It seems Volkswagen ID.3 is about to get some new, and rather unexpected, competition. Chinese automaker Leapmotor, with the backing of global automotive giant Stellantis, is preparing to unveil the Lafa 5, a compact electric hatchback designed for the European market. We have the first official, albeit camouflaged, photos of the car days before its formal debut at the IAA… Read more…

BMW is going through a major shift in its approach to electric cars with the debut of the 2026 iX3. This is the first model built on the company’s brand-new “Neue Klasse” platform, a foundation that will underpin the company’s cars in the near future. The new iX3 electric SUV arrives with a fresh design, a radical new interior, and… Read more…

Fabian Schmolz, who recently led exterior design at Lamborghini, will now take on the role of Head of Exterior Design for Xiaomi Auto Europe. The hire sends a clear message that the Chinese tech giant, now a serious player in the electric car market, has its sights set firmly on international expansion. Schmolz brings an impressive resume to the ambitious… Read more…

The fear of being stranded with a dead battery on the side of the road? It is a real deal-breaker for many potential EV buyers. Automakers plaster impressive range figures on their websites, but how do these numbers hold up in the real world? To find out, five of the newest electric SUVs on the market were pitted by Carwow… Read more…

Tesla’s futuristic ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, just received a decidedly low-tech update. The company has moved its human supervisors from the passenger seat into the driver’s seat. The official reason is a cautious expansion onto high-speed highways, but the timing of the change points to a much more complex story involving new state laws and the true capabilities of… Read more…

Volvo unveiled the ES90 back in March, and now the company is announcing that production is officially underway for European markets at Volvo’s plant in Chengdu, China. Deliveries are set to start “later this year”, and the car will soon become available in some of Volvo’s key markets in Asia Pacific (which aren’t named, however). The ES90 “carves out a… Read more…

Electric cars might be seen as the clean, green solution to personal transportation, but there’s no getting away from the fact that every EV has a big, heavy secret: its battery. Mining for new materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel is energy-intensive and heavy on the environment. It also raises the uncomfortable question of what to do with millions of… Read more…

In a surprising collaboration with the lifestyle and custom motorcycle brand Deus Ex Machina, Mini has unleashed two one-off concepts based on its high-performance John Cooper Works models. Named Machina and Skeg, these cars are a visual feast of aggressive styling, but they represent two very different philosophies. Leading the charge for the future of electric cars is the Skeg,… Read more…

If you’ve been wondering, for years, how a VW ID.3 or ID.4 compares to a Golf or a Polo, you won’t have to wonder much longer. Today the brand has announced a revamp of its EV naming strategy, and it’s bringing its iconic names into the fray. The ID. 2all concept will become the ID. Polo when it enters series… Read more…

Today, Volvo has officially announced the unveiling date for the EX60: January 21, 2026. The event will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, and will be livestreamed from there. Volvo says the EX60, whose silhouette you can see in the teaser image below, will be the first car built on its “latest technology base”, which means it will deliver “a longer… Read more…

The limited-run VW ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE has finally entered production at Volkswagen’s factories in Saxony, Germany. This special edition EV is a modern tribute to the cult-favorite Golf II Fire and Ice, and it’s a result of collaboration with the performance sportswear brand BOGNER, reviving a partnership that made the original so unique. If you’re looking for performance, the ID.3… Read more…

The self-driving technology company owned by Google’s parent, Alphabet, is moving into new territory. Waymo announced it is about to start operations in Denver and Seattle this week, sending its fleet of electric taxis into some of the most difficult weather conditions in the United States. This will be a major test for the company’s technology as it continues its… Read more…

Hyundai is working on the smallest member of its Ioniq range yet, and today it has published the first teaser image of the concept car. It’s basically a sketch and nothing more, but the concept car will make its debut at the Munich auto show between September 9 and September 14, so we’ll know more very soon. This will be… Read more…

Audi is clearing the clutter. In what can only be called a major shift for the German automaker, the company unveiled its new design direction in Milan – a philosophy it calls “radical simplicity.” The first physical example of this new thinking is the Audi Concept C, an all-electric, two-seat sports car that does away with complicated lines and busy… Read more…

Audi is clearing the clutter. In what can only be called a major shift for the German automaker, the company unveiled its new design direction in Milan – a philosophy it calls “radical simplicity.” The first physical example of this new thinking is the Audi Concept C, an all-electric, two-seat sports car that does away with complicated lines and busy… Read more…

Most of the automotive world is focused on battery-powered electric cars, but stubborn BMW is charting a parallel course. The German automaker has confirmed it is advancing its hydrogen fuel cell technology, with plans to begin series production of a new generation of hydrogen EVs by 2028, made in close collaboration with Toyota. It seems the dream of a hydrogen-powered… Read more…

Tesla has begun handing over the keys to its newest electric car in China, the Model Y L. This stretched, three-row version of the company’s popular SUV is specifically designed to appeal to larger families. The first deliveries of the six-seat EV officially started this week, following its launch in late August. The biggest change – and the main selling… Read more…

Kia adds to its growing lineup of electric cars with the official UK launch of the EV5. This mid-size crossover goes on sale with a clear strategy: simplicity. The EV5 is available to order now, with prices starting from €46,077, and first deliveries are promised just in time for Christmas. In order to streamline the buying process, Kia will offer… Read more…

Volkswagen is looking back to its roots: building vehicles for the people. The German automaker claims it is preparing to unveil a new, compact electric SUV for the budget-conscious consumer, a direct challenge to the idea that going electric has to be expensive. A preview of this new model is expected on September 7 at the IAA Mobility Show in… Read more…

Leapmotor will debut a new model at the Munich auto show in Germany on September 8. This is called Lafa 5, and will be a compact hatchback. No other details about it are known so far. The brand has in the meantime achieved a fourth consecutive record-breaking month for deliveries, with 57,066 vehicles delivered in August for a January to… Read more…