The global race to build better batteries for electric cars took a surprising but highly practical turn. Many automotive companies promise that pure solid-state batteries are just around the corner, but the actual market reality is a little bit more complicated. At the 2026 Tianmu Lake New Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology Seminar, a key battery supplier partner for the Chinese… Read more…

The US Connected Vehicle Rule has effectively banned Polestar from the US market. The company is barred from importing any 2027 model year vehicles, which means it will soon effectively end its sales in the US. The Connected Vehicle Rule is set up to block the sale of connected vehicles (hence the name) which use software linked to China or… Read more…

The family of the 76-year-old woman who passed away in her house after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into the front room at 117 km/h is now suing Tesla and the driver. The suit is filed by the woman’s daughter and son-in-law and argues that the reason for the June 19 crash is the defectively designed FSD and also accuses… Read more…

Nissan quietly stopped the development of an electric version of its most popular European crossover, the Qashqai. This is a big surprise because Nissan originally announced plans for the vehicle back in 2023. Unfortunately, the ongoing corporate restructuring forced the company to re-evaluate the future EV lineup – and Qashqai simply lost out. The choice to freeze this specific vehicle… Read more…

A heavily camouflaged prototype of the new XPeng Mona L03 was spotted driving around Munich, Germany. The disguised vehicle had Polish license plates despite being of Chinese origin and being tested in the heart of Bavaria. This unusual detail added a bit of mystery, with local onlookers trying to guess the vehicle’s true identity. The decision to test the Mona… Read more…

Slate Auto, which counts Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt among its main investors, has announced the pricing of its upcoming Slate Truck. It will start at $24,950, excluding taxes, title, license, registration, governmental fees, destination charges, documentation fees, and any optional equipment. You can pre-order one from the official website by locking in your delivery window… Read more…

Tech giant Xiaomi is changing how companies test smart software for electric cars. We all saw what happened when the company took its new performance model, the YU7 GT, to the famous Nurburgring track in Germany, and instead of putting a professional driver behind the wheel, they let the vehicle drive itself. The YU7 GT completed the entire loop with… Read more…

The market for affordable electric cars is getting crowded, and Chinese manufacturer XPeng wants a larger share of it. The company released the first official images of the upcoming Mona L03, a family crossover SUV. This vehicle is the second entry in the brand’s budget-focused Mona series. Automakers worldwide are closely watching affordable EVs as they attempt to capture budget-conscious… Read more…

According to a report from Korea, the Genesis GV90 will finally be unveiled on September 9. The date was purportedly revealed by “a high-ranking Hyundai Motor Group official”, who requested anonymity. That means it’s still not official yet, and for good reason – the company currently has the goal of September 9 being the date, but things could still change.… Read more…

Skoda has officially unveiled its largest electric vehicle, the Skoda Peaq. This large vehicle is the brand’s new flagship model. It applies everything the Czech automaker learned from its traditional gas-powered Kodiaq SUV and transfers those lessons into the world of electric cars. The new SUV targets families who need plenty of space and the latest technology without paying luxury… Read more…

The historic Goodwood Festival of Speed usually celebrates classic gasoline engines, but Chinese automaker BYD is changing the narrative for 2026. The company is building its largest exhibition stand in the history of the event to showcase its expanding lineup of electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Instead of just showing off older models, BYD Group is bringing eight vehicle debuts… Read more…

Tesla with allegedly active FSD crashed into a Texas home a few days ago and killed one resident, adding to the growing list of fatal FSD-related crashes in the US. According to the report from the authorities, the driver behind a Tesla Model 3 was unable to keep a single lane, left the roadway and crashed into a house at… Read more…

Lucid Group announced a major restructuring plan on Monday that includes cutting its US workforce by 18 percent. The luxury electric vehicle manufacturer is trying to lower its expenses as the American EV market slows down. This is the second massive round of layoffs for the company in less than six months, revealing the intense pressure this automotive startup finds… Read more…

The Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany is famous for testing human skill and vehicle endurance. But the times are changing, and the track hosted an unusual record attempt that required no human skill at all. Xiaomi announced that its YU7 GT electric SUV completed the first automated lap at the circuit without a driver. The autonomous YU7 GT recorded a… Read more…

Xiaomi is expanding its EV footprint, and after the Chinese tech company entered the market with pure electric cars, it is now ready to explore a different powertrain technology to win over even more drivers. The brand enjoys strong sales from its existing sedan and SUV models, but it wants to capture a fresh segment of buyers who enjoy weekend… Read more…

Renault just facelifted the model that marked the start of its mainstream EV era in 2022. The new Megane E-Tech brings a few design tweaks, a more powerful motor, and a bigger battery. Starting with the design, the front is entirely new, save for the headlights. All of it is very much inspired by the Scenic E-Tech with a redesigned… Read more…

Flat sales and falling profits have forced the Volkswagen Group to change its corporate direction. The German automotive giant kept global deliveries flat at 9.0 million vehicles, but its financial performance suffered a big blow. In response, CEO Oliver Blume revealed a comprehensive plan to secure the company’s future by 2030, with the strategy relying on huge workforce reductions to… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has officially entered a new category in the EV market with its high-end passenger van, the VLE. Assembly lines for the vehicle started moving last week at the company’s historic manufacturing facility in Vitoria, Spain, and first customer deliveries have already started rolling out right alongside the launch of series production. The German automaker designed the new electric van… Read more…

Tesla is facing a serious legal challenge in Europe regarding its automated driving claims. A collective action in the Netherlands is focusing on older Tesla models equipped with Hardware 3, and alleges that Tesla made promises about its autonomous software that the vehicles simply cannot fulfill. Owners of the affected EVs argue that the company sold them technology under false… Read more…

Honda finally announced the official pricing structure for its compact new hatchback, making it one of the most affordable electric cars available in the United Kingdom. The brand set the entry price for the Honda Super-N at exactly €22,274, putting the small hatchback right between the BYD Dolphin Surf and the Fiat 500e. To keep the entry price low, Honda… Read more…