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New MG 07 fastback arrives in two versions full of premium tech

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MG is expanding its EV footprint with the introduction of the latest fastback sedan, the MG 07. The new model made a formal appearance in China’s NEV (New Energy Vehicle) purchase tax exemption catalog, pointing to an imminent launch. With its core technical specifications officially registered with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, MG seems to be using the… Read more…

Tesla used contested safety metrics to lobby European officials for FSD approval

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Tesla, dare we say, the notorious American manufacturer of electric vehicles, faces a lot of market pressure. As it turns out, it presented inflated, self-published safety data directly to government regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands. Official correspondence obtained by Reuters through public records requests shows that the automaker used heavily disputed numbers while aggressively lobbying for the European approval… Read more…

Leapmotor B05 lands in Europe with an aggressive starting price

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The European EV market received another affordable contender. Chinese automotive manufacturer Leapmotor is launching its new compact model, the B05. It’s the first hatchback from the brand known for compact crossovers, as the company tries to merge performance metrics with an affordable price point. Consumers in continental Europe get a very attractive base price, but buyers in the United Kingdom… Read more…

Peugeot e-208 GTi officially unveiled with 281 hp and up to 375 km range

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The long-anticipated Peugeot e-208 GTi high-performance hot hatch has finally been announced and offers a familiar, but slightly different design compared to the regular e-208. The GTi version, of course, comes with GTi-intrinsic red accents around the exterior, a 208 GTi C-pillar badge, rear spoiler and 18-inch perforated wheels that reference the iconic “holed” wheels found on the Peugeot 205… Read more…

CATL calls for solid-state EV battery reality check

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Many EV fans hope that next-generation batteries will soon change the world of electric cars, and if you follow the news, it really sounds like solid-state technology is almost around the corner. These next-gen power packs promise longer driving ranges and incredibly fast charging times. Unfortunately, the largest battery manufacturer in the world delivered a major reality check – Dr.… Read more…

Toyota’s first fully electric pickup truck arrives with rugged specs

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Toyota launched its first-ever fully electric pickup truck, the new ninth-generation Hilux BEV. The Hilux line has a huge global legacy, selling more than 27 million units over the past seven decades. The new variant is an important shift for the Japanese brand as it expands its footprint in the market for electric cars. By engineering its first body-on-frame battery… Read more…

BMW iX3 50 xDrive real life review

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Neue Klasse means a new class in German and BMW wants to change our perception of electric mobility with its new lineup of electric models. BMW’s iconic driving experience ushered in the modern electric vehicle era to create the greatest experience in today’s world. It is a bold promise that is difficult to ignore. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage… Read more…

Xiaomi unveils robotic EV charger after Tesla abandoned the idea

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EV drivers love skipping the traditional gas station, but those who charge at home still have to manually plug in their vehicles almost every night. It’s not a dealbreaker really, but consumer technology giant Xiaomi wants to eliminate that last bit of physical effort. The company demonstrated a new home charging robotic arm that automates the entire process. This device… Read more…

BMW previews the future of performance with the electric M Concept Neue Klasse

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BMW shook up the 24 Hours of Le Mans by pulling the covers off its latest creation: the M Concept Neue Klasse. Officially, the German automaker describes this vehicle as an “exploratory look” at the design direction for upcoming high-performance models. In reality, we exactly know what this vehicle represents. It functions as a thinly veiled, near-production blueprint for the… Read more…

Xiaomi shifts gears with new sub-brand and extended-range SUVs

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Xiaomi, the consumer electronics company that entered the automotive industry only a couple of years ago, is taking a major detour. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted regulatory approval for the company to build extended-range electric vehicles. This development is a complete reversal for the tech firm, which previously dismissed this powertrain technology. Realities in the domestic market… Read more…

Stellantis begins testing solid-state batteries in electric Dodge Charger

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Automotive manufacturers have promised us a future filled with better, longer-lasting batteries for electric cars, and solid-state technology is the absolute pinnacle of these promises – the holy grail for EV engineers. Not to be left behind in the global race, Stellantis has officially taken this advanced technology out of the research lab and put it onto public roads, but… Read more…

BYD’s 1,582-horsepower Denza Z revealed ahead of official debut

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Denza, the premium sub-brand of Chinese automotive giant BYD, has filed technical specifications for its upcoming flagship model during the domestic vehicle approval process. Named the Denza Z, this new high-performance EV completely abandons the brand’s traditional focus on comfortable MPVs and large family crossovers. Instead, it enters the market as a driver-focused machine with an astonishing peak output of… Read more…

Dongfeng targets late 2026 for mass production of long-range solid-state batteries

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A regional government newspaper in Hubei reported that Dongfeng Motor plans to start the mass production and vehicle integration of its new solid-state battery technology in the second half of 2026. The new battery design promises to push the driving range of next-generation vehicles past 1,000 km on a single charge. If the company hits this target, the rollout has… Read more…

Real demand or leftover stock? The truth behind Xiaomi’s electric SUV inventory

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The internet loves a quick conclusion, especially when it involves technology giants entering the automotive world. When Xiaomi Auto founder Lei Jun announced that customers could pick up a limited number of YU7 electric SUVs within a few hours, online critics quickly claimed that the vehicle was losing its appeal. Commentators jumped on the news to suggest that weak consumer… Read more…

Geely introduces the sub-$15,000 Starship 7 EV in China

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Geely’s sub-brand Galaxy introduced its new ultra-affordable Starship 7 EV. The official pricing, depending on the variant, is between CNY 109,800 ($16,200) and CNY 129,800 ($19,150), but if you add in the CNY 6,000 trade-in subsidy and the CNY 4,000 insurance subsidy, the base configuration dips below CNY 100,000 ($14,800). Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV Originally, the compact SUV was… Read more…

Lower US prices drive record EV sales despite end of government tax credits

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The American auto industry worried about the future of electric cars when the federal government completely eliminated retail tax incentives. The analysts believed that removing state financial assistance would instantly halt the transition toward clean energy, but the latest vehicle transaction data shows that consumer interest is surprisingly resilient. Car shoppers are buying zero-emission cars in big numbers, proving that… Read more…

Tesla announces Actually Smart Summon for the Cybertruck

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Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon has been available since 2024, but so far the Cybertruck has weirdly been left out of the party. That is finally changing, thankfully. Tesla has just revealed that the feature is coming to the Cybertruck, and made the video below to celebrate the occasion. Give me a booty call pic.twitter.com/0KWFuMTlvg— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) June 10, 2026 Unfortunately,… Read more…