Ma Lin, Nio’s assistant vice president for branding and communications, today denied a wild rumor claiming BYD would acquire his company. This went viral on Weibo since the source of the claim appeared to be a BYD employee. Ma told BYD’s head of branding and PR Li Yunfei that if the person who originated the rumor is a BYD employee… Read more…

Tesla finally launched Actually Smart Summon (the name having been chosen on purpose by Elon Musk in order to spell out ASS) in the US in September, and the feature now seems to have made its way to Europe, as part of the 2024.44.3 software update. However, there’s a catch. Tesla currently limits the total summon distance in Europe to… Read more…

What is it? The Peugeot e-3008 could prove one of the most popular cars on the road. Everybody and their grandmother seemingly want a crossover these days, and as those go – the e-3008 is both good-looking and practical. It has oodles of style – lion’s claw LED headlights, a fastback rear design, and have you seen the alloy rims… Read more…

The Kia EV9 has already made a name for itself as a practical and luxurious electric SUV, but Kia is turning up the heat with the introduction of the EV9 GT. Unlike the GT-Line version, this performance-oriented variant boasts a substantial power boost and a range of enhancements designed to elevate the driving experience. Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto… Read more…

Audi has once again raised the bar for electric performance with the launch of the 2025 RS e-tron GT and S e-tron GT. These high-performance EVs pack impressive power, range, and the latest technology. The S e-tron GT starts at $125,500, while the high-performance RS e-tron GT Performance begins at $167,000. Both models are now available for order through US… Read more…

Xiaomi’s first EV, the SU7, has been doing incredibly well in China, with order numbers much higher than anticipated forcing the company to make more and more units and revise its full-year 2024 target from 100,000 shipments to 130,000 most recently. With all that said, you may be wondering what Xiaomi’s second act will be (the SU7 Ultra is still… Read more…

The Kia EV6 has quickly become a favorite in the electric car market, and for 2025, it’s getting a series of updates that make it even more appealing. With refreshed styling, bigger batteries, and a performance boost for the GT model, the EV6 is ready to take on the competition. The 2025 EV6 sports a subtly updated exterior with new… Read more…

If you have an Apple Watch and a Mercedes car, you’ll be very happy to hear that Mercedes now has an app for the Apple Watch. So you can now interact with your Merc without using your smartphone. You can check the car’s range based on its current location, battery or fuel level, check charging status, pinpoint your car’s location… Read more…

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has finally landed. Unveiled at the LA Auto Show earlier today, it offers a compelling blend of space, performance, and the latest technology. As the newest addition to Hyundai’s Ioniq family, this three-row SUV builds on the success of its predecessors, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, with an even larger and more versatile package designed… Read more…

Stellantis, the company that produces all of DS’s EVs, just teased an upcoming fastback crossover-car. The vehicle is wrapped in camo, revealing only certain features, but it’s not hard to guess that this is likely the upcoming DS8 model, expected to launch by the end of this year. The DS8 will sit on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform used for other… Read more…

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has always been a bit of a dark horse in the electric SUV race. Stylish, powerful, and comfortable, it somehow hasn’t quite captured the spotlight like some of its Hyundai Motor Group siblings. But with the release of the 2026 model, Genesis hopes that embracing Tesla’s charging technology will turn its fortunes around. One of the… Read more…

The dawn of a new age for Jaguar is here, but the change is not happening without kicking up some controversy. The famous British car manufacturer has embarked on a brave rebranding strategy before launching its new lineup. This new brand identity sparked a debate among enthusiasts and industry experts. The company’s latest ad campaign features a high-contrast color palette… Read more…

Today Renault has talked about the Renault 4 E-Tech’s grille in painstaking detail. The company is obviously very proud of the grille, using words like “brilliance”. The grille’s outline lights up, and the Renault logo lights up too, for the first time. That’s the gist of the ‘innovation’ here. Renault isn’t the first car maker to have such features, but… Read more…

It looks like BYD is following in the footsteps of its competitor XPeng and is working on its own AI chip to support the self-driving of its cars. The information comes from a local Chinese news outlet. In any case, there are some hints from before that BYD is working on an AI chip. The general manager of BYD’s Ocean… Read more…

BMW has reached a significant milestone as the first near-production fully-electric models for the Neue Klasse have rolled off the production line at the BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary. It’s a critical step towards the official start of series production, scheduled to kick off late in 2025. The Debrecen plant is now bustling with activity as production of test… Read more…

Stellantis has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle EV space: the STLA Frame platform. This new platform is engineered specifically for full-size trucks and SUVs, aiming to deliver “best-in-class capabilities.” The STLA Frame platform is a flexible foundation for a variety of powertrain options. While it will underpin all-electric models, it’s can also accommodate range-extended (EREV), hybrid (HEV),… Read more…

The Renault 5 E-Tech is bringing electric power to the masses. That’s if you believe the official press release from Renault. With a starting price of £22,995 in the UK, this retro-modern hatchback is hoping to shake up the EV market. Orders open in January 2025, with deliveries expected to begin in the spring of the same year. This isn’t… Read more…

Kia’s upcoming EV4 will be making its debut soon, and it’s already attracting a lot of attention. The electric hatchback was recently spotted tearing up the Nurburgring racetrack, proving that it’s more than just a good-looking city car. The EV4 is Kia’s latest entry-level EV, and it’s expected to be priced between €35,100 and €46,900, depending on the chosen trim… Read more…

Xiaomi announced a remarkable €1.17 billion in revenue from its EV business in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 52.1% increase from Q2 2024. This surge in revenue is largely attributed to the successful launch and delivery of the Xiaomi SU7 series. Xiaomi delivered 39,790 SU7 EVs between July and September, bringing the total number of deliveries to 67,157… Read more…

One of the Cybertruck’s key selling points is the bare stainless steel body that doesn’t even have paint on top. Tesla has repeatedly marketed the vehicle as the one that doesn’t require paint for protection, as no paint equals no scratches. Initially, the company offered a factory wrap in two colors – satin black and satin white, but that has… Read more…