
The Polestar 4 “SUV coupe” was introduced last year and has been advertised to have the lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch. Configurators for it opened in Europe in January, with the release target set for August. Well, here we are in August and Polestar is right on time, starting deliveries of the Polestar 4 in Europe… Read more…
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Mercedes-Benz partners up with Boosteroid to bring AAA gaming to its cars

During this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Mercedes-Benz announced that it’s partnering up with Boosteroid – a cloud gaming service that offers triple-A titles from popular platforms like Steam and Epic Games. Currently, the service has more than 1,000 games in its library ready to be played by most PCs, laptops, smartphones and smart TVs. Mercedes wants to bring those… Read more…
IM Motors showcases impressive sideways parking technology

IM Motors shared a short video clip of a prototype car, based on the L6, showing an impressive parallel parking tech. The car does the crabwalk and easily fits into the tightest parking spots. There’s not much explanation of how the tech works, but it has something to do with IM Motors’ four-wheel steering system found on the L6 model.… Read more…
$25,500 Dongfeng Nammi Box comes to shake up Europe’s EV market

The European electric car market is bracing itself for a potentially disruptive new entrant. China’s automotive titan, Dongfeng Motor, has launched its new, low-cost EV, the Nammi Box, in Switzerland. With a starting price of just CHF 21,990 (€23,800), it’s already generating a lot of interest as one of the most affordable electric cars on the continent. Dongfeng, one of… Read more…
2025 BYD Song Plus launches with new features, same price

BYD has today launched the 2025 version of the Song Plus EV, first unveiled last year. The new model comes with an unchanged starting price, but with added features. The car still starts at CNY 149,800 (approximately €19,500 at the current exchange rates). The entry-level model gets 520 km of CLTC range, while the top dog costs CNY 175,800 (€22,900)… Read more…
Android Auto gets Siri-inspired makeover

The seamless integration of our smartphones with our cars has become an integral part of modern driving, and Android Auto has been at the forefront of this revolution. Google proves its dedication to enhancing the Android Auto experience by continuously rolling out new features and updates. The latest in the Android Auto world is a fresh design for Google Assistant… Read more…
Volkswagen says ID. GTI will be way more than just a powerful EV

Volkswagen is almost ready to electrify its iconic GTI badge with the upcoming ID. GTI, a hot hatch that promises to deliver driving thrills in a zero-emissions package. Set to debut in 2026, the ID. GTI is built on a new front-wheel-drive version of the MEB platform. While the new hot hatch may not boast the raw power of its… Read more…
2025 Voyah Dreamer gets a Huawei-powered makeover

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Voyah has unveiled an updated version of its Dreamer MPV for the 2025 model year. The facelift, which was revealed on August 15, brings significant upgrades to the car’s capabilities, largely driven by a collaboration with tech giant Huawei. The 2025 Voyah Dreamer pre-sales are set to begin on August 28. The most obvious change… Read more…
Tesla releases $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk

Today, Tesla has started selling a new accessory for the Cybertruck, and this one’s all about keeping your food and beverages cool. The new Cybertruck Cooler can be yours for $700, and it’s designed to fit perfectly in the Cybertruck’s frunk. Speaking of design, the cooler also has an angular look inspired by Tesla’s first truck, so that it truly… Read more…
Kia EV4 hatchback spied in Korea

The Kia EV4 was initially teased as an affordable electric sedan, but recent sightings in Korea have revealed a hatchback variant undergoing testing. Could this be Kia’s strategic move to create a vehicle specifically designed to suit the European market’s fondness for hatchbacks? Kia first unveiled the EV4 concept last October as part of its ambitious plan to roll out… Read more…
Lucid Air Pure demo cars now available from $56,998

If you’ve always wanted a Lucid Air but thought its price to be prohibitive, now might be the time to act. The company has started selling demo cars through its official website, and these come at significant discounts. You can get an Air Pure AWD with 21,036 km starting at $56,998, for example, in Fathom Blue. This has 480 hp,… Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L60 rolls off production line, interior revealed

Today the first completed Nio Onvo L60 models have started rolling off the production line in China. The L60 is the debut model from Nio’s new Onvo brand, which is meant to slot underneath the main Nio brand, price-wise. Onvo president Ai Teicheng delivered the first L60 to Xia Qinghua, the head of Onvo’s user and service operations in Hefei,… Read more…
Great Britain reinstates the 2030 ICE ban

The electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum, with sales surging in most regions worldwide. While many skeptics may cling to the notion that the internal combustion engine still holds a dominant position, the future of transportation lies undeniably with electric power. The United Kingdom seems to agree with that and has reinstated its upcoming ban on new ICE vehicle sales.… Read more…
Lynk & Co Z10 is now up for pre-order from €28,000

The Lynk & Co Z10 was introduced in June and now it’s gone up for pre-order. Only the entry-level version with a 400V system and RWD is up for grabs, for CNY 215,800 which right now translates into about €28,000. This variant has a 200kW motor and is advertised to give you 602 km of range from its 71 kWh… Read more…
Acura shares its electric SUV vision with Performance EV Concept

Acura just unveiled the Performance EV Concept at Monterey Car Week. This sleek SUV represents a departure from Acura’s collaboration with GM on the ZDX and marks a return to a Honda’s in-house EV platform. The Acura Performance EV Concept is a visual delight – gone are the sharp edges and beak-like grilles of Acura’s current lineup; instead, smooth lines… Read more…
Polestar 3 US production starts in South Carolina

Polestar today proudly announced a milestone event – the start of production of the Polestar 3 in the USA, specifically in South Carolina. The Polestar 3 is the first ever Polestar to be manufactured in the USA. This also makes the Polestar 3 the Swedish brand’s first car to be produced on two continents. The factory in South Carolina will… Read more…
Refreshed 2025 Zeekr 007 promises the world’s fastest charging

Zeekr has unveiled its refreshed 2025 Zeekr 007, a performance-oriented electric sedan that promises to push the boundaries of fast charging. The standout feature of the new model is the second-generation Golden Battery, a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) power pack developed by Zeekr that delivers an impressive 5.5C charging speed. This translates to a 10% to 80% charge in just 10.5 minutes,… Read more…
Audi to start using Huawei’s smart driving system in China

According to multiple sources close to a local Chinese media outlet, Audi will start implementing Huawei’s advanced driving system for its cars in order to boost appeal in the local market. Recent trends show foreign automakers losing positions in the country, which is Audi’s biggest market. Huawei’s driving system will debut on Audi’s 2026 ICE models in the country and… Read more…
Volkswagen Trinity hits a roadblock, but electric Golf speeds ahead

The electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a major shakeup at Volkswagen Group, with the flagship Trinity EV reportedly facing significant delays and the iconic Golf preparing for a surprisingly swift electric debut. Sources speaking to Handelsblatt have revealed that the Trinity, envisioned as Volkswagen’s answer to Tesla with advanced self-driving capabilities, won’t roll off production lines until the end of… Read more…
Mazda EZ-6 launches in Europe this fall as brand’s first truly global EV

In April Mazda announced the EZ-6 for the Chinese market, an EV co-developed with Chongqing Changan Automobile through the Changan Mazda company, a joint venture between Mazda and Changan. Today, Mazda has confirmed that the EZ-6 is going to be its first “truly global” EV, so we should expect it to launch across the world in the coming months. In… Read more…

