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Mini Countryman SE ALL4 review

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Mini is an automotive icon and while it doesn’t have the widest roaster in the industry each of its models is instantly recognizable. Such was the case in 2010 when the Countryman debuted. It was an instant hit and Mini’s most sold model for long periods. The second generation didn’t quite get the same warm welcome, though, so the company… Read more…

Xiaomi announces first SU7 recall for over parking assist glitch

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Xiaomi EV, the car-making division of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has issued its first-ever vehicle recall. The recall affects 30,931 SU7 Standard Edition electric vehicles manufactured between February 6, 2024, and November 26, 2024. The recall has been initiated because of a software glitch that can disrupt the timing synchronization of the car’s parking assist system. This, in turn, can… Read more…

CarPlay 2 stalls: Apple’s ambitious in-car system delayed indefinitely

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Apple’s long-awaited CarPlay update, which promised to revolutionize in-car infotainment systems, has hit a speed bump. The tech giant has officially confirmed that CarPlay 2, first promised to launch in 2024, is delayed indefinitely. CarPlay has been a very popular feature for iPhone users, mirroring their phone screens onto their car’s dashboard displays. This allows for easy access to music,… Read more…

Cadillac unleashes the 2026 Lyriq-V, the brand’s first all-electric V-Series SUV

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Cadillac has introduced its first-ever all-electric V-Series model, the 2026 Lyriq-V. The SUV is the most powerful Cadillac ever, surpassing all previous V-Series cars. Cadillac estimates the power output of the dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to be 615 hp and 881 Nm of torque. This enables a blistering 0-97 km/h time of 3.3 seconds when Velocity Max is engaged, making it… Read more…

Skoda Elroq finally goes into production

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Skoda’s new Elroq electric SUV has hit the production lines at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. Sharing the assembly line with its larger sibling, the Enyaq, and the combustion-powered Octavia, the Elroq marks Skoda’s ambitious return into the affordable electric vehicle segment. With over 20,000 orders already placed, the Elroq is generating a lot of excitement… Read more…

Volvo reveals US pricing for 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs

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Swedish automaker Volvo has finally announced US pricing for its highly anticipated EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs. Following successful European releases, these models bring a blend of Scandinavian design, the latest technology, and impressive performance to US shores. The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest and most affordable EV. It has already made a good impression in Europe, with nearly 100,000 sales… Read more…

Peugeot e-208 tops 84 cars in ADAC’s 2024 Ecotest, Model 3 ranks fourth

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ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club, aka the General German Automobile Club) just released its Ecotest for 2024 and it’s unsurprisingly dominated by electric cars. The only non-EV in the top ten is the plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius. The test ranked 84 total cars on their environmental impact, considering both direct emissions during driving and indirect ones – from electricity production for… Read more…

Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China

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The electric vehicle market in China is going through a dynamic shift, with domestic manufacturers like Xiaomi gaining traction against established players. In December 2024, Xiaomi SU7 outsold the Tesla Model 3 – a significant milestone for the new entrant in the EV arena. This actually isn’t the first time the SU7 has surpassed the Model 3 in sales. In… Read more…

Huawei reveals official photos of its luxo barge Maextro S800

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Huawei’s Maextro S800 is a behemoth of an electric sedan that has the entire Chinese automotive world excited even before its official launch. Developed as a joint venture between tech giant Huawei and automaker JAC, the S800 is the first offering from the premium Maextro brand, and it’s clearly aiming to disrupt the established order. At a staggering 5,480 mm… Read more…

More details about BYD Han L revealed, dual-gun charging on board

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BYD has recently unveiled its latest creation, the Han L sedan. This sleek, all-electric vehicle has the world talking not just because of its elegant design but also because of its groundbreaking technology and impressive performance. BYD has revealed more details about its new sedan, and some are quite interesting. BYD has positioned the Han L as a high-performance electric… Read more…