The auto industry changes rapidly as manufacturers look for the best ways to power future electric cars. We see new partnerships springing up all over the world, but today we can say that we never saw this coming. Not that long ago, Honda dramatically moved away from its EV plans and controversial concepts, much to the relief of many industry… Read more…

Lucid faces a critical moment in its short history as an automotive manufacturer. The EV startup has received praise for its engineering in the past, but it still continues to lose money. Low sales volumes for the Lucid Air sedan and Gravity SUV have created high inventory levels. To solve its financial problems, the company needs a high-volume product that… Read more…

Today Dacia has officially revealed the name of its next all-electric vehicle, and it’s going to be called Spring just like the previous one. The second generation Spring will be made in Europe in the same factory that will make the new Renault Twingo, and the new Spring will probably be based on that model. Here’s the brand’s teaser video… Read more…

In today’s fast-moving EV market, timing means everything. Rivian shocked the industry by firing hundreds of workers on Tuesday. What made this even more surprising was the precise execution date – exactly seven days after the company celebrated first customer deliveries of the all-new R2 SUV. This highly unusual sequence of events reveals the intense financial pressure younger manufacturers face… Read more…

Porsche wants to reverse a downward sales trend for its flagship electric sedan. Last year, the German automaker delivered just 16,339 examples of the all-electric Taycan across the globe – the lowest annual sales performance since the launch of the model. It is also a drop of more than half from the high point in 2021, when buyers took delivery… Read more…

BMW, along with other German-based car manufacturers like VW and Mercedes-Benz, is experiencing mounting pressure from Chinese carmakers in both European and Chinese markets. That’s bad news for BMW since China is the company’s biggest market. And combining that with the ongoing war in Iran, the German automaker announced that it’s forced to adjust its profit guidance for 2026. BMW… Read more…

Skoda will officially reveal its newest electric car, the Skoda Peaq, on June 23, 2026. Ahead of this global launch, the new EV completed an intensive international testing program. Interestingly, the car manufacturer sent multiple prototypes to the United States for extreme desert testing, even though buyers in North America won’t be able to buy the vehicle. The large crossover… Read more…

There’s a major shift on the automotive horizon as China introduces tough new safety regulations for electric cars. Starting July 1, 2026, two mandatory national standards will officially take effect across the country. The new rules target both the vehicle and the battery systems inside it. Government bodies like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with the State… Read more…

MG is expanding its EV footprint with the introduction of the latest fastback sedan, the MG 07. The new model made a formal appearance in China’s NEV (New Energy Vehicle) purchase tax exemption catalog, pointing to an imminent launch. With its core technical specifications officially registered with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, MG seems to be using the… Read more…

During the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the Hyundai-Beijing joint venture unveiled the new Ioniq V fastback, but not many details were given at the time. But as the model approaches its market release, we now get to see what’s under the hood, thanks to a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information listing. The vehicle is supposed to enter the Chinese… Read more…

Tesla, dare we say, the notorious American manufacturer of electric vehicles, faces a lot of market pressure. As it turns out, it presented inflated, self-published safety data directly to government regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands. Official correspondence obtained by Reuters through public records requests shows that the automaker used heavily disputed numbers while aggressively lobbying for the European approval… Read more…

BMW’s upcoming iX5 is now in its final testing phase. The company is performing the “final calibration” before production starts at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The iX5 60 xDrive version, which will launch first, develops 425kW of power (578 hp) from its two motors (one at the front axle and one at the rear), and has a huge… Read more…

The European EV market received another affordable contender. Chinese automotive manufacturer Leapmotor is launching its new compact model, the B05. It’s the first hatchback from the brand known for compact crossovers, as the company tries to merge performance metrics with an affordable price point. Consumers in continental Europe get a very attractive base price, but buyers in the United Kingdom… Read more…

The US EPA has published its certification documents for Tesla’s Cybercab, and this is basically the first time we’ve gotten a full list of its key specs. The car has a 163kW (219 hp) front motor, a 326V 47.6kWh battery, and a curb weight of 1,412 kg. The unadjusted combined range is 673 km, which means the final number will… Read more…

The long-anticipated Peugeot e-208 GTi high-performance hot hatch has finally been announced and offers a familiar, but slightly different design compared to the regular e-208. The GTi version, of course, comes with GTi-intrinsic red accents around the exterior, a 208 GTi C-pillar badge, rear spoiler and 18-inch perforated wheels that reference the iconic “holed” wheels found on the Peugeot 205… Read more…

Many EV fans hope that next-generation batteries will soon change the world of electric cars, and if you follow the news, it really sounds like solid-state technology is almost around the corner. These next-gen power packs promise longer driving ranges and incredibly fast charging times. Unfortunately, the largest battery manufacturer in the world delivered a major reality check – Dr.… Read more…

Toyota launched its first-ever fully electric pickup truck, the new ninth-generation Hilux BEV. The Hilux line has a huge global legacy, selling more than 27 million units over the past seven decades. The new variant is an important shift for the Japanese brand as it expands its footprint in the market for electric cars. By engineering its first body-on-frame battery… Read more…

Neue Klasse means a new class in German and BMW wants to change our perception of electric mobility with its new lineup of electric models. BMW’s iconic driving experience ushered in the modern electric vehicle era to create the greatest experience in today’s world. It is a bold promise that is difficult to ignore. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage… Read more…

EV drivers love skipping the traditional gas station, but those who charge at home still have to manually plug in their vehicles almost every night. It’s not a dealbreaker really, but consumer technology giant Xiaomi wants to eliminate that last bit of physical effort. The company demonstrated a new home charging robotic arm that automates the entire process. This device… Read more…

BMW shook up the 24 Hours of Le Mans by pulling the covers off its latest creation: the M Concept Neue Klasse. Officially, the German automaker describes this vehicle as an “exploratory look” at the design direction for upcoming high-performance models. In reality, we exactly know what this vehicle represents. It functions as a thinly veiled, near-production blueprint for the… Read more…