The future of Volkswagen’s German factories hangs in the balance as the automaker struggles to maintain profitability. A massive strike stopped Volkswagen’s assembly lines earlier this month as workers protested job cuts, factory closures, and wage cuts. Now, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Volkswagen explores a deal to keep its German factories open, but it comes with significant… Read more…

Over the past 12 months Tesla has started selling the refreshed Model 3, codenamed Highland, and the company is due to do the same with the Model Y, its best selling car. The Model Y refresh, codenamed Juniper, is now rumored to go into production at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in January, according to a Chinese media outlet. Juniper will allegedly… Read more…

Honda is coming to CES 2025 with two prototype electric vehicles from its highly anticipated 0 Series lineup. These prototypes, teased by the automaker, offer a glimpse into Honda’s electric future and apparently will hit the global market in 2026. While Honda used to be a dominant player in the automotive world, its presence in the EV market has been… Read more…

In a surprising move, Stellantis has announced it will delay the launch of its highly anticipated all-electric pickup truck, the Ram 1500 REV. Instead, the automaker is going ahead with the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, a range-extended electric vehicle with impressive capabilities and a potential solution for range anxiety. Originally scheduled for a 2025 release, the Ram 1500 REV has now… Read more…

Following Nio itself and Onvo, Nio’s stable is about to get even bigger as it welcomes its third and cheapest brand yet: Firefly. This will be officially presented during Nio Day 2024 on December 21 when its first model will also be introduced, but ahead of that today the company gave us some teaser details. First off, here’s the official… Read more…

Large SUVs aren’t necessarily the safest vehicles on the road, but the 2025 Rivian R1S is bucking the trend. The American IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded the R1S with its Top Safety Pick+ rating after the latest crash testing session. The Pick+ is the highest possible award for any production vehicle. The 2025 model walked away with “Good”… Read more…

The automotive world woke up to the news that Japanese car giants Nissan and Honda are talking about a merger. This potential partnership could create the world’s third-largest automaker, right behind Toyota and Volkswagen. The auto industry is going through a massive transformation with the rise of EVs and the growing dominance of companies like Tesla and BYD. The legacy… Read more…

Today CATL has announced two new standardized “chocolate” battery packs, called 20# and 25#. These are built with CATL’s upcoming battery swapping network in mind, and thus come in standard swap-friendly sizes. The officially named Choco-SEB (SEB stands for Swapping Electric Blocks) packs will support both lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistries. 20# will offer up… Read more…

BMW will unveil its revolutionary Panoramic iDrive display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. This cutting-edge technology will debut in the Neue Klasse, BMW’s upcoming lineup of electric vehicles built on a dedicated EV architecture. The Panoramic iDrive is the company’s latest take on car interfaces. It ditches the conventional instrument cluster and central touchscreen and… Read more…

Nio initially unveiled its luxury executive sedan ET9 a year ago, and now it’s only three days away from officially launching. To drum up some hype, the brand has shared some new images of the car, which you can see throughout this article. The ET9 will get its full introduction during the company’s Nio Day 2024 event which is taking… Read more…

Mercedes announced a new feature update to its MBUX Voice Assistant. Starting today, Mercedes owners can update their MBUX free of charge and take advantage of the new, advanced AI capabilities. The features include human-like conversation support as well as AI-powered general knowledge. The two features are powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, which taps into ChatGPT and Bing. You… Read more…

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, is taking its self-driving technology to the global stage with a planned launch in Tokyo in early 2025. This is Waymo’s first attempt at expanding its business outside the United States. The initial phase of the project will involve collaboration with Nihon Kotsu, a prominent Japanese taxi company. Waymo’s Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles will be… Read more…

Tesla is apparently having “major issues” with its self-driving computers failing on brand-new cars, according to a new report. Multiple owners have apparently complained about this, and again, we’re talking about brand-new vehicles here. This problem is allegedly so widespread that it’s now “overwhelming Tesla’s service”. So if you’re wondering just what is going on, here’s what an investigation found.… Read more…

Hyundai’s Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV, was officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show last month. Now, it seems Hyundai is planning to expand the Ioniq 9 lineup with an off-road-focused XRT trim. Spy photos have surfaced showing a camouflaged Ioniq 9 sporting features characteristic of the XRT line. These include all-terrain tires, black rugged bumpers and extra trim… Read more…

Skoda released sketches, teasing the upcoming redesign of its most popular electric vehicles. The Enyaq family is getting a facelift, incorporating Skoda’s “Modern Solid” design language. This includes a new front end with an illuminated “Tech-Deck Face” replacing the traditional grille – along with slimmer LED Matrix headlights and a new bumper design. Skoda has incorporated “Unique Dark Chrome” accents… Read more…

Today, Mercedes is announcing that it’s received approval for the Drive Pilot’s Level 3 95 km/h version in Germany. The sales release in the country is expected to happen in spring 2025, following the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. Those who are already Drive Pilot customers will receive this as a free update, either over-the-air or during… Read more…

Lamborghini has announced yet another setback in its electrification strategy. The first all-electric vehicle from the Italian purveyor of high performance, originally slated for a 2028 launch, has been pushed back to 2029. Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann, speaking at the company’s headquarters, expressed skepticism about the market’s readiness for electric supercars. “We do not think 2029 is late to have… Read more…

Zeekr has opened order books in Europe for its latest offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. Following the successful launch of the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and Zeekr X compact SUV, the 7X marks the brand’s third EV for the European market. With pre-orders now open in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, the Zeekr 7X is set to hit European roads… Read more…

Porsche did a fun range challenge involving its Porsche Taycan in Sport Sedan, Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo variants in either 4S, Turbo or Turbo S configurations. The challenge was 1,111 km-long and started from Koblach, Austria, through Ingolstadt, Germany, before circling back to the starting point. Participants had to use only four Porsche charging points and were split into… Read more…

FAW Group’s brand Hongqi is the latest automaker to join CATL’s Choco-SEB battery swapping programme. Just last month, Changan Automobile announced a similar partnership with CATL, and unveiled the battery swap-enabled Oshan 520 electric sedan. Now, Hongqi is following suit. CATL’s Choco-SEB (SEB stands for “swapping electric block”) technology allows EV owners to quickly swap empty batteries for fully charged… Read more…