In a major strategic shift for its electric vehicle ambitions, BMW is pouring €1.53 billion into its American operations. The German automaker confirmed plans to manufacture the next generation of its popular SUVs as all-electric models in the United States. The sprawling South Carolina facility, already the largest US automotive exporter by value, is preparing for a major overhaul. BMW… Read more…
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Musk’s political gamble unravels, wiping billions from Tesla’s stock value
A very public and messy falling out between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump sent the electric car maker’s stock tumbling, erasing billions in value and leaving investors to question the high price of political alliances. Tesla’s stock, known for its wild swings even on quiet days, took a huge hit, dropping over 50 points in a single… Read more…
Tesla turns to interest-free loans as Cybertruck inventory piles up
Tesla is shifting the sales strategy for its polarizing Cybertruck, and has rolled out a zero percent financing offer for the electric pickup. The offer, valid through the end of June, is the final proof the electric car giant is facing huge challenges in moving the stainless-steel vehicle – a stark contrast to the initial frenzy that reportedly saw over… Read more…
XPeng and Huawei reimagine driving displays
Chinese electric car maker XPeng, teaming up with tech giant Huawei, unveiled a new Augmented Reality Heads-Up Display, or AR-HUD, which will debut in XPeng’s upcoming G7 SUV. XPeng claims it’s the first time such a display will work hand-in-hand with a car’s artificial intelligence for smarter driving. AR-HUD is essentially a giant, see-through screen projected onto your windshield. XPeng… Read more…
Opel Rocks debuts as a Citroen Ami under a different name
Stellantis brands absolutely love to launch the same car over and over again under different names, and today we present to you the Opel Rocks. It’s the Citroen Ami with another name. You can get one in Germany from €7,990, or rent one for €45 per month for two years (but in this case you’re limited to 5,000 km per… Read more…
Tesla fights to keep crash info secret, cites competition, not just embarrassment
Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…
Tesla fights to keep crash info secret, cites competition, not just embarrassment
Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…
Polestar gives Google Maps a makeover
After what feels like an eternity of digital discord, Google Maps is finally learning to play nice with your car’s own unique style, starting with Polestar’s electric vehicles. For years, drivers have lived with a peculiar quirk in their increasingly digital dashboards: while automakers pour resources into crafting a unique look and feel for their operating systems, the apps running… Read more…
Mullen FIVE RS is coming to German autobahns first
Mullen FIVE RS, a crossover EV with impressive horsepower figures, is setting its sights on Germany for its initial launch in December 2025. Mullen claims the FIVE RS can rocket from a standstill to 97 km/h in under two seconds. If that doesn’t grab your attention, its projected top speed of over 322 km/h surely will. These numbers put the… Read more…
Tesla sales slump continues in May, Norway the only one to surge
Tesla’s sales are dropping like crazy across the globe from the beginning of this year, with the trend in China stretching for eight months even. The latest data shows Chinese customers now prefer not just BYD over Tesla, but Xiaomi as well. The company recorded only 61,662 sales in May in China, including domestic and export sales. That’s about a… Read more…
We got a sneak peek inside the upcoming Kia EV4 GT
With Kia already taking orders for the EV4 in Korea and a European launch coming later this year, anticipation is building for its 2026 arrival in the United States. But it’s not just the standard EV4 that has the people talking. Spy shots are now giving us a first glimpse inside the high-performance GT version, hinting at a machine ready… Read more…
XPeng will use Huawei tech in upcoming electric car
XPeng, a prominent name in the Chinese EV market, announced that it will use a new in-car display system from Huawei. This potential collaboration is quite surprising for one main reason – the two tech giants have not always seen eye-to-eye, especially when it comes to the brains behind smart electric cars. XPeng took to the Chinese social media platform… Read more…
Nissan teases the third-generation electric Leaf
Nissan arguably kickstarted the mainstream electric car conversation over a decade ago, and now the company is preparing to unveil its latest chapter: the all-new, third-generation Nissan Leaf. Ahead of its full debut expected later this month, the company is offering glimpses into a vehicle that carries a significant legacy. The original Leaf was a gamble, a true representation of… Read more…
Xiaomi CEO denies YU7 pricing rumors
Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun has come out to contradict the rumored pricing for the newly unveiled YU7 SUV during an investor conference. Over in China, rumors have been swirling about the YU7 essentially commanding a CNY 20,000 (€2,500) premium over the SU7, Xiaomi’s first EV launched last year. Thus, the YU7 would start at CNY 235,900 (€29,500) vs.… Read more…
China-only Audi Q6L e-tron launched with Huawei tech onboard
FAW Audi officially launched its latest electric SUV, the Q6L e-tron, at the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show. This new model is important for the company since it’s the first time the well-known German luxury brand Audi has officially teamed up with Chinese tech giant Huawei. The Q6L e-tron is built on the PPE pure electric platform… Read more…
Tesla execs confused by Elon Musk’s recent statement about the $25,000 EV cancellation
Last year, Reuters came out with a report confirmed by three different sources within Tesla and internal documents that Musk had abandoned plans to build an affordable $25,000 EV. The CEO was quick to refute the claims and said Reuters was lying. However, this sparked concerns within the company. At the time, some senior executives knew for a fact that… Read more…
2026 Polestar 4 now on sale in the US
The most recent version of the Polestar 4, the 2026 model year, is now finally available to order in the US. Pricing starts at $56,400 for the Long Range Single Motor which develops 272 hp and has a range of 483 km. If you add the Plus Pack to that you’ll pay $61,900. Next up is the Long Range Dual… Read more…
Lucid entices EV shoppers with deepest price cuts yet for the Air sedan
Lucid Motors has rolled out its biggest discounts yet on its 2025 Lucid Air electric sedans, with potential savings climbing to over €27,900 on select models. The headline-grabbing offer centers on the 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring model. This month, customers can see a price reduction of up to €28,400 for this version of the luxury electric car. This serious… Read more…
UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare
A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle’s battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models. Porsche GB confirmed that it… Read more…
DS N°4 order books open, here are the prices
Last month, DS Automobiles unveiled its latest creation, dubbed N°4. Today, the brand has announced that it’s started taking orders for the car in France, and revealed its pricing. The first deliveries will start in September. The base price is €46,990, and if you’re not a business (there’s a special business trim for €47,940) you have two upsells – the… Read more…