Hyundai hasn’t been doing very well in China, to put it mildly, but the Korean company has now started its reinvention in the market with the Ioniq V, a new EV developed specifically for the Chinese market in partnership with Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC), with which it established the joint-venture Beijing Hyundai in late 2024. The Ioniq V is… Read more…
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Xiaomi teases the YU7 GT’s impressive performance numbers
Xiaomi is going to finally fully unveil the much-anticipated YU7 GT next month. The YU7 GT is, as the name implies, the performance version of the company’s first SUV, the YU7, which launched last year. It’s the YU7’s slightly toned down version of the SU7 Ultra, basically, with a different name. Ahead of the full unveiling, Xiaomi has now teased… Read more…
Tesla admits HW3 isn’t enough for FSD, will set up micro factories to retrofit older models
During an earnings call for Q1 2026, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, revealed that the company is planning to upgrade to its self-driving chip. The name of the chip is undecided, but it will likely be AI4.1 or AI4 Plus. The new chip will double the RAM from 16GB to 32GB per chip, and since the system uses a dual-chip design,… Read more…
Tesla’s Q1 big earnings win is mostly a magic trick
Tesla shared its financial report for the first three months of 2026. At first glance, the results look great. The company made €19.10 billion in revenue. This was more than what experts on Wall Street expected. The company also reported a profit of €0.35 per share. Many people who follow the electric car company thought these numbers showed that Tesla… Read more…
Smart returns to its roots with the grown-up Concept #2
The world of electric cars is full of large SUVs and heavy crossovers. However, the brand that once owned the “tiny car” crown is finally coming back to the city. Smart showed off its newest creation, the Concept #2. This little EV is a peek at the future of the famous two-seater city car – it still looks like a… Read more…
CATL unveils its latest battery tech
CATL, the leading battery manufacturer in the world, introduced a slew of new cutting-edge battery products during the 2026 Tech Day. The company introduced batteries designated for passenger vehicles, including PHEV and EREV, as well as battery swap solutions. Let’s start with the third-generation Qlin battery, which holds a 125 kWh capacity, enough to power the vehicle for at least… Read more…
2027 BMW 7-Series gets a high-tech makeover
BMW is changing the way it builds its most expensive sedan. The 2027 BMW 7-Series is a preview of how all future BMW electric cars will work. Even though this car still uses some older parts, it now carries the brains of the “Neue Klasse” models. The car is smarter, lighter, and packed with screens that might make your living… Read more…
VW’s new Jetta X SUV Concept unveiled in China
Most people know the Jetta as a reliable sedan from Volkswagen, but if you live in China, Jetta is its own brand, and that brand is moving into the world of electric cars. On April 21, the world got its first look at a brand-new concept car called the Jetta X. The big reveal happened during a media night event.… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 3 debuts in Europe
Hyundai is expanding its family of electric cars with a new, smaller model. The company revealed the Ioniq 3, a vehicle that acts as a “baby brother” to the popular Ioniq 5. Hyundai calls the new model an “aero hatchback.” It looks a bit like a small SUV but sits lower to the ground, and while it might look futuristic,… Read more…
BYD launches the 2026 Sealion 05 with five-minute charging and 2,100 km range
BYD released its newest SUV, the 2026 Sealion 05. This series gives drivers a choice between a pure electric car and a plug-in hybrid. BYD wants to keep its top spot in the market by offering better tech for less money, and this new release shows that the company is not slowing down anytime soon. The biggest news for the… Read more…
The new electric Mercedes C-Class brings luxury performance that outruns the competition
Mercedes-Benz wants everyone to know it is serious about electric cars. Its latest move is the all-new electric Mercedes C-Class, known for a very long time as the “entry-level” luxury car for the brand. Now, it is growing up. The company revealed the new model on Monday, and it is a fast machine that promises to drive further than almost… Read more…
BMW and Mercedes change course on self-driving technology
Progress sometimes takes a step backward to move forward. BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been trying for quite a while now to build cars that could drive themselves without a driver’s supervision. The Level 3 autonomy sounds like something from a movie, but it is a real thing. You could take your eyes off the road and let the car do… Read more…
Tesla brings Robotaxi service to Houston and Dallas
Tesla is growing its self-driving car service again. The company announced that its Robotaxi program is moving into Houston and Dallas. This is a big step for the brand since until now, the service only existed in Austin and San Francisco. The areas where these Robotaxis can drive are quite small for now. In Houston, the service covers about 64.7… Read more…
Sunwoda claims new LFP battery charges in under 10 minutes
EV drivers often complain about one thing more than anything else: the time it takes to charge. Gas cars fill up in minutes, but EVs usually need a longer break. Sunwoda Power shared some news that might change that. At an event in Beijing, the company showed off a new battery that can charge pretty much as fast as you… Read more…
2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWER arrives with new powertrain
Nissan is trying to find a middle ground that keeps everyone happy, and at a recent global media event, the company gave us a first look at the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue. The new version of the popular SUV is getting e-POWER technology. Along with this reveal, Nissan finally confirmed what many off-road fans have been waiting for: the Xterra… Read more…
Zeekr 8X SUV hits the market with massive power and global goals
Zeekr is one of those Chinese brands clearly showing zero interest in slowing down. The brand officially launched its new 8X SUV, and it brings some eye-popping numbers to the table. Some companies focus on small city cars, but Zeekr wants to conquer the luxury market with size and speed. Geely Automobile Group CEO Gan Jiayue shared that this new… Read more…
Jetta X Concept teases a new chapter for Volkswagen in China
Volkswagen is taking a big step with its Jetta brand in China. Jetta used to be known for gas-powered vehicles, but since it became a brand of its own under the FAW-Volkswagen partnership, it shared a first look at its newest idea, the Jetta X. This vehicle is a concept that shows where the company wants to go next -… Read more…
SpaceX to the rescue: why Elon Musk is buying his own Tesla Cybertrucks
Imagine walking into a store and seeing a line of people waiting to buy a new toy. Now, imagine finding out that the person who owns the store is actually the one paying those people to stand in line. That is essentially what seems to be happening with the Tesla Cybertruck. We have seen truckloads of these stainless steel EVs… Read more…
Leapmotor D19 is the new king of batteries and family comfort
Today marks a major shift for the Chinese car market as Leapmotor officially releases its newest flagship SUV, the D19. This vehicle is a massive machine designed for big families who want to travel long distances. Since the global car giant Stellantis owns a large piece of this brand, experts are watching this launch very closely. The D19 claims to… Read more…
The 2026 MG4 arrives with smarter tech and better batteries
On April 15, SAIC officially pulled the covers off the new 2026 MG4. This popular hatchback is getting ready for its big public party at the Beijing Auto Show. The car might look familiar to fans of the brand, but it packs a lot of new surprises under the metal. The 2026 MG4 keeps the familiar look that made the… Read more…
