Haomo.AI Technology, a startup with Great Wall Motor’s backing, has thrown down the gauntlet to competitors with its newly unveiled trio of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) kits. These kits not only boast attractive pricing but also aim to do away with the dependency on high-definition maps, which many competitors rely upon. The game-changing revelation occurred during Haomo’s 9th AI Day event. The company unveiled the HP170, HP370, and HP570 ADAS kits. Starting at a mere RMB 3,000 (€382) these kits aim to become standard from budget cars to luxury vehicles, capitalizing on the… More…

Earlier this year, Renault killed the small Zoe EV, and now Volkswagen is getting ready to do the same to its own small EV, the e-Up!. This has seen two generations across its decade-long production run, but its time is now finally Up! (pardon the easy pun). The last e-Up! models will be manufactured at VW’s plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, at some point before the end of this year. After that, there will be no more e-Up! (and the ICE model is being discontinued too). VW says individual configurations for the e-Up! are no longer possible, but if you really, really want one, you can… More…

Xiaomi filed a new patent related to EV wireless charging. The patent itself isn’t complete and it’s a bit complex given currently available technology, so don’t expect it to become a reality anytime soon. But it’s an interesting one, that’s for sure, and it may serve as a stepping stone for a better solution. Schematics from the patent filing The patent describes a small cargo car with a battery, driving close to a vehicle in need of a charge and by using autonomous tech, it automatically positions itself and hooks up to the vehicle before initiating the charging process…. More…

Ahead of the Japan Mobility Show 2023, Mitsubishi Motors is sparking curiosity with its “electrified crossover MPV” concept. The minivan, dripping with hints of adventure, could potentially be the precursor to the next Mitsubishi Delica (currently in its 5th generation), which has been a staple in Mitsubishi’s lineup, and is due for an update. The company has dropped teasers that provide small glimpses into what the future might hold. One of them showcased the front lighting signature of this “Borderless Adventure” concept. Now, they’ve unveiled its tail, reinforcing the single-box… More…

In a bid to offer Tesla enthusiasts a little more personalization, Tesla is now offering vehicle wraps for the Model 3 and Model Y. But does this move from Elon Musk’s company truly electrify the aesthetics of these cars or simply puts a premium price on an old idea For those new to the concept, wraps allow car owners to change their vehicle’s appearance without a repaint. These wraps not only jazz up your car’s exterior but also shield the original paint from unsavory scratches and weather-related damage. They’ve been particularly alluring to Tesla owners as their vehicles come in very… More…

BMW just introduced the all-new BMW X2 series, including for the first time an EV, the iX2. Coming in a single xDrive30 version, the electric X2 has a rather polarizing design. The iX2 xDrive30 features dual motor setup, one at the front axle and one at the rear. This is the same powertrain that BMW iX1 xDrive30 uses. These two motors combine to churn out 230 kW/313 hp in boost mode and up to 494 Nm (364 lb-ft) of torque. These help launch the compact Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), as BMW calls the iX2, from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 5.6 seconds, capping off at a top speed of 180… More…

Volkswagen has just announced enhanced ID.4 and ID.5 models, coming with a plethora of upgrades to boost the user experience. Most notably, the two electric models come equipped with a new generation of infotainment system and software. Yes, finally! Both the ID.4 and ID.5 now feature a new 32.8-centimeter (12.9-inch) display as standard. An enhanced Digital Cockpit and augmented reality head-up display option complete the futuristic experience inside the cabin. VW ID.4 The infotainment system’s interface, which has been the butt of the worst jokes in the industry, is completely… More…

The automotive world is accelerating its green transformation, and Mercedes-Benz’s latest sales report is yet another proof of this. The Q3 numbers show a remarkable 66% rise in the sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Mercedes-Benz Cars clocked 510,600 sales in total in Q3, which is a 4% dip. However, when we narrow our lens to electric vehicle sales, a different story emerges. 61,600 BEVs were sold in this quarter alone, which is 12% of all sales by the company. Had it not being for their strong growth the overall sales slowdown would have been far more… More…

About two months ago, Lucid Motors officially revealed its new top Lucid Air Sapphire version and last week the company announced the start of mass production. Now, the first customers are getting their high-performance luxury sedans. Lucid celebrated the delivery of its first units at Sonoma Raceway in California with a special guest – Ben Collins – who took one of the Lucids for a test drive. The company didn’t say how many Sapphires it was able to produce and deliver to customers but judging by the photos posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), there are at least five units on the… More…

Kia’s EV9 was already confirmed to start at $54,900 in the US, but now the company has revealed the detailed costs for all trims and powertrains. The flagship GT-Line knocking on the doors at $75,000, but there are also several options in between. The second tier above the base EV9 Light is the EV9 Light Long Range at $59,200 (nearly €59,000 but still €16,000 less than in Europe). It moves from a seven-seat interior to six, but comes with HomeLink and offers several extra goodies like a sunroof and a heated steering wheel. The main upgrade is obviously the 99.8 kWh battery pack,… More…

Nissa pulled the covers off the Nissan Hyper Adventure, the latest concept vehicle in their EV line-up, set to steal the limelight at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. The Hyper Adventure doesn’t just want to be another electric vehicle parked in your driveway; it wants to be your partner in every escapade. Designed to embrace the diverse requirements of outdoor enthusiasts, this concept promises to best cater to those heading to a secluded campsite or just gearing up for a weekend mountain trip. As such its focus is power and we are not talking the ‘oomph’ to propel the vehicle,… More…

Nio has lost $835 million in Q2, a report by the New York Times estimates, which is around $35,000 per shipped car. Nio shipped around 8,000 EVs in that time. The report cites China’s government’s “formidable” financial backing of its car companies as the reason they’re as competitive, since they don’t need to worry about profitability. The European Union suspected as much and launched a probe into the matter. Should the EU conclude that the Chinese government is subsidizing its EV makers, it could impose a tariff to level the playground and protect its own auto industry. When… More…

Tesla’s Cybertruck was announced years ago, and it’s still not being delivered to customers, although a bunch have already been produced, so it’s only a matter of time now. But what do you do if you desperately want one, and not just any Cybertruck, but one of the first ever produced, and don’t want to go through Tesla’s sales process? Oh, and you have a lot of money to spend? In that case, you simply buy one at an auction for a whopping €370,000. BREAKING: The Cybertruck auction at the Petersen Museum reportedly went for just $400,000Here is some of the auction!!!… More…

Xiaomi’s upcoming EV is expected to debut really soon and understandably, leaks are becoming more detailed by the day. Last week, Xiaomi posted some job listings regarding EREV technologies suggesting some of its future cars will have an EREV version. Today’s report claims the very first one might actually get such a version. According to Pan Daily, the company plans to release its EV dubbed Modena in three variants. The entry-level BEV will offer a 400-volt architecture with a battery sourced from BYD while the top tier will be equipped with CATL’s high-end Qlin 101 kWh battery and… More…

Amid the neon glow and bustling streets of Tokyo, BMW is ready to pull back the curtain at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show to reveal a trailblazing vision for the future. Touted as a frontrunner, the world debut of the BMW iX2 is bound to electrify conversations. Once the Tokyo Motor Show, this year’s event will be the backdrop for BMW’s compact Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), the BMW X2, and its electric counterpart iX2. While some might argue that the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, which will enjoy its Asian premiere just weeks after debuting in Munich, will steal the limelight, the iX2 is more of a… More…

Li Auto, an emerging giant in the electric vehicle market, has just finished an extensive upgrade to its production facility, preparing the company for what seems to be a busy end to the year. With this capacity expansion, the automaker’s CEO projects monthly deliveries to skyrocket past 40,000 units in the upcoming fourth quarter. This upgrade to Li Auto’s innovative manufacturing in Changzhou sets the groundwork for the anticipated surge in vehicle deliveries by year’s end. Li Auto can now manufacture nearly 50,000 vehicles per month A drawing board displayed in the broadcast on… More…

When one thinks of Ferrari, one imagines the roar of a 12-cylinder engine, not the quiet hum of an electric motor. However, change is inevitable, and even this iconic supercar manufacturer isn’t denying it. Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari NV’s CEO, recently took an early prototype of Ferrari’s debut electric model for a test drive. While Vigna remained coy in the interview with Bloomberg about the specifics of his experience, he teased, “I like it a lot, and I’m happy because you cannot see what I’m seeing in my memory.” Ferrari, globally revered for its exquisite 12-cylinder engines, has… More…

Tesla’s reputation for continuous improvements is well-founded, particularly when it comes to software. This time, the automaker from Austin has turned its attention to camera quality. Those driving Hardware 3 (HW3) Teslas are in for a treat with the introduction of a new software upgrade that improves camera quality. Recently, Tesla owner @efieber_andre took to platform X to spotlight what he dubbed a “game changer” – the 2023.32.4 software update. Prior to this update, drivers had bemoaned a camera feed riddled with overly saturated visuals, an odd red hue, and generally poor quality… More…

Electric vehicles are more than just a modern-day whim – they’re the future of the automotive industry, and DS Automobiles is not one to be left behind in the race. The French premium brand, operating under the Stellantis umbrella, recently dropped the news: come 2024, every new DS model will be electric. All-new DS 4 E-tense Founded in 2015 as an offshoot from Citroën, DS Automobiles had originally penciled in 2027 as the year they’d venture exclusively into the electric territory. But the accelerated shift isn’t all that surprising. After all, every DS model since 2019 has featured… More…

There’s a popular idiom that states, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” But in the case of the ever-competitive electric car market, Audi seems to be taking a slightly different approach: “If you can’t beat ’em, undercut ’em.” Or at least try. Audi’s aggressive move comes in the form of a hefty discount available to US customers – up to €19,000 off its 2023 RS e-tron GT. Audi hopes that this price slash positions the e-tron GT as a direct rival to the behemoth in the segment, Tesla’s Model S Plaid. One could almost feel the shade Audi is desperately trying to throw. So, what’s on… More…