Mercedes will not be using Apple’s next-generation CarPlay, which was announced last year and should be starting to roll out by the end of this year, bringing a “cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone”, according to Apple itself. The next-gen CarPlay will handle vehicle functions like radio and temperature controls and will… Read more…

Electric vehicles may be gaining traction, but range anxieties persist. Not for long, if Polestar and StoreDot have their way. The carmaker and battery tech company successfully demonstrated a breakthrough that could reframe our concept of EV charging.  A specially adapted Polestar 5 prototype zipped from a 10% to an 80% charge in a mere 10 minutes. This stunning achievement… Read more…

Electric vehicle enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the world’s battery giant, CATL, aims to shake up the market in a few years. The Chinese manufacturer is pushing for small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027. These cutting-edge batteries promise increased range and superior safety compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. CATL hasn’t minced words about the… Read more…

Italdesign, the renowned Italian design studio, has unveiled its bold new all-electric concept: the Italdesign Quintessenza. This radical EV defies existing conventions, blending a high-performance GT’s dynamic power with a pickup truck’s adventurous practicality. It is an audacious concept, but the Quintessenza points to a future of versatile, high-performance electric vehicles. The Quintessenza’s bold, futuristic design isn’t merely for looks.… Read more…

Ever since the introduction of the first Type 2 (since renamed to T1) in 1950, Volkswagen has established itself as a dominant force in family van development. A whole generation of post-war families was brought up with the Transporter and the journeys, moments and memories the little van has created sure last a lifetime. It became a symbol of the… Read more…

The Kia EV9, already a popular family-sized electric SUV, is receiving a major power bump with the upcoming launch of the EV9 GT. This high-performance version, according to Kia’s CEO, is slated for a January 2025 debut and promises plenty of power and an exciting driving experience. Kia’s CEO presenting EV9 GT The secret of the EV9 GT lies in… Read more…

Genesis has unveiled two stunning concept vehicles that give us a glimpse of the company’s EV future. The Neolun Concept was unveiled in New York and takes a new EV design direction, while the G80 EV Magma Concept was unveiled in Beijing as part of Genesis’s recent high-performance Magma program. The Neolun Concept, a full-size electric SUV, takes its name… Read more…

Honda announced a major shift in its strategy today. The copmany plans to invest $11 billion into Canada’s first EV supply chain capable of producing 240,000 Honda EVs per year. The vehicles will be destined for the Canadian and US markets. If everything goes as planned, this will be the largest EV investment in Canada, and it will include an… Read more…

BYD used the 2024 Beijing Auto Show to announce a new addition to its premium brand Denza and it’s a real head-turner – meet the Z9 GT. The Denza Z9 GT’s boasts what we can best describe as EV aggressive styling. There’s no massive grille or oversized intakes here, just flowing lines emphasizing the car’s sporty leanings. Underneath lies a… Read more…

Zeekr, Geely’s premium EV branch, has officially unveiled the Zeekr Mix. Debuting at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mix is built on the brand-new SEA-M platform and promises a spacious, futuristic driving experience. Zeekr spent over €904 million developing the SEA-M architecture, prioritizing a roomy interior. Unlike traditional car designs, the Mix features a capsule shape with a flat… Read more…

Electric cars are charging towards becoming mainstream, with battery technology improving at unprecedented speed. Market leader CATL just turned announced its latest creation – the Shenxing Plus LFP battery. Typically, lithium-iron phosphate batteries were the sensible choice, offering affordability and stability but lacking the long-range punch of pricier chemistries. CATL’s engineering team is now trying to rewrite the rulebook. The… Read more…

Xiaomi has locked in 75,723 orders for the SU7 as of April 24. The number was unveiled by company founder Lei Jun at the start of the Beijing auto show. These are locked-in orders, where buyers have opted for a non-refundable deposit that they will be losing if they don’t end up buying the car. Jun continued to say that… Read more…

Toyota has consistently been one of the most EV-averse car makers out there, so far only making two EVs in the form of the bZ4X and bZ3, but the company is slowly warming up to the idea of offering more models. Today at the Beijing Auto Show, Toyota has introduced two new models, the bZ3C and bZ3X. And when we… Read more…

Honda kicked off the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) by announcing the sales of its e:NP2 and e:NS2 EVs in collaboration with its two joint ventures – GAC and Dongfeng. The e:NP2 will go on sale today from the GAC Honda joint venture, while the e:NS2 will go on sale in June of this year from the… Read more…

The Beijing Auto Show is the place to be for new EV launches, and today a new brand introduced its first model. We’re talking about Stelato, jointly created by Huawei and BAIC BluePark, the EV arm of Beijing Automotive Group. The first Stelato model is called S9 and it comes with extremely sleek looks targeting the premium market, aiming to… Read more…

BYD, China’s leading electric car behemoth, continues expanding its automotive scene coverage with an off-road-focused version of its most opulent EV yet. The Yangwang U8, from BYD’s premium Yangwang brand, has already turned heads with its rugged looks and six-figure price. Now, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Master Edition now arrives at the Beijing Auto Show, promising thrills for even wealthier… Read more…

Today Mazda unveiled two new EV models – the EZ-6 and the ARATA. The EZ-6 is an electric sedan, while the ARATA is a crossover SUV concept, scheduled to debut by the end of 2025. Mazda EZ-6 The EZ-6’s official name is Changan Mazda EZ-6 since it’s co-developed with Chongqing Changan Automobile – a Chinese automaker working with Mazda in… Read more…

At the ongoing Auto China 2024, Nissan pulled the covers off four innovative concept vehicles designed specifically for the Chinese market, each a vision of how future mobility might look and feel. Alongside these futuristic creations, Nissan highlighted its commitment to electrifying its lineup, promising five new EV options in China by 2026. First up is the sleek and sophisticated… Read more…

Audi has just showed the exterior of the Q6L e-tron at the Beijing Auto Show. The “L” in the name stands for longer-wheelbase. The car is in fact 105 mm longer than the standard version, and it’s been tailor-made for the Chinese market. It’s 4,884 mm long, 1,965 mm wide, and 1,687 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm.… Read more…

At the Beijing Auto Show today, Volkswagen introduced the ID. Code “design show car” (because “concept” sounds oh-so outdated or something) developed specifically for customers in China. This car won’t ever become reality in itself, but it does introduce completely new aesthetics and previews an upcoming large SUV. The ID. Code is part of VW’s “in China, for China” strategy,… Read more…