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Tesla discontinues the Autopilot feature on its US vehicles

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According to Tesla’s configurator in the US, the company is discontinuing the Autopilot feature. You can no longer add it to your Tesla, and instead, you can only add Traffic Aware Cruise Control on top of the Standard package. This decision likely comes after California threatened Tesla that it would impose a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses… Read more…

Are solid-state batteries finally coming? 2026 is when Geely will start making them

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We all have heard promises about a “super battery” that would change electric cars forever. This technology is called the solid-state battery, and it promises to make EVs safer, charge faster, and drive much farther on a single charge. But for a long time, this felt like a distant dream. It seems the wait is finally ending, and 2026 has… Read more…

CATL delivers new sodium-ion batteries for electric trucks

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Drivers in cold climates have always worried about how EVs handle freezing temperatures. Most batteries lose power when the mercury drops, leaving drivers either stranded or charging for hours. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, better known as CATL, has unveiled its latest solution to that problem. During a high-profile event, the company launched the Tectrans II battery series, featuring the… Read more…

Mitsubishi is readying a hot hatch EV made by Foxtron

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Mitsubishi and Nissan established a partnership last year to share infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles in the US. In Australia, Mitsubishi is picking Foxtron as its partner for the upcoming EV hatchback. Foxtron Bria Foxtron is the car-making division of Foxconn, the manufacturer that produces iPhones and other devices. Reports suggest that Mitsubishi’s car will primarily be based on… Read more…

Mitsubishi is readying a hot hatch EV made by Foxtron

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Mitsubishi and Nissan established a partnership last year to share infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles in the US. In Australia, Mitsubishi is picking Foxtron as its partner for the upcoming EV hatchback. Foxtron Bria Foxtron is the car-making division of Foxconn, the manufacturer that produces iPhones and other devices. Reports suggest that Mitsubishi’s car will primarily be based on… Read more…

Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius previews the upcoming new S-Class

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In a short video, Mercedes’ CEO Ola Källenius previewed the upcoming S-Class refreshed model. The car itself is camouflaged, so you can see only tiny bits of the new design. Even though the upcoming S-Class release is labeled as “refresh”, the CEO says that it’s the most “radical refresh” in Mercedes history to mark the 140th anniversary of the company… Read more…

Volvo returns to the fight: meet the 810-km 2027 EX60 and its rugged Cross Country sibling

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The electric mid-size SUV segment is a crowded, noisy place, with competitors throwing everything they have at the customers, hoping something sticks. Volvo has been absent from this market for some time, but that’s because the company has been quietly cooking something special in Sweden. The wait is finally over. Volvo has pulled the covers off the all-new 2027 EX60,… Read more…

Zeekr 7X makes history on the sand

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The desert can be a very difficult place for cars, and most of the time, large 4×4 trucks with gasoline engines are the kings of the dunes. But on December 31, 2025, a special version of the Zeekr 7X became the first all-electric car to ever climb the famous Moreeb Dune in Abu Dhabi. And in case you were thinking… Read more…

Porsche’s electric models take the lead in Europe

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In a huge turning point for the German automaker, Porsche plug-in vehicles outsold traditional gas-powered models across Europe for the first time ever. The latest data reveals that nearly 58% of all Porsches delivered to European customers last year were either fully electric or plug-in hybrids. This shift means that the majority of new Porsche owners on the continent are… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz G580 review

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There is hardly a person in this world that doesn’t instantly recognise the iconic boxy shape of the Mercedes G-Class. What started off as a military offroader has gradually turned into a global icon, conquering every inch of tarmac and many square miles away from it. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features… Read more…