Andreas Mindt, previously the head of design for the VW brand, will now also lead Volkswagen Group’s design department. He succeeds Michael Mauer, who had already stepped down as Porsche’s design chief and is now leaving the VW Group as part of a generational change. Read more…

SuperPanther is a new electric truck brand ready to launch. Before the end of this year, the company aims to deliver its first 100 to 200 customer vehicles across Europe. SuperPanther positions itself not only as a traditional OEM but also as a technology supplier for third parties. We spoke with Frank Schulz, SuperPanther’s European Sales Director. Read more…

The Swedish-Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has announced ‘the largest model offensive in our history.’ Four new vehicles are set to launch in the next three years. Read more…

The EU Commission plans to introduce a vehicle class called M1E for small electric cars and provide special support for it. According to a media report, this is expected to prompt Audi and Skoda to accelerate the launch of their own versions of the electric group’s small car family. Read more…

Audi plans to bring the production version of the Concept C to the electric sports car platform of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. However, after several delays and a change of CEO, the models remain uncertain at Zuffenhausen. Now, Audi clarifies: its own model is on schedule. Read more…

Toyota has presented the all-electric 2026 bZ Woodland as the latest addition to its BEV line-up in the United States. The SUV features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with a net combined output of 276 kW, making it the most powerful model in the bZ range to date. Read more…

French leasing provider Ayvens has launched its new charging offering, Ayvens Power. It is based on the well-known white-label solution from Berlin-based Plugsurfing. Initially, Ayvens customers in the Netherlands can use the new charging app, with Germany and other countries to follow later this year. Read more…

Stagecoach Group has confirmed a £29.3 million investment to introduce 110 electric buses across Devon in south-west England. The rollout covers depots in Torbay, Barnstaple and Exeter and includes new charging infrastructure. Read more…

Minespider, a Berlin-based provider of software for battery and mineral supply chains, is launching a digital marketplace called “Recircle.market.” This platform originates from the EU project Recirculate and is now being commercialized by Minespider. Read more…

Telangana, a state in southern India, has announced plans to retrofit 240 diesel buses in its public transport fleet with electric powertrains. The move complements the state’s ongoing induction of new electric buses. Read more…

At the Canadian International Auto Show 2026, the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) unveiled two new electric vehicle prototypes. Both are showcases of the Canadian supplier industry and aim to impress primarily through their innovative production methods. Read more…

The Portuguese charging station manufacturer i-charging has unveiled a modular power supply unit called MAX with up to 1.6 MW of power. It enables the simultaneous charging of up to eight electric vehicles with dynamic power allocation. Read more…

Starting March 7, the new iX3 will be the first vehicle of the Neue Klasse available at BMW dealerships. The chip manufacturer Infineon supplies numerous components for the architecture to ensure high-performance and reliable computing power, fast data connections, and intelligent and efficient energy management. Read more…

With the announced ‘Battery Booster,’ the EU Commission aims to financially support the European production of battery cells and thus accelerate it. However, no funds have been disbursed so far—because different EU departments are still negotiating the exact conditions. Read more…

Ford has revealed a range of details about its new Universal EV Platform for significantly more affordable electric vehicles. The focus is primarily on the first planned model, an affordable electric pickup—designed to rely on high efficiency rather than a large battery. Read more…

Volkswagen Group is reportedly pushing back the revival of its US heritage brand Scout. Instead of the previously targeted 2027 launch, the company now plans to start production of the first models in summer 2028. Moreover, Scout will not launch with fully electric vehicles at the outset, but will initially offer its models exclusively with a range extender. Read more…

Tesla has built the first Cybercab at its Texas plant, as newly released photos confirm. Series production is set to start in April. The robotaxi will launch without pedals or a steering wheel. Still, it remains unclear how quickly Tesla can ramp up output. Read more…

Cardiff-based charge point operator Plug Charging has acquired the UK and Ireland charge point estate of Wattif EV UK, adding 350 charge points to its network across both markets. The portfolio spans transport hubs, healthcare sites and destination locations, strengthening Plug’s footprint and operational platform in both markets. Read more…

Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the battery cell joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies, has issued an official statement explaining its decision to scrap planned battery factories in Germany and Italy. Read more…

Maserati is reportedly offering deep discounts on its Folgore EV trims in the United States – including up to $85,000 off certain models. Dealerships are said to have been instructed to lower prices as Maserati aims to clear its 2025 inventory. Read more…