Xiaomi EV, the automotive branch of the tech giant, pulled the covers off a major upgrade to its driver-assistance system. The new feature, called Xiaomi HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) Enhanced Edition, uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence to make driving an EV safer and smoother. This is a big deal because the system now includes “world model” capabilities and reinforcement learning, building… Read more…

As Zeekr is slowly expanding globally, we got the chance to put our hands on some of its most desirable products. Zeekr is part of the Chinese automotive giant Geely, and is already available in a dozen of overseas markets with more expected to follow soon. The Zeekr 001 is, as the number suggests, the company’s first model and it… Read more…

BYD officially launched its wildest creation yet: the Yangwang U9 Xtreme. This is a limited-edition track machine designed to push automotive limits, with the Chinese automaker planning to build only 30 units of this exclusive model. The U9 Xtreme represents the absolute peak of BYD’s engineering know-how, packaging nearly 3,000 horsepower into a machine purpose-built for the world’s toughest circuits.… Read more…

For as long as cars have existed, the automotive industry has worked on a simple rule: if you want premium features, you must pay a premium price. If you want a small car, you have to accept old technology and less space. It’s something we’ve been used to, but now, a new crop of affordable electric cars promises to rewrite… Read more…

GAC-Toyota took the stage at the 2025 Auto Guangzhou event to unveil its new bZ7 electric sedan. The bZ7 is the second major model built primarily by the company’s engineering team in China. Many industry watchers expected a more traditional approach, but the bZ7 throws caution to the wind, embracing key technical alliances that reshape the GAC-Toyota name. The model… Read more…

Google’s Gemini AI is now rolling out to Android Auto in 45 languages. This will unfortunately take several months to complete, but once you get it, it will replace Google Assistant on Android Auto. Note that you need to have replaced Google Assistant with Gemini on your phone for the change to make it to Android Auto as well. Google… Read more…

Tesla just hit a big speed bump on the way to fully self-driving robotaxis. Elon Musk confirmed a big delay for the company’s next-generation AI5 chip. This new hardware, which Tesla sees as the key to unlocking true, unsupervised autonomy in its electric cars, will not be ready in large numbers until the middle of 2027. This is a major,… Read more…

XPeng just officially launched its first-ever extended-range electric car, the X9 PowerX. This new version of its popular MPV combines a fuel engine with a large battery. The starting price for the new X9 Max variant lands at RMB 309,800, which is about €37,170. This represent over 11% price cut from the RMB 350,000 announced during its pre-sales period earlier… Read more…

The world of electric cars is known for its dizzying speed – not just the cars themselves, but the pace at which new brands pop up and start to challenge the old guard. And while some of those newcomers fail and disappear, no company challenges the establishment more than Xiaomi. The Chinese tech giant, famous for its phones and smart… Read more…

What’s the biggest speed challenge in the world of electric cars? The answer is… not the zero-to-100 km/h times. It’s how quickly you can recharge the empty battery. The ability to charge an EV as fast as you can pump gas has always been the holy grail for automakers. Now, the Lotus Emeya, the brand’s first electric hyper-GT, has delivered… Read more…

Xiaomi is celebrating two major victories this week. The company announced that its electric vehicle division, known as Xiaomi EV, is on track to meet its ambitious annual delivery target of 350,000 units before this week ends. The financial results for the third quarter of 2025 revealed that the company’s innovative business segment – the one housing its smart EVs… Read more…

Porsche officially unveiled the Porsche Cayenne Electric. This new vehicle shows how the famed German sports car maker plans to move ahead with electric power. Since its introduction in 2002, the Cayenne has been a global success, proving that a high-performance SUV could wear the Porsche badge. Now, the electric version carries that heritage forward, blending classic Porsche design with… Read more…

Following the recent introduction of AI-powered lane guidance in Google Maps, today Polestar is announcing another collaboration with Google, this time to bring the Gemini AI assistant to all of the Swedish brand’s models. Gemini will replace Google Assistant, and it will be showcased at Slush in Helsinki, Finland, on November 19 and November 20. Gemini will arrive on all… Read more…

Jeep just unveiled the 2026 Recon, its second battery-powered vehicle destined for the United States. The new model is the brand’s first fully electric, “Trail Rated” machine, combining the kind of raw acceleration usually reserved for sports cars with the serious off-road capability expected from a Jeep. This follows Jeep’s first US electric model, the Wagoneer S, which struggles to… Read more…

Stopping for a charge is often described as one of the worst downsides for an EV over an ICE vehicle. However, BMW has set out on a mission to prove you don’t even need to stop on longer journeys with an EV. In a video experiment by BMW, six employees of the company embark on a mission to drive the… Read more…

Hyundai is getting serious about heading far off the pavement. The company, which already produces adventurous XRT models, is about to reveal a true beast built for rugged terrain. Say hello to the Hyundai CRATER Concept, an extreme off-road show vehicle that promises to take the silent, battery-powered experience of electric cars into the wilderness. Until now, Hyundai’s most rugged… Read more…

Voyah, the upscale division of Dongfeng Motor, officially rolled out its newest flagship, the Voyah Taishan, an electric vehicle that arrives ready to challenge the top players in the luxury EV space. With a price range running from RMB 379,900 to RMB 509,900 (or about €45,400 to €60,900), this large SUV is clearly targeting discerning buyers who want a blend… Read more…

The latest reports from Texas suggest that the future where vehicles drive themselves safely and efficiently is still far away, at least for one major automaker. Tesla recently told federal regulators about three new accidents involving its Robotaxi fleet. These incidents happened in Austin, bringing the total count of crashes to seven since the service started. This rising number of… Read more…

At the end of October, Kia revealed the fact that the EV4 sedan meant for the US market was indefinitely delayed. If after reading that you expected this to spread to other models, you were unfortunately right. Now it’s transpired that the 2026 Kia EV9 GT is delayed indefinitely as well for the US market. Once again, the company’s wording… Read more…

The latest beta release of Android Auto shows that Google is working on making navigating to EV chargers easier. EV station filters will show up directly in Google Maps on Android Auto, and you’ll be able to have it only show “Slow charge (up to 49kW)” or “Quick charge (50kW or higher)” stations. EV charging station speed in Google Maps… Read more…