Geely Holding Group, not content with its growing portfolio of global EV brands, is spreading its tentacles into outer space. The Group’s own commercial satellite operator Geespace, launched a second batch of 11 satellites that eventually will create a dense constellation providing super precise positioning services. Geely confirmed the satellites were successfully launched from the Sichuan province in China on… Read more…
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Ethiopia is ready to ban ICE vehicles immediately
Out of the corner of the world we’d never expect to hear such news, comes an announcement with world-shattering repercussions. That’s by no means a hyperbole. While the world is struggling to embrace an efficient EV transition, with electric vehicle sales going up and down seemingly without much sense and with proponents and critics squaring off at any opportunity, Ethiopia… Read more…
Lancia reveals a limited edition 2024 Ypsilon Cassina
Lancia decided that there’s no use trying to keep the new Ypsilon hidden away while most of its details have already leaked on the internet. While the official debut is still scheduled for the Valentines, today the company unveiled the limited edition of its first-ever EV. The 2024 Lancia Ypsilon Cassina will come in a limited run of 1,906 units… Read more…
Porsche’s new Taycan undergoes real-life range test before its official announcement
Porsche has taken the upcoming new Taycan for a spin between LA and San Diego, to demonstrate its “long-distance potential” with a range test. The pre-production car managed to go for 587 km, which Porsche praises as impressive. The improved efficiency of the new model (don’t call it a facelift) is one of its main advantages, according to its maker.… Read more…
BYD’s January EV sales are 48% up
BYD finished 2023 on a high note, nudging Tesla out of the first spot in EV sales for Q4. The January sales numbers are already in and reaveal the growth continues. In January BYD managed to shift 201,493 cars out of which 105,304 were battery-powered. the rest wete plug-in hybrids as BYD stopped making ICE cars back in 2022. The… Read more…
Great Wall Motor’s 5,500 mm long luxury sedan leaks
The Great Wall Motor group (GWM) is currently China’s eighth largest automaker, but it plans to grow, and of course these days that can only be achieved by launching new EVs. Or, as it seems to be customary in China these days, new EVs from new brands. GWM is reportedly doing just that. It will introduce a new brand, for… Read more…
Here are the three flagship colors of the Renault 5
The relentless teaser campaign for the upcoming Renault 5 EV continues. So far, we’ve seen a prototype at Roland Garros, some design details along with pricing and battery capacity, as well as a teaser video. Today, it’s time for colors. Renault revealed the three “flagship colors” for the upcoming car. The use of the word “flagship” implies there may be… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s aerodynamic wheel covers found to damage tires
A recent report broke out that the most recent Cybertrucks are shipped without the aerodynamic wheel covers and now we know why. Their unorthodox angular design causes severe wear and tear on the tires. Even though the tires have a recess that accommodates the seven pointy angles of the covers, they rub against the side wall of the tire. This… Read more…
Mini Aceman is coming on April 24 with choice of 2 motors and 3 trims
Mini has only just completed the grueling extreme weather testing of the upcoming Aceman and now we know the debut date. The Aceman will be unveiled at the 18th Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. The funky crossover brings a lot of design ideas from the concept car we saw way back and promises decent performance, more room… Read more…
Winter range test of 23 EVs produces surprising champion
Motor.no carries out winter tests each year in Norway to see which EV performs best in these harsh winter conditions and more often than not it was one of Tesla models on top with the Model S Plaid achieving 530 km last year. However, this year it was the HiPhi Z to come on top. It did 522 km on… Read more…
Volvo to drop its stake in Polestar with Geely taking over funding
Shortly after launching its latest model, the Polestar 4, the EV manufacturer faces trouble. The former performance arm of Volvo, and now a separate company, still relies on funding, which until now was flowing from Volvo. As the EV sales seem to slow down for some manufacturers, Volvo is looking to cut down its expenses and wants to shed its… Read more…
BYD shares images of upcoming Yuan Up compact SUV
BYD teased the upcoming Yuan Up on its official Weibo, sharing six images of the car. The Yuan Up is based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and is a compact SUV with sporty and youthful styling. BYD says the Yuan Up is an A0 segment EV, which should mean a compact car with a sub-2.7 meter wheelbase. According to a leaked… Read more…
BMW expands Highway Assistant to other models, updates My BMW app
BMW is taking the spring clean seriously. First, the company added new models to its electric vehicle portfolio, with new entry-level iX2 and new i5 xDrive40 and now the company is making changes to its digital services. The Level 2 Highway Assistant, first introduced with the new i5, is heading to more vehicles across the BMW range accompanying the updated… Read more…
New Tesla Model 3 scores surprising result in real-life range test
The new, refreshed Tesla Model 3, codenamed Highland, is now starting to be delivered to customers in North America. And, luckily for us, one of those customers decided to put it through a range test, driving it from full to empty at or around 113 km/h. You can watch the full video below to find out how the new Model… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 mass production set to start in February
Xiaomi’s SU7 is set to begin the mass production phase in mid to late February, according to local media reports in China. We assume that means right after the Chinese New Year break ends, which would be on February 19. There’s no point in starting the production process before the Chinese New Year, since the huge festival will cause an… Read more…
Electric Mini Aceman aces final tests before official debut
Mini, a subsidiary of BMW, has taken a step closer to production with the new Mini Aceman EV. This electric SUV has recently been undergoing rigorous testing, and BMW was more than happy to share a few spectacular photos from it. Mini took the Aceman extremes, subjecting it to both the icy tundra of the Arctic Circle and the scorching… Read more…
BMW unveils new i5 xDrive40 and iX2 eDrive20
BMW is freshening up its electric vehicle portfolio in time for the spring. As part of its ambitious plans for 2024 that include 20% increase in EV sales, the company is introducing new models to cater to an even wider customer base. Both BMW i5 and iX2 get new powertrains, the XM gets a hybrid 50e version with a 197… Read more…
Polestar 4 configurators are now open in Europe and Australia, deliveries to start in August
You can now order the Polestar 4 in Europe and Australia, following the car’s first deliveries in China at the end of 2023.he configurators are now open in Germany, UK, Australia and a bunch of other markets. The Polestar 4’s production for Europe and Australia is planned to start in the middle of this year and the first deliveries will… Read more…
Jeep Wagoneer S official images are out, showing both the exterior and interior
Earlier this month, Jeep teased the upcoming Wagoneer S by telling us that it hits 97 km/h in 3.5 seconds, further stressing the fact that the “S” in the name stands for “speed”. Today, the company is doing some more teasing, this time around with a bunch of images showing the Wagoneer from a lot of angles, both inside and… Read more…
Peugeot announces 8 years Allure Care warranty for the new E-3008 and ChatGPT for all cars
Peugeot had a very busy 2024 E-Lion Day. The company decided last year that it would be a good idea to copy tech giants and some other automakers such as Tesla and Nio, and hold an event during which to share company updates and goals for the coming year. The company reaffirmed its goal of offering a 100% electric portfolio… Read more…