Mainstream conversations about electric cars usually focus on the size of screens, software speeds, or battery capacity, but the true engineering revolution happens deep within the chassis. Mercedes-Benz wants to prove its mechanical dominance by starting large-scale production of a highly unusual electric motor. The German automaker chose its historic Berlin-Marienfelde facility to construct this new drive system. Established back… Read more…

Some automakers love to revive classic names from the past to make their new vehicles look interesting. Renault is doing exactly that with introducing a unique version of its compact SUV, called the Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud. This specific variant gets a large fabric roof that rolls back, giving drivers an open-air option that is surprisingly rare among modern… Read more…

Ride-hailing service Bolt, technology company Pony.ai, and automotive giant Stellantis announced a new joint project. The three companies are launching an automated vehicle testing program on public roads, with all the testing taking place in Luxembourg, known for its welcoming attitude toward new transport tech. The project focuses on advanced automated driving systems put through their paces in real traffic… Read more…

Following the Eclipse Cross, which shares a lot of tech with the Renault Scenic E-Tech, today Mitsubishi has unveiled the Eclipse Sportback in North America. This is basically the new Nissan Leaf in disguise. One thing’s sure – Mitsubishi sure loves the name Eclipse. The Eclipse Sportback will go on sale in late summer or early fall. Mitsubishi has released… Read more…

Lucid is now finally rolling out an over-the-air software update for its Gravity SUV, which includes hands-free driving capabilities on “compatible highways in North America”. This is part of Lucid’s DreamDrive Pro and should obviously make highway driving more comfortable. It also ensures you remain attentive to the road. It supports steering, acceleration, and braking, and when you signal it… Read more…

During the annual WWDC, Apple introduced iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27, and as usual, the focus was on the developer side of things. Still, Apple walked us through some of the new features that await, including the brand-new AI-powered Siri. The keynote didn’t leave out CarPlay, though. Apple introduced a couple of new features,… Read more…

Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is changing its strategy for the new Dodge Charger lineup. Faced with disappointing sales for the large EV in the United States, the corporation decided to export the American muscle car to European markets. The vehicle arrives during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the classic nameplate. To attract European buyers, marketing campaigns focus heavily on the heritage… Read more…

Skoda officially started production of its new Epiq model at the Volkswagen Navarra factory in Pamplona, Spain, introducing the cheapest battery-powered vehicle in the Czech manufacturer’s lineup. The small SUV becomes an entry point for drivers who want to switch from ICE-powered vehicles to electric cars without spending a small fortune. Historically, the company manufactured almost all of its vehicles… Read more…

The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) conducts two real-world EV range tests each year – one in the summer and one in the winter. The summer test just concluded, and the results are quite fascinating. The top performer turned out to be the BMW iX3 with a real-world range test of 781 km, and impressively it’s 11 km more than the… Read more…

Last year at the Le Mans 24-hour race, Peugeot presented its E-208 GTi concept, the hot hatch for the electric generation. Now, almost one year later, the brand is finally almost ready to introduce the full production version. It will be unveiled on Friday, June 12, at 1 PM Central European Time, at Le Mans. Peugeot promises that the production… Read more…

Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD is almost ready to launch its first D-class flagship sedan under its popular Dynasty series. Lu Tian, the general manager of the sales division for the Dynasty lineup, published the first official images of the new premium vehicle. Internally known as the Great Han, or Han 9, this model is the company’s latest push to win… Read more…

The timeline for the next-generation Tesla Roadster keeps stretching further and further into the future. A fresh report indicates that the American electric vehicle manufacturer shifted its planned public demonstration from the spring to August or even later. The decision is yet another adjustment to a schedule that has repeatedly changed since the company first displayed the vehicle concept nearly… Read more…

The line between software companies and traditional automakers continues to blur. At the CVPR 2026 conference in Denver, Chinese company XPeng showed that it views itself more as an artificial intelligence company than a standard manufacturer of EVs. Dr. Xianming Liu, the head of XPeng’s General Intelligence Center, revealed that the brand spends roughly 300 million RMB, which equals about… Read more…

The Cadillac Lyriq was announced about four years ago and is now getting yet another refresh. The GM keeps it simple, though, and steers away from major changes. The pricing reflects that, as the newer Cadillac is negligibly more expensive and now starts at $61,695, which is $200 more than before. Perhaps more importantly, GM swapped out the CCS connector… Read more…

Fiat wants to grab a bigger slice of the family car market with two new entries. The Italian brand shared the first official images and details of its upcoming compact models, the Fiat Grizzly and the Fiat Grizzly Fastback. Scheduled to hit global dealerships in the second half of 2026, the new vehicles take over the top spot in the… Read more…

Skoda wants the global automotive world to look closely at its electric future, even though nobody can see the actual physical vehicle just yet. The Czech automaker shared official exterior design drawings of its upcoming flagship model, a large family cruiser named Peaq. This fresh seven-seater EV will celebrate its official global premiere on June 23 at a dedicated media… Read more…

Winter driving in Canada requires a reliable heating system. Unfortunately, many owners of Tesla electric cars in Quebec claim their vehicles left them freezing in sub-zero temperatures. A new class action lawsuit request targets the American automaker over widespread heat pump failures. The legal action could cost the company up to €341 million in damages, and it adds to a… Read more…

The global EV market is in a constant state of flux as international brands adjust their strategies. Chinese automotive giant BYD is taking a big step by introducing a brand-new model called the Dolphin G, but unlike previous vehicles that the company simply modified for export, this new hatchback is the first time the manufacturer built a car from the… Read more…

At the Martorell factory in Spain, the first production models of the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Cupra Raval have officially rolled off the assembly line. The arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family, an initiative by the Volkswagen Group designed to deliver smaller electric cars to a broader global audience, is an important milestone for the company. By using… Read more…

Tesla faces new criticism after changing the digital paperwork for its premium driver-assist software. Multiple owners of Tesla’s electric cars report that the company altered or blocked access to original sales contracts. These documents date back several years, a time when the automaker promised its vehicles would eventually drive themselves without human input. The issue involves the software package long… Read more…