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Porsche Cayenne Electric production begins

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Production of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric has officially started at the factory in Bratislava, Slovakia. This is a massive shift for the famous car brand. For the first time, this new SUV will roll off the same assembly line alongside its gas-powered and hybrid brothers. This setup lets the company quickly change how many of each type it builds… Read more…

Xiaomi denies rumors of EV partnership with Ford

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A report from the Financial Times, published over the weekend, claimed that Xiaomi and Ford held talks over a potential joint venture to manufacture vehicles in the US and, of course, enter the US market in general. However, Ford and Xiaomi denied those rumors, calling them “completely false”. Moreover, Xiaomi says the company doesn’t sell its products and services in… Read more…

Polestar secures $400 million investment

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Swedish electric car company Polestar just got a major financial boost. Two big banks, Sumitomo Mitsui and Standard Chartered, have invested €341 million into the brand, with each bank committing €171 million. The financial boost comes at a busy time for the carmaker as it works to grow its business and sell more electric cars around the world. The deal… Read more…

Elon Musk considers a merger between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, credible reports say

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According to a new report by Bloomberg, Elon Musk is seriously considering a merger between SpaceX and Tesla or between SpaceX and xAI, which in turn already owns X (formerly Twitter). A three-way merger between all three companies is also on the table. The information comes from Bloomberg, but Reuters also adds that the potential SpaceX – xAI merger would… Read more…

Updated Kia Niro spotted in South Korea

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Kia is giving its popular Niro a fresh makeover. The company shared some digital images last week, but the updated crossover has already been spotted in the real world in South Korea. This refresh keeps the car looking modern as the brand transitions toward a lineup dominated by electric cars. The Niro has been a staple for the brand since… Read more…

Volvo EX60 vs. BMW iX3: Which one to choose?

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Volvo just revealed its new EX60, a midsize electric SUV, directly rivaling the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse. These two are way more than the latest models by their respective makers – rather they are the start of the new generation of premium electric cars. One leans into performance heritage refined for an electric age, while the other embraces Scandinavian restraint… Read more…