
Automotive fans have been whispering about the return of the Lexus LFA for years. It was a car celebrated for its magnificent, high-revving V10 engine, a true weapon on the road, defined by a sound enthusiasts called the finest noise in the motoring world. The next generation is here in the form of the Lexus LFA Concept, and it’s a… Read more…
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After 2-year delay, Zeekr finally comes to Germany

Zeekr is now officially selling its electric cars in Germany. Zeekr, part of the Geely Group, is driving in with a clear, strategic focus on the massive German company car sector. Considering that commercial customers account for almost two-thirds of all new vehicle registrations in Germany, this focus makes a lot of sense. For companies looking to switch their fleets… Read more…
The 2026 Toyota Mirai gets new wheels and a reality check

The global automotive landscape has shifted dramatically, with car buyers prioritizing two major things today: making greener choices and saving money on fuel. As a result, we have many new electrified options, from basic hybrids to battery-powered EVs. The early frenzy for BEVs appears to be slowing down slightly as the segment matures, but the fundamental push for sustainable energy… Read more…
The Trump Administration reveals plans to overhaul America’s fuel economy rules

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping new proposal to reset the nation’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The White House argues that the previous rules were too expensive and impossible to meet with today’s gasoline and diesel technology, conveniently ignoring the proven benefits of electric cars. The Department of Transportation calls the new package the “Freedom Means Affordable… Read more…
EU said to revise the 2035 combustion engine ban

The air is thick with uncertainty in Brussels as Europe’s biggest carmakers wait for a decision on the market’s future. The European auto industry is struggling to navigate the costly shift toward electric cars while fending off competition from China and dealing with margin-squeezing tariffs. This expensive transformation is forcing companies to invest billions into new EV platforms and battery… Read more…
Rimac beats Tesla to the punch with the 60-strong Verne robotaxi fleet

We are used to automotive executives making big promises on stages with bright lights and loud music. The world often looks at Elon Musk and Tesla when thinking about the future of driving. But it seems a different CEO has quietly taken the lead in the race for self-driving taxis. Mate Rimac, the man known for building incredibly fast supercars,… Read more…
Nissan debuts N6 PHEV luxury sedan in China

Nissan just announced the N6, its first plug-in sedan for the Chinese market. The N6 arrives through Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng, called the Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFN). The N6 is the first car built on the Tianyan Architecture, Nissan and Dongfeng’s shared NEV platform. Being a plug-in hybrid, the N6 pairs a 1.5-liter petrol engine with a… Read more…
Malaysia’s first EV costs under $20,000, but you don’t own the battery

It’s no secret that the biggest issue for most people who want to buy electric cars is the price tag. New technology is expensive, and batteries cost a lot of money to make. This keeps the price of EVs high compared to gas cars. However, a car company in Malaysia thinks it has found a way to fix this problem.… Read more…
Jaguar reportedly fires design chief responsible for the Type 00 concept

To say that Jaguar’s Type 00 concept, revealed exactly one year ago, was controversial would be the understatement of the century. The company was obviously desperate to reinvent itself for the electric age, which is no problem in itself. How it chose to go about it is a different story. Suffice it to say that a lot of people were… Read more…
Kia teases stunning Stinger successor

Back in the day, the Kia Stinger was arguably the only model in the automaker’s lineup that truly captured the fun of a sporty European sedan, complete with engaging, rear-wheel-drive handling. When Kia ended its production in 2023, it left a big gap. Back then, the company promised an electric version would eventually fill that hole, bringing the excitement of… Read more…
Mercedes adds Amazon Music and Dolby Atmos support with a software update

Mercedes is now rolling out the MBUX 3.3 software update over-the-air to more than 700,000 vehicles across the world. This update brings with it an Amazon Music app, as well as support for Dolby Atmos in Amazon Music, Audible, and Tidal, and support for the IMAX Enhanced format with DTS:X audio for Ridevu by Sony Pictures. There’s also a new… Read more…
BYD Yangwang U8L proves its mettle by shrugging off a two-ton tree drop

The fierce competition in the high-end EV market forces manufacturers to get creative, and China’s automotive giant, BYD, just proved a point in the most dramatic way possible. To prove the durability of its ultra-lux Yangwang U8L, the company staged a test that would make most drivers cringe: dropping a massive two-ton tree onto the vehicle. Not once, but three… Read more…
Kia EV2 now has an official unveiling date

Kia presented the EV2 concept back in February, and now the brand is almost ready to fully unveil the car that’s based on it. The production EV2 will be introduced on January 9 at the Brussels Motor Show, at 10:40 AM local time. Kia says the EV2 is its entry into a “fully electric world without compromise”. It “combines emotional… Read more…
The new Porsche Cayenne Electric shifts off-road expectations

The shift to electric power is changing how we think about high-performance vehicles, and nowhere is this more apparent than with the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric. Traditional engines used to rule the off-road adventures, but Porsche is confident that its next-generation luxury SUV doesn’t just match the petrol model’s rugged ability – it beats it. Michael Schaetzle, the Vice President… Read more…
China’s battery giants drive the EV market to record heights

A new report from China reveals that local companies are firmly in the driver’s seat of the global race to power electric cars. During the first ten months of 2025, the world saw a big jump in the total amount of energy stored in EV batteries, reaching 933.5 GWh. A close look at the numbers shows where all this power… Read more…
Xiaomi EV hits half а million deliveries before anyone saw it coming

Just three years after announcing its entry into the automotive ring, Xiaomi EV is celebrating a massive milestone: 500,000 cumulative deliveries. Reaching the half-million vehicle on November 20 is a powerful statement, especially since the company was considered a latecomer to the complex, capital-intensive world of EVs. The company’s delivery targets for 2025 were smashed with impressive speed. At the… Read more…
DS launches limited edition race-inspired DS 3, N°4 and DS 7

Luxury French car maker DS Automobiles is bringing the thrilling look of its Formula E race car right to its showrooms. Starting December 1, 2025, the company is opening orders for a special Limited Edition DS PERFORMANCE Line across three of its most popular models: the DS 3, N°4, and the DS 7. The limited-edition vehicles stand out with a… Read more…
Global sales surge saves BYD from domestic trouble

Few EV companies are watched as closely as BYD. As the leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market, every month it releases a flurry of numbers that automotive journalists and investors dissect. November’s sales figures from the Chinese giant tell a story of two different markets, showing both impressive resilience and some surprising slowdowns right where the company is… Read more…
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y batteries from China show ‘catastrophic’ failure rates

The story of electric cars might as well have been the story of Tesla’s supply chain muscle. Over the years, the automaker has worked hard to get its batteries from many different places, and for the most part, this strategy has been a big success. The LFP packs from CATL in China are known to be strong and long-lasting, basically… Read more…
Xiaomi EV logs third straight month of 40,000+ deliveries

Xiaomi EV is quickly establishing itself as an automotive powerhouse. The electric car division of the technology giant Xiaomi has consistently outperformed expectations, recently logging its third consecutive month with deliveries soaring past the 40,000-unit mark. Xiaomi EV’s sales team is clearly not interested in a slow roll. The company announced its November performance on Weibo, confirming that total deliveries… Read more…

