Auto Reporter
Nina writes about new car models, EV infrastructure, and transportation policy.
205 articles published
Automotive
A leaked report claims Mercedes-Benz is launching an all-electric C-Class with 490 hp, a 762 km range, and a trio of screens. We break down what's real and what's still speculation.
Automotive
A Nio owner demonstrates the new Power Swap Pilot feature, letting the car autonomously drive to a battery swap station, complete the swap, and continue to its destination. Here's what worked and what didn't.
Automotive
AAA study shows EVs lose 39% range at 20°F and hybrids lose 23% fuel efficiency. Even mild western Washington isn't ideal. Ideal range: 65-75°F.
Automotive
Two small electric cars with wildly different personalities: the no-frills Dacia Spring against the tech-packed Ora Funky Cat. Which one wins?
Automotive
New LSE research argues the EV transition is systemic and path-dependent, not driven solely by oil prices. The tipping point concept oversimplifies a complex shift.
Automotive
Renault's retro-styled R4 E-Tech Electric brings charm and practicality to the compact EV segment, proving that not all electric cars need to be boring.
Automotive
BYD's Denza Z9 GT shooting brake packs three electric motors, 1,000 hp, 630 km range, and a 1,500 kW charging system that fills the battery in nine minutes.
Automotive
Trump's war on Iran has sent gas prices soaring, but this time there's a ready alternative. EVs and solar are now viable, and the rest of the world is racing ahead.
Automotive
India's EV sales stabilized at 23,250 units in April 2026 after a March surge. Tata Motors holds the top spot, Mahindra rises, and VinFast posts 67% growth.
Automotive
Minnesota gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, pushing used EV sales up 54% in March as drivers seek relief at the pump.
Automotive
A reporter hits the streets of Southfield, Michigan to compare real-world costs for gas and EV drivers as fuel prices surge. The answers aren't always clear.
Automotive
BYD's new Flash Charging system delivers up to 1,500 kW, charging EVs to 97% in just 9 minutes — a massive leap for electric vehicle technology.