
Kia is working on an electric pickup truck for the American market. The company confirmed the move during its CEO Investor Day Event earlier today. The truck will use a new EV platform that will be “designed for both urban and outdoor use”. Kia wants to sell 90,000 units of this truck every year in the US market, which is… Read more…
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Electric car shipments to the US hit the brakes

A new wave of tariffs in the United States is already causing disruption in the automotive world, particularly for manufacturers of electric cars based overseas. Several prominent European automakers, including Audi, Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover, and Lotus, have confirmed they are temporarily halting shipments of their vehicles to the American market. The tariffs went into effect earlier this month, imposing… Read more…
New Tesla Model Y now instantly available in the US, sparking demand concerns

Just days after Tesla started taking orders for its updated Model Y Long Range in North America, a significant amount of new inventory is already available for immediate delivery in some areas of the United States. This rather unusual availability of the popular electric SUV suggests a drop in consumer demand for Tesla’s vehicles. On Friday, Tesla launched the non-Launch… Read more…
Volkswagen EV sales double in first three months of this year

Once facing financial headwinds, the Volkswagen Group appears to have navigated its way back into the fast lane, powered by a surge in demand for its electric cars. The latest delivery figures reveal a serious shift in the European automotive market, with VW right at the forefront of the electric revolution. According to reports, Volkswagen’s deliveries of fully electric cars… Read more…
World’s clean energy reaches 40%, Europe is leading the pack

Think tank Ember published its report on clean global energy for 2024, and we’ve surpassed 40% from low-carbon energy sources. For context, that’s a record that stood since 1940, when hydropower was really big, but at the time, the global power grid was 50 times smaller. Now, solar is the leader in the clean energy mix, and it’s big enough… Read more…
Lancia’s new Ypsilon has more range

Lancia is refreshing its Ypsilon EV, the brand has just revealed. The new model is already available from today with no alterations to its price. It does however come with a 54 kWh battery and a 115 kW / 156 hp electric motor that will let you go up to 425 km, which is around 6% or 22 km more… Read more…
Chinese battery giant CATL eyes control of Nio’s charging network

A major shake-up could be on the horizon in the world of electric cars as CATL, the world’s biggest EV battery maker, is reportedly in talks to buy a large part of Nio Power, the battery charging and swapping division of the EV company Nio. This news comes after CATL announced it would invest up to RMB 2.5 billion (about… Read more…
New Nissan Leaf spotted testing in Canada

The next generation of Nissan’s pioneering electric car, the Leaf, has been spotted for the first time undergoing testing in Canada – and it looks nothing like its predecessor. The new model is a major shift for the Japanese automaker, transforming the familiar electric hatchback into a spacious, family-friendly crossover. The test vehicle was seen charging at a Tesla Supercharger,… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 to offer cool views and cooler cabin with smart glass roof

Xiaomi’s EV lineup is about to double with the introduction of the YU7, a new electric SUV. The latest images have provided a first look at the YU7’s roof, sporting an intriguing purple tint. Some details about the vehicle have already been revealed, but now we can see that the YU7 will use the same impressive sun protection technology used… Read more…
Volkswagen teases interior of the affordable electric ID.1

Volkswagen is going back to its roots and calling on its long history of building popular small cars. The company is preparing to launch a new, budget-friendly electric vehicle called the ID.1. This compact EV promises to make electric mobility accessible to more people, with a starting price of around €20,000. Expected to hit the roads in 2027, the ID.1… Read more…
Tesla no longer offers the Cybertruck’s range extender battery option

Tesla launched its Cybertruck back in 2023, but at a higher price and lower range than promised. Instead of a €63,000 truck with more than 805 km on a single charge, Tesla delivered the Cybertruck with merely 523 km, starting at €72,000. Shortly after the release, the company promised to offer a range extender battery pack that brings the range… Read more…
Chinese EV maker XPeng debuts in Poland with trio of electric cars

Chinese EV company XPeng has officially launched its cars in Poland, further expanding its presence in the European market. The company introduced three models at a special event in Warsaw: the XPeng G9, a large SUV; the XPeng G6, a stylish coupe SUV; and the XPeng P7, a sleek sedan. XPeng has partnered with Inchcape, a well-known global vehicle distributor… Read more…
Porsche is already testing the electric Cayenne Coupe in the US

Porsche is getting closer to launching an all-electric version of its popular Cayenne full-size SUV. The new electric version was recently seen in the United States as it was undergoing testing. Following the release of the electric Macan last year, Porsche plans to add this third EV to its lineup later in 2025. Even though Porsche has announced new plug-in… Read more…
EV battery breakthrough removes cold charging bottleneck

Electric cars are becoming more popular, but many face issues with degraded performance in cold weather. When temperatures drop, charging slows down, and the driving range is drastically reduced as well. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Arbor Battery Innovations have found a promising solution that could ease these issues. They developed an experimental lithium-ion battery that performs well… Read more…
Android Auto’s Play while parked games are now available for stable app

Google has rolled out games to Android Auto. The feature allows users to play a selection of titles on their car’s infotainment screen while the vehicle is fully parked. It was originally reported to be exclusive for Android Auto 14.1 beta users, though it has now been confirmed to work on version 14.0 which is the current stable release. The… Read more…
BYD’s premium brand Denza is launching in Europe next week

Denza, a premium electric vehicle brand originally formed as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, is officially debuting in Europe at the upcoming Brera Design Week in Milan. The event is a key part of the larger Fuorisalone design festival running from April 7 to April 13 and will serve as the launchpad for Denza’s entry into a competitive… Read more…
Cybertruck recall dodgy fix leaves owners with more questions than answers

Tesla’s Cybertruck, once called a bold entry into the electric cars market, is facing even more scrutiny after its recent recall fix left owners with more problems. The recall was prompted by a loose trim piece known as the cantrail, but it has now resulted in repairs that some owners are finding unacceptable for a vehicle in the $80,000 to… Read more…
Cybertruck recall dodgy fix leaves owners with more questions than answers

Tesla’s Cybertruck, once called a bold entry into the electric cars market, is facing even more scrutiny after its recent recall fix left owners with more problems. The recall was prompted by a loose trim piece known as the cantrail, but it has now resulted in repairs that some owners are finding unacceptable for a vehicle in the $80,000 to… Read more…
Honda’s 0 series boxy electric SUV hits the road for the first time, followed by the new Prelude

Honda is pushing hard to catch up to the global EV transition. The company was spotted showcasing its upcoming “0 Series” SUV prototype on public roads in Tokyo for the very first time. Alongside the new SUV, a hybrid-electric Prelude was spotted as well, as it prepares to join Honda’s lineup later this year. We first saw Honda’s new SUV… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets a facelift, a wild N sibling is coming in July

Hyundai has unveiled a refreshed version of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan with a refreshed design. At the same time, the company teased the highly anticipated Ioniq 6 N, a performance-oriented variant promising serious power figures. The biggest, and the most obvious change to the Ioniq 6 is its redesigned front. Hyundai went for a split headlight design, replacing the… Read more…

