Today, Nissan announced the official rollout of its next-generation NissanConnect infotainment system for its vehicles in Europe. The newest version of NissanConnect is already available in North America and is now making its way to European customers too. The new NissanConnect system is powered by Android Automotive, offering deeper integration with Google and Google’s voice Assistant. Native apps, such as… Read more…

It’s a turbulent time for Tesla, the EV giant once hailed as a disruptor, now struggling to maintain its dominance. The company hit a speed bump in the first quarter of 2024, when revenues saw a 9% drop – its worst performance since 2012. But there’s a flicker of hope: CEO Elon Musk’s hinted at a new affordable EV model… Read more…

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, better known as the G-Wagen, is renowned for its uncompromising luxury and off-road prowess. Now, Mercedes is shaking up this automotive legend with the all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology. This electric powerhouse boasts jaw-dropping performance figures, off-road wizardry, and a surprising new name to reflect its unique technological character. Gone is the roaring internal combustion engine,… Read more…

EV startup Fisker’s recent woes have been thoroughly documented – back in March it was seeking bankruptcy advisors following talks with Nissan not converting into a partnership. Also in March, the company stopped production of its Ocean EV, and then abruptly cut its price so it could quickly get rid of existing inventory. Today the company has announced in a… Read more…

The Aito M5 only debuted in July 2023 and the model is now being updated across the range. Perhaps one of the biggest additions to all configurations is Huawei’s advanced assisted driving system – it now comes as a standard feature. As before, the vehicle is available in three variants – one BEV and two EREVs. Prices remain unchanged, with… Read more…

Once synonymous with the tiniest of city cars, Smart has unveiled a new concept that showcases a very different direction. Say hello to Concept #5, an all-electric mid-size SUV that aims to shake up our preconceived notions about the company. Forget dainty EVs — the Smart Concept #5 packs a hefty battery with a capacity exceeding 100 kWh. That translates… Read more…

Tesla’s initial Model 3 refresh from last year (which made it to North America in January) didn’t include the Performance version, but now the new Model 3 Performance has finally been unveiled, following weeks of leaks and rumors. Despite what some of those claimed, it’s still called Model 3 Performance, not Model 3 Ludicrous or anything crazy like that. New… Read more…

Global EV sales are robust with progress across major markets in China, Europe, and the US, a detailed report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals. It shows a very positive global Q1 with a 25% year-over-year increase compared to Q1 of 2023. Per the report, the EVs sold in the first three months of 2024 alone roughly equal the… Read more…

Iconic British off-roading brand Range Rover has dropped the veil on its first fully-electric SUV. While Land Rover has been steadily introducing hybrid models within its lineup, the new Range Rover EV is a clean-sheet design, aiming to deliver the signature off-road prowess of its siblings and the cutting-edge tech EVs are known for. Range Rover chose not to deliver… Read more…

Opel announced the new Grandland today, which takes the 3D Vizor and illuminated brand logo from the Opel Experimental concept. In the UK it will be known as Vauxhall Grandland. The Grandland was designed and developed in Russelsheim and will be built in Eisenach. It’s a C-SUV segment car and will come in EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid configurations. The… Read more…

Xiaomi’s debut offering – the sleek and sophisticated SU7 – is shaking up the world of electric vehicles. Not only is the SU7 garnering impressive pre-order numbers, but the company is aiming for a remarkable 100,000 deliveries in its first year of production. As of April 20, just weeks after its launch, the Xiaomi SU7 had surpassed 70,000 locked-in orders.… Read more…

The launch of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance is tantalizingly close, with leaks reaching a fever pitch. The all-new fastest Model 3 has been spotted numerous times — both in the US and in Europe. The latest photos and the first high-resolution video come from Santa Monica, US, courtesy of X user JeffTutorials. The Model 3 in the video… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully charged a truck at a whopping 1,000 kW. The company is calling this the “Megawatt Charging System” or MCS, and proudly boasts that it’s now entering the implementation phase, following the successful test. For the internal test, a prototype Mercedes eActros 600 truck was used, which has a 600 kWh battery (hence the name). The company… Read more…

MG, the storied British automaker now owned by China’s SAIC Motor, is ready to turn heads at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with its mind-bending EXE181 concept. The name pays homage to a 1950s experimental car, and the new concept shares its forefather’s obsession with speed and aerodynamics and its attention-grabbing looks. MG EXE181 next to the original 1957 MG… Read more…

A quick market analysis between April 1 and 14 shows that EV sales account for more than 50% of all car sales in China. This is a huge milestone that was not coming before 2028, at least according to some analysts. It’s perhaps important to note that the Chinese definition of EV falls under the “new energy vehicles”, which includes… Read more…

Polestar, Volvo’s former performance arm turned electric offshoot, is shaking up the tech scene with the debut of its very own smartphone. Designed with EV owners in mind, the Polestar Phone promises to offer unrivaled integration with your car. Thanks to the unboxing video, we get to see that the Polestar Phone boasts a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Its clean white… Read more…

Tesla is at it again – this time with a dramatic $4,000 price cut on its controversial “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) software package. While some see this as a sign of confidence in the technology, others call it a desperate attempt to boost sales as the company faces challenges. The FSD feature, which promises to eventually make Teslas fully autonomous, now… Read more…

The electric vehicle drag strip wars have a new victor. Introducing the Lucid Air Sapphire, the electric sedan that just snatched the crown from the reigning Tesla Model S Plaid for the fastest stock four-door sedan in a quarter-mile. It’s official: the Lucid Air Sapphire leaves other EVs in the dust, boasting an insane 8.93-second quarter-mile time. With three powerful… Read more…

What a week it has been for Tesla. Falling share prices, mass layoffs, and executive departures seemed like a week from hell. But Tesla decided it wasn’t entirely done with the spring clean and added more explosive announcements to the mix. The company is ending its global referral program, where owners could earn rewards for referring friends and family to… Read more…

Truly affordable EVs are hard, if not impossible, to come by. Not only are there not many of them available right now, but even the future doesn’t look great, with only a few entrants on the way, and one of those may not be making it – Tesla’s €23,300 Model 2 has apparently been put on the back burner. On… Read more…