Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…

TH Köln, RWTH Aachen, and other partners have launched a research project called ViDeLL. The project aims to develop a concept for virtual road sections for the temporary exclusive use by automated logistics vehicles. Read more…

ADNOC Distribution, a retail and petrol station chain in the UAE, has opened its new EV Mega hub on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company has also unveiled plans to roll out a wider charging network across the UAE by the end of 2027. Read more…

Chinese automaker Chery (Omoda/Jaecoo) has announced, just weeks after revealing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, that it plans to deploy the technology in an electric vehicle for the first time this year—specifically in the Liefeng model under its Exeed brand. Read more…

Wolfgang Ufer, currently responsible for Smart in Germany, will take over as Head of Smart Europe on March 1, 2026. He succeeds Dirk Adelmann, who will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz Switzerland from that date. Read more…

Nevoya, an LA-based logistics firm, has introduced 40 new battery-electric semi trucks for the busy Houston-Dallas shipping route. Crucially, it has been made possible by the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA)’s first pilot procurement initiative under its zero-emission trucking scheme. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer Chery is entering the German market through its subsidiaries Omoda and Jaecoo. The company has chosen the Jaecoo 7 SHS as its first passenger vehicle in the new market, a plug-in hybrid SUV with up to 90 kilometers of electric range, priced at €36,900 by the Chinese automaker. Read more…

Tesla’s initial journey in India has proved challenging, as it struggles to find customers for its first and only car in local showrooms, the Model Y. Just six months into its arrival, it has had to resort to discounts to clear inventory, a move that contrasts sharply with the strong pre-launch hype. Read more…

Fastned has released key figures for the past quarter and the full year 2025. According to the report, the Dutch fast-charging provider increased its revenue per location to an average of €335,000—a 25 percent rise. Read more…

Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, has announced a change in its management. Starting January 2026, Kai Wörner will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director. Read more…

One of Austria’s largest electric bus depots is being built in Wolfurt. The project partners, led by the Vorarlberg Transport Association, are initially implementing 54 charging points with up to 240 kW. In a second phase, the site can be expanded to include up to 84 charging points. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus and the commercial vehicle rental company TIP Group have signed a new framework agreement. This agreement provides for the delivery of up to 600 vehicles per year over a period of three years—including electric trucks. Read more…

German Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has presented the key points of Germany’s upcoming EV subsidy programme in Berlin. As previously leaked, all newly registered electric cars will be eligible to benefit from the program starting January 1, with a maximum federal subsidy of €6,000. Read more…

Rivian has built the first validation vehicles for the series production of the compact SUV R2. They have rolled off the newly installed production line in Normal, Illinois, USA. According to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, deliveries of the production R2 to customers will begin “soon.” Read more…

Rivian has built the first validation vehicles for the series production of the compact SUV R2. They have rolled off the newly installed production line in Normal, Illinois, USA. According to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, deliveries of the production R2 to customers will begin “soon.” Read more…

The total capacity of EV batteries in China amounted to 769.7 GWh in 2025, representing a 40.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Four out of five of these batteries are LFP cells. Read more…

Changan has outlined its further product roadmap for Europe to journalists. The Chinese manufacturer plans to launch eight new models within three years, alongside plug-in hybrid versions of existing models. With the latter, Changan can bypass the EU tariffs on electric vehicles from China. Read more…

BYD is now also improving its battery warranty across Europe, just a few weeks after the Chinese manufacturer took the same step in Norway. The warranty now covers eight years or 250,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This applies to both new car buyers and existing customers. Read more…

For years, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was China’s best-selling electric car. However, in 2025, the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan 2025 became the best-selling NEV model. While BYD is the largest manufacturer overall, its individual models missed the podium. Read more…