Kia is offering big discounts on the EV9, with over $15,000 off at some dealers

Rapidly expanding DC fast charging company IONNA now has more than 180 sites open across the US, and EV drivers of four of its founding automakers’ brands can now get discounts when they plug in. The automaker-backed network, which uses Alpitronic hardware and in-house-developed software, says it has more than doubled its footprint since the start of 2026 and is now the largest 400 kW charging network in the US.

A joint venture between Chinese carmaker SAIC and German car brand Audi, the all-electric AUDI (all caps) brand has been turning heads in the Chinese market with solid all-weather performance,…

Wilhelm's first experience as a motoring writer came in the early 2000s during job shadowing at Auto Express and Autocar magazines in the UK. Subsequently, he became a full-time motoring writer, contributing to websites and magazines across South Africa, the UK, the USA, and Germany. In South Africa, he has built a strong client base of owners and collectors who have given him access to their cars for feature stories. Depreciation can turn yesterday's exotic into a used-car bargain, bringing once-unattainable performance machines within reach of buyers who might otherwise consider a new mainstream sedan. However, a tempting sticker price does not necessarily make an expensive performance car a smart financial decision. High repair bills, potential mechanical problems, and ongoing maintenance costs can quickly erode the savings made at purchase. Long-term value retention also matters, particularly for buyers who plan to sell their cars eventually. Before celebrating a seemingly incredible deal, it pays to look beyond the asking price and consider the true cost of ownership.

Do you ever wonder how different prototype racers really are from their production-based siblings? How well your skills at street driving would translate to something like a GT3 car, compared to a full F1 chassis? The lucky folks at Cycle News got to answer the two-wheeled version of that question earlier this year, when they rode Nicolo Bulega's WorldSBK Ducati Panigale V4 R back to back with Marc Marquez's MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP26. I'm not jealous at all. The folks from Cycle News were invited out to a Ducati owner day, where the (presumably most well-off) fans of sporty Italian bikes got to turn laps of Misano World Circuit on both the WorldSBK Panigale and the MotoGP GP26. Both bikes have functional aero elements, big temperature-dependent brakes, and even V4 engines, so Cycle News set out to figure out just how different the two bikes are. As it turns out, they're more different than they are similar, and it comes down to far more than just power and weight.

10Kia EV9: 12,429 units soldAndi Hedrick|Car and DriverKia’s three-row electric SUV has snuck back into the top ten, despite a third quarter that was 28 percent worse than Q3 2025. Sales for the EV9 through the first three quarters are essentially flat, with the EV9 moving 12,448 units over the same period last year. The EV9 is Kia’s bestselling EV this year, with nearly double the sales of the EV6. The affordable EV3 just started reaching dealerships, moving 520 units so far. Read More9Honda Prologue: 13,289 units soldMichael Simari|Car and DriverHonda has decided to discontinue the Prologue after the 2026 model year, but there are still enough units left on lots for the compact electric SUV to remain in the top ten. Sales of the Prologue in Q3 were down 76 percent year-over-year, while sales for the first nine months of the year have dropped 64 percent. Read MoreAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below8Rivian EDV: 15,685 units sold (estimated)RivianRivian’s electric van has popped up into the top ten after a phenomenal third quarter that was 221 percent better than the same period last year, according to estimates from Cox Automotive.

Volkswagen told certain ID.4 drivers to limit charging to 80% as part of a recall by October 21. Unless drivers opt out, VW will automatically “apply a temporary vehicle setting” remotely. Volkswagen sets ID.4 charge limit for certain ID.4 drivers