Established in 2016, Lynk & Co is a rapidly rising name within the Geely group. The brand draws on Volvo’s safety heritage while integrating Geely’s technology expertise, delivering great cars at attractive prices. That combo is helping it steadily expand its presence across Europe. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features Cabin noise… Read more…

Google has just announced that it’s bringing support for Google Meet to Apple CarPlay. This will let you stay connected hands-free and join meetings while on the road with a single tap. Google Meet is now available among all the other CarPlay apps on your car’s dashboard. It seamlessly transitions from your iPhone too, ensuring you never miss a discussion.… Read more…

Xiaomi refreshed its first EV model, the SU7, back in March, and the initial interest in the car was very high, with 15,000 orders recorded in the first 34 minutes of availability. Now, a few weeks later, that number has jumped to over 40,000, but these are locked-in orders. This was revealed by Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun. He… Read more…

Subaru is famous for making cars for people who love the outdoors. If you see a car with a dog in the back and a kayak on the roof, there’s a very high chance it’s a Subaru, but the brand’s electric cars felt like they were struggling to keep up with that image. The Solterra was okay, but it did… Read more…

We all know the James Bond movie franchise, which is often defined by the cool tech he uses in the movies to fight villains. One of his trusty sidekicks is his car. Throughout the years, James Bond sat behind the wheel of a Bentley, Aston Martin, BMW and even Lotus. With the upcoming James Bond movie, however, the franchise is… Read more…

According to a report by Wired, a letter sent to Senator Ed Markey by Tesla reveals that the company sometimes relies on actual human operators, driving the company’s robotaxis that are currently being tested around the US. Some Tesla vehicles are already deployed in Austin, Texas, without a human present in the car. Instead, Tesla relies on remote operators to… Read more…

Apple released iOS 26.4 last week, and it brought with it support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay. The providers of said chatbots did need to update their apps to support this new functionality, and this now seems to be the case, at least with ChatGPT (other chatbots may work too, and if they don’t right now, they surely will… Read more…

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the best selling model in Mercedes’ lineup in recent years and naturally, the introduction of a new generation is kind of a big deal. We had the opportunity to check out three different configurations of the newest GLC generation and will soon get behind the wheel of one for a proper review. Mercedes first introduced the… Read more…

Volvo and Geely announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to establish a commercial partnership for Lynk & Co distribution in Europe. Volvo will assume responsibility for Lynk & Co’s commercial operations and brand management across Europe, and will become the exclusive importer and distributor of Lynk & Co vehicles in Europe. Lynk & Co 02 This will… Read more…

BMW announced the iX3 back in September last year, but only the pricier iX3 50 xDrive configuration was made available, with all-wheel drive, a large 108.7 kWh battery and 469 hp maximum output. Nonetheless, customers are apparently loving it because BMW is struggling to keep up with demand. No wonder – our real life range test of the BMW iX3… Read more…

Chery officially launched the QQ3 EV – an affordable, urban-friendly car with an enticing price tag. The small EV was put up for pre-sale earlier this month with a price tag of RMB 68,920 ($9,980), but during the launch event, the company surprised everyone by announcing an even lower early bird price of RMB 58,900 ($8,530). Chery QQ3 This aggressive… Read more…

Today, Google has announced that it’s bringing Google Maps’ AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models that support Android Auto. This lets Google Maps recommend when and where to charge based on your EV’s model and battery level, “reducing anxiety and the need to juggle multiple apps”, the company says. You can add your specific EV to Google… Read more…

BYD announced its 1.3 million international shipments target for 2026 a couple of months ago. Still, during an analyst call, the Chinese car manufacturer adjusted its plans and is aiming for 1.5 million overseas sales. To be frank, even the 1.3 million target sounds ambitious as it represents a solid 24% year-on-year growth. On the other hand, the company managed… Read more…

WhatsApp is finally testing a standalone app for CarPlay users. The messaging service is now in its beta testing phase and is available via the TestFlight platform. Users with the new WhatsApp for CarPlay will be able to view chat lists, contact info, profile pictures, and call history. WhatsApp for CarPlay app beta Users can also start calls directly from… Read more…

Skoda showed off a new car that looks like it ate a whole lot of its vitamins. It’s called the Skoda Peaq and it is a giant, fully electric SUV that can carry a lot of people and a lot of gear. Skoda used to make sensible cars that shared parts with Volkswagen, but now, it is making something even… Read more…

Europe and the rest of the world are getting excited by the new iX3, but BMW shared the first look at its iX3 Long Wheelbase version. This vehicle is unique because BMW only plans to sell it in China. Drivers in Europe and the United States get a standard iX3, but the Chinese version is built to be bigger and… Read more…

Wuling released the newest version of its famous small car in China, the 2026 Hongguang Mini EV. This tiny vehicle changed how people think about EVs by making them very cheap and easy to park. Some cars are getting bigger and more expensive, but Wuling is sticking to what it does best: building small cars for city life. The new… Read more…

Kia is rapidly expanding its EV lineup, the most recent addition to its fully-electric family is the being the EV4. It is offered in hatchback and sedan versions and is aimed primarily towards the European market. The car should bridge the gap between the smaller EV3 and the larger EV6. Today we got our hands on the Kia EV4 hatchback,… Read more…

Ford is giving its popular electric SUV a fresh look and some helpful new tools. The 2026 Mustang Mach-E is getting a special edition that looks back at the past, hoping to be more practical and stylish for everyday drivers. Despite many people still arguing about whether an SUV should carry the Mustang name, Ford continues to push the model… Read more…

Since its arrival, the Tesla Model 3 has been the benchmark for electric sedans. Almost every other automotive company tried to beat it, but few came close. The Model 3 was the definition of a great electric vehicle, but with the Neue Klasse and its all new i3 BMW seems to have a legitimate claim of having something significantly better..… Read more…