Umar Shakir

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News Reporter at The Verge

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Kia’s face-lifted EV6 is a bit pricier for 2025

3 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsIt’s up to $2,280 more expensive than the 2024 Kia EV6. It’s up to $2,280 more expensive than the 2024 Kia EV6. Apr 21, 2025, 6:03 PM UTCImage: KiaUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Kia’s most popular electric vehicle is getting a bit more expensive in the US for the 2025 model year.
Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam

3 days ago | technewstube.com | Umar Shakir

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam

3 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsScammers are exploiting Google and PayPal’s tools to create fake emails that pass security checks. Scammers are exploiting Google and PayPal’s tools to create fake emails that pass security checks. Apr 21, 2025, 2:28 PM UTCCath Virginia / The Verge | Photo: Getty ImagesUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.
Tesla’s Cybertruck is getting deeper discounts and production cuts

5 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsThe low-poly truck is still not all it’s cracked up to be. The low-poly truck is still not all it’s cracked up to be. Apr 18, 2025, 10:14 PM UTCImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Tesla has plenty of Cybertrucks listed on its website, and they’ve got some hefty discounts, including many for about $10,000 off, Electrek reports.
Tesla’s Cybertruck is getting deeper discounts and production cuts

5 days ago | technewstube.com | Umar Shakir

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Kia’s affordable EV4 will still be imported to the US

6 days ago | technewstube.com | Umar Shakir

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Kia’s affordable EV4 will still be imported to the US

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsBy the time Kia’s first global electric car is ready to ship, new US tariffs on imported cars could be in effect.By the time Kia’s first global electric car is ready to ship, new US tariffs on imported cars could be in effect.Apr 18, 2025, 6:40 PM UTCImage: KiaUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.
This G Class is “Stronger Than The 1980s Edition.”

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

Posted Apr 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM UTCThis G Class is “Stronger Than The 1980s Edition.”Official name: Mercedes-Benz G550 Stronger Than The 1980s Edition. Image: Mercedes-Benz
Subaru’s only EV adds 25 percent more range, faster charging, and improved AWD

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsThe 2026 Solterra looks a lot better, too. The 2026 Solterra looks a lot better, too. Apr 18, 2025, 3:06 PM UTCImage: SubaruUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Subaru’s first and only EV, the Solterra, is getting a facelift for 2026 with many upgrades that include a better AWD system, longer range, and improved performance.
Tesla’s spring update activates adaptive high beams that won’t blind oncoming drivers

6 days ago | theverge.com | Umar Shakir

NewsThe update also includes more EV trip routing controls. The update also includes more EV trip routing controls. Apr 17, 2025, 9:33 PM UTCCath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty ImagesUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Tesla’s vehicles may be in a sales slump, but that’s not stopping the company from regularly introducing fresh features for owners.