Nio is getting ready for a big party this week – on Thursday April 9, the company will host an event to show off its newest creation: the Nio ES9. This is a very large vehicle that Nio calls a “smart electric executive flagship.” That name might sound like a lot of marketing talk, but it basically means this is… Read more…

Tesla is fighting to keep its spot as a top choice for families in the United Kingdom. The company brought back the seven-seat option for the Model Y, which was only available with five seats for a while now. Parents who need to carry more kids or friends (though they need to be small) have a new choice when looking… Read more…

The Smart car brand is finally remembering what made it famous in the first place. The company’s name used to be synonymous with tiny vehicles that could squeeze into the smallest parking spots on a busy city street, but lately, those cars have been growing much larger. Many fans of the original two-seater design felt like the brand had lost… Read more…

Kia is officially bringing its smallest electric car yet to the streets of Europe. The brand opened the order books for the Kia EV2, a compact crossover that promises to make EVs much more affordable for the average person. Many people worry that electric cars cost way too much, and Kia is trying to prove them wrong by setting prices… Read more…

Electric car fans have a new reason to get excited this week: information about the upcoming Rivian R2 showed up in official government documents. The papers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) give us a clear look at what this new vehicle can actually do. While the R2 is the smaller sibling to the massive R1S, the numbers suggest it… Read more…

The high-stakes race for the title of world’s top electric car maker took another sharp turn. For the last few months, everyone watched to see if the American giant Tesla could catch up to its biggest rival, BYD. The results for the first three months of 2026 are finally in, and the news is big. Tesla has officially reclaimed its… Read more…

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…