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These Are the Best EVs You Can Buy Today According to Consumer Reports

These Are the Best EVs You Can Buy Today According to Consumer Reports

From compact crossovers to full-size SUVs, roughly 100 new battery-electric vehicles have come to market over the last two years. But which ones are the best when you factor in things like range, reliability, maintenance and everyday practicality? Consumer Reports has named its 14 top choices and it includes a variety of different sizes, prices and features. But three brands – Hyundai, Kia and BMW – stood out.

New Tariffs Force Volvo to Delay U.S. Launch of Chinese-Made EX30 EV

New Tariffs Force Volvo to Delay U.S. Launch of Chinese-Made EX30 EV

Volvo has “delayed” the U.S. launch of the EX30 battery-electric vehicle due to new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs announced in May by the Biden administration. That delay appears likely to last until at least sometime in 2025 when the automaker plans to begin production of the EX30 at a second plant in Ghent, Belgium.

2025 Volkswagen Golf R Updated Where It Matters: Under the Hood

2025 Volkswagen Golf R Updated Where It Matters: Under the Hood

Patience, patience. If you live in the U.S. you’ll have to wait for the updated 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. Buyers in Europe can already place orders, however, and the initial introduction is impressive. While there are the usual mid-cycle design tweaks, the big news is a roughly 5% increase in power that will make the hot hatch the fastest VW-branded model ever once it reaches the States next year.

For $4 Million You Can Get The New, 1,800-HP Bugatti Tourbillion

For $4 Million You Can Get The New, 1,800-HP Bugatti Tourbillion

With the EV market cooling, hybrids are the hot ticket – and even hypercar brand Bugatti is getting into the game. For just $4 million you can drive off with the new, 1,800-horsepower Bugatti Tourbillion, the first new product from the French automaker since it was taken over by Croatia’s Rimac.

Cyberattack Cripples Car Dealers Across U.S.

Cyberattack Cripples Car Dealers Across U.S.

As many as 15,000 auto dealers across the United States and Canada are largely unable to operate as a result of a series of cyberattacks on CDK, a major data provider that runs the software used for everything from negotiating sales to scheduling service. It’s unclear what’s behind the attack – or when CDK will be back up and running.

No CarPlay or Android Auto? No Sale, A Third of Car Buyers Say

No CarPlay or Android Auto? No Sale, A Third of Car Buyers Say

Today’s cars are designed to pair up with personal devices, such as smartphones, typically through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But some automakers, notably General Motors, are dropping those features in favor of “native,” or built-in, systems. They do so at their own peril, according to a new survey showing a third of new vehicle buyers won’t buy such vehicles.

Fisker Files for Bankruptcy

Fisker Files for Bankruptcy

For the second time in less than a dozen years, entrepreneur Henrik Fisker’s effort at launching an automotive start-up has plunged into bankruptcy. Start-up Fisker Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection late Monday. While the one-time auto designer said the filing leaves a “viable path forward,” the options for saving the company appear increasingly sparse.