
Subaru fans who need more space for their gear and extra passengers have something to look forward to. The Japanese carmaker plans to reveal a brand-new electric SUV at the New York Auto Show. This new model will have three rows of seats, making it the largest member of the Subaru electric family. The reveal date lands on April 1,… Read more…
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BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in the race for European drivers

The European car market is changing, and a new leader is emerging pretty fast. For the second month in a row, the Chinese company BYD sold more vehicles in Europe than Tesla. This time it isn’t just a small lead anymore. Data from February 2026 shows that the gap between these two EV giants is growing wider every single day.… Read more…
Xiaomi EV makes a profit for the first time in 2025

Things are going better and better for Xiaomi on the EV front with every week that passes, seemingly. Today, the company has revealed that its EV and AI business unit (they are combined for whatever reason) has just made its first ever profit in 2025, to the tune of CNY 900 million, or approximately €111 million. That’s from revenue of… Read more…
Kwikset now lets you unlock your front door from your car

Kwikset has just announced that you can now control its smart locks from your car through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This now works because the Kwikset app for Android and iOS has been made compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto, regardless of whether your phone is connected to your car via a wire or wirelessly. Once your phone is… Read more…
Huawei and SAIC launch pre-sales for the Z7 and Z7T Porsche look-alikes

Huawei and the automaker SAIC have officially opened pre-sales for their latest joint project: the Saic Z7 and the Z7T. These EVs are part of the HIMA network, which is Huawei’s way of selling cars through its own stores. Saic is a brand name created by these two giants, and it is trying to make a name for itself alongside… Read more…
Tesla’s six-seater Model Y L is about to make a global debut, regulatory filings and spy shots suggest

Tesla officially announced the long wheelbase version of Model Y with six seats called Model Y L back in August last year, but it was a China-only announcement. However, we have strong evidence that this is about to change. Regulatory filings for the European and Australian markets reveal some interesting details, while drone shots above the Texas Gigafactory suggest that… Read more…
Lynk & Co 10+ is a new powerful electric sedan from China

Official images from China have finally shown us the new Lynk & Co 10+. This is not a regular family car – it is a high-performance version of the upcoming 10 sedan. It seems the company wants to prove that EVs can be both smart and very fast. This new model will replace the Z10, after a very short life… Read more…
XPeng brings new electric SUVs to Mexico as profits finally arrive

The fast-growing Chinese car company XPeng shared big news about its financial performance and its international expansion plans. For the first time since the company started making cars, XPeng actually made a profit. Many new companies that step into making EVs lose money for a long time, but XPeng managed to cross the finish line into the green during the… Read more…
Toyota expands European lineup with the new electric C-HR+

Toyota plans to release its newest electric car, the Toyota C-HR+, in Europe starting this month. The coupe-style SUV is part of the brand’s growing family of EVs. The car is built on the eTNGA platform, which Toyota made specifically for its electric models. Drivers in Europe can choose from three different versions of the C-HR+. These versions are called… Read more…
New Xiaomi SU7 is off to a great start – 15,000 units sold in 34 minutes

On March 19, 2026, Xiaomi released a new version of its popular electric car, the SU7, and the response from the buyers was overwhelming – in just 34 minutes, 15,000 people placed their order. This proves again that many people are excited about what Xiaomi is doing with EVs. The new lineup includes three versions: Standard, Pro, and Max. You… Read more…
Bentley shifts focus to hybrids and scales down electric car plans

Bentley is changing its roadmap for the next decade. The famous British luxury brand announced it will move away from its original plan of launching five new electric cars by 2035. Instead of rushing into a full lineup of EVs, the company will focus more on hybrid vehicles. This decision comes as car buyers around the world show less interest… Read more…
BAIC sodium-ion battery charges in 11 minutes

When it comes to electric cars, there’s one universal truth – they usually rely on lithium to keep their motors running. This is about to change because of big news coming from China. Car company BAIC shared the first details of a new kind of power source: the sodium-ion battery. This technology uses salt instead of expensive lithium, and BAIC… Read more…
Genesis GV60 Magma is the new speed king for the EV era

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…
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…

