After Volkswagen already has a production-ready vehicle for autonomous driving with the ID. Buzz AD and masters the technology itself, the automotive group now wants to focus more on the question of what self-driving cars of the future might look like. What possibilities does design have, for example, if the steering wheel and pedals are eliminated? Read more…

With the ë-C3, Citroën has electrified one of its most important models. At the same time, the French brand positions the compact car as an affordable, everyday-suitable electric vehicle. It is even said to have ambitions as a first car. Whether this concept works despite its limitations is revealed in our driving report.

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The Singapore-based mobility platform Grab is investing in another Chinese autonomous driving specialist – Momenta. The size of the investment is currently unknown, but it is already clear that both partners aim to bring autonomous driving technologies to the urban mobility markets of Southeast Asia. Read more…

Fastned has commissioned its 50th fast-charging station in Germany, located in Werl-Büderich in North Rhine-Westphalia. The site offers ultra-fast charging close to major motorways and is part of the federal Deutschlandnetz rollout. Read more…

BYD plans to build a new factory in Brazil within the next three years, as rising demand for e-buses has exhausted existing production capacity. Read more…

Following the iX3 from the new Debrecen plant, BMW plans to start producing electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse at its Munich plant from 2026—including the i3 sedan and later the i3 Touring estate. The company has now completed the final functional tests of the new facilities. Read more…

The industry continues to await the mass production of solid-state batteries, which are expected to offer higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety compared to conventional batteries. Now, reports from China suggest that this technology could be implemented in electric vehicles of FAW’s Hongqi brand by the end of 2027. Hongqi is known for its state limousines. Read more…

EnBW and Alpitronic continue to work closely together. A goal of the cooperation is the further expansion of a reliable and nationwide fast-charging infrastructure and a development partnership. Read more…

Tesla has announced the opening of its third charging hub in India in Gurugram, Haryana, a satellite city of the national capital New Delhi. The move comes just weeks after the opening of India’s first all-in-one Tesla Centre in the city at the end of last month. Read more…

Nottingham City Transport has finished electrifying its entire single decker bus fleet, following the recent delivery of a final 14 electric buses. It is now looking to convert its double decker fleet to electric. Read more…

Earlier this year, there were rumours that the Chinese e-truck manufacturer was bankrupt. But that is not true, CEO Wen Han. Instead, Windrose Technology has big plans for the future. It is sharpening its strategy beyond selling its own battery-electric trucks. The company wants at least five per cent of the world’s trucks to be powered by Windrose technology designs by 2030. The plan rests on a global platform, ‘Windrose Parks’ and partnerships with charging and service providers. Read more…

Earlier this year, there were rumours that the Chinese e-truck manufacturer was bankrupt. But that is not true, CEO Wen Han. Instead, Windrose Technology has big plans for the future. It is sharpening its strategy beyond selling its own battery-electric trucks. The company wants at least five per cent of the world’s trucks to be powered by Windrose technology designs by 2030. The plan rests on a global platform, ‘Windrose Parks’ and partnerships with charging and service providers. Read more…

Torsten Eder, Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems at Mercedes-Benz, will leave the company on May 1, 2026, at his own request. His successor has already been appointed. Additionally, there are further changes in the carmaker’s top management, including in the design department. Read more…

Torsten Eder, Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems at Mercedes-Benz, will leave the company on May 1, 2026, at his own request. His successor has already been appointed. Additionally, there are further changes in the carmaker’s top management, including in the design department. Read more…

Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has secured another customer in the automotive industry: The California-based solid-state battery specialist is not yet allowed to disclose the specific company. However, this much is clear: It is a development agreement with one of the world’s top ten automakers. Read more…

Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has secured another customer in the automotive industry: The California-based solid-state battery specialist is not yet allowed to disclose the specific company. However, this much is clear: It is a development agreement with one of the world’s top ten automakers. Read more…

The European Commission has granted state aid approval for the construction of commercial vehicle charging stations at unmanaged rest areas along German motorways. The federal government plans to subsidise e-truck chargers with up to €1.6 billion. Read more…

The European Commission has granted state aid approval for the construction of commercial vehicle charging stations at unmanaged rest areas along German motorways. The federal government plans to subsidise e-truck chargers with up to €1.6 billion. Read more…

Ford has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar battery supply contract with South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The reason is simple. Following the cancellation of several electric vehicle plans, the US carmaker no longer needs the batteries it ordered. Read more…

Ford has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar battery supply contract with South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The reason is simple. Following the cancellation of several electric vehicle plans, the US carmaker no longer needs the batteries it ordered. Read more…