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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
Subaru changes the Outback design from the ground up with the seventh generation of the Outback. Instead of being a Legacy wagon on steroids, the 2026 Outback gets a proper SUV design with a rugged appearance that barely reminds us of the previous generations. Given its roots, it's only fitting that Subaru chose the New York Auto Show to debut the seventh generation.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
Kia launched the EV4 in the US at the New York Auto Show. The US-spec features a NACS charge port and will rival the Tesla Model 3, but will not be built in the US. Instead, it will be imported from Korea, which shows a lot of optimism in light of the recent tariff turmoil. During the New York Auto Show, Kia launched its second weirdly-designed EV in the US. The EV4 is slightly longer than the Tesla Model 3, its main competitor.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
Subaru unveiled the Trailseeker midsize SUV, a longer and taller variant of the Soltera. While Subaru provided it with more powerful electric motors (375 horsepower), the battery pack remained identical (74 kWh), which means range suffers, with only 260 miles available with a full charge. On the plus side, this is Subaru's first model fitted with Tesla's NACS charge port.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
6 photosPhoto: @JoeTegtmeyer via XTesla bet on Chinese imports to make the Cybercab and the Semi cost-effective, but Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods shattered the plans. Caught between a rock and a hard place, Elon Musk is fighting against Trump's tariffs with the voice of his brother, Kimbal. Tesla builds all its cars sold locally in the US and has one of the highest US/Canada part content in the automotive industry.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
6 photosPhoto: Todd Bertram via LinkedInPolice departments across the US have had mixed experiences with Tesla EVs used as police cars. While some have praised the low operating costs, others have emphasized their problems. However, the Bargersville PD, which bought its first Tesla in 2019, loved it so much that it has become the largest operator of Tesla police cars in the US.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
Last month, pictures of a Tesla Cybertrucks split in two became viral after the driver of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class had a medical emergency and lost control of their SUV. Two weeks later, the remains of the truck are offered for sale on a sales platform. Would anyone be interested in buying a crashed Cybertruck? Tesla built the Cybertruck without a steel ladder frame, opting for a monocoque design instead. While this saves weight, it also makes the truck more fragile.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
6 photosPhoto: Out of Spec Testing via YouTubeA Tesla owner filed a class action lawsuit in California alleging that Tesla had manipulated vehicle odometers to indicate greater distances than the vehicle traveled. This allowed Tesla to avoid warranty repairs and cause higher vehicle depreciation. Tesla has not been spared controversies, and this has only accelerated in the past years.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
FSD Unsupervised will start tests on public roads in June, but the autonomous driving software is already utilized at Giga Texas and Fremont. Tesla uses FSD Unsupervised to move vehicles from the production line to the outbound lots and has already accumulated over 50,000 driverless miles. This is especially important for the Cybertruck, which still doesn't offer feature parity with the rest of the fleet.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
6 photosPhoto: Out of Spec Testing via YouTubeLFP cells usually last longer than their NMC/NCA counterparts, thanks to a lower nominal voltage. Common wisdom suggests LFP cells can be charged frequently to 100% without experiencing significant degradation, and Tesla even recommends doing this regularly. However, a battery health test on a Tesla Model 3 RWD with an LFP battery questions this recommendation.
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1 week ago | 
autoevolution.com | Cristian Agatie
8 photosPhoto: Tesla, @TESLA_winston via XTesla offered a preview of the highly anticipated Spring Release, the first important software update of the year. The 2025.14 update finally brings pixel-controlled adaptive headlights for supported vehicles alongside a slew of new features and improvements. It also offers relief to owners who need to power a fridge, re-enabling 12-volt and USB power when the car is locked.
