The Auto World

New growth hotspots emerged far outside traditional markets. A major federal incentive ended late in the calendar year. Charging access still varies widely across state lines. After years of leading the national shift toward electric vehicles, California may be approaching an inflection point. For the first time since the pandemic, EV sales in the state are expected to dip in 2025, even as several other states report a sharp rise in adoption. Read: California Has A New Way To Make EV Owners Pay Data from JATO Dynamics shows that during the first nine months of 2025, before the federal EV tax credit ended, roughly 302,000 electric vehicles were sold in California . That figure represents a 1.4 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, hinting that the state’s EV market could be nearing saturation. We don’t have figures for the last quarter of the year, but given the elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit on September 30, it’s safe to assume the fin...

BMW’s electric M3 uses soundtracks from past M performance icons. It blends V8, inline-six, and V10 engine notes into its EV profile. The M3 EV will feature simulated shifts with optional sound modes. Breaking into the electric performance space is a delicate task for a brand like BMW M, which has spent decades building its reputation on combustion-powered icons. But that’s exactly what it’s attempting with the Neue Klasse-based electric M3 , or, as it may end up being called, the i3M. The upcoming high-performance EV won’t replace the traditional ICE-powered model, though. Instead, it’s designed to sit alongside it, borrowing cues from BMW M’s most celebrated models to bridge the old and the new. Or at least that’s the promise. Read: BMW’s Electric M3 Tries To Simulate Everything It Just Replaced BMW M released the latest chapter in its video series detailing the development of the new super sedan, previewing the distinctive soundscape it plans to offer. Taking a pag...

Genesis targets 650 percent growth in Europe within five years. Every Genesis model will include a range-topping Magma version. Magma blends luxury and performance, not just raw power alone. Genesis has big plans for the future, including a dramatic expansion across Europe as the automaker looks to establish itself as a serious contender among the continent’s most established premium brands. At the forefront of this effort will be a series of Magma-badged models, designed to merge high performance with luxury in a way that could elevate Genesis to an entirely new level. The Magma sub-brand was officially launched late last year as part of Genesis’s 10th anniversary. A decade might sound substantial, but in automotive terms, the brand is still in its early days. Even so, it has already sold close to 1.5 million vehicles since it launched. Read: 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma Wants To Make BMW And AMG Sweat Currently, Genesis is moving around 225,000 cars annually, though Hyu...

GM will build the third-generation Buick Envision in America. Will be built alongside the Chevrolet Equinox at Fairfax Assembly. Production begins in 2028, following the demise of the Chevy Bolt. The Chinese-built Buick Envision got slammed by Trump’s tariffs and the company recently hiked prices by $3,000. This followed an earlier increase, which means the cost of entry has shot up $4,500 in less than a year. As a result, the 2026 Envision now starts at $41,000 before a $1,995 destination fee. That’s pretty steep and the price increases appear to have started weighing on sales. More: Buick’s Chinese-Built Envision Survives Trump’s Tariffs With A Massive Price Hike While the model was only down 11.4 percent last year to 41,924 units, fourth quarter sales plummeted 60.9 percent. Even with the steep decline, the Envision finished the year as Buick’s third best-selling vehicle, accounting for just over a fifth of the brand’s total annual sales of 198,155 deliveries. ...

Pagani’s Miami tower offers 70 apartments starting at $3.7 million. Auto Privata concierge service includes maintenance and detailing. Residents get monthly car reports, valet, and climate storage plans. Pagani is known for its craftsmanship and obsession with detail, but now that same philosophy is being applied to something far larger than a hypercar. Last year, the Italian marque announced it was stepping into the world of property development with its own 30-story residential tower in Florida, fittingly named the Pagani Residences. Now, more details have emerged about what exactly comes with the keys. Read: Pagani’s $30 Million Penthouse Comes With A Hypercar Money Can’t Buy Working alongside Prestige Imports, one of the country’s largest exotic car retailers, Pagani is introducing Auto Privata . This resident-only concierge service is designed to ensure that every vehicle in the building’s private garage is properly cared for, maintained, and ready to drive at a m...