from EVs has cost roughly $21 billion. The company scrapped plans for a three-row electric SUV and ended production of the F-150 Lightning last year after it failed to meet sales expectations.

Stellantis recently said its EV pullback will cost about $26 billion, following the cancellation of several electric models. GM has also stepped back, halting production of the Chevrolet BrightDrop electric van in Canada and repurposing a Michigan plant for gas trucks after originally planning to build EVs there.

As noted by Auto News, Honda is booking 2.5 trillion yen or $15.7 billion in expenses and losses due to its EV U-turn. In addition to killing off the 0 Saloon and the 0 SUV, the car manufacturer has killed off the all-electric Acura RSX. That sleek coupe SUV was unveiled as a pre-production prototype last year and would have been the first to use Honda’s in-house global EV platform.

Honda is booking 2.5 trillion yen or $15.7 billion in expenses and losses tied to its EV U-turn. Alongside the cancellation of the 0 Saloon and the 0 SUV, the automaker has also killed the all-electric Acura RSX. The stylish coupe SUV debuted as a pre-production prototype last year and was set to become the first model built on Honda’s in-house global EV platform.

Honda’s big electric push in the United States may soon get a lot smaller, and not just because the company has scrapped three new EVs at the eleventh hour. According to a report from Auto News citing AutoForecast Solutions, Honda isn’t planning a second generation of the Prologue crossover once the current production run ends later this year. And if that happens, the brand would effectively exit the US EV market altogether.

The Prologue only launched in 2024 and initially looked like a success story. Nearly 39,000 buyers took one home in 2025, helped along by heavy incentives and a handy federal tax credit worth $7,500. Then the incentives disappeared, and so did much of the demand.

Related: That Strange Clicking Noise In Honda’s Prologue Is Now A Lawsuit

After the US government scrapped the EV tax credit, Prologue sales reportedly plunged. Deliveries in early 2026 have fallen about 74 percent compared with the same period last year, Auto News reports. Honda has already cut production roughly in half and now expects to sell fewer than 18,000 units this year.

We asked Honda about the report and it refused to confirm that the Prologue was on its way out, but didn’t categorically deny it either.
“The Automotive News article is based purely on speculation,” a spokesperson told us.  “The Prologue remains in our lineup.”

Regardless of whether it stays or goes, the Prologue was always a slightly unusual project anyway. It isn’t built by Honda but by General Motors at a plant in Mexico using GM’s electric platform. Honda essentially borrowed the technology as a fast way to get an EV into American showrooms while it developed its own architecture. Acura already cancelled its version of the Prologue, the ZDX, last September, after just one year of production.

Now the company appears ready to pull back even further. Earlier this week, Honda confirmed it is scrapping several future electric models planned for North America and due to be built in Ohio. Those three models shown in the gallery below are the 0 Series SUV, the futuristic 0 Series Saloon, and the upcoming Acura RSX crossover.

Suppliers Were Already Up And Running

The strategy shift could cost the automaker up to $15.8 billion in write-downs and expenses, and suppliers Auto News spoke to are also in line for some hurt. They’d already started building RSX parts and had begun hiring and training staff in readiness for the start of EV production in July.

Honda dealers, however, aren’t exactly mourning the change. Many say customers simply prefer hybrids right now and are happy to skip expensive full electric models altogether.

Honda/Acura

If you were among those who rushed to buy a new Lucid Gravity, you may want to look away now. Early resale results can reveal a lot about how the market values a new model. A flagship Dream Edition with just 3,500 miles (5,632 km) has sold for $96,000, nearly $46,000 below its original MSRP, offering a clear snapshot of how buyers currently price the SUV on the used market.

There’s a lot to like about the Gravity, particularly the Dream Edition model. It features a 123 kWh battery pack, four electric motors, and a combined 1,070 hp and 909 lb-ft of torque. Does anyone need an SUV with this much power? No, but being able to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.1 seconds and storm down the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds in a luxury SUV is still pretty cool.

Read: He Sold His $142K Lucid At A Huge Loss After Just 400 Miles Of EV Reality

The Dream Edition is also equipped with all the luxury features you could ever want, including the Comfort and Convenience Package, which adds soft-close doors and power rear window shades, alongside an AR HUG, dynamic ambient lighting, and Nappa leather upholstery and seats with heated, ventilated, and massaging functions.

Cars & Bids

Perhaps the biggest downside of the Dream Edition is the cost. In the US, it has an MSRP of $141,550, including destination charges, which feels like a lot, particularly given that the entry-level Gravity Touring with 560 hp is available from just $79,900.

Sure, it has roughly half the power, but most of the same features. Additionally, the 828-hp Gravity Grand Touring starts at $94,900, and also seems like a relatively bargain compared to the Dream Edition.

As the Cars & Bids auction shows, depreciation has been significant. This particular example was registered in early December and driven just 3,500 miles, yet it lost $45,550 in value. That works out to roughly $13 lost for every mile driven.

Cars & Bids

Ineos says development of the smaller Fusilier is back underway, nearly two years after the project was paused as enthusiasm for EVs began to cool. Exactly when it might appear in showrooms is still unclear, but the program itself is no longer sitting on the sidelines.

The company first pulled the wraps off the Fusilier in early 2024, outlining plans for a new bespoke skateboard platform underneath. Both a fully electric version and a range-extender variant were on the table from the start. In the bigger picture, the model is expected to become a key gateway into the Ineos lineup, positioned as a smaller, more attainable alternative to the Grenadier.

Read: New Ineos Fusilier EV Is A Smaller SUV With Optional Range-Extender

“The concept of the Fuselier – something that’s a bit smaller than the Grenadier – is still a vision that is alive and well in the company, and we’re actively pursuing what that vehicle would look like, or a vehicle like that would look like going forward,” the region director for Ineos in Australia, New Zealand, and APAC, Justin Hocevar told Car Expert. “That’s what we’ll be talking about in the not-too-distant future. In terms of announcing the timeline, I don’t think it’s years away.”

What’s Changed?

According to Hocevar, Ineos was “charging into” the Fusilier project too quickly, and had to pause it to ensure a range-extender powertrain could work with it.

“The project morphed over time, and part of the pause on that project had a lot to do with our desire to have an alternative new-energy powertrain in that vehicle – hybridization or a range-extender solution,” he said.

Hocevar stopped short of putting a firm date on the Fusilier’s arrival. Still, his suggestion that the wait is not “years away” hints that the project is moving along at a healthy pace, which should reassure anyone keeping an eye on Ineos’ next move.

Whenever it finally lands in showrooms, the compact off-roader will enter a growing niche. Mercedes-Benz is preparing a smaller G-Class and Land Rover has a baby Defender in the pipeline. Ineos appears ready to take a slightly different approach, leaning toward a more traditional, less tech-heavy interpretation of the segment.

Stellantis has already made its position clear when it comes to competing with China’s fast-moving EV industry. Rather than trying to match those manufacturers head on, the group chose a different path, investing in Leapmotor and taking responsibility for selling the brand’s cars across Western markets.

Now it is strengthening another partnership as well. The automaker has deepened its relationship with German tuning house Irmscher, suggesting Stellantis sees more value in outside expertise than in building a dedicated in-house performance division like many rival brands have done.

This second collaboration between Leapmotor and Irmscher is for the new B10, sitting below the slightly larger C10 in the company’s range. Known as the B10 Dynamic, the finished vehicle will be capped at just 500 units and has undergone a series of updates. Could you call it desirable? Probably not, but it does make the B10 that little more interesting.

Read: Stellantis’ Leapmotor Found An Unlikely Ally In Germany’s Tuning Scene

Immediately making this B10 differ from a regular one is that it sits 1.1 inches (30 mm) lower, presumably due to the fitment of lowering springs. A new set of 19-inch wheels has then been installed, perfectly fitting within the arches. According to Imrscher, chassis changes mean the B10 offers better steering feel and reduced body movement, improving handling.

A True Tuner Special

Further adding to the sporty vibe of the B10 are black graphics positioned along the doors and running across the rear quarter panels. These graphics, combined with the black wing mirrors, the wheels, black bumpers, and black rocker panels, may look a little too wannabe-racer for some. For others, they may be just about right.

Stellantis has only released photos of the B10 Dynamic’s exterior, but says the interior has been tweaked too, now including Irmscher embroidery and decorative stitching. There’s also an aluminum plaque in the cabin, denoting each car as one of 500.

Each example being built is based on the B10 Pro Max. This version has a 67.1 kWh battery pack and a 218 hp motor driving the rear wheels. Irmscher hasn’t touched the powertrain, so those figures remain the same. As for the price? It’s a rather hefty €38,500 ($44,300).

Dreame, best known for robotic vacuums and home gadgets, is now chasing something far larger than dust. The Chinese tech company has revealed another addition to its planned automotive lineup, a crossover concept called the Nebula Next 01X. The tall, coupe-like EV made its public debut this week at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo.

The tech firm has not put a single production car into showrooms yet, but its automotive ambitions are already split across three separate brands: Nebula Next, Kosmera, and Star Motor. The 01X builds directly on the Nebula Next 01 coupe revealed back in January.

Read: Chinese Vacuum Brand Drops A 1,876 hp Taycan-Trampling Reality At CES

That car sat low and sleek, but much of its styling DNA has simply been lifted and stretched upward here, turning the concept into something that lands closer to the Ferrari Purosangue end of the crossover spectrum.

Tech To Match The Looks

Dreame’s Star Motor brand has already shown a willingness to borrow heavily from existing cars. With the 01X, the company seems to be borrowing from itself instead. The crossover closely mirrors the earlier 01 Coupe. It wears the same vivid green paint, and the lower sections of the body are trimmed in carbon fiber. The Ferrari-inspired LED headlights appear unchanged, and the rear end follows almost exactly the same design theme.

For as wild as the shape of the SUV is, it’s perhaps what’s found under the skin that’s most interesting. Dreame claims to have developed the first volume-production-ready solid-state battery pack, aiming to start a small number of deliveries this year before ramping up production in 2027.

According to Dreame, the 01X’s battery pack is a 60Ah unit with an energy density of 450 Wh/kg. Thanks to battery packs delivering a stupendous 1,876 hp, the vehicle can apparently hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 1.8 seconds.

Whether or not the 01X ever lands in the hands of buyers remains to be seen. While we’ve seen plenty of established companies venture in the world of EVs successfully, such as Xiaomi, as well as numerous startups like Nio do the same, we’ve seen even more companies try and fail to do so.

Dreame has big ambitions, but creating one-off concepts is much easier than building mass-market production models, so it still has a long way to come.

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Every automaker has its own take on how infotainment should work. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay make that experience far more uniform. Up until now, though, Lucid Gravity owners haven’t had access to either. Now, a big software update is coming, and it’ll remedy the situation for the luxury SUV owners.

The update is part of the latest version of Lucid’s software, and it allows drivers to connect their phones to access navigation, music, messages, and apps directly through the vehicle’s infotainment display. Both wireless and wired connections are supported, depending on the device. According to Lucid, the rollout begins in North America first, with other markets expected to follow shortly after.

CarPlay And Android Auto Arrive

The addition of smartphone mirroring may seem like a small update, but it’s a big deal for owners. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are among the most requested features in modern vehicles, and their absence has been a frequent complaint from Lucid customers despite the company’s otherwise advanced software system.

“Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are two of the most sought-after features by our customers,” said Emad Dlala, SVP of Engineering and Software at Lucid. “We are now providing a seamless connection between mobile devices and the Lucid Gravity. We’re excited to introduce these features to Lucid Gravity, which now offers even greater comfort and convenience for owners.”

Read: Lucid Shows Its Pedal-Free Future As It Confirms Subscription For Its Current Cars

From here on, every new Gravity leaving the factory will include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment. The Air sedan already lists both systems on its infotainment menu, so the SUV was the obvious next step.

Do Older Gravity Models Get It?

Yes, existing Gravity owners will receive the capability through the OTA update without needing to visit a dealer. This is a key selling point for the brand; not just these pieces of software themselves, but the ability to update the car.

According to Lucid, more than 95 percent of the vehicle’s functions can be refined or expanded through over-the-air updates. Put another way, it hopes to consistently introduce new capabilities without hardware changes. This move will no doubt add value to potential buyers.

Update: Kia America has responded to our request for comment, telling Carscoops that “Kia America has made no formal announcement regarding the Niro EV and it remains as an important element in our lineup of ICE and electrified vehicles.” That statement suggests the discontinuation confirmed for South Korea may not apply to the U.S. market, at least for now.

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The latest Kia Niro has been around for almost half of a decade. When it launched, it was unique in the segment. It had an unconventional slashed body panel at the rear and came in hybrid, PHEV, and EV versions. The plug-in died recently, and now, as a facelift nears release, the EV version is also going the way of the Dodo.

The automaker confirmed the change for the Korean market. “The Niro EV, which had been produced until the previous model, has been discontinued,” Jung Yoon-kyung, a senior marketing manager at Kia, told The Korea Herald. “We plan to sell the remaining inventory available.” Carscoops reached out to the automaker to confirm the change in the U.S. market as well.

More: Redesigned 2027 Kia Niro Desperately Wants To Be An EV3

If this is indeed the situation for the States, it won’t be all that surprising. The Niro EV has always been a bit of an oddball in the family. Unlike the other EVs in the lineup, it was designed around a gas-burning powertrain. The others, all built exclusively as EVs, feature faster charging, longer range, and better overall packaging. Some even offered all of this for less than the price of the Niro EV. That’s a key piece of the puzzle here.

“Kia is strongly focusing on electrification. Starting with the EV3 and continuing through EV9, we have a range of vehicles with strong electrification capabilities and improved product competitiveness,” Yoon-kyung said. “In order to concentrate more on those models, we decided to discontinue the (Niro EV).” Those models are ones that are already set up for the U.S. market.

Now, Kia can better focus on those vehicles and streamline the Niro lineup at the same time. While we loved the Niro PHEV, EV, and Hybrid at launch, it was clear last year that they were beginning to show their age. This new shift in powertrains signals a tighter focus for the brand.

Following yesterday’s leak, Rivian has officially introduced the R2. It arrives this spring with a $57,990 price tag, although an entry-level model is slated to arrive in late 2027 and cost around $45,000.

The R2 rides on an all-new platform and is being launched in Performance guise, which has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing 656 hp (489 kW / 665 PS) and 609 lb-ft (825 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0-96 km/h) in as little as 3.6 seconds.

More: Rivian Is Killing Off The Entry-Level R1 Just Before R2 Launch

The crossover is said to have a 87.9 kWh battery pack, which enables it to have a range of up to 330 miles (531 km). When the battery is low, it can reportedly go from a 10-80% charge in as little as 29 minutes. Other highlights include a semi-active suspension and eight drive modes known as All-Purpose, All-Terrain, Conserve, Launch, Rally, Snow, Soft Sand, and Sport.

The model comes standard with an Esker Silver exterior that sports 21-inch Liquid Tungsten wheels as well as Compass Yellow brake calipers and exterior badging. They’re joined by Matrix LED headlights, integrated tow hooks, and a rear liftgate with drop down glass.

Moving inside, there’s a Black Crater Signature interior with Birch wood trim. Buyers will also find 12-way power front seats with heating and ventilation. They’re joined by heated rear seats as well as a heated steering wheel. Other niceties include a nine-speaker premium audio system and a flashlight integrated into the driver’s door.

An assortment of options will be available including Borealis, Catalina Cove, Forest Green, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey, and Midnight paint jobs. They can be paired with black 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires. Customers can also get a Coastal Cloud Signature interior, a 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) towing package, and an Autonomy+ subscription that offers monthly or one-time options.

Early models come with a limited edition Launch Package that includes a lifetime subscription to Autonomy+ as well as the aforementioned towing package. There’s also a green anodized key fob and an exclusive Launch Green exterior color, but that’ll cost you extra.

R2 Premium

The $53,990 R2 Premium will follow later this year with a downgraded all-wheel drive system producing 450 hp (356 kW / 456 PS) and 537 lb-ft (727 Nm) of torque. This enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.6 seconds and travel up to 330 miles (531 km) on a single charge.

Equipment largely echoes the Performance variant, but the Premium rides on smaller 20-inch wheels with a Bicolor Carbon finish. Drivers also have to make do with five drive modes known as All-Purpose, All-Terrain, Conserve, Sport, and Snow.

R2 Standard Long Range

The R2 Standard Long Range will arrive in the first half of 2027 and cost $48,490. It comes standard with a rear-mounted motor producing 350 hp (261 kW / 355 PS) and 355 lb-ft (481 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.9 seconds and have a Rivian-estimated range of up to 345 miles (555 km).

However, customers can get an optional all-wheel drive system that produces 450 hp (356 kW / 456 PS) and 537 lb-ft (727 Nm) of torque. It echoes the R2 Premium, so expect a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 4.6 seconds and a reduced range of 330 miles (531 km).

In order to achieve the lower price tag, a number of features have been dropped. This appears to include the fancy lighting system, tow hooks, and drop down rear window. The model also rides on smaller 19-inch wheels.

The cuts continue inside with a cheaper Black Crater interior sporting a basic five-speaker audio system. The front passenger seat also gets downgraded to 8-way power adjustment, while there’s only heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Buyers also lose the flashlight and All-Terrain drive mode.

R2 Standard Short Range

Rivian’s much-hyped entry-level model is coming in late 2027 and it will start “around $45,000.” The company isn’t saying much about it, but promised a range in excess of 275 miles (443 km).

Odds And Ends

While Rivian hasn’t released full details, the R2 appears to be surprisingly spacious as there’s 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) of rear-seat legroom as well as 28.7 cubic feet (813 liters) of cargo space. That expands to 79.4 cubic feet (2,248 liters) by folding the rear seats down. Speaking of space, the model has dual glove boxes and a frunk that provides 5.2 cubic feet (147 liters) of room.

Rivian also touched on capability as the R2 has 9.6 inches (244 mm) of ground clearance as well as approach, departure, and breakover angles of 25°, 26°, and 20.6° respectively. The model also has 32-inch tires and is nearly 2,000 lbs (907 kg) lighter than the R1.

Rounding out the highlights are a panoramic glass roof, digital key technology, and a “Haptic Halo” steering wheel with two large scroll wheels. The R2 also has an NACS port as well as a “Field Outlet” that transforms the charging port into a power station with two 120V outlets.

Rivian is currently accepting reservations for a $100 refundable deposit.

We all know that new car prices have surged over the past six years, but they’re not alone. The used market has followed the same trajectory. Prices have risen sharply, and vehicles are now lingering on dealer lots longer than before, partly because many owners are not shopping for cars and are holding on to their current ones. Even so, one automaker seems largely unaffected by the slowdown

Fresh data from iSeeCars sheds some light on the trend. It examined more than 960,000 transactions involving used vehicles between one and five years old during February. Across that sample, the typical used car sat on the market for 53 days before finding a buyer. A year earlier the average was just 37.7 days in the US, which means selling times have stretched by roughly 40 percent in only twelve months.

Read: Tesla’s Sales Collapsed By Nearly 90% In The Land Of EVs

Used electric models, interestingly, are moving a bit faster than their gasoline counterparts. In February, the typical used EV took 47.4 days to sell. That figure has increased from last year’s 41.8-day average, but the 13.4 percent rise is modest compared with the broader used market.

Tesla Bucks The Trend

However, there’s a little more to these figures than may first meet the eye. Because Teslas still account for the vast majority of EV sales, their typically quick resale times drag down the overall market average. Remove Tesla from the equation and the picture changes. Without those models included, the typical used EV took 57.3 days to sell in February, a 15.1 percent increase from the 49.8-day average recorded at the same time last year.

So which models disappear from listings the fastest? Comfortably leading the pack is the Tesla Model X, needing an average of just 22.6 days to sell. Surprisingly, it was followed by the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, at an average of 26.9 days, and then the Tesla Cybertruck, at 27.4 days.

Fastest-Selling Used Cars In February 2026

Other strong performers uncovered by the iSeeCars study included the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF at 29.3 days, the Toyota GR Supra at 30 days, the Genesis G90 at 30.4 days, the Rivian R1S at 30.8 days, and the Toyota GR Corolla at 31.1 days. Several of these cars lean toward the enthusiast end of the spectrum, which likely helps keep demand strong.

Tesla’s higher-volume models appear a little further down the rankings. The Model 3 lands in 13th place with an average of 33.1 days on the market, while the Model Y sits in 16th at 34.9 days. However, it’s worth noting that far more Model 3s and Model Ys are sold monthly than the likes of the GR Supra, G90, R1S, and MX-5 Miata, so they help to sway the overall market.

The opposite end of the list looks very different. Some vehicles sit for months before finding a buyer. The Volvo XC60 is the slowest mover in the study, lingering for an average of 170.2 days. The BMW i5 is not far behind at 153 days, followed by the Dodge Hornet at 123.7 days and the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid at 118 days.

Slowest-Selling Used Cars In February 2026

Lucid’s investor day made a serious splash in several ways. The automaker confirmed that autonomy subscriptions are coming, it’s kicking off a robotaxi program, and it’s launching Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. None of that might be as immediately impactful as the new revelations concerning the brand’s midsize platform and the cars it’ll spawn.

According to Lucid, the midsize platform will support several vehicles. That was already known. What we didn’t know was just about everything else. The first two cars on this platform will be named the Cosmos and the Earth. Both will sit below the Gravity and Air in terms of lineup position and pricing. A third model will come online later, though there are no details on its name just yet.

Lucid says the new platform keeps the same core philosophy as its current cars. That means high efficiency, strong performance, and lots of interior space, but with a much greater focus on cost reduction. Engineers redesigned the vehicle architecture to use fewer parts, smaller battery packs, and simpler manufacturing processes, all of which should lower production costs while maintaining range and performance.

Atlas Electric Drive Unit

One of the biggest changes is a new electric drive unit called Atlas, which Lucid says is smaller, lighter, and cheaper to build than the current motor used in the Air and Gravity. The company claims the design has more than 30 percent fewer parts and significantly lower material cost, helping reduce the overall price of future vehicles.

Battery size is another area where Lucid expects savings. Because the company focuses heavily on efficiency, it says its midsize vehicles can achieve the same range as competitors while using smaller battery packs, which remain one of the most expensive components in any EV. That alone could cut thousands of dollars from the cost of each vehicle.

Pricing And Production Strategy

Lucid tells investors that the Cosmos and Earth will appeal to adventure-seekers. That’s a buzz term these days, but it’s worth looking at how the brand sees these products in the greater market. In a slide featuring a graph of “sporty to functional” and “Advanced to traditional,” it plotted each of its three upcoming midsize offerings.

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The Cosmos is slated to be the performance vehicle in the fleet. Lucid places it high on “advanced and sporty” in its graph that appears to feature some very strange cars around it. Lucid claims a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds or less. The Earth appears just as advanced in the company’s presentation but leans more toward the functional side of the spectrum.

The unnamed third Lucid model will be the most functional of the bunch and about as far from sporty as it can get. Will that be a van then? Only time will tell, but it does look quite large.

That said, expect vehicles on the platform to start at under $50,000 once available. It’s unclear at this point when those models will arrive. If Lucid does things the same way it did with the Gravity and Air, the expensive top trims will drop first with the lower-cost options showing up much later.

A Giant Role

Earth and Cosmos might sound like names that are too big for their britches, but for Lucid, they’re fitting because these cars and this platform could be what makes or breaks the brand. The company’s robotaxi plans rest on the architecture, as do its autonomy hopes. That includes monthly subscriptions, which are what the brand calls the best monetization opportunity ahead.

In addition, by moving into lower price segments and sharing components across multiple models, the company expects to increase production volume, reduce costs, and generate the kind of margins it hasn’t been able to achieve with low-volume luxury cars alone.

If the plan works, Lucid’s future lineup will look very different from today’s. Instead of just a high-end sedan and SUV, the brand could soon have a full range of vehicles, from premium luxury models to more affordable EVs, plus autonomous variants built for ride-hailing fleets.

American drivers have spent years looking longingly across the Atlantic at the Alpine A110, a lightweight sports coupe widely praised for its razor-sharp handling. Now there’s a tiny hint that the forbidden fruit might finally become available.

Alpine’s CEO revealed this week that the next-generation A110 is being put through US crash tests. That’s a pretty unusual step for a car that technically isn’t planned for sale in America. Automakers normally only run those tests if they’re at least considering bringing a vehicle to the US. Otherwise, it’s just an expensive way to smash perfectly good prototypes into walls and poles.

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For Alpine, the potential payoff could be huge. Despite shrinking demand for sports cars, CEO Philippe Krief told Auto News that the global market for vehicles like the A110 sits at roughly 350,000 units per year, and about half of those sales happen in the United States. So skipping America means ignoring the biggest sports car market on Earth.

America Is An ‘Opportunity’

“We’re now focusing on Europe, because the business is built for Europe, but naturally the growth could be in the US,” the former Ferrari man said. “At least, I would not want to avoid that opportunity in the US,” he continued, while conceding that selling and distributing cars in America would need some planning even if the regulatory roadblocks were overcome.

Originally, Alpine had planned to enter the US with a pair of electric crossovers around 2028. But those plans are currently on ice as EV demand cools and tariffs complicate global trade. Instead, the company might be considering leading with the one car enthusiasts actually want, the A110.

All-New A110

That would be the next-generation A110 due to hit the road in 2027. The upcoming model rides on a new Alpine Performance Platform known as APP, with the first details and pictures revealed this week. It was originally designed purely for electric power, but having watched the market for electric performance cars sag, Alpine later figured out how to squeeze combustion engines into it as well.

Krief stopped short of confirming a petrol version for sale, but the platform’s flexibility makes one look increasingly likely. Alpine knows that while electric sports cars sound exciting in theory, the real-world market remains pretty small.

911-Style Big Brother

The APP architecture will underpin several cars, and not just a new A110 coupe. There will be one of those, of course, but also a convertible spider version, and a larger 2 plus 2 sports coupe designed to challenge the Porsche 911. That last one could be especially interesting for the US, where the 911 sells by the bucketload, and a higher price would mean higher margins than with the A110.

Lucid is officially joining the robotaxi race, and it’s doing so with all-new products. During its investor day presentation on Thursday, the EV startup revealed a two-seat autonomous concept to insiders. Then, it confirmed plans to charge monthly subscription fees for advanced driver-assist and self-driving features in future cars.

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The concept, called Lunar, is a purpose-built robotaxi designed without pedals or a steering wheel. It clearly signals that Lucid is serious about fully autonomous ride-hailing rather than just driver-assist technology. This puts the company on the same path as Tesla’s Cybercab program and similar efforts from other EV makers trying to turn autonomy into a long-term revenue stream.

Beyond the prototype reveal, Lucid shared very little technical detail about the Lunar. What it did emphasize is efficiency. The company is targeting between 5.5 and 6 miles per kWh, a figure that could translate to a theoretical range of around 400 miles.

Reaching that number will depend largely on low-drag aerodynamics and a carefully optimized body. Fast charging is also part of the equation, with Lucid claiming the robotaxi could gain more than 200 miles of range in about 15 minutes.

Whether the Lunar ever makes it past the concept stage is less certain, though. For now, the company already has plenty on its plate preparing its upcoming midsize EV lineup for launch, which carries far more weight for the company’s near-term finances.

Subscription Fees For Self Driving

Speaking of revenue, Lucid calls autonomy subscriptions “the single biggest software monetization opportunity.” As such, it’s going to start charging customers to use DreamDrive Pro, the brand’s in-car autonomy suite, on a monthly basis. Starting in the first half of 2027, owners will have to pay anywhere from $69 to $199 a month, depending on the level of autonomy they want.

Lucid says that it has a “Level 4-ready platform available directly from the factory.” While it hasn’t unveiled it to the public, it’ll ride on the brand’s midsize architecture that underpins a few new products heading to market. Lunar will only seat two individuals, so we expect it to have plenty of room for cargo.

That’ll work well with one of Lucid’s partners, Uber. The two are in talks to use the midsize platform in the way that they do Gravity with its robotaxi program.

Timelines

Lucid went as far as to openly lay out its timeline roadmap as well. This year, it believes it’ll offer hands-free highway driving to customers. Next year, it hopes to offer hands-free highway and city driving. In 2028, it wants to achieve Level 3 autonomy. That’s where drivers still need to be ready to take over but the car can mostly navigate on its own.

Level 4, something Lucid is aiming for in 2029, would allow drivers to take their eyes off of the road. Whether or not all of this comes to pass is up for debate, but at least now we know the plan.

Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (Supervised) system has placed advanced semi-autonomous capability in the hands of thousands of owners across the United States. The technology remains one of the most closely watched developments in the industry. Yet despite its promise, the system is still far from flawless, and according to a recent lawsuit filed against Tesla, it can also be dangerous.

The lawsuit, filed in Harris County Court in Houston, Texas, alleges that Tesla Cybertruck owner Justine Saint Amour was using the FSD system in August last year while traveling along the 69 Eastex Freeway. As the electric pickup approached a Y-shaped junction near the Houston Metro 256 Eastex Park & Ride, the vehicle’s onboard systems should have followed the right-hand curve of the freeway.

FSD Navigation Error Alleged

Instead, the lawsuit claims the Tesla attempted to continue straight ahead toward a concrete barrier. The driver reportedly took control just before impact but was unable to avoid the obstacle, with the Cybertruck striking the barrier head-on.

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The impact reportedly left the woman with two herniated discs in her lower back, a herniated disc in her neck, sprained wrist tendons, and neuropathy. Chron reports that dashcam footage captured the crash, showing the Cybertruck attempting to negotiate the curve at the interchange but ultimately hitting the barriers.

Camera Only System Criticized

An image taken after the crash shows that the front of the blacked-out Cybertruck took a serious hit, and that the front bumper shattered, leaving pieces of bodywork strewn across the road.

The lawsuit further alleges that Tesla’s decision to rely exclusively on a camera-based system for its self-driving technology, rather than incorporating radar or LiDAR sensors, contributed to the crash. It also claims Elon Musk is “an aggressive and irresponsible salesman” with a history of “making dangerous design choices.”

“Tesla’s decisions made Justine’s accident inevitable,” Saint Amour’s lawyer, Bob Hilliard, told Chron. “This company wants drivers to believe and trust their life on a lie: that the vehicle can self-drive and that it can do so safely. It can’t, and it doesn’t.”

The lawsuit accuses Tesla of negligence and seeks more than $1 million in damages.

Honda’s electric future just got a whole lot less bright. The automaker has announced it’s scrapping three planned North American EVs that were supposed to spearhead its next big push as it rethinks its electrification plans against a backdrop of cooling global EV demand.

The three vehicles are Honda’s delightfully bonkers 0 Saloon and 0 SUV, and Acura’s upcoming RSX crossover, and axing them so late in the game means a ton of financial pain for Honda. The company says it is booking roughly 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) in expenses and losses due to the U-turn.

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Here’s what Honda told us in a statement:

“In order to improve the current earnings situation as early as possible, Honda considered various options; however, after careful consideration, the company made the decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV models that had been planned for production in the U.S., namely the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX.

Honda determined that starting production and sales of these three models in current business environment where the demand for EVs is declining significantly would likely result in further losses over the long term.”

Sedan Does Supercar

Of the trio, the 0 Saloon was the showstopper. It looked like someone fed a Lamborghini Gallardo and a minivan into the same blender. Honda had previously said it would launch in North America after the SUV, and just earlier this year reports said it had already slipped to 2027. Now it appears the delay has turned into a funeral.

The 0 SUV was the more realistic sibling, though still plenty wild from a design standpoint with its hunchback rear. It was an electric crossover SUV with a tall cabin, pixel style lighting and Honda’s new ASIMO OS. This was supposed to be the practical EV that actually paid the bills, and would probably have been the model seen most regularly on US roads.

RSX Revival Iced

But maybe it’s the loss of the Acura RSX that was due to enter production later this year that will sting the most. Acura had already shown a pre-production prototype of the coupe SUV, promising dual motors, all-wheel drive and a sportier feel than the GM-based ZDX that was recently dropped. The RSX was also going to revive a name made famous by an iconic driver-focused Acura of yesteryear, and even if it did so by turning a fondly remembered rev-happy coupe into yet another crossover, at least it was a seriously good looking crossover.

Honda’s change of heart isn’t just bad news for North American EV buyers either, it’s all bad for US workers. All three EVs were scheduled to be built in Ohio. We have reached out to Honda for confirmation and will update this story when we hear back.

Honda/Acura

Volkswagen is preparing another update for its compact electric hatchback. In mid-April, the company will unveil a revised version of the ID.3, which will carry the new ID.3 Neo name. The refreshed model brings a mix of hardware and software changes intended to keep the hatch competitive for the rest of the decade, at least until the long-anticipated ID. Golf eventually reaches showrooms.

Alongside the announcement, the automaker released a set of official design sketches. They show a shape that remains immediately recognizable as an ID.3, but with styling cues that align it more closely with Volkswagen’s next batch of electric models, including the ID. Polo and ID. Cross.

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Most of the visual changes are concentrated at the front. The headlights are now linked by a slim grille element, creating a more cohesive face, while the bumper intakes adopt a simpler, cleaner design. From the side, the proportions look largely untouched.

Out back, however, the taillights gain updated LED graphics, and the lower section of the tailgate is now finished in body color rather than contrasting trim. Volkswagen is also expected to expand the palette with new exterior colors and wheel options.

Volkswagen design chief Andreas Mindt says the update focuses on refining the car’s overall presence. The goal, he explained, was to deliver “clean proportions, confident surfaces, and a sharper digital character” for one of the company’s most important electric models.

The ID.3 first arrived in 2019 as Volkswagen’s inaugural purpose-built EV, marking the start of the brand’s modern electric era. A facelift followed in 2023, so the upcoming ID.3 Neo effectively represents the model’s second major update since its original launch.

New Software And More Buttons

A major focus of the ID.3 Neo is the new Innovision infotainment system, which introduces an integrated app store for audio and video streaming, gaming, charging services, and parking services. Inside the cabin, Volkswagen has also eliminated the controversial touch-sensitive steering wheel controls, replacing them with traditional tactile buttons.

In addition, a new digital vehicle key option allows owners to unlock and access their cars using a smartphone or smartwatch without needing to carry a physical key fob or install a dedicated app.

Updates For Other ID Models

On the practical side, Volkswagen is rolling out Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability across the ID lineup. This allows owners to draw up to 3.6 kW of electricity from the high-voltage battery through a 230V socket inside the cabin or by using an external adapter. That output can power tools, charge e-bikes, or run camping equipment when the car is parked.

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The software package also receives additional functionality. Updates include Travel Assist with traffic light detection, along with support for One-Pedal Driving.

Kai Grünitz, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management responsible for Technical Development, said: “The new software generation brings more performance and an even better customer experience to the ID. models. The new Volkswagen electric models in the small and compact vehicle segments – ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI, ID. Cross – will also soon be launched on the market with these new innovations, offering more flexibility in everyday life and for leisure activities.”

More Power And Range For The ID.4 and ID.5

While a full facelift for the ID.4 is expected later this year, Volkswagen has already outlined a smaller round of updates for the current model and its coupe-styled sibling, the ID.5.

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Beyond the updated software, the Pure trims of both electric crossovers will receive a new electric motor called the APP 350. The unit recently appeared in the closely related Ford Explorer and Capri EVs. It produces 187 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and is said to deliver more torque while consuming less energy than the previous motor.

Efficiency gains also come from a new 58 kWh lithium phosphate battery pack. Combined with the updated motor, Volkswagen says the changes increase the WLTP range of the ID.4 by 40 km (25 miles).

Volkswagen

BMW is getting ready to freshen up its flagship sedan. After months of camouflaged prototypes roaming public roads, the company has finally released its first official teaser of the facelifted 7-Series, confirming the luxury sedan will make its global debut at Auto China in Beijing next month.

The current 7-Series generation arrived in 2022, which means it is right on schedule for BMW’s mid-cycle LCI update, short for Life Cycle Impulse. The shadowy teaser image focuses on the front end, revealing a new lighting signature with slimmer, more horizontal daytime running lights. They sit on either side of a larger, more squared-off illuminated kidney grille.

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Judging from earlier spy shots, the kidney grille appears to switch from vertical slats to a horizontal layout. The split headlight arrangement remains, although the lower clusters that house the main beams look slightly smaller than before.

The side profile does not appear to be changing much. Expect the familiar long-wheelbase silhouette to carry over largely untouched, while the rear receives the usual facelift treatment with updated LED taillights and minor revisions to the bumper.

Neue Klasse Technology

At BMW’s 2026 Annual Conference, chairman Oliver Zipse confirmed that the facelifted 7-Series will serve as the first current model to inherit what the company calls “technology clusters” from the upcoming Neue Klasse lineup. The next-generation X5 is expected to follow shortly after, with its own debut slated for later this summer.

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For the flagship sedan, that means several of the brand’s next-generation digital systems will make their way into the cabin. Among them is BMW Panoramic Vision, the wide pillar-to-pillar display stretching across the base of the windshield, along with the company’s new iDrive X operating system.

Behind the scenes, BMW also plans to integrate four central computing units, referred to internally as “Superbrains,” which handle major vehicle functions and software processes.

Despite those upgrades, the big sedan will not migrate to the Neue Klasse platform itself. Instead, the facelift keeps the current CLAR architecture underneath. As with the outgoing model, it will remain available with gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric (i7) powertrain options, possibly with small refinements. It is also safe to assume that the 7-Series will gain a new variant from the BMW Alpina sub-brand.

The teaser for the mid-lifecycle update of the BMW 7-Series arrives just weeks after Mercedes unveiled a heavily refreshed version of its longtime rival, the S-Class. The luxury sedan also faces growing competition in China from newcomers such as the Huawei-backed Maextro S800.

Baldauf

The new MG 4 lineup is expanding with a slightly larger addition called the MG 4X. Positioned as a higher-riding SUV counterpart to the hatchback, the model brings one particularly notable feature with it. Like its smaller sibling, the MG4X uses an advanced semi-solid-state battery pack.

Sitting between the axles is a 53.95 kWh battery that contains only 5 percent liquid electrolyte, which is why MG classifies it as semi-solid-state. The chemistry is intended to improve thermal stability and cope better with both very cold and very hot conditions. Even with a battery that is not especially large by modern EV standards, MG says the setup is good for a driving range of 317 miles (510 km).

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For now, MG is keeping the performance figures to itself. Power output remains undisclosed, and there is still no word on the electric motor or motors that will power the SUV. What has been confirmed is the underlying tech. The MG4X runs on the same E3 electronic architecture as the latest MG4 hatchback, and it is clearly aimed at competitors like the BYD Atto 2.

A BYD Rival

It is 4,395 mm (173 inches) long, 1,842 mm (72.5 inches) wide, 1,551 mm (61 inches) tall, and sits on a 2,750 mm (108.2-inch) wheelbase. It also has a curb weight of just 1,485 kg (3,273 lbs). Visually, it resembles the hatchback but has its own unique style.

The front end is quite imposing, complete with large air intakes and a lower grille, as well as triangular headlights with a thin light bar. Early images of the SUV also show it rocking black wing mirrors, a large panoramic glass roof, and sharp taillights, appearing to be similar in shape to the current MG S5, which sits right above it in MG’s range.

We don’t yet know what the cabin of the MG 4X will be like, but it’s safe to assume it will share parts with the hatchback. This could include the same central infotainment display, co-developed with smartphone manufacturer Oppo. It may also feature a handful of proper physical buttons on the steering wheel and console, ensuring that it’s not too minimalist.