EVThrottle https://evthrottle.com/ Independent car, bike and EV news, reviews and prices for American drivers. en-us Yamaha's Self-Driving Motorcycle Just Broke the Internet — Here's What the MOTOROiD2 Actually Ishttps://evthrottle.com/news/yamaha-motoroid2-self-balancing-ai-motorcycle.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/yamaha-motoroid2-self-balancing-ai-motorcycle.html2026-10-16It stands up on its own, recognizes your face, and follows you like a dog. Yamaha's MOTOROiD2 is the wildest motorcycle concept ever built — and it's real. Volkswagen's $29,000 ID. Polo Has Nearly 150,000 Orders — and Americans Can't Buy Onehttps://evthrottle.com/news/volkswagen-id-polo-affordable-ev-150000-orders.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/volkswagen-id-polo-affordable-ev-150000-orders.html2026-10-16Volkswagen's affordable EV family — the $29,000 ID. Polo, ID. Cross, Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq — has nearly 150,000 orders and months-long wait lists. Here's what buyers get, why Europe is snapping them up, and why none of them are coming to the US. The Honda Prelude Is Back — As a 200-HP Hybrid Coupehttps://evthrottle.com/news/2026-honda-prelude-returns-hybrid-coupe.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/2026-honda-prelude-returns-hybrid-coupe.html2026-10-16After 25 years away, the Prelude returns as a sleek two-door hybrid at $42,000. It's not a Type R — it's something rarer: a stylish, efficient coupe. The 10 Most Important New Cars of 2026https://evthrottle.com/news/most-important-new-cars-2026.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/most-important-new-cars-2026.html2026-10-16Hybrid-only bestsellers, revived legends, 800-horsepower halo cars — the ten new models that define where the American market is heading. Tesla's $200,000 Roadster Is Chasing the Gasoline Supercar Crowdhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-roadster-200k-six-figure-ev-era.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-roadster-200k-six-figure-ev-era.html2026-10-16The New York Times reports Tesla's new Roadster will start at $200,000-plus. With Jaguar's 1,000-hp Type 01 arriving a week earlier, the six-figure EV era has officially begun. Tesla Told Regulators Autopilot Was Engaged in a Fatal Crash — Then Redacted Everything Elsehttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-autopilot-verified-engaged-fatal-crash-report.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-autopilot-verified-engaged-fatal-crash-report.html2026-10-16A 2021 Model Y crossed a New Jersey median in August, killing a 68-year-old man. Tesla confirmed to NHTSA its driver-assist was engaged — and blacked out the details. Tesla Roadster Reveal Tonight: Everything We Know (7:55 PM CT Livestream)https://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-roadster-reveal-what-to-expect.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-roadster-reveal-what-to-expect.html2026-10-16Tesla reveals its next-gen Roadster tonight at 7:55 PM CT from Texas. Everything we know — the nine-year wait, the thruster claims, and how to watch. Tesla Needs Tonight’s Roadster to Be More Than a Party Trickhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-roadster-sales-slump-halo-gamble.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-roadster-sales-slump-halo-gamble.html2026-10-16BYD has passed Tesla as the world’s top EV seller and Tesla’s car sales are down 16 percent. Tonight’s flying Roadster demo has to do more than dazzle. Tesla Cybercab Fleet Tops 300 in Austin After 8x Surge in 30 Dayshttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-cybercab-austin-fleet-300.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-cybercab-austin-fleet-300.html2026-10-16Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi fleet in Austin has topped 300 vehicles — an 8x jump in 30 days. What the numbers say, what’s next, and why Dallas is in line. Solid-State Batteries Are Coming: What It Actually Means for EV Buyershttps://evthrottle.com/news/solid-state-batteries-ev-buyers-guide.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/solid-state-batteries-ev-buyers-guide.html2026-10-16Faster charging, longer range, better safety — solid-state batteries promise everything. Here's a realistic timeline and what to do while you wait. Rivian's Record Quarter: R2 Deliveries, a 129 kWh Amazon Van, and the Autonomy Chasehttps://evthrottle.com/news/rivian-record-q3-r2-deliveries-edv-autonomy-2026.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/rivian-record-q3-r2-deliveries-edv-autonomy-2026.html2026-10-16Rivian delivered a record 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026 as the R2 ramps up. We break down the real delivery numbers, the new 129 kWh AWD delivery van, the invite-only point-to-point autonomy program, how the R2 stacks up against the Model Y, and the Redwood battery deal. Porsche Mission S: The 911 Is About to Get a Big Brotherhttps://evthrottle.com/news/porsche-mission-s-concept-above-911.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/porsche-mission-s-concept-above-911.html2026-10-16A mid-engined halo car above the 911, a possible flat-eight, and a New York reveal — Porsche’s first true supercar since the 918 Spyder is coming into focus. Ford Mustang GTD: America's 815-HP Answer to European Supercarshttps://evthrottle.com/news/ford-mustang-gtd-815hp-american-supercar.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/ford-mustang-gtd-815hp-american-supercar.html2026-10-16Supercharged 5.2L V8, 202 mph, a sub-7-minute Nürburgring lap, and a $325,000 price tag. This is the most extreme Mustang ever built. Best Adventure Motorcycles for 2026: Go Further Off-Roadhttps://evthrottle.com/news/best-adventure-motorcycles-2026.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/best-adventure-motorcycles-2026.html2026-10-16From the BMW R 1300 GS to the Yamaha Ténéré 700, these are the adventure bikes worth your money this year — for every budget. BYD Da Han EV Launches in China: 1,008 KM Range, 764 HP, and a Surprise Price Cuthttps://evthrottle.com/news/byd-da-han-ev-launch.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/byd-da-han-ev-launch.html2026-10-16BYD Da Han EV launches in China with 1,008 km CLTC range, a 764-hp AWD option, and 9-minute flash charging — priced from ¥235,900 after a surprise cut. BYD Atto 8 Debuts in Europe: 405-Mile 7-Seat Electric SUV With 9-Minute Charginghttps://evthrottle.com/news/byd-atto-8-europe-debut.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/byd-atto-8-europe-debut.html2026-10-16BYD Atto 8 debuts in Europe with 405-mile WLTP range, a 764-hp AWD option, and 9-minute flash charging. The 7-seat electric SUV arrives in Q1 2027. American Cruisers in 2026: Harley vs Indian Heats Up Againhttps://evthrottle.com/news/american-cruisers-2026-harley-vs-indian.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/american-cruisers-2026-harley-vs-indian.html2026-10-16Milwaukee vs Spirit Lake — the two great American motorcycle brands are both fielding their strongest cruiser lineups in years. America Just Passed 262,000 Public EV Chargers — and They're Finally Getting Reliablehttps://evthrottle.com/news/us-public-ev-charging-infrastructure-growth-2026.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/us-public-ev-charging-infrastructure-growth-2026.html2026-10-16US public EV charging just crossed 262,000 ports — up 14% in a year — while failed charging sessions hit an all-time low. Tesla still builds the most, Ionna just dethroned it on satisfaction, and the federal NEVI program remains a trickle. 2026 Toyota RAV4 Goes Hybrid-Only: What Changes for America's Favorite SUVhttps://evthrottle.com/news/2026-toyota-rav4-hybrid-only.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/2026-toyota-rav4-hybrid-only.html2026-10-16The sixth-generation RAV4 drops the gas-only engine entirely. Every 2026 RAV4 is a hybrid, starting at $31,900 — here's what buyers gain and lose. 2026 Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' Refresh: Every Change That Actually Mattershttps://evthrottle.com/news/2026-tesla-model-y-juniper-refresh.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/2026-tesla-model-y-juniper-refresh.html2026-10-16New light bars, ventilated seats, a quieter cabin, and up to 327 miles of range. The world's best-selling EV just got its biggest update yet. Tesla Model Y Lease Deals for October 2026: Every Offer and What You'll Actually Payhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-model-y-lease-deals-october-2026.htmlhttps://evthrottle.com/news/tesla-model-y-lease-deals-october-2026.html2026-10-15Tesla's October 2026 Model Y lease deals start at $499/month ($449 with the lease credit) across five trims. We combined the top US deal roundups to show every offer, the effective monthly cost, and why November's price hike adds urgency.