
Genesis is no longer making only quiet luxury cars – the brand released a detailed look into its latest creation, the Genesis GV60 Magma. This car is a big change for the company. It moves away from just being comfortable and steps into the world of high-performance electric cars. By mixing its classic elegant look with serious speed, Genesis wants… Read more…
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Chinese MIIT reveals more details of the Xiaomi YU7 GT

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shared the official details for the Xiaomi YU7 GT. This high-performance SUV is the latest addition to Xiaomi’s fast-growing lineup of EVs and is the answer to the already ridiculous SU7 Ultra. The Xiaomi YU7 GT is a sleek “coupe-SUV.” The visual cues to its performance are very subtle, with only… Read more…
Uber invests $1.25 billion in Rivian to buy up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis

Today, Uber has announced a $1.25 billion investment in Rivian through 2031. Uber “or its fleet partners” is now expected to purchase 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis in the first phase, with the option to add 40,000 more in 2030. Initial commercial robotaxi deployments using the Rivian R2 are now planned for San Francisco and Miami in 2028, then… Read more…
2026 Xiaomi SU7 arrives with LiDAR as a standard feature and upgraded chassis

Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 model year 2026 refresh with key notable upgrades to all trims, with the standard SU7 starting at RMB 219,900 ($31,870). The new SU7 gets a performance boost, a new, better-tuned chassis, better suspension and ADAS tech as standard. 2026 Xiaomi SU7 All trims rely on the V6S Plus electric motor. The Standard and Pro trims… Read more…
AUDI E7X officially launches in China

AUDI – the Chinese brand that uses capital letters instead of the famous four rings – just added the new E7X to its official website and app. This large SUV is the second vehicle from a partnership between Audi and the Chinese company SAIC. The vehicle looks like a futuristic spaceship, but it is designed for families who want a… Read more…
Eve Energy kicks off solid-state battery production

The year 2026 is fast becoming a massive turning point for the world of electric cars. We have spent years hearing about the “next big thing” in battery technology, but a major industry player has moved from talk to action. Eve Energy, a company that supplies batteries to the likes of Tesla and BMW, has officially started producing its latest… Read more…
Volkswagen trades numbers for names with the new ID. Tiguan

Volkswagen is making a big change to how it names its electric cars. We managed to get used to numbers like the ID.4, but now, the German automaker is bringing back names people already know and like. The popular ID.4 SUV is getting a major makeover and a new title. Soon, drivers will see the ID. Tiguan at local dealerships.… Read more…
The new electric BMW i3 arrives as the 3 Series finally goes electric

BMW has finally unveiled a long-awaited car that marks a massive shift for the German automaker. The new BMW i3 is way more than another addition to the lineup – it is the first time the famous 3 Series has gone fully electric. The new i3 belongs to a new group of vehicles BMW calls the “Neue Klasse,” or New… Read more…
Tesla Model Y hits 4 million global sales

Despite falling sales, Tesla is proving that many people still want to buy its electric cars. The company announced this week that its popular Model Y has been the best-selling passenger vehicle in the world for three years in a row. The Model Y beat out every gasoline car, every hybrid, and every other electric model on the market to… Read more…
Audi announces the A2 e-tron, here’s our first look at it

Today, Audi has unveiled plans to bring the A2 name back to the market in EV form. The A2 e-tron will be fully unveiled this fall, and it’s intended to “rejuvenate Audi’s model range and open up access to premium electric mobility”. You can see the first preview of the A2 e-tron’s silhouette in the image below, shared by Audi… Read more…
French luxury goes electric with the new DS No7 SUV

French car maker DS showed off today its newest creation – the DS No7. This vehicle is the direct replacement for the older DS 7, which was the brand’s most popular model. The company hopes the new SUV will help it sell many more electric cars in the future. The No7 looks like a standard SUV, but it has some… Read more…
BMW accidentally shows off new i3 electric sedan before big reveal

Someone at BMW is having a very awkward Tuesday. The company was getting ready to show the world its brand-new i3 sedan on March 18, but the internet got there first. A video that was supposed to stay hidden until Wednesday briefly went live. Even though BMW deleted it quickly, people on social media were fast enough to grab pictures.… Read more…
Xiaomi gives the next-gen SU7 major chassis and safety upgrades

Only two years after the first model arrived, the technology giant Xiaomi is launching a refreshed version of its sedan. The 2026 Xiaomi SU7 arrives in showrooms this week, and the official launch happens on March 19. While the car looks similar to the old one, the changes under the metal are significant – Xiaomi focused on making the car… Read more…
Volkswagen and XPeng’s jointly developed ID. Unyx 08 rolls out in China

Volkswagen is trying something new to win over drivers in China. The German car company finished building the first units of its newest model, the Volkswagen ID. Unyx 08. This car is a big deal because Volkswagen did not build it alone – it teamed up with XPeng to make sure the car has the latest technology. Volkswagen used to… Read more…
New BMW i3: recycled fishing nets and double shifts

BMW is moving fast to fill the world with its next generation of electric cars. The German automaker is busy preparing for the launch of the new BMW i3, and it is making sure everyone knows about it. The new sedan follows the path set by the BMW iX3, an electric SUV that is already proving to be a massive… Read more…
Xiaomi confirmed March 19 launch of the updated SU7 with 902-km range

Not that long ago, Xiaomi announced a major update for its first vehicle, the SU7 sedan. Xiaomi spent about two years working on these changes to make the car better for drivers. The update shows that the company is serious about competing with the biggest names in the automotive industry, and is no longer a phone company playing with home… Read more…
Speed, heat, and high stakes: testing the new BMW iX3

The whole world can’t get enough of the new BMW iX3 – it’s a runaway success for the German automaker, so much so that the company had to double shifts in its factory to try and keep up with the demand. We tested the iX3 already and learned that there’s way more to it than just marketing – you can… Read more…
BYD Seal 08 promises 1,000-km range thanks to its Blade 2.0 battery

The EV market might be getting crowded, but BYD decided to drop another heavy hitter. The Chinese automaker shared details through government filings about its newest flagship sedan, the Seal 08. This car is the absolute top of the line for BYD’s “Ocean” series. According to the latest regulatory documents, this large fastback is ready to hit the streets very… Read more…
Lucid Motors targets affordable EV market with new Cosmos and Earth models

Lucid Motors has been making expensive, high-end electric cars like the Air sedan or the Gravity SUV, but now, the company wants to build EVs that more people can afford. During a meeting with investors, Lucid shared plans for a new midsize platform, which will help them build EVs that cost less than €43,000. For a brand that usually sells… Read more…
Honda scraps future electric plans and faces $15.7 billion loss

The road to an all-electric future hit a massive pothole for one of the world’s most famous carmakers. Honda announced a major change in its business strategy – the company decided to cancel three highly anticipated electric cars that were supposed to lead its charge into the North American market. This sudden U-turn comes at a very high price as… Read more…

