China’s enviable electric vehicles have made American automakers extremely nervous in recent times. But if you’re assuming that Chinese automakers are simply cruising at home, with generous subsidies and cutting-edge battery tech, you’d be mistaken. EV sales in China are starting to flatline and even BYD, the country’s dominant player in the space, is feeling…
China’s advanced auto industry may be hitting some speed bumps at home, but it’s expanding overseas at warp speed. And lately it’s been a question of “when,” not “if,” those vehicles could ever come to the United States. 2026 already feels like some dominoes have begun to fall. You had the Geely Group’s strong showing at…
In an interview with InsideEVs, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the automaker’s crucial “skunkworks” electric vehicle platform project is progressing well. He likened it to the Apollo missions of the 1960s and ’70s. Supply chain, parts, plant conversions and other critical steps are done, Farley said, and prototype vehicles are operating with Ford software. But…
It’s no secret that Chinese automakers want in on the United States. In fact, in a pre-COVID world, several of them were in a race to get sales moving here. But an underdeveloped product line, and then increased geopolitical tensions and tariffs, have shut the door for now. At least, officially, every day, someone asks…
Today’s electric dirt bikes didn’t just show up out of nowhere. They grew out of a segment that’s always been about access and experimentation. From backyard minibikes to entry level trail machines, off-road riding has long been the easiest way into motorcycling. No plates, no traffic, just a patch of dirt and a throttle. That…
Alpina officially joins the BMW Group, ushering in a new era as BMW Alpina. BMW promises to preserve Alpina’s heritage while evolving the brand. The challenge ahead: maintaining Alpina’s unique blend of luxury and performance. As of January 1, 2026, Alpina is officially part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced back in 2022…
China’s EV exports grew by 87% in November. Almost 1 million Chinese EVs were exported across Asia, and over 600,000 ended up in Europe so far in 2025. Mexico saw exponential year-over-year growth after BYD launched a series of affordable models in the country. China’s domestic electric vehicle market is starting to show signs of…
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College soccer is increasingly hard to predict. At least, that’s what Kacey White thinks. This is a changing sport, full of competition, with more jeopardy than ever. Conference realignment has packed some of the biggest divisions in the U.S. The constant churn of players, movement into the pros, and alternative pathways have made the thing…
Points: 19 | Season point total: 37 Taylor’s fit vision was months in the making, centered on this Valentino jacket. His stylist and brand manager, DexRob, brought him the $5,000 blazer in August to wear for a birthday dinner, but it wasn’t the right vibe. A second try with a different shirt, closed jacket, shorts…