The 2025 European car sales data shows a strong shift in what drivers want. Last year, new car registrations in the European Union grew by 1.8%. There’s no doubt that more people are buying cars than in 2024, but the total number of sales still hasn’t reached the levels seen before the pandemic. What we can see for the first… Read more…

It’s no surprise to anyone that electric cars need a plug and a socket to keep moving. Nissan decided that maybe it’s time to try something different. To celebrate Clean Energy Day, the automaker showed off a special version of its Ariya. This new concept car uses the sun to help fill up its battery. By adding solar panels to… Read more…

Toyota is finally growing its family of electric cars in the US for the 2026 model year. Until now, the Japanese automaker only offered one electric option, but that changes with the arrival of the Toyota C-HR and the Toyota bZ Woodland. These two new EVs give shoppers more variety, but they also bring up a big question about value.… Read more…

Xiaomi’s popular SU7 is the first sedan to outsell Tesla’s Model 3 in China. Last year saw the end of a streak dating back all the way to 2019, as Xiaomi beat Tesla at its own game. According to data published by the China Passenger Car Association, Xiaomi shipped 256,164 units in 2025, which is almost 30% more than the… Read more…

Michigan is taking a legal stand against the biggest names in the petroleum business. Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit that targets companies like BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. The legal filing also names the American Petroleum Institute, which is a major group representing the interests of these businesses. The state argues that these companies worked… Read more…

Tesla is moving its infamous electric pickup, the Cybertruck, into new territory. The company started delivering the vehicle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making the Middle East the second place outside of North America where the truck is officially available, following a launch in South Korea late last year. To celebrate the arrival, Tesla held a big event in… Read more…

BYD is planning to refresh its luxury Yangwang U7 sedan, which comes in fully-electric and PHEV variants. Regulatory filings reveal the updated BEV version sports a massive 150 kWh LFP battery and 17.7 kWh per 100 km consumption. The Yangwang U7 EV model year 2026 will be offered in two powertrain versions – 1,287 hp and 1,341 hp, both of… Read more…

Taking a long trip in an electric car during the winter is a real test for both the vehicle and the driver. Freezing temperatures and high highway speeds are the biggest enemies of battery range. The latest study by the German automobile club ADAC put 14 popular EVs to the test to see how they would handle a 580-km journey… Read more…

The iconic original Smart, later known as the Smart ForTwo, has had an electric version since 2020, but now an entirely new model is about to make its debut. This will be the Smart #2, and it was first mentioned in September 2025 by the brand. Now it has revealed when the car will be fully introduced, and that will… Read more…

The recipe for a high-end luxury SUV used to be written exclusively in German or British English for what probably feels like forever. If you wanted the pinnacle of comfort and status, you bought a Range Rover, a Bentley, or a top-shelf BMW. But the automotive world is shifting east, and the new AITO M9 is a clear signal that… Read more…

According to Tesla’s configurator in the US, the company is discontinuing the Autopilot feature. You can no longer add it to your Tesla, and instead, you can only add Traffic Aware Cruise Control on top of the Standard package. This decision likely comes after California threatened Tesla that it would impose a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses… Read more…

The Renault Scenic nameplate is fundamentally connected with MPVs and families traveling. It is one of the symbols of compact practicality and now, for the first time ever, the fifth generation is powered only by electric energy with no ICE variants. So, to check if the Scenic remains a useful and practical companion, we conducted a range test of the… Read more…

Earlier this month, Xiaomi unveiled a slightly refreshed version of its first ever EV, the SU7 sedan. It comes with more power, improved safety features, and longer range, but you are paying a marginally higher price for it. People in China definitely don’t seem to mind the price hike, though, as it’s been reported today that Xiaomi has already received… Read more…

Elon Musk made a big announcement on Friday that sent Tesla’s stock price climbing. The CEO posted on X that Tesla started its Robotaxi drives in Austin, Texas, with “no safety monitor in the car.” Investors loved the news. Tesla shares went up by over 4%, which added billions of dollars to the company’s value. But a closer look at… Read more…

We all have heard promises about a “super battery” that would change electric cars forever. This technology is called the solid-state battery, and it promises to make EVs safer, charge faster, and drive much farther on a single charge. But for a long time, this felt like a distant dream. It seems the wait is finally ending, and 2026 has… Read more…

Drivers in cold climates have always worried about how EVs handle freezing temperatures. Most batteries lose power when the mercury drops, leaving drivers either stranded or charging for hours. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, better known as CATL, has unveiled its latest solution to that problem. During a high-profile event, the company launched the Tectrans II battery series, featuring the… Read more…

The race for the top EV seller title took an unexpected turn last year. Until now, it looked like Tesla could never be beaten. Unfortunately for the American automaker, the old guard is back, with Volkswagen taking the number one position for electric vehicle sales in Europe. This is a major shift in the car market, and it shows that… Read more…

Mitsubishi and Nissan established a partnership last year to share infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles in the US. In Australia, Mitsubishi is picking Foxtron as its partner for the upcoming EV hatchback. Foxtron Bria Foxtron is the car-making division of Foxconn, the manufacturer that produces iPhones and other devices. Reports suggest that Mitsubishi’s car will primarily be based on… Read more…

Mitsubishi and Nissan established a partnership last year to share infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles in the US. In Australia, Mitsubishi is picking Foxtron as its partner for the upcoming EV hatchback. Foxtron Bria Foxtron is the car-making division of Foxconn, the manufacturer that produces iPhones and other devices. Reports suggest that Mitsubishi’s car will primarily be based on… Read more…

BMW is working on a new version of its new and already popular SUV. The company shared details about the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase – quite a different vehicle from the standard iX3 we usually see. It was designed specifically for customers in China who want more room in the back. Unfortunately, the rest of the world gets only the… Read more…