Mercedes-Benz has received certification for turquoise lights on its EQS model. The company hopes those will become the new industry standard for vehicles operated in autonomous mode. In California and Nevada, Mercedes has secured the first-ever approval to use exterior marker lights, signaling the activation of its Drive Pilot system. Turquoise lights at the front and rear lights and exterior… Read more…

Lexus just announced a new entry-level configuration of its RZ lineup. It’s called RZ 300e and sits under the RZ 450e, offering a cheaper entry point for the model. It’s FWD as opposed to the AWD 450e and offers a longer range. But first things, first. The RZ 300e employs a single front-mounted 150 kW motor, just like the base… Read more…

The recently launched Volkswagen ID.7 Vizzion in China, priced at RMB 237,700 (currently around €30,900), has garnered only 300 orders within the first 72 hours. Despite the attention generated at the Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese consumers seem hesitant to embrace the electric sedan at almost half the price it commands in Europe. The CarFans report, reveals a conversion rate of… Read more…

Fiat unveiled the upgraded E-Doblo and E-Ulysse, promising increased range, revamped safety tech, and a fresh design for their latest generation of people movers. Orders are set to kick off by the end of January in Italy and Austria, followed by a Europe-wide rollout. The new E-Doblo boasts an abundance of interior space, providing flexibility for various loading configurations to… Read more…

Smartphones have wireless charging, so why not cars? After all, the batteries are similar. The answer is, as always, “it’s complicated”, but Tesla is working on a solution (like Volvo and Xiaomi). According to the company’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, and its VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy, wireless charging is currently in the works. The remarks were made… Read more…

Over the weekend, the German government – in stark contrast to what the French neighbors are doing – decided to abruptly stop its EV subsidy program. And we do mean abruptly – the announcement was made on December 16 and the halt went into effect on December 17, the date from which the German government isn’t accepting any new applications… Read more…

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has been caught donning a fresh facelift for the first time. This upgrade, spotted in a South Korean parking lot by HealerTV, reveals the design refresh ahead of schedule. The Electrified GV70 is the company’s third EV and was first unveiled in November 2021. Source: Healer TV This electric powerhouse joined the automotive stage hot on… Read more…

TomTom and Microsoft just announced their partnership to develop perhaps the most advanced AI assistant for cars. They call it a “fully integrated, AI-powered conversational automotive assistant”. This means you can do pretty much everything using the voice assistant. Since it’s a true AI assistant, it understands context and can complete all kinds of tasks – opening windows, controlling the… Read more…

In a move to make electric vehicles accessible to all, France introduces a “social leasing” program, offering low-income drivers the chance to lease electric cars for as low as €40 per month. President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative aims to democratize EV access, making it an affordable reality for those with limited financial means. Amidst the drive towards sustainability, this innovative program… Read more…

Nio has sealed the deal for a fresh round of financing from CYVN Holdings LLC, the Abu Dhabi government fund, acquiring a 20% stake in the Chinese electric vehicle giant. This move follows CYVN’s initial investment of €1.03 billion in July, bringing their total investment to a staggering €3.08 billion. In this latest transaction, CYVN will inject €2.05 billion in… Read more…

Acura, the premium sub-brand of Honda, has finally thrown its hat into the electric ring with the announcement of reservations opening for its highly anticipated 2024 ZDX SUV, marking the brand’s inaugural foray into the world of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in the US. Priced starting around $60,000, the ZDX promises not only a thrilling driving experience but also exclusive… Read more…

Nio was in the news recently thanks to the real life testing of an ET7’s range, which saw Nio founder and CEO William Li drive the car for 1,044 km on a single charge using the new 150 kWh semi-solid battery pack. But Nio will be in the news even more later this week, for the company is set to… Read more…

Nissan is looking to develop and manufacture future EVs in China, according to Masashi Matsuyama, the company’s vice president and president of Nissan China. These EVs will then be exported to global markets from China. If you’re wondering which markets those will be, Nissan is apparently looking at BYD for inspiration – it wants to offer these Chinese-built EVs in… Read more…

The closer to the launch date we get, the bigger waves Xiaomi SU7 is making. Newly leaked promo photos show the EV flaunting an azure blue exterior and a peculiar camera on the B-pillar, possibly for facial recognition. Whoever spilled the beans might be paying a hefty fine for breaking the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) – the alleged fine stands at… Read more…

We are having quite a start for a week – first Nio’s ET7 achieved a remarkable range thanks to the first semi-solid battery. And now, Chris and Julie Ramsey, the dynamic duo of electric adventures, have successfully navigated their all-electric Nissan Ariya on an epic 30,000 km journey from the Arctic to the South Pole. It’s an audacious feat and… Read more…

In a feat of electric vehicle endurance, Nio ET7 sedan equipped with the latest 150 kWh semi-solid battery pack covered an impressive 1,044 km on a single charge. The drive was conducted by none other than Nio’s CEO himself, who was keen to prove that the age of range anxiety is coming to an end. The 150 kWh battery pack… Read more…

Electric cars are efficient, quiet, comfortable and technologically advanced, but there’s also the undeniable appeal of a powertrain with instant torque and an enormous amount of power. A team from China set off to find, which is the fastest among the current mass-market EVs pinning the top 10 models against each other to see which one will hit the 100… Read more…

FAW-Volkswagen finally unleashed its ID.7 VIZZION onto the Chinese market on December 15. Priced at a seemingly competitive RMB 227,777 (approximately €29,800), this new entrant in the EV arena claims to be a “game-changer”, but skepticism hangs in the air like the faint scent of burnt rubber. The ID.7 VIZZION, a product of the collaboration between FAW-VW and SAIC-VW, showcases… Read more…

In a strategic move to expand its electric SUV lineup, Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID.2all SUV, a compact electric crossover slated to hit the market in 2026. This latest addition to the ID-badged family promises affordability and efficiency. Volkswagen’s foray into the compact electric SUV market comes as no surprise after the success of the ID.4 and ID.5… Read more…

Nio is already present in a bunch of countries in Europe, where it’s selling a few of its models. The company has also started to build battery swapping stations in Europe, but it looks like its plans for the continent are even grander for the future. Nio co-founder, president and director Lihong Qin, speaking in a news conference online earlier… Read more…