Tesla Cybertruck stands out for so many reasons – not just for its unique design, but as well for the constant air of mystery surrounding its specifics. While the truck has made countless appearances, much of its details have remained cloaked in secrecy. Yet, leave it to the relentless spirit of enthusiasts to dig out the juicy details we all crave. Recently, a Tesla enthusiast, presumably eager to figure out if the Cybertruck could fit snugly in his garage, took matters into his own hands. Stumbling upon a parked Cybertruck – casually charging, perhaps preparing for its next adventure -… More…

When we think of car manufacturers, the image of shiny new vehicles and vast assembly lines comes to mind. Yet, a novel trend is sweeping through the automotive world, specifically in China – automakers are dipping their toes into the smartphone arena. Nio surprised many by announcing its first smartphone model last month. A starting price of RMB 6,499 (approximately €829) gets you the Nio Phone, a top-tier Android device. This isn’t just another smartphone. Nio emphasizes a holistic connection between the phone and its electric vehicles. Imagine a smart car key granting remote car control… More…

The world of electric vehicles can be electrifying, sure, but it can also be… intoxicating? Tesla seems to think so. The car manufacturing giant, known for its boundary-pushing electric cars, has now stirred the beverage market with its limited-edition CyberBeer and CyberStein combo. But let’s pour this story out glass by glass. Years ago, no one would have imagined that a car company would be selling beer. But in a move that is quintessentially Musk-esque, Tesla isn’t just sticking to car-making. Previously, they had already served European enthusiasts with a limited edition GigaBier… More…

SAIC-GM is turning some heads with the official unveiling of the 2024 Buick Velite 6 pure electric wagon in China’s bustling automotive market. The price tag on this electric marvel? RMB 112,800 – that’s €14,400. However, for the quick decision-makers, there’s a special treat: A limited edition of 5,000 units up for grabs at a slightly lowered price of RMB 99,800 – now that’s approximately €12,800. You cannot buy a decent used Camry for that kind of money, let alone a brand new electric vehicle – unless we’re talking about the likes of Citroen Ami. Both the standard and high-end… More…

In the trucking industry, it’s a race to be the best – and recent data suggests that Tesla might be leading the pack. The recent “Run on Less” event, conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), highlighted the prowess of the Tesla Semi. And this wasn’t any showroom standoff – this was an 18-day real-world challenge. The electric highway was alive with activity as the Tesla Semi zipped past its competitors, quite literally. Over the course of the event, one of the Tesla Semis, operated by Pepsi Co, managed to average a striking 924 km per day. Let’s add a little… More…

Electric vehicles represent the automotive industry’s most transformative shift in a century. However, not all giants of yesteryears are coasting smoothly in this transition. The most recent exhibit: Volkswagen. While Europe’s behemoth automaker has witnessed growth in its electric vehicle deliveries, there seems to be a hiccup when it comes to new EV orders. In the span of just the first nine months of the current year, Volkswagen proudly dispatched 531,500 electric vehicles – a significant 45% leap from last year’s figure of 366,600. Europe has been the darling region for VW, absorbing… More…

GAC Aion, known for its Hyper SSR supercar and Hyper GT sports sedan, is adding another EV to its electric lineup. Enter the Hyper HT, a coupe crossover. When the car was first teased, the designed sketches featured Tesla Model X-inspired gullwing doors but the production vehicle seems to have skipped on that idea. While pre-orders are expected to open soon after its November debut, here’s what we know so far about this new vehicle. This was the Hyper HT the company was teasing The designers at GAC Aion may have a little soft spot for Tesla with those rear gullwing doors reminiscent… More…

Back in January, Citroen introduced the e-C3, its smallest EV (if you don’t count the barely-even-a-car Ami), but weirdly enough the launch was only for the Indian market. We waited and waited, and now we are finally very close to an international launch. Through its social media accounts, Citroen is teasing the international unveiling of the e-C3, which will take place on October 17, as you can see. Forget everything you know about electric cars. New Citroën ë-C3: get ready on October 17th.#NewCitroënËC3 #AllElectric pic.twitter.com/1CTKy7eJGu— Citroën (@Citroen) October 13, 2023… More…

China’s SAIC Motor Corp and the behemoth e-commerce platform Alibaba teamed up to form the IM Motors brand and it has now announced a really intriguing EV. The LS6 is among the cheapest electric SUVs and yet it boasts tech often reserved for luxury electric vehicles. The first three versions feature single-motor rear-wheel drive. The crown jewel, the priciest of the lot, parades a dual-motor all-wheel drive. The single-motor versions boast peak powers ranging from 231 kW (310 hp) to 379 kW (508 hp). The dual-motor all-wheel drive? That’s a blistering combined power of 579 kW (nearly 777… More…

BYD officially announced its premium mid-size SUV, the Song L, back in August, but didn’t show the interior. It only shared pictures of the exterior and a couple of key specs. We know it will ship in two main configurations – one with a single electric motor capable of outputting 308 hp, and a dual-motor version with 510 hp. We now get to see the interior, which features a clean and simple design and closely resembles the initial sketches. There’s a big, centered LCD screen and a separate instrument cluster screen. It looks like not everything is going to be controlled via the main… More…

Infiniti is set to unveil its Vision Qe concept, previewing the future of its EV lineup. Set for a grand debut on October 24, the concept vehicle be accompanied by announcements of “several dazzling new models.” A brief teaser revealed the silhouette of the Vision Qe today. It looks like a four-door coupe, enhanced with a stretched roof that merges with the rear. Dealers who had a sneak peek in June, drawing comparisons with the Tesla Model S and a Porsche-esque rear. Fans of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 might also raise an eyebrow, given the similarities in design vibes. The concept features the… More…

Almost every day there’s a new kid on the block when it comes to electric cars, but the 2024 Voyah Dreamer is one of the more unusual ones. Its designers claim it was inspired by Kunpeng – a colossal mythological bird – and it certainly has the size to back that up. “Dreamy Moving Castle” is Voyah’s three-word description of the Dreamer and it comes in EREV and fully battery-powered EV versions priced between RMB 330,000 and RMB 630,000 (€43,300 to €81,600). The Dreamer EREV can go up to 236 km on a charge, with the new generator with a claimed industry highest thermal efficiency of… More…

Kia is continuing its slow-drip launch of the EV9 in the US. First, there was an announcement. Then, actually detailed pricing information. Today, we get EPA-estimated range numbers for all the versions. The €55,200 EV9 Light Long Range RWD gets the most EPA-estimated range, at 489 km, up from a targeted 483 km. Next up are both the €59,500 Wind e-AWD and the €65,100 Land e-AWD, at 451 km, up from a target of 435 km for the former and 407 km for the latter. The €68,900 EV9 GT-Line e-AWD scored 435 km of EPA-estimated range, up from the initial target of 391 km. Finally, the model… More…

Tesla’s software ecosystem has so far been limited to mostly apps created by the car maker and it didn’t support either Apple’s CarPlay or Google’s Android Auto. That’s finally changing, as Tesla released an official API documentation for developers to start creating apps. Some third-party apps are running in Teslas today, but they rely on the unofficial API and are pretty basic in terms of functionality. Most of them are mobile and browser-based apps. Now the API is finally official, but there’s a catch. The new API documentation is quite limited and is tailored toward enterprise… More…

At the latest Kia EV Day in Korea, the buzzing atmosphere was palpable. Kia Corporation didn’t hold back in its unveiling of three fresh electric models, pointing to the brand’s electrifying future. Instead of merely relying on its previously launched EV6 and EV9 models, the automaker is pushing ahead with a renewed fervor to expand its electric offerings. Kia’s overarching message during the event echoed a commitment to their vision of ‘EVs for all’. This isn’t just a lofty declaration. Kia laid out plans to flesh out its EV lineup with models priced between €28,000 and €75,000. This… More…

A surprise player from the land of the rising sun has thrown its hat in the EV ring. Meet the LSR-05, birthed by the Japanese machinery company THK. The LSR-05 name stands for “Luxury, Sport, and Revolution” with “05” indicating that this is the fifth generation of vehicles developed by this Japanese powerhouse. The LSR-05 is a crossover four-seater coupe. For those of you squinting your eyes and thinking, “Isn’t that similar to the Model X in size?” – you’re spot on. At 4,995 mm in length and 1,965 mm wide, it mirrors the dimensions of Tesla’s creation but stands a tad shorter, at… More…

During its Kia EV day in Seoul, South Korea, the automaker announced a couple of concepts and actual production models along with future plans for boosting EV adoption worldwide. Among the new models is the Kia EV5 – a compact SUV tailored toward millennial families. The EV5 is based on the company’s E-GMP platform and adopts the same design language as its bigger sibling, the EV9. Kia kept the same “Opposites United” philosophy in making the EV5. For now, Kia is planning three trims for China and four for South Korea, although the latter may get more options by the time the EV5 is… More…

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan announced a partnership to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries. As electric cars gain more and more traction, the battery tech becomes a key development focus. Solid-state batteries are supposed to be the “next big thing” in the EV universe, with range, charging speed and eventually cost benefits over their liquid electrolyte counterparts. But can these two giants deliver on the promise? Toyota was late to the all-EV bandwagon. Still when the world’s largest automaker by sales volume announced earlier this year about a “technological breakthrough” in… More…

It seems Google is testing a smartphone disconnect button for Android Auto. It will be located in the notification area of your smartphone and will terminate the phone’s connection to the wireless Android Auto. The feature is seemingly rolling out with the Android Auto 10.6 update from the Play Store, but it seems only some beta testers have had it pop up. This is a very convenient feature as so far users would need to enter Airplane mode or physically disconnect an adapter to disconnect their phone from Android Auto. It’s also convenient for people who want to switch between… More…

Haomo.AI Technology, a startup with Great Wall Motor’s backing, has thrown down the gauntlet to competitors with its newly unveiled trio of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) kits. These kits not only boast attractive pricing but also aim to do away with the dependency on high-definition maps, which many competitors rely upon. The game-changing revelation occurred during Haomo’s 9th AI Day event. The company unveiled the HP170, HP370, and HP570 ADAS kits. Starting at a mere RMB 3,000 (€382) these kits aim to become standard from budget cars to luxury vehicles, capitalizing on the… More…