Porsche is scaling back its plans for all-electric models in a dramatic strategy U-turn. The German automaker claims the slowing global demand for EVs and a challenging economic climate are forcing its hand. The biggest change is the upcoming flagship SUV, which will now launch with gasoline and hybrid engines. Thanks to slower-than-expected sales growth for electric cars, rising import… Read more…

BMW has announced that its popular X5 SUV will become a platform for unprecedented powertrain diversity, offering customers a choice of five different technologies in a single model. Gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully battery-electric options are part of the plan, but the most significant inclusion is a hydrogen fuel cell – a first for BMW. The German automaker seems… Read more…

The world of electric cars never stops evolving, and engineers chase improvements with a feverish intensity. Every component is scrutinized for weight, cost, and efficiency. Automotive giant Stellantis is not the one to be outdone by the competition, and in collaboration with battery specialist Saft, is testing a technology that completely reimagines the heart of an EV: the battery itself.… Read more…

Hyundai has been expanding its EV lineup rapidly in recent years and with tremendous global success. Urban mobility is a field where the Koreans have historically done very well with their little ICE models roaming around every major city. Logically, Hyundai combined its two strengths and gave us the Inster. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience… Read more…

Tesla appears ready to launch its most budget-friendly vehicle yet, but it’s not the all-new, inexpensive model many were anticipating. Instead, new details reveal the automaker is preparing a heavily stripped-down version of its popular Model Y. Codenamed E41, this new variant cuts a surprising number of features, from the glass roof to basic safety systems, in a bid to… Read more…

Just when we thought the electric car market couldn’t get any more crowded, two of China’s industrial giants have decided to pull up a new chair to the table. Automaker GAC Group and technology behemoth Huawei have officially launched a new premium brand for electric vehicles named Qijing. The new brand, Qijing, which translates to “Enlightened Realm,” is a high-end… Read more…

Xiaomi is recalling a big chunk of the SU7 cars, its debut model. The company found a software defect in its driver-assistance feature that could pose a safety risk in specific situations. The recall affects nearly 117,000 vehicles and comes months after a fatal crash involving an SU7 brought increased scrutiny to the new electric vehicle maker. The recall was… Read more…

Hyundai was never the one to just dip its toes into the future of cars. Instead, the company is planning a cannonball dive. During the investor meeting held in New York, the South Korean automaker laid out one of the most comprehensive and aggressive growth strategies the industry has seen. The plan is a multi-front assault that includes a flood… Read more…

Dreame Technology wasn’t joking when it said its first electric car will be inspired by Bugatti. The company best known for its high-tech robot vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, clearly envied Xiaomi and announced its own ambitious plans to enter the electric car market. Dreame’s new EV division wasted no time in sharing a digital rendering of its very first… Read more…

For businesses needing a small electric van, the image that comes to mind is often a boxy, windowless vehicle designed purely for function. Renault has decided that small business owners deserve a better solution. The French automaker has introduced a commercial version of its new Renault 4 E-Tech crossover, but you would be hard-pressed to identify it as a work… Read more…

Tesla’s Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is redesigning its iconic flush door handles to meet the upcoming safety standards in China. However, it seems that Chinese regulators are not the only ones looking into the safety of such handles, and the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating more than… Read more…

Mitsubishi has announced the return of the Eclipse Cross, but not as the world remembers it. The nameplate is now attached to an all-new electric SUV developed exclusively for the European market. This new model is quite a shift in strategy for the Japanese automaker, as it is fundamentally a French-built electric vehicle, sharing its core engineering and assembly line… Read more…

We knew this would happen, and now the inevitable has become reality – Xiaomi has started testing the performance version of its YU7 SUV around the Nürburgring. We’ve been calling this the YU7 Ultra ever since it was first spotted on the streets somewhere in China back in July, following the introduction of the non-Ultra YU7 in June. But there’s… Read more…

Lucid is pushing a new software update to its Gravity electric SUV, adding a host of features designed to make life a bit easier for owners. The over-the-air (OTA) update focuses heavily on improving the towing experience, introduces new security functions currently in development, and refines the vehicle’s infotainment system. The Lucid Gravity is already known for some impressive numbers.… Read more…

The driver’s seat is no longer the only spot that matters in a crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is putting a new focus on the safety of passengers in the back, and the latest results for a group of popular electric cars show a surprising range of outcomes. Some of the new EVs passed the test… Read more…

The new 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with a completely revamped design and is based on a new platform, so it’s a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The initial reviews are very positive, praising its performance and competitive pricing. However, there might be a small issue that could prevent it from becoming a sales success. According to a report by Nikkei,… Read more…

Solid-state batteries are always right around the corner, and yet never actually arrived on the market so far. But, that is now set to change “by 2029”, at least according to SK On. That’s one year earlier than the company previously estimated. The Korean battery maker has just opened a pilot plant for its all-solid-state batteries (aka not semi-solid-state like… Read more…

According to a new report, Tesla has decided to boost capacity at its Gigafactory near Berlin in Germany until the end of the year, and churn out even more cars. Now, this may seem odd given that the brand’s sales in Germany have nosedived in recent times, but there is method to the madness. The reason for the production boost… Read more…

Developing a new vehicle is a long and expensive process. Carmakers traditionally build dozens, sometimes hundreds, of early prototypes to test everything from door handles to engine performance. It’s a method that costs millions of dollars and can take years. For its upcoming Cayenne Electric, Porsche decided there had to be a better way. By leaning heavily on artificial intelligence… Read more…

Tesla has officially begun delivering vehicles to private customers in India. The American car company handed over the keys to its first Model Y this week in Mumbai, celebrating the beginning of its retail operations in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing auto markets. Unfortunately, the moment is shadowed by a price tag that turns the popular electric SUV… Read more…