The excitement for the first-ever all-electric Range Rover is contagious. Jaguar Land Rover announced that over 48,000 customers have already joined the waiting list for the SUV, even before its official debut. JLR’s first-half results for fiscal 2025 revealed the growing demand for its electric vehicles. The Range Rover Electric, as it’s currently known, is spearheading this charge, leading the… Read more…

XPeng is a company that has only released fully electric vehicles in its entire existence, but its recent announcement signals it wants to branch out. It plans to introduce an entirely new EREV system that promises to revolutionize the segment. While EREVs are mainly popular in China and have tiny market share elsewhere Xpeng hopes to change that. The new… Read more…

Kia got plenty of attention at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. The company showed up with two innovative electric vehicle concepts designed to take adventure to new heights. Kia’s EV9 received a bold makeover for SEMA. Dubbed the ADVNTR, this concept looks ready to tackle any terrain. It comes with a three-inch lift compared to the standard EV9,… Read more…

New report claims that Maruti Suzuki will partner with Qualcomm for its next generation of smart vehicles. This hasn’t been officially confirmed by the two companies yet, but it is likely about the new Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite chips. Like other new Snapdragon chips, these are based on the Oryon CPU, combined with Qualcomm’s powerful GPU and NPU,… Read more…

Xiaomi’s SU7 keeps selling like hot cakes, and the company has already boosted production multiple times in order to try and keep up with demand. It went from 10,000 per month to 13,000 and then in October the company made over 20,000 units. According to a new report from China, Xiaomi wants to make 24,000 units in November and December… Read more…

The electric Silverado is about to get a whole lot more maneuverable. Chevrolet announced that its 2025 Silverado EV RST will feature a new “Sidewinder” mode, allowing the electric truck to move diagonally at low speeds. This feature, similar to GMC’s CrabWalk, will also be available to owners of the 2024 First Edition RST via an over-the-air update early next… Read more…

When people think of a Volvo car, chances are they either picture a big wagon or a big SUV, namely the iconic XC90 – a luxury family hauler that came to be in the early 2000s. As Volvo announced it’s shifting its entire lineup toward electrification, people across the globe began clamoring for an electric version of the XC90. Now,… Read more…

The Cybertruck has officially landed in Canada. After opening reservations in August, Tesla has started deliveries of the initial units to Canadian customers. With a starting price of CAD 138,000 (approximately €89,200), it likely won’t be a mainstream vehicle though. Canadian buyers are currently limited to the Foundation Series, the higher-priced variant of the Cybertruck. For those seeking the top-of-the-line… Read more…

Suzuki is finally entering the EV market and has chosen to go with one of its most popular vehicles – the Vitara. The electric version is called e-Vitara and it was unveiled in Milan, Italy. Production is set to begin in India in the spring of 2025, with sales in Europe, India, and Japan expected to follow that summer. The… Read more…

The Indian automotive giant Mahindra is hoping to disrupt the electric vehicle market with its INGLO platform and two new flagship SUVs: the XEV 9e and the BE 6e. These cutting-edge EVs are set to debut in Chennai on November 26, 2024. The XEV 9e and BE 6e are not electric versions of existing models; they are built from the… Read more…

Amidst fierce competition in China between established automakers and ambitious startups, one company seems to be pulling ahead at quite a pace. BYD has been making headlines with its impressive sales figures, and the latest news indicates more remarkable growth is coming. Over the past three months, BYD has dramatically expanded its production capacity. Executive Vice President of BYD, He… Read more…

Introduction The Opel Grandland is the company’s largest SUV yet, but in the grand scheme of things it’s a mid-size offering. It’s still pretty spacious inside and based on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform it should offer excellent efficiency. The Grandland is also available as a PHEV, but that version is barely worth considering since it’s not saving much upfront and… Read more…

The EV market is about to get yet another Chinese contender with the introduction of the Aion AY2, a hatchback from GAC’s brand. Codenamed AY2, is getting ready to make its global debut, with Europe firmly in its sights. Leaked images suggest a November unveiling at the Guangzhou Auto Show is on the cards. The AY2 is Aion’s third model… Read more…

Introduction Audi is slowly filling the gaps in its e-tron lineup and bringing it in line with the regular petrol and diesel-powered models. After the compact Q4 e-tron, and Q8 e-tron it’s time for the refresh on the mid-size Q6 e-tron to complete the SUV side. So, the Audi Q6 e-tron is larger than the Q4 e-tron – it’s longer,… Read more…

We reported earlier that the pint-sized Hyundai Inster EV is getting a rugged new look. Spy shots from South Korea now show the Casper EV Cross, designed to appeal to drivers who want a bit more of an adventure on their city commute. Hyundai Inster EV Cross is Casper’s European twin, and this is the first glimpse of the toughened-up… Read more…

It is becoming painfully obvious that Tesla has been a little bit ambitious with its self-driving technology promises. The company’s latest progress updates on its Full Self-Driving (FSD) program are seriously testing the patience of Tesla enthusiasts. While the EV pioneer continues to paint a rosy picture of autonomous driving, the reality seems to be lagging behind the rhetoric. Tesla… Read more…

The automotive industry is undergoing a radical transformation, and Renault Group wants to be seen as a major player in this shift towards sustainable mobility. The company promised to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. In charge of the ambitious strategy is Ampere, Renault’s dedicated entity for electric vehicles, aiming to reach carbon neutrality even… Read more…

Hyundai unveiled the INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept. The car proves Hyundai’s hasn’t yet given up on hydrogen power (even though it probably should). But more importantly, it introduces a striking new design language that’s sure to get people talking. The INITIUM previews a production FCEV slated for launch in the first half of 2025, building on… Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a series of drastic measures to cut expenses. These include potential layoffs of tens of thousands of workers, salary reductions of at least 10%, to avoid the closure of up to three factories in Germany. This news comes as a blow to Volkswagen’s workforce, who recently staged a protest at the company’s Wolfsburg headquarters. Understandably, employees… Read more…

The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is the station wagon version of the ID.7, aiming to add even more practicality to what was an already great formula. Compared to its sedan ID.7 sibling, the ID.7 Tourer is no different in terms of dimensions, drivetrain and features. It’s available in the same Pro, Pro S and GTX trims. VW ID.7 Tourer The Tourer… Read more…