
The EV world is slowly turning into a giant roller coaster. According to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, March 2026 was a very busy month for the industry. People across the globe bought 1.75 million EVs in just 31 days. That is a huge 66% jump from the month before. If you look at the whole first quarter of… Read more…
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Tesla owners in Europe start legal fight over Full Self-Driving promises

Tesla received good news in the Netherlands this week. The local vehicle authority, known as the RDW, gave the green light for the company to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This is a big step for EVs across the European Union, but this big win for the company turned into a headache for many long-time fans. The new software… Read more…
New Nissan Juke is a bold electric crossover

Nissan has always liked to do things differently. When the first Juke came out years ago, it looked like a frog on wheels. People either loved it or thought it was the strangest thing on the road. Now, Nissan is doubling down on that unique style. The company showed off the third generation of the Juke, and this time, it… Read more…
Geely unveils new Guinness-certified i-HEV hybrid system with incredible efficiency

Geely has unveiled its new i-HEV hybrid system, which the company claims has a 48.41% maximum thermal efficiency on its engine. This, according to Geely, is one of the highest such numbers in mass production today. The new i-HEV system improves overall energy efficiency by more than 10% with AI-based energy management and a dedicated hybrid powertrain which comes in… Read more…
BMW gets over 50,000 orders for the iX3, announces first quarter results

Today BMW has announced its results for the first quarter of this year (January to March). It also revealed that it got more than 50,000 orders for the iX3 in Europe during this quarter, with over half of the new X3s ordered being electric. BEV orders in Europe were up by “around 40%” compared to the year-ago quarter. BMW also… Read more…
Tesla’s Spring Update 2026 brings big changes

Owning an electric car can sometimes feel like owning a very fast smartphone. Just like your phone, EVs get regular software updates that add new tools and fix old problems. Tesla is keeping its cars up to date and has already started sending out its Spring Update 2026 to drivers. This package includes more than a dozen new features for… Read more…
Refreshed Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a big battery and a spaceship steering wheel – will it save its future?

A major update for the Mercedes-Benz EQS was unveiled today, bringing more power, a much bigger battery, and a very strange steering wheel. This is the final big change for the model before it eventually stops being a separate line and joins the S-Class family. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz EQS One of the wildest changes involves how you control the car.… Read more…
San Francisco streets welcome new self-driving Lucid Gravity electric cars

The foggy streets of San Francisco are becoming a testing ground for the future of transportation. A new partnership between three major companies is putting a fleet of self-driving electric cars on the road. This project involves Uber, the famous ride-sharing giant, Lucid Motors, a luxury EV maker, and Nuro, a company that specializes in autonomous driving technology. Together, they… Read more…
Volkswagen taps XPeng for the new ID. Aura T6 electric SUV

Volkswagen is making another big move in China. The company showed off the ID. Aura T6 for the first time – a new vehicle designed specifically for the local market. This EV comes from the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture and highlights how German car makers are now working closely with Chinese tech firms. The ID. Aura T6 reveals a shift in… Read more…
The famous British Freelander returns as a high-tech Chinese electric SUV

The Freelander has a lot of history. Many people remember it as a rugged SUV that families loved, and after being away for a while, the name is making a big comeback. This time, it is an independent brand that focuses entirely on electric cars. The new chapter is a partnership between two big companies: Chery and Jaguar Land Rover.… Read more…
The new Cupra Raval comes in a small size but with big attitude

Cupra used to be a badge on the fastest Seat cars, but now it is a brand that stands on its own and is going from strength to strength. The Spanish company revealed its newest and smallest model, the Cupra Raval, proving that electric cars do not have to be boring. Most EVs seem to be getting bigger and heavier,… Read more…
Tesla says goodbye to its original icons with the exclusive Signature Edition
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Tesla is finally closing the book on the two vehicles that made the company famous. After 14 years of production, the Tesla Model S and the Tesla Model X are reaching the end of the line. To celebrate this long journey, the company is releasing a very special version of these electric cars. This final run is called the “Signature… Read more…
Xiaomi sales hit over 21,000 vehicles in March as new SU7 sedan joins the lineup

In a very short space of time, Xiaomi has gone from being a force in tech to a serious player in the world of electric cars. The latest data shows that the company moved 21,440 EVs during the month of March. While that number might not sound massive compared to industry giants, the story behind the numbers shows exactly where… Read more…
Tiny electric Honda Super-N is bringing hot-hatch fun back to the streets

Honda clearly thinks we all need to lighten up. While most car companies are busy building giant electric SUVs, Honda is going the other way. The company is bringing a tiny, boxy car to the United Kingdom and Europe this July. It is called the Honda Super-N, and it looks like a toy that escaped from a 1980s cartoon. 2026… Read more…
Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range review

Kia is one of the most rapidly expanding brands in the world and with a continuously growing lineup they conquer new markets and segments on the regular. The EV lineup was recently expanded by two new models – the Kia EV4, offered in hatchback and sedan form. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech… Read more…
Tesla brings FSD Supervised to the Netherlands

The Dutch vehicle authority, known as the RDW, gave Tesla a big “thumbs up,” making the Netherlands the first country in Europe to officially approve the company’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) Supervised system. Although the name suggests the car does all the work, it is actually only a smart helper for drivers. The approval means that Tesla owners in the Netherlands… Read more…
2026 Jeep Compass e FWD real life range test

Jeep is known for dominating the off-road tracks for decades, producing the toughest vehicles to take on the worst conditions. But when the Jeep Compass was first introduced 20 years ago it actually tried to bridge the gap between those mighty off-roaders and regular volume seller SUVs by delivering the best of both worlds. In late 2025 the Jeep Compass… Read more…
More details of the Chinese BMW iX3 revealed

BMW wants to sell more electric cars in China, and it believes the secret is a longer body. The German carmaker got the official go-ahead to build and sell its new iX3 in the Chinese market. This version of the SUV is different – it is much longer than the one sold in the rest of the world. Chinese drivers… Read more…
Chinese MIIT reveals the new XPeng Mona L03 ahead of its debut

On April 9, 2026, the public got its first real look at the new XPeng Mona L03. This is the first SUV to join the Mona family – XPeng’s dedicated brand for buyers who want a great car without spending a fortune. The Mona L03 is a five-seat vehicle that takes the sporty style and mixes it with the space… Read more…
Hyundai launches the Ioniq Universe to win over Chinese drivers

Hyundai announced that its famous Ioniq brand is officially entering the Chinese market. Interestingly, the company isn’t simply selling a few new models, though. Instead, it is building what it calls the “Ioniq Universe” – a special plan made just for drivers in China. To show it means business, Hyundai showed off two brand-new concept EVs – the Venus and… Read more…

