Tesla’s latest iteration of the Model Y, dubbed “Juniper,” has made a big entry into the Chinese electric vehicle market. According to local sources, the new Model Y racked up an impressive 50,000 orders on its launch day alone. This surge in demand proves the popularity of the Tesla brand in China, particularly the Model Y, which has consistently been… Read more…

In a surprising showdown, the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and the BMW M3 CS went head-to-head in a drag race. Despite the Ioniq 5 N’s superior power output, the lighter M3 CS managed to stay ahead by a slim margin. The Ioniq 5 N delivers an impressive 601 horsepower, which can be temporarily boosted to 650 hp using the… Read more…

Introduction We have an unusual car feature today. That’s because the Skoda Vision 7S as the name suggests, is a vision of a car and not something you can go out and buy. The Vision 7S is Skoda’s concept of its new design language and a preview of what its upcoming 7-seater will look like when it launches in 2026.… Read more…

Nio’s cheapest brand, Firefly, showcased its debut model which is also simply called Firefly, towards the end of December. In the meantime we’ve seen it undergoing some tough winter testing, and today it’s received the necessary certification for sale in China. This process has outed the images of the car you can see in this article, along with some of… Read more…

Leapmotor chose the Brussels Motor Show to unveil the C10 Range Extender. This electric SUV offers drivers an extended range and enhanced flexibility that sounds a lot like another plug-in hybrid. But it isn’t. Leapmotor has been steadily making progress with its global expansion efforts. Since its entry into Europe and other regions in 2024, the company has rapidly established… Read more…

BYD has unveiled the latest addition to its European EV lineup. The new Atto 2 is a compact crossover set to rival popular models like the Vauxhall Frontera and Renault 4, offering a compelling blend of technology, practicality, and affordability. The Atto 2 is a smaller sibling of the Atto 3, measuring 4.31 m long, 1.83 m wide, and 1.68… Read more…

The battery-swapping EVs initially popularized by Nio are gaining more and more traction. SAIC Motor is now looking to join the alliance, producing several new vehicles using CATL’s swappable battery packs. SAIC will use CATL’s SHE: 300750 solution, and the two companies will cooperate not only on the hardware level but also join marketing efforts. Of course, SAIC will sell… Read more…

Tesla’s refreshed Model Y can’t seem to stop leaking, and XPeng has noticed. The Chinese EV maker has, perhaps not coincidentally, released three teaser images of its upcoming G7 SUV, which is meant to compete head-on with – you guessed it – the Tesla Model Y. These images were published right after the first batch of spy photos of the… Read more…

Without much fanfare, Tesla has unveiled a refreshed Model Y in China with design tweaks, extended range, and enhanced performance. However, these upgrades come with a price hike. The revamped Model Y, launched on Tesla’s Chinese website, is available in two “Launch Series” variants: a rear-wheel-drive version and a long-range all-wheel-drive version. Deliveries will start in March, subject to regulatory… Read more…

Mercedes is the next car brand to get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US and Canada, following Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan. Today Mercedes announced that this will happen in February. Over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada will be opened up to Mercedes EVs. Of course, you’ll need to use an adapter, which… Read more…

The electric version of Hyundai’s upcoming Staria EV was spotted for the first time in public without camouflage. The Staria minivan challenges the notion that minivans can’t be cool and is generating a lot of interest online for its sleek design and potential as a multi-purpose vehicle. The Staria EV is the electric successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s MPV introduced… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has hit a snag in China. The production of the all-electric version of the CLA sedan, specifically designed for the Chinese market, has been pushed back from April to August. The culprit? Software gremlins. According to a report by 36kr, the delay resulted from issues with the development of the car’s electrical and electronic architecture. Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the… Read more…

It’s the season for winter testing these days. We’ve just seen Nio’s first Firefly EV undergoing winter testing, and now it’s time for Tesla’s long-anticipated upcoming refresh / facelift of the Model Y. The new Model Y, codenamed Juniper, was last spotted on the streets wearing camo yesterday, and today we have something much better: a look at it with… Read more…

Two major Chinese players in the automotive and technology sectors are joining forces once again to develop a new electric SUV. SAIC Motor, one of China’s largest automakers, is reportedly partnering with Huawei to develop a new EV codenamed “ES37.” This is not the first time SAIC and Huawei have collaborated on an EV project. The two companies have previously… Read more…

Nio officially launched its cheapest sub-brand, Firefly, and the eponymous Firefly debut model, in December. This brand slots in below Onvo in the ever-expanding Nio portfolio, with Nio itself being the most expensive, premium brand. The Firefly EV has now completed winter testing in China ahead of its release, and the brand has published the video you can see below,… Read more…

Zeekr is expanding its lineup with the introduction of the 007 GT, a wagon variant of its 007 sedan. The Zeekr 007 GT will be known as the Zeekr 7 GT outside of China and will launch in the second quarter of 2025. The design stays closer to the sedan, but with the added practicality and distinctive style of a… Read more…

After Android Authority did some digging in the new version of Android Auto, more specifically version 13.5.150204, they found several hints of Google preparing to accommodate motorcycles as well. As of now, Android Auto is available only on specific car brands, but that’s likely to change. In Android Auto’s settings, the word “car(s)” is replaced with “vehicle(s)”, but aside from… Read more…

Honda’s 0-series EVs, the Saloon and SUV debuted in prototype form at this year’s CES 2025. The duo will go on sale in 2026 and Honda claims it’s about pushing the boundaries of design and technology. The 0 Saloon, a refined version of the 2024 Saloon concept, still has the same futuristic, aerodynamic design. Its low-slung profile, retracting headlights, and… Read more…

Tesla’s important refresh of its best selling car, the Model Y, is coming very soon. The new EV, codenamed Juniper, has been spotted in camo here and there, but today we have an interesting possibility: a Tesla Model Y Juniper Performance model being spotted on the streets in the wild. That seems to be what X user Yann Masoch has… Read more…

BMW is going all-in on widescreen displays and AI-powered assistance with its next-generation infotainment system. The German automaker has just taken the wraps off its new infotainment system, dubbed Panoramic iDrive, and it’s the market-ready descendant of the system that debuted on the Vision Neue Klasse concept last year. The centerpiece, of course, is that gigantic panoramic display that stretches… Read more…