
Huawei, the technology giant, and GAC Group, a major state-owned car manufacturer, have finally pulled the covers off their first joint project. The new brand is called Qijing, and its first entry into the crowded world of electric cars is a sporty “shooting brake” – a sleek, performance-oriented station wagon. This is a big step for both companies as they… Read more…
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Sony Honda Afeela will be the first car with PS Remote Play streaming

Sony and Honda’s car joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), has announced that the Afeela will be the world’s first car to feature PS Remote Play. This is a feature that lets players remotely stream PlayStation games from their PS5 or PS4 consoles as an in-car entertainment feature. You will be able to access and control your PS5 or PS4… Read more…
Here’s when Nissan is releasing the refreshed Ariya and Ariya Nismo

Back in October, Nissan unveiled a minor refresh for the Ariya and Ariya Nismo. The company is now sharing when these will become available in Japan. The new Ariya will be out on February 20, while its Nismo variant will be released on March 19. The new Ariya comes with a redesigned front, with a grille that’s the same color… Read more…
Android Auto will support casting soon, redesigned music player coming too

According to a new report, Google is working on bringing support for casting to Android Auto. Once this is live, you will be able to cast from a phone or tablet to your car. Android Automotive does have casting support built-in, so it’s good to see this also heading to Android Auto (Android Automotive is the OS that some car… Read more…
Chery reveals new Exeed ES7 GT, ES8, ET8, and ET9 as well as advanced solid-state battery plans

Chery just held a big event to show off the future of its luxury brand, Exeed. The company introduced four new electric cars: the ES7 GT, ES8, ET8, and ET9. These vehicles are part of a plan to help the brand sell more cars after a slow year. From January to November, Exeed sold 97,706 vehicles, which is about 24… Read more…
XPeng updates the X9 electric minivan with extra computing power and better range

XPeng just shared details about the updated version of its X9 model. This large vehicle, known as a Multi-Purpose Vehicle or MPV, is designed to carry families in comfort while using the latest technology, and now it comes with even more battery capacity and some of the smartest computer chips ever put into a car. One of the biggest changes… Read more…
XPeng’s new Mona M03 gets a tiny bit longer and delivers more range

XPeng is working on an updated Mona M03, and this has just been certified by the relevant Chinese authorities ahead of its launch. The M03 is the first model in XPeng’s Mona line, and it has consistently been XPeng’s best selling car since its launch in August of last year. The M03 accounted for 41.66% of XPeng’s sales from January… Read more…
BYD hits massive milestone with 15 million electric vehicles

BYD just announced that it has built its 15 millionth new energy vehicle. This category includes both fully electric cars and plug-in hybrids. This achievement is a big deal because of how little time it took to reach. It took the company 13 years to build its first million cars, but it took only 13 months to go from 10… Read more…
Alpine teases an electric A110

The famous French car brand Alpine is turning 70 years old, and it is celebrating with a massive shift in direction. Alpine built its name on light, nimble gasoline cars, but now, the company is preparing to say goodbye to the internal combustion engine. During a special anniversary event, Alpine showed off the final version of its current sports car… Read more…
2026 XPeng G6 interior, design and features review

In just a few short years, upstart automakers like XPeng have emerged as serious global players, pushing established brands to innovate faster. The 2026 XPeng G6 facelift is a perfect example of this dizzying pace, returning with more than 20,000 small but important refinements, after being on the scene for just over a year. This mid-size electric SUV challenges rivals… Read more…
Volkswagen cancels the 2026 ID. Buzz in the US

The iconic Volkswagen bus was once a symbol of affordable travel and freedom. When the German automaker first announced the ID. Buzz, fans expected a modern, electric version of that classic spirit. Unfortunately, the journey for the new electric Buzz has just hit a major speed bump as Volkswagen confirmed that it will not make a 2026 model of the… Read more…
General Motors looks to tech veteran Sterling Anderson for future leadership

General Motors is preparing for a major change at the top. Mary Barra, the current CEO of the 117-year-old car company, is looking for someone to lead the brand into a new era. According to recent reports, Barra has her eyes on Sterling Anderson. He spent years working on high-tech projects, including a stint at Tesla. Now, he is facing… Read more…
Rivian updates software to make its EVs smarter and more personal

Rivian just released a new software update called version 2025.46, bringing several big changes to the R1S and R1T models. The most exciting news is a feature called Universal Hands-Free driving. This allows the vehicle to steer itself on many more roads than before. Drivers used to be limited to about 217,260 km of specific highways, but now they can… Read more…
Dacia reveals the price of the 2026 Spring and opens order books

Electric cars often come with a high price tag that makes many drivers look the other way, and Dacia wants to change that. The car maker just announced that the 2026 Dacia Spring will start at a remarkably low price of €14,350 in the UK. This low cost is possible because the company is offering its own “Dacia Electric Car… Read more…
New leaders take the wheel of the global electric car race

The United States and Europe used to lead the way in car trends for decades. Today, that story is way different. New data from this year reveals that electric cars are no longer just a luxury for wealthy nations. Instead, emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America are now the ones adopting EVs the fastest. In 2019, only four… Read more…
Deliveries of MG4 Anxin Edition with semi-solid state battery start in China

SAIC’s MG brand began delivering its latest MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback in China. The latest version of the popular MG4 holds the title of being the first mass-produced passenger vehicle to use a semi-solid state battery. While many companies have promised this technology for years, MG managed to put it on the road first. But looking closer at the specification,… Read more…
Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser EV: a big step for small electric SUVs

The Toyota badge has always stood for reliability and practical design – many of us grew up understanding that “reliability” and “Toyota” were essentially the same word. Now, the world’s largest automaker is bringing those traits to a new corner of the market. Toyota has officially launched the Urban Cruiser EV, calling this new model an “authentic” entry-level SUV. The… Read more…
Tesla faces potential California sales ban over self-driving labels

Tesla is again in hot water, this time with California regulators regarding how it describes its driver-assistance technology. An administrative law judge ruled that the company should have its sales license suspended for 30 days. This decision comes after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) argued that the automaker used confusing language to market its famous “Autopilot” and “Full… Read more…
Tesla faces potential California sales ban over self-driving labels

Tesla is again in hot water, this time with California regulators regarding how it describes its driver-assistance technology. An administrative law judge ruled that the company should have its sales license suspended for 30 days. This decision comes after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) argued that the automaker used confusing language to market its famous “Autopilot” and “Full… Read more…
BMW launches three new M apps, enhances the My BMW app too

BMW has announced new in-car apps today as well as some improvements to the My BMW app. The new apps are M Cockpit, M Drag Meter, and M Channel, and they’re now available worldwide as part of the BMW Digital Premium Package for the new iX3 with M Sport Package and M Sport Package Pro. In the future, they will… Read more…

