China’s GAC Aion is ready to make a splash in the global EV market with the upcoming launch of the Aion Hyper GT “global model” on June 6th. This exciting new iteration of the Hyper GT electric sedan boasts an impressive 710 km range, cutting-edge 800V platform technology, and advanced driver assistance features. The Hyper GT “global model” will be… Read more…

Nissan has been working on autonomous driving since 2017 and today, the company announced it conducted a successful test in the real world, using a Nissan Leaf prototype. Nissan says it’s the next step towards offering an autonomous mobility service in 2027. The new Nissan Leaf prototype had an array of 14 cameras, 10 radars and 6 LiDAR sensors, a… Read more…

Hyundai N is boldly moving towards the future of motorsport with its all-electric lineup at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. However, the Korean automaker is not only vying for its fourth consecutive TCR class victory with three Elantra N TCR cars. The company is also showcasing the impressive capabilities of its Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec at the legendary… Read more…

Xiaomi has surpassed initial delivery targets with its first-ever electric vehicle, the SU7. This impressive feat is a testament to the growing demand for electric cars, particularly in China, and further solidifies Xiaomi’s position as a major player in the automotive industry. Xiaomi delivered 8,646 SU7 units in May, a modest increase from the initially reported 8,630. This revised figure… Read more…

Oh, how the tide has turned. Chinese companies used to partner up with European ones to get access to their technology, but nowadays in the EV space it’s exactly the other way round. For example, Renault today has announced that it will develop the upcoming Twingo EV in partnership with an unnamed Chinese engineering company in order to “improve development… Read more…

Citroen launched the first commercial for its E-C3 affordable car. The video highlights the fact that the E-C3 is one of the few affordable fully electric vehicles in Europe, aiming to make EVs more accessible. It offers a reasonable 320 km range, as per WLTP, and starts at €23,000, without accounting for incentives across Europe, which means it might be… Read more…

Earlier today Jeep unveiled the Wagnoeer S all-electric SUV for the North American market, and at the same time the brand also presented the rugged-looking Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept. Unlike the Wagoneer S, the Trailhawk is a concept so it won’t see the light of day as is. It’s meant as a showcase of what Jeep can accomplish when it… Read more…

Volkswagen is giving its new electric ID. Buzz a modern twist. The automaker has partnered with Wrapmate to introduce an online 3D configurator that allows ID. Buzz owners to unleash their creativity and personalize their vehicles with unique wraps and decals. This innovative collaboration is set to launch on June 2, coinciding with the second annual International Volkswagen Bus Day.… Read more…

Jeep just unveiled its first foray into the full-size electric SUV market with the Wagoneer S. It will be joining the the Jeep Avenger urban crossover in the expanding EV lineup of the iconic US brand. The Wagoneer S boasts an impressive dual-motor powertrain generating 600 horsepower and 837 Nm of torque, propelling the SUV from 0 to 97 km/h… Read more…

Fisker’s woes continue. The troubled EV maker has now reportedly cut hundreds more jobs, in a desperate attempt not to go under. The company is continuing its search for funding. If it can’t find any, then the alternatives are a buyout (though that fell through once before) or simply bankruptcy, which at this point is always looming. Workers suspected they… Read more…

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says a $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US market “very soon”. He made the remark during a Bernstein investor conference. According to him, this model will be used to better attract mainstream consumers amid slower-than-expected EV adoption. “In the same way we brought the €20,000 Citroen e-C3, you will have a $25,000 Jeep very… Read more…

In a recent interview for the BMW Blog, the BMW M Series boss Franciscus van Meel revealed a couple of exciting details regarding the company’s future fully electric M vehicles. He said that the carmaker has been working on M Series-exclusive technologies for a while now. The team behind the M Series EVs will focus on the feel and power… Read more…

In a surprising turn of events, Great Wall Motor (GWM), a prominent Chinese automaker, has decided to shutter its European headquarters in Munich by the end of August. The move will result in the termination of approximately 100 employees. The decision comes in the wake of disappointing sales figures in the European market. Despite ambitious plans unveiled in 2021 to… Read more…

General Motors is reviving the Chevrolet Bolt, promising an affordable electric car for everyone. This decision comes as Chinese electric vehicles are gaining popularity not only in the United States, putting pressure on automakers worldwide to offer competitive and budget-friendly options. The Bolt was previously discontinued to make way for GM’s Ultium platform. Still, the automaker is bringing it back… Read more…

China, being the global electric vehicle powerhouse that it is, is doubling down on its commitment to revolutionize the industry. With a colossal investment of RMB 6 billion (that’s around €773 million at current exchange rates) earmarked for research and development of all-solid-state batteries, the country is focused on accelerating the evolution of EV technology. The government-backed initiative, spearheaded by… Read more…

Cadillac has been promising the Optiq for quite a while now – back in November it confirmed that it would become its cheapest EV. And at the beginning of this month, it got official – but only for the Chinese market. That changes today. Cadillac has introduced the Optiq to the US market, where it will start at around $54,000… Read more…

Ford is gearing up to tackle the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a high-performance EV based on the popular F-150 Lightning pickup truck. This “SuperTruck,” as it’s been dubbed, isn’t just a showpiece – it’s a rolling laboratory for Ford’s ongoing EV development. While details are scarce, the teaser video released by Ford hints at several performance upgrades,… Read more…

It’s been almost a year since the BMW i5 came to be and now the company is releasing the first fully electric i5 Touring version as well. The station wagon form factor is heating up lately with Nio bringing the ET5 Touring earlier this year and VW introducing its ID.7 Tourer a few months ago. The new BMW i5 Touring… Read more…

In a move that could significantly shake up the European electric vehicle market, Volkswagen announced plans to introduce a compact EV priced at approximately €20,000 by 2027. This is a direct response to the growing dominance of Chinese EV manufacturers, who have successfully captured a significant market share with their affordable electric offerings. Volkswagen’s announcement comes at a time when… Read more…

Hyundai is getting ready to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the Ioniq 9, and the three-row SUV was again spotted testing on American roads. The Ioniq 9 promises to be a formidable contender in the growing electric SUV market. Hyundai’s EV sales have soared in the first quarter of this year, driven by the popularity of models like the… Read more…