Today, Google has announced that it’s bringing Google Maps’ AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models that support Android Auto. This lets Google Maps recommend when and where to charge based on your EV’s model and battery level, “reducing anxiety and the need to juggle multiple apps”, the company says. You can add your specific EV to Google… Read more…

BYD announced its 1.3 million international shipments target for 2026 a couple of months ago. Still, during an analyst call, the Chinese car manufacturer adjusted its plans and is aiming for 1.5 million overseas sales. To be frank, even the 1.3 million target sounds ambitious as it represents a solid 24% year-on-year growth. On the other hand, the company managed… Read more…

WhatsApp is finally testing a standalone app for CarPlay users. The messaging service is now in its beta testing phase and is available via the TestFlight platform. Users with the new WhatsApp for CarPlay will be able to view chat lists, contact info, profile pictures, and call history. WhatsApp for CarPlay app beta Users can also start calls directly from… Read more…

Skoda showed off a new car that looks like it ate a whole lot of its vitamins. It’s called the Skoda Peaq and it is a giant, fully electric SUV that can carry a lot of people and a lot of gear. Skoda used to make sensible cars that shared parts with Volkswagen, but now, it is making something even… Read more…

Europe and the rest of the world are getting excited by the new iX3, but BMW shared the first look at its iX3 Long Wheelbase version. This vehicle is unique because BMW only plans to sell it in China. Drivers in Europe and the United States get a standard iX3, but the Chinese version is built to be bigger and… Read more…

Wuling released the newest version of its famous small car in China, the 2026 Hongguang Mini EV. This tiny vehicle changed how people think about EVs by making them very cheap and easy to park. Some cars are getting bigger and more expensive, but Wuling is sticking to what it does best: building small cars for city life. The new… Read more…

Kia is rapidly expanding its EV lineup, the most recent addition to its fully-electric family is the being the EV4. It is offered in hatchback and sedan versions and is aimed primarily towards the European market. The car should bridge the gap between the smaller EV3 and the larger EV6. Today we got our hands on the Kia EV4 hatchback,… Read more…

Ford is giving its popular electric SUV a fresh look and some helpful new tools. The 2026 Mustang Mach-E is getting a special edition that looks back at the past, hoping to be more practical and stylish for everyday drivers. Despite many people still arguing about whether an SUV should carry the Mustang name, Ford continues to push the model… Read more…

Since its arrival, the Tesla Model 3 has been the benchmark for electric sedans. Almost every other automotive company tried to beat it, but few came close. The Model 3 was the definition of a great electric vehicle, but with the Neue Klasse and its all new i3 BMW seems to have a legitimate claim of having something significantly better..… Read more…

Someone at Volkswagen might need to check the locks on their digital filing cabinets. March has been a very busy month when it comes to spoiled surprises. First, the Rivian R2 slipped out into the public eye early. Then, BMW had trouble keeping the new i3 under wraps. Now, the German giant Volkswagen is the latest victim of the internet’s… Read more…

BYD released a new electric SUV that is making other car companies nervous. The new model is the Song Ultra EV and it belongs to the Dynasty family of cars from BYD. The car brings new technology to the table that makes driving and owning electric cars much easier. One of the biggest surprises is the price. The Song Ultra… Read more…

Kia unveiled the EV2 back in early January, and today the brand has announced that production of the model has officially started. It’s being manufactured at Kia’s facility in Žilina, Slovakia, following a modernization program on its production lines, which was completed in 2025 at a cost of €200 million. The Slovakian plant employs around 3,700 people and more than… Read more…

Tesla is restructuring its EV lineup by discontinuing its Model S and Model X vehicles, and we expect it to replace the production lines with new models. While the Roadster and the Robotaxi have been long coming, Tesla is apparently working on a new vehicle that’s “way cooler than a minivan.” The teaser comes from Elon Musk himself, replying to… Read more…

Mate Rimac’s autonomous ride hailing company, which is called Verne after Jules Verne, has just announced that it’s working together with Uber and Pony.ai to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia. The deployment in Zagreb is already underway and the official launch is going to take place “soon”. The service will use Pony.ai’s Gen-7 autonomous driving system… Read more…

Google announced the open-sourcing of its Android Automotive OS. The platform that powers a number of vehicle already offers deeper integration with vehicles and control more functions beyond just a screen, and to reduce costs and development times for automakers. No to be confused with Android Auto, AAOS is actually the car’s own brain and controls everything on board -… Read more…

Volvo is famous for making safe SUVs, favoured by parents driving their kids to school or soccer practice. Now, the Swedish company is trying something very different – they are moving into the world of work trucks and delivery vans. The new Volvo EX30 Cargo is the first commercial vehicle from the brand in the UK. It is a small,… Read more…

Buying one of the latest electric cars feels like stepping into the future – you get a quiet ride, no tailpipe smells, and you never have to visit a gas station again. But that future sometimes has a few bugs that need fixing, and Volkswagen is dealing with a big one right now. The German car giant announced a massive… Read more…

Buying a smart electric car costs quite a lot of money these days, and most companies save their best computer chips for expensive luxury models. XPeng is changing that rule with its updated 2026 Mona M03. This electric sedan is the brand’s cheapest model, but it now has a very powerful brain. The company is adding its own Turing AI… Read more…