Mercedes-Benz is learning that selling cars in 2025 isn’t as simple as just building them. The automaker delivered a mixed bag of financial results for the second quarter and headline numbers show it sold 547,100 cars and vans in the second quarter, a 9% decrease compared to the same period last year. The company attributes the lower sales to a… Read more…

The latest Jeep Compass, built on a flexible new platform that supports both hybrid and all-electric versions, is getting an interior that finally matches the brand’s rugged reputation. While engineers tweaked the exterior for better off-road performance, the most significant changes are inside, where durability and practicality finally take center stage. Jeep has carved a legacy out of building vehicles… Read more…

While a lone, stealthy Xiaomi SU7 Ultra quietly navigates the streets of Munich with German plates, a full-blown storm is raging back in its homeland. As European regulators get their first official look at the high-performance SU7 sedan, hundreds of thousands of Chinese consumers are clamoring to get their hands on the company’s first electric SUV, the YU7, creating a… Read more…

XPeng has officially launched its G7 SUV, a vehicle that brings a potent combination of advanced in-house technology, generous space, and a price tag that significantly undercuts its primary rival, the Tesla Model Y. In a clear challenge to the established players, XPeng has priced the G7 to attract attention. The starting price for the new electric SUV is RMB… Read more…

A Chinese company with backing from automaker Chery has produced its first batch of solid-state batteries, a technology long promised as the key to unlocking the full potential of electric cars. The industry has been flooded with claims and predictions, but this development seems to be a tangible step from laboratory theory to factory production. The company at the center… Read more…

Cadillac decided it was about the time to up the game with its stylish Lyriq SUV for the 2026 model year. The automaker is making its Super Cruise hands-free driving technology a standard feature across all trims, together with a series of pricing adjustments. The entry point for the Lyriq will see a slight increase, but the inclusion of what… Read more…

The race to eliminate the electric car’s most persistent bugbear – the time it takes to recharge – has a new and formidable contender. Orange Charging, a company tied to the ride-hailing Chinese giant Didi, has pulled the curtain back on a startlingly powerful new charger. This liquid-cooled monster is capable of pumping out 1,600 kW of power. According to… Read more…

BMW is almost ready to launch its next-generation electric vehicle, the 2026 iX3. This new model is built on the company’s innovative “Neue Klasse” platform – a big step for the brand’s electric ambitions, moving beyond adapting existing gasoline-powered cars and introducing a vehicle designed from the ground up as an EV. Leaked details provide a comprehensive picture of what… Read more…

Hyundai confirmed the impending debut of its new Ioniq 6 N with a short video teaser. The sleek electric sedan will have its global reveal at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, promising to build upon the surprising success of its sibling, the Ioniq 5 N crossover. Hyundai’s N performance division has been methodically building its reputation for many years,… Read more…

Volkswagen is moving ahead with its high-stakes bet on Rivian, injecting a second €1 billion into the American electric vehicle maker. The payment came through after Rivian met critical financial targets, and it will deepen the alliance that a cash-hungry Rivian desperately needs and that Volkswagen hopes will finally solve its persistent software headaches. This latest capital infusion is a… Read more…

Polestar is working on its Polestar 7 compact premium SUV, which is planned to debut sometime in 2028. As one would expect, information about the model is scarce, except for this one teaser from earlier this year when Polestar announced that the 7 will be manufactured in Europe. Now, the company is teasing the vehicle once again, showing off the… Read more…

Xiaomi launched its second EV, the YU7, just a few days ago, and the HR team is now scrambling to find new workers to expand its operation. Currently, the company relies on a still-expanding factory near Beijing, and it appears that phase two is nearing completion. And since the expansion is almost over, it’s time to hire new workers. According… Read more…

Best known for its electric workhorses like the Metro and Logistar series, Cenntro is now targeting the daily urban grind. The company has introduced the Avantier Commuter, a five-door, four-seat electric vehicle designed for navigating tight European city streets and simplifying neighborhood travel. With this launch, Cenntro is making a clear play for a slice of the growing personal mobility… Read more…

Faraday Future has pulled the curtain back on its latest creation: an AI-powered multi-purpose vehicle aimed at the US market. Called the FX Super One EAI-MPV, this new EV is – according to the company – not just another electric car; it’s an intelligent companion on wheels, complete with a digital “face” and an advanced AI brain. As far as… Read more…

Tesla, the long-reigning king of the electric car world, has finally admitted it is navigating some choppy waters. The company announced its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a big drop in vehicle deliveries and raising new questions about its path forward. The results show that the challenges faced in the first three months of… Read more…

In the high desert of Nevada, a stone’s throw from its original Gigafactory, Tesla is putting the finishing touches on a new facility that could quietly reshape the future of electric cars and green energy in North America. Tesla’s first North American plant dedicated to producing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries is a sign of a major strategic shift for… Read more…

The popular federal tax credits that have helped Americans switch to electric cars could be unplugged much sooner than anyone expected. A new proposal in the US Senate plans to eliminate the financial perks for buying new and used electric vehicles as early as this fall. For the last couple of years, the government has offered a helping hand to… Read more…

Huawei’s Aito brand is working on a new electric SUV that promises to redefine charging speeds and battery technology. This all-new model is being developed in partnership with Seres, and it will feature a sodium-ion battery from CATL capable of an astonishing 12C charging rate, theoretically allowing for a full charge in 5 minutes. Obviously throttling will increase that to… Read more…

BYD is celebrating a one-millionth Seagull rolling off the production line just over a year since its debut. This is a huge milestone that shows the vehicle’s immense popularity but it also proves there’s a major shift in the global electric vehicle market towards more accessible and affordable options. The BYD Seagull was first introduced in April 2023, and thanks… Read more…

Rivian is moving full steam ahead with its next big thing, the R2. This new five-seat electric SUV promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of adventure and clean design to a much broader audience, carrying a far more accessible starting price of around €38,400. But as the first validation models roll off a pilot assembly line for intense testing,… Read more…