Kia’s compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range
Kia’s compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

At the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, Kia announced that its compact electric SUV, the EV3, will be available in the US “in late 2026.” The EV3 has been available overseas since 2024, when it launched in South Korea and Europe. The 2027 model coming to the US appears to have the same […]

Honda cuts Prologue EV prices by $7,500 while it’s still available
Honda cuts Prologue EV prices by $7,500 while it’s still available

Honda’s electric SUV was once among the most popular EVs in the US. While it’s still on sale (for now), Honda is making the Prologue a bit more attractive with a $7,500 price cut.

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Snapchat’s ‘Reals’ joke mocks Instagram’s many ripoffs
Snapchat’s ‘Reals’ joke mocks Instagram’s many ripoffs

It’s April Fools’ Day, and Snap is using the occasion to “announce” that it’s switching the name of Snapchat’s Spotlight feed, the app’s Instagram Reels-like feed of shortform vertical videos, to “Reals.” In a video featuring co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel, Snap also includes a description of “Reals” as a place where “real people share […]

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is red-hot after another record sales month in March
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is red-hot after another record sales month in March

The IONIQ 5 is on a hot streak after another record US sales month in March, helping push Hyundai to its strongest first quarter yet.

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SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it’s keeping the numbers secret (for now)
SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it’s keeping the numbers secret (for now)

What’s expected to be the biggest IPO in human history is reportedly underway. SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a report from Bloomberg. But for now, the filing is confidential. Under SEC rules, SpaceX isn’t required to make its S-1 prospectus public until 15 days […]

These Raspberry Pi price hikes are no joke
These Raspberry Pi price hikes are no joke

As of today, the price of the 16GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5 is going up by $100, a price bump that’s almost as much as the original $120 price tag. Driven by the ongoing RAM shortage, Raspberry Pi is raising prices on over a dozen of its bare-bones computers, after previous increases in […]

Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]
Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]

The Boulder SUV Concept is a preview of Hyundai’s first body-on-frame vehicle set to launch in the US. Here’s our first look at the rugged off-roader.

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April Fools’ Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks
April Fools’ Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company with any kind of social media, internet, or AI chatbot presence in 2026, you really, truly only have four options on April Fools’ Day: […]

Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push
Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push

Xiaomi has recruited Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla’s General Manager for the China region, to take charge of its growing automotive sales operations. The hire signals a significant professionalization of Xiaomi’s EV retail strategy as the company targ…

Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview
Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview

Subaru just revealed its new Getaway EV, a 420hp three-row SUV. But we got a sneak preview last month in California for the inside scoop.

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