The Stellantis board announces that it has accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares as CEO of the company which includes brands like Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. A new CEO will be appointed in the first half of next year. The process of appointment is managed by a… Read more…

Volkswagen workers across nine German plants are standing up to the company. The strikes started today, December 2, and are a direct response to VW’s proposed 10% wage cut and the threat of factory closures. The trouble comes at a time when the automotive industry is grappling with shifting market dynamics, and the rise of cheaper competition from China. The… Read more…

DS started teasing its next EV earlier this month, and now it’s finally revealing the name and also giving us a peek inside. The next DS EV will be called N°8. In case you didn’t know, “N°” is French for “No.”, so this is the DS Numéro 8, or in English the DS No.8. In the image below you can… Read more…

According to inside sources, Mercedes is planning to launch four new models between 2025 and 2027, running Momenta’s smart autonomous driving software. This is a Chinese startup in which the company invested in 2017, but the two parties have never announced a partnership. The report seems entirely plausible, given Mercedes’ weakened market position in China. German automakers have been struggling… Read more…

Tesla has just released its highly anticipated 2024 Holiday Update, and it’s brimming with new features. Looking at the list of things that got spruced up, this is far more than just a usual stocking stuffer. It’s a whole sleigh full of upgrades. From safety enhancements to entertainment options and some long-awaited additions, Tesla is giving owners plenty to be… Read more…

Mini created an instant hit by introducing the Countryman back in 2010. The small crossover/SUV mix quickly captured the hearts of Mini purists, but also attracted crowrds of new customers. For two generations it generated the majority of Mini sales and naturally the third one comes even bigger and with more engine options. For the first time the Mini Countryman… Read more…

The Range Rover has always been synonymous with luxury and off-road capability. Now, the iconic SUV is going electric, and it’s proving its mettle in one of the most challenging environments on Earth: the Arabian desert. Prototypes of the Range Rover Electric are currently undergoing rigorous testing in the United Arab Emirates. The temperatures in the desert can soar above… Read more…

What is it? The Fiat 600e is a compact family car on a budget, sitting on Stellantis’ e-CMP platform. It’s a crossover of sorts and comes in just one version with 51 kWh usable battery capacity. Fiat 600e There are just two trim levels: RED and La Prima. The La Prima offers a few extra features and different styling for… Read more…

Tesla unveiled the pricing structure for its official API access and, in the process, sent shockwaves through the developer community. The exorbitant fees put the future of third-party apps in danger. Developers of these apps operated in a gray area for years without formal access to Tesla’s systems. The company finally released official API documentation late last year, and initially… Read more…

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is exceeding expectations and quickly earning the position of a leader in the affordable EV segment. Recent independent testing by Edmunds has confirmed what many suspected: this electric crossover possesses remarkable range capabilities, bettering even its own EPA estimates. In Edmunds’ real-world range test, the base Equinox EV LT traveled an impressive 573 km on… Read more…

Backed by BYD, the Denza N9 is getting ready for its official debut, with global markets firmly in the company’s sights. And finally we get to see its impressive interior. Inside, the N9 feels like a high-tech sanctuary. The interior is dominated by a trio of screens: a massive 17.3-inch touchscreen in the center console, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster,… Read more…

Volkswagen Group is eyeing a shift in its electric vehicle sales strategy. The company wants to abandon its Tesla-inspired direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales model in major European markets, apparently due to complexities and slow adoption of EVs. Volkswagen acknowledged the challenges of operating both DTC sales for EVs and traditional retail operations for internal combustion engine vehicles in a recent press… Read more…

Tesla is making a big U-turn on its lease strategy. The company decided it was time to let its customers buy leased EVs at the end of the contract. This is a 180-degree change, and it raises questions if something changed in the company’s autonomous driving plans. Previously, Tesla had maintained that it would not offer lease buyouts, intending to… Read more…

According to industry insiders, BYD and SAIC are trying to negotiate lower parts prices from their suppliers, aiming to reduce costs by 10% starting January 2025. This indicates that the price war in the Chinese automotive industry is getting serious. The report from BYD stems from an email sent by the president of BYD Group and CPO of passenger cars.… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz just unveiled an enhanced version of its Active Parking Assist system. The latest edition is now available in a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. The improved system now operates at a speed of 4 km/h – twice as fast as its predecessor, significantly reducing the time spent maneuvering into those tight spots. Drivers can initiate the parking process with… Read more…

Among the most interesting developments in the fast-growing Chinese EV market is the rapid rise of Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). In just 32 months, HIMA has delivered over 500,000 vehicles, a remarkable feat for a newcomer in the automotive industry. HIMA is a collaboration between Huawei and several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This unique approach allows Huawei to… Read more…

The BMW Group announced it is establishing a new Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) in Kirchroth, Lower Bavaria. The facility will focus on “direct recycling,” a process designed to recover valuable materials from battery cells for use into the production cycle. Direct recycling differs from traditional methods. It recovers materials like lithium, cobalt, graphite, and nickel in a form that… Read more…

The S800 just went official as the first offering from Huawei’s latest brand, Maextro. This luxury sedan, a product of the Huawei-JAC collaboration, is designed to compete with the top players in the D+ class executive sedan segment, including the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce models. That’s right – Huawei wants to square up against the best luxury automakers… Read more…

India’s Mahindra & Mahindra is moving into the luxury electric vehicle market with the launch of its XEV 9e and BE 6e SUVs. These new models, part of the company’s XUV and BE sub-brands, come with rather impressive specs sheets and very aggressive price. According to the company, the two EVs are ready to compete with established brands like Mercedes… Read more…

Apple introduced its next-generation CarPlay some time ago and showcased its development during this year’s WWDC. Some manufacturers, such as Porsche and Aston Martin, have already laid the groundwork for adopting the new system. The latest generation of CarPlay isn’t fully out yet, but the latest regulatory filing showcasing Audi’s logo and a rough schematic of some of the features… Read more…