According to insiders, Stellantis will focus the majority of its investments on its core brands Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat moving forward. These four brands, with their regional strengths, are reportedly set to receive a significantly higher budget, while other group brands will align with local leaders. Read more…

The management of SAIC’s MG Motor brand is reportedly considering establishing an electric vehicle plant in Spain. According to an agency report, Hungary was previously the top candidate. However, planning now appears to be focused on the Iberian Peninsula. Read more…

An interdisciplinary team at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials has been researching the causes of short circuits in solid-state battery cells. Based on the study findings, the Max Planck team is now working on strategies to prevent or at least delay this issue. Read more…

At Auto China, BMW has debuted the BMW iX3 and the long wheelbase BMW i3 – making them the first Neue Klasse models developed in China for China. Some features of the vehicles have also been tailored to meet the specific needs of Chinese customers. Read more…

Solaris has signed additional contracts with the Scandinavian public transport operator Nobina. These include the delivery of a total of 103 Solaris Urbino 15 LE Electric buses. The electric buses will be deployed on routes in the Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Skåne regions. Delivery is planned for 2027. Read more…

Great Wall Motor (GWM) is phasing out the Ora 03 electric hatchback in the UK after weak sales performance. The model, originally launched in 2022 as the Ora Funky Cat, is now available only from existing dealer stock. Read more…

Porsche has found a buyer for its stake in Croatian Rimac Group and the joint venture Bugatti Rimac, known for its hypercars. The purchaser is a consortium led by financial investor HOF Capital, backed by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family. Read more…

The UK’s zero-emission commercial vehicle transition showed mixed progress in Q1 2026. Electric HGV uptake declined and remained below one per cent of the market, while zero-emission buses achieved a record 37.3% share despite falling overall volumes. Read more…

Hyundai unveiled its first model in the Ioniq electric vehicle series specifically for the Chinese market at Auto China in Beijing. Called the Ioniq V, it is based on a concept car named Ioniq Venus, which was presented just a few days ago. Read more…

At the automotive trade fair in Beijing, Bosch Mobility unveiled a new driver assistance system that enables highly automated driving at Level 3 (“hands-off, eyes-off”). The supplier is currently testing the system on public roads in Wuxi, China. Read more…

ABB E-mobility is expanding its charging infrastructure offerings with the new M-Series—a decentralised system featuring a power unit and associated satellite charging stations. The Swiss company’s solution provides charging capacities ranging from 200 kW to 1.2 MW, thanks to its modular design. Read more…

Uber is investing in HysetCo, a joint venture focused on hydrogen mobility in the Paris metropolitan area, through a convertible bond. HysetCo has not disclosed the amount of the investment. However, by the end of this year, one in five vehicles in Uber’s Paris ‘Business Taxi’ fleet is expected to be a fuel cell vehicle. Read more…

Aion has launched its first model in the UK, introducing the all-electric Aion V mid-size SUV with a starting price of £36,450. The vehicle marks the market entry of the Chinese brand, and is available to order immediately. Read more…

Porsche celebrated the world premiere of the new Cayenne Coupé Electric at Auto China in Beijing. The vehicle is now available for order and comes in all three drivetrain variants already known from the Cayenne Electric E-SUV. The price list in Germany starts at €109,000. Read more…

The long-planned pilot deployment of an autonomous electric bus in Munich is entering its next phase. MAN has, together with its technology partner Adastec, fitted an electric bus with an automated driving system. Initial testing will take place on a dedicated proving ground before the vehicle moves into real-world conditions. From autumn, the bus is scheduled to begin trial operations in regular service with MVG within the city. Read more…

Farizon has unveiled the all-new V7E electric medium van at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, targeting urban logistics with a dedicated EV platform. At the same time, the company has introduced a series of upgrades for the 2026 SV large electric van, including a new Core trim. Read more…

Few carmakers rely on their iconic models in the shift to electric mobility as much as Renault. With the new Renault Twingo E-Tech, the brand reinterprets its 1990s cult compact, combining familiar design cues with modern technology and a fully electric drivetrain. Whether this concept works in practice becomes clear in our first test drive.

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The Bavarian supplier Webasto has introduced a new product family of fully electric air heaters under the name ‘Air Flow,’ designed for electric commercial vehicles. The system is particularly interesting for electric vans used by parcel services, where vehicle doors are frequently opened. Read more…

Tesla is reportedly planning a near-term expansion of the workforce at its German plant in Grünheide by 1,000 employees in the near-term. The reason is said to be the increasing demand for the Model Y, which Tesla manufactures at its only European plant for the local markets. Read more…

Norwegian company Hyke has completed a long-term trial of its electric passenger ferry, the Hyke F-15 Shuttle, in Fredrikstad. After 14 months of daily public transport operations, the ferry demonstrated very low energy costs and high passenger demand. Read more…