
Automakers usually reveal new cars with flashy presentations and dramatic curtain drops. Sometimes, however, a new design quietly slips into public view. This seems to be the case with BMW, which may have unintentionally offered a glimpse of a future electric vehicle on its own German website, sparking a wave of speculation among enthusiasts and journalists. The mystery car, a… Read more…
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TELO Trucks secures $20 million to challenge the big EV pickup trend

The American love affair with pickup trucks is undeniable, but the romance has hit a rocky patch in the electric vehicle age. Sales of large electric trucks have been slower than anticipated, and some automakers are even hitting the brakes on new models. A California startup has a different point of view and is betting the problem isn’t the electricity,… Read more…
Volvo with a radical fix for its flagship EV: free brain transplant for the EX90

When you buy a premium electric SUV from a brand like Volvo, you expect quality engineering and reliability. For owners of the Volvo EX90, the reality has been nothing but, with the Swedish flagship EV becoming a constant source of frustration. Reported problems ranged from keys that wouldn’t work – whether it was the phone-as-a-key, the keyfob, or the keycard… Read more…
Europe’s EV party rages on, but Tesla misses the invite

The market for electric cars in Europe is no longer just growing – it’s exploding. Through the first eight months of the year, sales of new EVs have jumped 26 percent. This surge is pushing electric vehicles into the mainstream, with one in every five new cars sold in August being fully electric. But, amid all this celebration of success,… Read more…
Polestar launches new campaign to break up our ‘toxic relationship’ with gasoline

If you find yourself walking through New York City this week and see a poster asking if you’re a “Dinosaur juice addict,” don’t be alarmed. It’s not a new public health crisis, but rather a bold new campaign from electric car maker Polestar. The company is taking an unusual approach to promote electric vehicles by framing the public’s long-standing connection… Read more…
Maextro S800 is a symphony on wheels thanks to Huawei Sound Ultimate

The quiet revolution of electric cars is about silent powertrains and zero emissions. But it is also about redefining the in-cabin experience. As the drone of a gasoline engine disappears, automakers and tech companies are focusing on a new frontier: sound. This shift is on full display in the Maextro S800, a new electric vehicle that makes a powerful statement… Read more…
Lotus refreshes Emeya and Eletre

Lotus continues its adventure in the world of electric cars with a recent update to both of its EVs, the Emeya sedan and the Eletre SUV. The automaker officially launched the refreshed models, which bring minor but meaningful changes to the exterior, interior, and a few key components. The updated Lotus Eletre SUV keeps its bold design, staying consistent with… Read more…
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” promise faces legal trouble in China

A group of seven Tesla owners in China has filed a lawsuit against the American EV maker, turning a simmering frustration over the company’s “Full Self-Driving” technology into a formal legal battle. The case, accepted by the Beijing Daxing District People’s Court in August 2025, accuses Tesla of failing to deliver the features it sold them, amounting to what their… Read more…
Porsche hits the brakes on EV plans, flagship SUV to launch with gas power

Porsche is scaling back its plans for all-electric models in a dramatic strategy U-turn. The German automaker claims the slowing global demand for EVs and a challenging economic climate are forcing its hand. The biggest change is the upcoming flagship SUV, which will now launch with gasoline and hybrid engines. Thanks to slower-than-expected sales growth for electric cars, rising import… Read more…
The new BMW X5 will also come with hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain

BMW has announced that its popular X5 SUV will become a platform for unprecedented powertrain diversity, offering customers a choice of five different technologies in a single model. Gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully battery-electric options are part of the plan, but the most significant inclusion is a hydrogen fuel cell – a first for BMW. The German automaker seems… Read more…
Stellantis reinvents electric cars with the all-in-one battery

The world of electric cars never stops evolving, and engineers chase improvements with a feverish intensity. Every component is scrutinized for weight, cost, and efficiency. Automotive giant Stellantis is not the one to be outdone by the competition, and in collaboration with battery specialist Saft, is testing a technology that completely reimagines the heart of an EV: the battery itself.… Read more…
2025 Hyundai Inster Long Range review

Hyundai has been expanding its EV lineup rapidly in recent years and with tremendous global success. Urban mobility is a field where the Koreans have historically done very well with their little ICE models roaming around every major city. Logically, Hyundai combined its two strengths and gave us the Inster. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience… Read more…
Tesla’s “affordable” Model Y sacrifices key features for a lower price

Tesla appears ready to launch its most budget-friendly vehicle yet, but it’s not the all-new, inexpensive model many were anticipating. Instead, new details reveal the automaker is preparing a heavily stripped-down version of its popular Model Y. Codenamed E41, this new variant cuts a surprising number of features, from the glass roof to basic safety systems, in a bid to… Read more…
GAC and Huawei unveil Qijing – a new electric car brand

Just when we thought the electric car market couldn’t get any more crowded, two of China’s industrial giants have decided to pull up a new chair to the table. Automaker GAC Group and technology behemoth Huawei have officially launched a new premium brand for electric vehicles named Qijing. The new brand, Qijing, which translates to “Enlightened Realm,” is a high-end… Read more…
Xiaomi to update 116,000 SU7 EVs due to self-driving software issue

Xiaomi is recalling a big chunk of the SU7 cars, its debut model. The company found a software defect in its driver-assistance feature that could pose a safety risk in specific situations. The recall affects nearly 117,000 vehicles and comes months after a fatal crash involving an SU7 brought increased scrutiny to the new electric vehicle maker. The recall was… Read more…
Hyundai confirms plans for new pickup, affordable EVs, and a 600-miles EREV

Hyundai was never the one to just dip its toes into the future of cars. Instead, the company is planning a cannonball dive. During the investor meeting held in New York, the South Korean automaker laid out one of the most comprehensive and aggressive growth strategies the industry has seen. The plan is a multi-front assault that includes a flood… Read more…
Dreame reveals the first images of its upcoming electric supercar

Dreame Technology wasn’t joking when it said its first electric car will be inspired by Bugatti. The company best known for its high-tech robot vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, clearly envied Xiaomi and announced its own ambitious plans to enter the electric car market. Dreame’s new EV division wasted no time in sharing a digital rendering of its very first… Read more…
Renault introduces the 4 E-Tech Societe” a master of disguise electric van

For businesses needing a small electric van, the image that comes to mind is often a boxy, windowless vehicle designed purely for function. Renault has decided that small business owners deserve a better solution. The French automaker has introduced a commercial version of its new Renault 4 E-Tech crossover, but you would be hard-pressed to identify it as a work… Read more…
Tesla is replacing its flush door handles for the Chinese market

Tesla’s Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is redesigning its iconic flush door handles to meet the upcoming safety standards in China. However, it seems that Chinese regulators are not the only ones looking into the safety of such handles, and the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating more than… Read more…
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV is just a French SUV with a Japanese name

Mitsubishi has announced the return of the Eclipse Cross, but not as the world remembers it. The nameplate is now attached to an all-new electric SUV developed exclusively for the European market. This new model is quite a shift in strategy for the Japanese automaker, as it is fundamentally a French-built electric vehicle, sharing its core engineering and assembly line… Read more…

