Topic

Electric vehicles

Rivian

Rivian recalls 98,828 R1S, R1T and R2 EVs as an alert can cover the backup camera

In a rare sequence, a stability-control prompt can sit on top of the rearview image. Rivian's over-the-air fix is already installed on more than 95% of the affected vehicles.

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Kia

Kia recalls 21,290 EV9s as the passenger airbag may not switch off for a child seat

A pinched sensor tube under the front passenger seat of Georgia-built 2025–2026 EV9s can leave the airbag armed. Owner letters are due by October 20.

Comparison

Tesla Model Y vs. 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5: the Model Y still sets the bar

The Model Y goes farther per kilowatt-hour, carries more and has five-star NHTSA scores; the Ioniq 5 starts up to $4,740 lower and charges faster at 350-kW stations.

A teal third-generation Nissan LEAF electric crossover photographed in a studio

News

A year after the $7,500 EV credit ended, new EV sales have settled near 6% of the market

Cox Automotive expects about 239,000 new EVs sold in the third quarter, down 45% from last year's rush, while used EV sales hit a record and new EV prices keep falling.

Oct 4, 2026