Electric vehicle startup Rivian is ready to expand its Illinois operations after securing a massive €771 million incentive package from the state. The planned expansion means the company could accelerate the rollout of its highly anticipated R2 SUV. The news has sparked a surge in Rivian’s stock price, with investors excited about the automaker’s plans. Rivian’s Normal, Illinois facility, purchased… Read more…

Tesla has reportedly hit the brakes on its groundbreaking gigacasting manufacturing process. Originally intended to create the entire underbody of new Tesla models from a single piece, anonymous sources familiar with the matter suggest the company will instead be opting for a more incremental approach. This news comes amid broader company cutbacks and a strategic shift away from rapid EV… Read more…

2020 is probably a year most people wouldn’t like to remember, but for Citroen it was a pivotal moment – the time when it introduced the Ami. The now-four-year-old vehicle is celebrating its birthday by changing its color to a new Night Sepia hue, replacing the original blue one “giving it a warm, robust, and rewarding look”, Citroen says. This… Read more…

Today Volkswagen announced a refreshed ID.3, which comes with a revamped infotainment system, addressing what was probably the biggest pain point of its predecessor. Of course, VW’s press release doesn’t mention the myriad issues people had with the previous-gen infotainment system, but it’s pretty clear that it’s been listening. That obviously won’t do anything for current ID.3 owners, but at… Read more…

Cadillac has officially taken the wraps off its newest electric player: the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. The dynamic crossover joins Cadillac’s expanding EV lineup in China with a bold design and a capable powertrain. Visually, the Optiq bears a striking resemblance to its bigger sibling, the Cadillac Lyriq. It carries Cadillac’s signature vertical lighting elements, a dramatic front fascia, and a… Read more…

The Kia EV6 blazed onto the scene in 2021 as one of the most stylish and desirable electric crossovers on the market. Now, Kia’s teasing an update to the EV6 that promises to make it even more compelling, with sharper styling, the latest in Kia tech, and an increased range sure to please EV buyers everywhere. Let’s start with the… Read more…

Elon Musk’s recent decision to dissolve Tesla’s entire Supercharger network team has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle community. With promises of a slower expansion pace and a shift in focus to maintaining existing stations, Tesla owners and potential EV buyers alike are left wondering what this means for the future of long-distance EV travel. The Supercharger network, known for… Read more…

Spy shots have finally surfaced, revealing the striking front end of Lynk & Co’s highly anticipated all-electric flagship: the Zero. While Geely’s premium brand, Lynk & Co, is known for its distinctive styling, the Zero EV takes a fresh design direction. Instead of mirroring the recent 07 EM-P SUV, the Zero flaunts a unique front fascia with four vertical running… Read more…

Elon Musk, Tesla’s outspoken CEO, has long been a vocal critic of high-definition maps for self-driving systems. But, as the saying goes, “When in Rome…” His company’s ambition to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in the lucrative Chinese market has led to a compromise. Tesla is joining forces with Chinese tech giant Baidu, a move seen as pivotal for… Read more…

Xiaomi is proving it’s a serious player in the electric vehicle market with the early success of its first model, the SU7. In its first month of sales, the company delivered an impressive 7,058 SU7 models to its first customers, setting a solid pace for its ambitious production goals. The automaker’s original production target of 10,000 units per month by… Read more…

Lancia, the iconic Italian automaker, is entering the electric era with its much-anticipated redesigned Ypsilon. The new 2024 Ypsilon boasts a choice of powertrains – a versatile hybrid and a potent all-electric version – wrapped in a funky Italian design. After a short wait, the car is already in production, and orders for all trims are now open in Italy.… Read more…

The Tesla rollercoaster party keeps going. After a massive round of layoffs, which saw over 10% of its workforce cut, more job losses are rocking the company. Shockingly, Tesla’s entire Supercharger team and other long-time executives have been eliminated, leading to whispers about the company’s future direction. Significant figures have left Tesla in recent layoffs. Drew Baglino, who led the… Read more…

Xiaomi, the Chinese tech powerhouse renowned for its smartphones and gadgets, is swiftly making its mark in the automotive industry. The company’s first foray into electric vehicles, the SU7, is not only attracting attention but also amassing orders at a remarkable pace. In a mere 32 days after its launch, Xiaomi EV proudly marked its 10,000th SU7 rolling off the… Read more…

After a production halt in February, the luxury Chinese EV brand HiPhi looks poised for a return. Financial woes forced HiPhi to press pause, but according to local media sources, the company got a much-needed financial boost and it’s now gearing up to revive production lines. The lifeline came from a Hong Kong-based company, providing HiPhi with a crucial strategic… Read more…

Tesla’s Model Y Performance hasn’t been updated in a very long time, unlike the Model 3 Performance which just got refreshed. But that doesn’t make it any sort of slouch – it’s still got 534 hp and a claimed 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of 3.7 seconds. The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, on the other hand, only has 428… Read more…

Tesla has today detailed the next update headed to its Cybertruck, and it’s going to be a pretty important one. The Cybertruck will get an Off-Road Mode with this update, which should, as the name implies, improve the truck’s performance on off-road surfaces. There’s going to be an Overland mode with more consistent handling and better overall traction while driving… Read more…

Nio’s much-anticipated 150 kWh semi-solid state battery is almost ready to actually launch, about two years behind the initial schedule. It will become available on June 1. There’s a twist, however, as you won’t be able to buy one. You will, instead, rent it from Nio for those trips which require more range. The prices are based on what battery… Read more…

Mercedes will not be using Apple’s next-generation CarPlay, which was announced last year and should be starting to roll out by the end of this year, bringing a “cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone”, according to Apple itself. The next-gen CarPlay will handle vehicle functions like radio and temperature controls and will… Read more…

Electric vehicles may be gaining traction, but range anxieties persist. Not for long, if Polestar and StoreDot have their way. The carmaker and battery tech company successfully demonstrated a breakthrough that could reframe our concept of EV charging.  A specially adapted Polestar 5 prototype zipped from a 10% to an 80% charge in a mere 10 minutes. This stunning achievement… Read more…

Electric vehicle enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the world’s battery giant, CATL, aims to shake up the market in a few years. The Chinese manufacturer is pushing for small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027. These cutting-edge batteries promise increased range and superior safety compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. CATL hasn’t minced words about the… Read more…