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Honda discontinues the Prologue

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Today, Honda has confirmed that it is discontinuing the Prologue EV in the US. This follows the discontinuation of the Acura ZDX in September of last year and the cancellation of the RSX in March. A Honda spokesperson explained: Honda will conclude sales of Prologue later this year following completion of the 2026 model year. Prologue customers will continue to… Read more…

Volvo EX60 deliveries start

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Don’t miss our closer look at the EX60 interior, design and features. Volvo has started deliveries of the EX60 in Europe. The first customers in Sweden are now behind the wheel of their new EV, and the company promises “many more to follow in the coming weeks and months”. The EX60 was introduced in January. It has a “class-leading range”… Read more…

XPeng L03 debuts in Europe starting at €35,000, EREV variant also available

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XPeng revealed its budget crossover Mona L03 in China about a month ago, and it’s betting on this model to secure market positions in Europe as well. The Chinese automaker dropped the “Mona” from the name and announced the XPeng L03 for the collective European market today. We already know the hardware and features that make the L03 move, but… Read more…

It’s settled: The all-electric variant of the BMW M3 will just be called “M3”

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In an interview for Auto Express, the boss of the BMW M division, Frank van Meel, confirmed that the all-electric variant of the upcoming M3 sports sedan will carry the same badge as its ICE counterpart, meaning no “i” in the “M3” name. It will simply be called “M3”. BMW M3 Concept This signals BMW’s confidence in the upcoming high-performance,… Read more…

Is Lucid Motors replaying a classic playbook as bankruptcy rumors spark a massive stock plunge?

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The electric car industry is no stranger to dramatic financial swings, but Lucid Motors (ticker: LCID) took investors on an exceptionally wild ride yesterday. The trouble began when electric-vehicles.com, a highly regarded EV news blog, published an exclusive report claiming that restructuring adviser AlixPartners had delivered a stark warning to the Lucid board. According to the report, the adviser suggested… Read more…

Volkswagen ID.Cross debuts with a sub-€30,000 price tag and spacious interior

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Today Volkswagen announced its fully electric, compact SUV, the ID.Cross. It shares many similarities with the ID.Polo from earlier this year, but this one feels a tad more premium in a way. Or at least that’s what Volkswagen was aiming for. VW ID.Cross Even though on paper the ID.Cross is compact, measuring 4,150 mm in length and having a 2,601… Read more…

Chery-JLR reveal the Freelander 8’s interior with massive screen and Huawei tech

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The Freelander 8 is going to be the first production vehicle coming out of the Chery and Jaguar Land Rover’s joint venture, and it was announced about a month ago with key specs but without any details regarding the interior and features. Today we get to see what’s inside this boxy, all-terrain EREV SUV. Undoubtedly, the centerpiece feature is the… Read more…

BYD challenges European legacies with the 1,582-horsepower Denza Z

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Chinese automaker BYD is squaring up against Europe’s premium brands with its latest high-performance offering. The company revealed its new Denza Z supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, seemingly ready to compete with high-end sports cars from Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. This premium model expands the reach of the company’s dedicated sub-brand, Denza, into the global luxury segment. Unfortunately… Read more…

Volkswagen and Xpeng’s ID.Unyx 09 pops up in Chinese regulatory filings

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In a recent regulatory filing at the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the VW ID.Unyx 09 was left almost fully exposed. We have pictures and key specs of the fully-electric, high-performance coupe that Xpeng and Volkswagen co-developed. VW ID.Unyx 09 The filings mention two drivetrain options – RWD with one motor or AWD with two motors. The first… Read more…

California introduces a new EV $3,500 incentive to replace the discontinued federal tax credit

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Back in September 2025, the federal EV tax credit in the US expired, and the Trump Administration refused to renew it. It was part of the Inflation Reduction Act introduced by the Biden Administration and shaved off $7,500 from some EVs, helping first-time EV owners get their vehicles at a significantly lower price. Since then, California vowed to introduce an… Read more…

XPeng L03 testing next-gen autonomous tech in Germany days ahead of global debut

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People walking through the historic streets of Munich, Germany, spotted something unusual – a heavily camouflaged vehicle, a key contender in the ever-expanding EV market, was navigating the city’s busy roads. But more interesting than the camo wrap itself were the bold words printed on the side: “NGP powered by VLA 2.0.” The vehicle in the photos is the upcoming… Read more…

BYD targets younger drivers with new Qin Max flash-charging sedan

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Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its lineup again. This time it is a new B-class Qin Max electric sedan. This fresh model is focused on younger consumers who want modern styling with the latest fast charging technology. As automakers fight for global market share, EVs that reduce charging anxiety are becoming the primary weapons in the industry. The Qin Max… Read more…

Tesla’s AI5 chip design finalized and is ready to enter production, Samsung confirms

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Back in mid-April, Elon Musk celebrated on X that Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chip had completed the tape-out, meaning the design was finalized. But that tape-out was on Tesla’s side, so now we have confirmation that Samsung has also finalized the chip design and is ready to enter production. The tape-out process is two-sided. Once the chip designer has finished, the… Read more…