
We have been waiting for a “holy grail” of battery technology that makes charging as fast as filling a gas tank for the better part of this century. QuantumScape, a battery company based in California, took a massive step toward making that a reality. This week, the company officially opened its Eagle Line in San Jose. It is a highly… Read more…
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Xpeng showcases a new six-seat GX SUV

Currently, Xpeng has three SUV models – the G9, G7 and G6. Today, the company unwrapped a new model called Xpeng GX, but didn’t go into much detail. The Chinese automaker shared a couple of images and some features. The first thing that comes to mind when you see the renders is, obviously, the Range Rover by Land Rover. The… Read more…
The new Opel Astra goes on sale with more range but the same price

A new electric car arriving on the market usually means higher prices to justify improved technology. But Opel is trying something different. After showing off the new Opel Astra and the Opel Astra Sports Tourer at the Brussels Motor Show, the company has officially opened the order books. The big news? You get a bigger battery and more range, but… Read more…
Ford and Geely explore new partnership to build EVs in Europe

A major shift is happening in the EV world, according to recent reports. The rumors were swirling around Xiaomi and Ford’s potential partnership, but Reuters claims that the American automaker is, in fact, in deep talks with the Chinese automotive giant Geely about a new collaboration. The two companies met in Michigan last week to discuss a deal that could… Read more…
BMW moves closer to launching its new electric 3 Series

BMW is getting ready for a huge change. The company finished building its first test versions of the new i3 electric sedan at its main factory in Munich. These cars are not for sale yet. Instead, workers are using them to make sure the assembly line works perfectly before thousands of cars start rolling out to customers in 2026. The… Read more…
BMW moves closer to launching its new electric 3 Series

BMW is getting ready for a huge change. The company finished building its first test versions of the new i3 electric sedan at its main factory in Munich. These cars are not for sale yet. Instead, workers are using them to make sure the assembly line works perfectly before thousands of cars start rolling out to customers in 2026. The… Read more…
Porsche reconsiders electric future for 718 Cayman and Boxster

Porsche has been planning to turn its famous 718 sports cars into electric cars for quite a while now. The development has taken much longer than expected, and many drivers were hoping to see the battery-powered Cayman and Boxster in showrooms very soon. Unfortunately, a new leader at the company might change everything. Michael Leiters took over as CEO on… Read more…
Tesla adds cheaper all-wheel-drive option to Model Y lineup

Tesla made a quiet but significant change to its most popular vehicle. The company launched a new version of the Model Y that brings all-wheel drive (AWD) to a much lower price point. The automaker previously called its entry-level vehicles “Standard,” but it has now dropped that name altogether. The new variant is simply the Model Y All-Wheel Drive, and… Read more…
Avatr 06T wagon teased with new Huawei tech and sleek looks

Avatr has officially named its newest car the Avatr 06T. The brand is a team effort between huge battery giant CATL, tech expert Huawei, and car maker Changan. The new model is technically a wagon, but some people might call it a “shooting brake” because of its sporty shape. Wagons are nowhere near as common as they used to be,… Read more…
Toyota teases new three-row electric SUV

Toyota is getting ready to grow its family of electric cars with a big surprise. The company shared the first look inside its upcoming three-row SUV. This new model will officially debut on February 10, 2026, and while the company is keeping some secrets, we now know for sure that this EV is designed for big families who need lots… Read more…
China is mandating the return of the mechanical door handle

One of the biggest design trends since the advent of electric cars was the “hidden” or “flush” door handle. These handles sit flat against the car to make it look sleek and help it cut through the air better. They look cool for sure, but they have caused a major safety headache. If an EV loses power after a crash,… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 retains 94.5% battery health after 265,000 km

A Xiaomi SU7 owner has gone viral on Weibo after reporting impressive battery health after 265,000 km. After visiting Xiaomi’s service center, he received a report showing 94.5% battery health after his 18 months of non-stop use. The numbers achieved mean Mr. Feng, the SU7 owner, has driven nearly 500 km per day on average. Most automakers give 8 years… Read more…
Porsche Cayenne Electric production begins

Production of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric has officially started at the factory in Bratislava, Slovakia. This is a massive shift for the famous car brand. For the first time, this new SUV will roll off the same assembly line alongside its gas-powered and hybrid brothers. This setup lets the company quickly change how many of each type it builds… Read more…
Tesla sales drop in Europe continues in the first month of 2026

The new year has brought more trouble for Tesla in Europe. The latest data shows that the American automaker is struggling to keep its footing across the continent. In five major European markets, new car registrations for the brand are down 44% in January 2026, when compared to the same time last year. This sharp drop marks the third year… Read more…
BMW struggles to keep up with demand as new iX3 sells out through 2026

BMW is finding out exactly how much people want its newest electric cars. The German automaker recently launched the iX3, the first model in its “Neue Klasse” lineup, a fresh start for the company’s EV technology. Even though customers have not yet sat behind the wheel, they are lining up to buy it. In fact, demand is so high that… Read more…
Xiaomi denies rumors of EV partnership with Ford

A report from the Financial Times, published over the weekend, claimed that Xiaomi and Ford held talks over a potential joint venture to manufacture vehicles in the US and, of course, enter the US market in general. However, Ford and Xiaomi denied those rumors, calling them “completely false”. Moreover, Xiaomi says the company doesn’t sell its products and services in… Read more…
Polestar secures $400 million investment

Swedish electric car company Polestar just got a major financial boost. Two big banks, Sumitomo Mitsui and Standard Chartered, have invested €341 million into the brand, with each bank committing €171 million. The financial boost comes at a busy time for the carmaker as it works to grow its business and sell more electric cars around the world. The deal… Read more…
2026 XPeng Next P7 interior, design and performance review

One thing about the electric vehicle world stands out the most – it moves fast, especially in China. Sometimes it feels like a new model is revealed every couple of hours. Some cars stay for longer, some disappear after a brief spell in the limelight, but few cars have made a splash quite like the Next P7 from XPeng. We… Read more…
A bold new look for the Hyundai Kona revealed

Many car fans expected the Hyundai Kona to get a small “facelift” since, usually, car makers do this halfway through a car’s life to keep it looking fresh. However, recent sightings in South Korea suggest that Hyundai is throwing that plan out the window. Instead of a small update, the company is working on a completely new version of the… Read more…
Elon Musk considers a merger between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, credible reports say

According to a new report by Bloomberg, Elon Musk is seriously considering a merger between SpaceX and Tesla or between SpaceX and xAI, which in turn already owns X (formerly Twitter). A three-way merger between all three companies is also on the table. The information comes from Bloomberg, but Reuters also adds that the potential SpaceX – xAI merger would… Read more…

