Last week sources left and right claimed Nissan and Honda had entered merger talks, and today the two companies have confirmed those reports. Nissan and Honda have started to discuss a merger, in a move to stave off the threat they both face from Chinese EV makers. Mitsubishi, in which Nissan is the top shareholder, is also apparently “considering” joining.… Read more…

Xiaomi’s SU7 has been incredibly successful, with the company having delivered more than 100,000 units in just a few months. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has already confirmed that the second model is coming next year, it’s called YU7 and will be an SUV (that is very Ferrari Purosangue-inspired, if we dare say so). While the CEO did share some official… Read more…

Ford’s Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature has stopped working on some smartphones running Android 14. The company is issuing a public service announcement directly to users of its PAAK feature via email, as shared on Facebook by one such individual. It all apparently has to do with “a recent Android 14 software update”, according to Ford, although the company… Read more…

Tesla is taking big steps towards its ambitious robotaxi service. The company has reportedly initiated preliminary discussions with officials in Austin, Texas, with intent to launch its first fully autonomous ride-hailing operation in the city. This is in line with Tesla’s previous announcement of plans to roll out robotaxi services in Texas and California as early as 2025. The talks… Read more…

Electric car adoption is rising, but concerns about battery life and range anxiety still worry many potential buyers. A new study published in Nature Energy offers promising insights, suggesting that EV batteries might actually last significantly longer than previously estimated by manufacturers’ accelerated lab tests. Traditional testing involves quick cycles of charging and discharging to estimate the lifespan of a… Read more…

Android Auto 13.4 is a new update that’s now rolling out to all users, and it comes with a rather obvious UI change. It seems like Google has added Material You accent colors to Android Auto with this release. Thus, new colorful accents will show up throughout the Android Auto UI, matching the color accents on your phone, which are… Read more…

In a surprising turn of events, the Dacia Sandero, a budget-friendly internal combustion engine hatchback, is about to become Europe’s best-selling vehicle of 2024. This victory comes at the expense of Tesla, which dominated the European market in 2023. Sandero’s rise to the top is no surprise. With a starting price of just €12,000, it is an attractive option for… Read more…

The world is watching as self-driving cars move from science fiction to reality. One of the leading companies in this space, Waymo, has just released data that addresses a key concern for many: safety. A study conducted in partnership with reinsurance giant Swiss Re suggests that Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human-driven vehicles. The study analyzed millions of miles of… Read more…

The future of Volkswagen’s German factories hangs in the balance as the automaker struggles to maintain profitability. A massive strike stopped Volkswagen’s assembly lines earlier this month as workers protested job cuts, factory closures, and wage cuts. Now, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Volkswagen explores a deal to keep its German factories open, but it comes with significant… Read more…

Over the past 12 months Tesla has started selling the refreshed Model 3, codenamed Highland, and the company is due to do the same with the Model Y, its best selling car. The Model Y refresh, codenamed Juniper, is now rumored to go into production at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in January, according to a Chinese media outlet. Juniper will allegedly… Read more…

Honda is coming to CES 2025 with two prototype electric vehicles from its highly anticipated 0 Series lineup. These prototypes, teased by the automaker, offer a glimpse into Honda’s electric future and apparently will hit the global market in 2026. While Honda used to be a dominant player in the automotive world, its presence in the EV market has been… Read more…

In a surprising move, Stellantis has announced it will delay the launch of its highly anticipated all-electric pickup truck, the Ram 1500 REV. Instead, the automaker is going ahead with the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, a range-extended electric vehicle with impressive capabilities and a potential solution for range anxiety. Originally scheduled for a 2025 release, the Ram 1500 REV has now… Read more…

Following Nio itself and Onvo, Nio’s stable is about to get even bigger as it welcomes its third and cheapest brand yet: Firefly. This will be officially presented during Nio Day 2024 on December 21 when its first model will also be introduced, but ahead of that today the company gave us some teaser details. First off, here’s the official… Read more…

Large SUVs aren’t necessarily the safest vehicles on the road, but the 2025 Rivian R1S is bucking the trend. The American IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded the R1S with its Top Safety Pick+ rating after the latest crash testing session. The Pick+ is the highest possible award for any production vehicle. The 2025 model walked away with “Good”… Read more…

The automotive world woke up to the news that Japanese car giants Nissan and Honda are talking about a merger. This potential partnership could create the world’s third-largest automaker, right behind Toyota and Volkswagen. The auto industry is going through a massive transformation with the rise of EVs and the growing dominance of companies like Tesla and BYD. The legacy… Read more…

Today CATL has announced two new standardized “chocolate” battery packs, called 20# and 25#. These are built with CATL’s upcoming battery swapping network in mind, and thus come in standard swap-friendly sizes. The officially named Choco-SEB (SEB stands for Swapping Electric Blocks) packs will support both lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistries. 20# will offer up… Read more…

BMW will unveil its revolutionary Panoramic iDrive display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. This cutting-edge technology will debut in the Neue Klasse, BMW’s upcoming lineup of electric vehicles built on a dedicated EV architecture. The Panoramic iDrive is the company’s latest take on car interfaces. It ditches the conventional instrument cluster and central touchscreen and… Read more…

Nio initially unveiled its luxury executive sedan ET9 a year ago, and now it’s only three days away from officially launching. To drum up some hype, the brand has shared some new images of the car, which you can see throughout this article. The ET9 will get its full introduction during the company’s Nio Day 2024 event which is taking… Read more…

Mercedes announced a new feature update to its MBUX Voice Assistant. Starting today, Mercedes owners can update their MBUX free of charge and take advantage of the new, advanced AI capabilities. The features include human-like conversation support as well as AI-powered general knowledge. The two features are powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, which taps into ChatGPT and Bing. You… Read more…

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, is taking its self-driving technology to the global stage with a planned launch in Tokyo in early 2025. This is Waymo’s first attempt at expanding its business outside the United States. The initial phase of the project will involve collaboration with Nihon Kotsu, a prominent Japanese taxi company. Waymo’s Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles will be… Read more…