People walking through the historic streets of Munich, Germany, spotted something unusual – a heavily camouflaged vehicle, a key contender in the ever-expanding EV market, was navigating the city’s busy roads. But more interesting than the camo wrap itself were the bold words printed on the side: “NGP powered by VLA 2.0.” The vehicle in the photos is the upcoming… Read more…

Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its lineup again. This time it is a new B-class Qin Max electric sedan. This fresh model is focused on younger consumers who want modern styling with the latest fast charging technology. As automakers fight for global market share, EVs that reduce charging anxiety are becoming the primary weapons in the industry. The Qin Max… Read more…

Big families have a big problem when it comes to choosing an electric car. They either have to compromise and split who’s going in the car and who’s jumping on the bus, they can buy two smaller EVs if they can afford to, or they can buy a non-electric seven-seater. In the UK, it is even worse – there are… Read more…

Back in mid-April, Elon Musk celebrated on X that Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chip had completed the tape-out, meaning the design was finalized. But that tape-out was on Tesla’s side, so now we have confirmation that Samsung has also finalized the chip design and is ready to enter production. The tape-out process is two-sided. Once the chip designer has finished, the… Read more…

Today, Google announced some new features that are already rolling out to Waze on Android and iOS. If you had Gemini on your bingo card, you won. Gemini is already used in Waze for “conversational reporting”, which lets you report traffic incidents just by talking naturally. Now, Gemini will also let you use natural language to suggest map updates, like… Read more…

Li Auto’s upcoming i9 has been officially certified for sale in China. The listing on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals the first official specs of the car. It’s 5,225 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,752 mm tall, featuring a 3,168 mm wheelbase. The car will come with a dual-motor AWD powertrain as… Read more…

The EV market is changing fast, and budget-friendly electric vehicles no longer mean bare-bones features and subpar technology. Instead, intense competition is forcing carmakers to integrate high-end equipment into cheap commuter cars. Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor is the latest brand to follow this trend by unveiling its newest compact option. The company officially introduced the Leapmotor A05S as a smart compact… Read more…

Tesla wants to bring back one of its fastest electric cars to the world’s biggest automotive market. Government documents show that the American automaker registered a new version of its popular crossover in China. Based on the official technical data, this vehicle marks the return of the high-performance Model Y. It seems Tesla is desperately trying to grab the attention… Read more…

Stellantis is launching a new SUV, the DS N°7, with special emphasis on comfort. The vehicle comes in two drivetrain options – mild hybrid and E-TENSE version that’s fully electric, which in turn comes in three variants. The entry-level E-TENSE gives you a 73.7 kWh battery good for 543 km on a single charge according to WLTP and 230 hp… Read more…

The legacy high-performance brands are taking their sweet time to transition from traditional internal combustion engines to electric cars. BMW has been working on an electric M3 for years, and it apparently is just around the corner. Mercedes-AMG decided to beat BMW to the punch and has officially revealed its take on electric fun – the CLA 45 4MATIC+. The… Read more…

MG has planned an all-electric, sporty hatchback called MG2 for the summer of 2027, and coincidentally, the company unveiled today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed the MG GO! – a Mini-looking sporty hatch concept that may very well be the base for that car. MG GO! The MG GO! was joined by another concept, the MG Cyber, which is… Read more…

Yesterday, the auto industry was trying to figure out what Xiaomi meant when it teased a new product name called Sky Nomad. Today, the Chinese smartphone maker removed all the mystery by revealing the final look at its first full-size SUV, the Sky Nomad N90. The quick twenty-four-hour sequence marks a completely new chapter for a company that only started… Read more…

Mercedes just announced that its battery electric vehicle sales rose 50% in the second quarter of this year (April-June) compared to the same period last year, and 25% if compared to the first quarter of this year (January-March). Mercedes sold 63,000 EVs in Q2, and 113,300 in the first half of this year in total. The January to June number… Read more…

Every three years, Euro NCAP and ANCAP (Australia’s NCAP) work together to revise and introduce new criteria for vehicle safety. The new 2026 rules are in effect, and BMW’s new iX3 just scored the maximum 5-star rating at Euro NCAP and ANCAP. Interestingly, this is the first vehicle to score five stars after the new, stricter rules for 2026 were… Read more…

Xiaomi already proved its mettle when it entered the automotive market back in 2024. You’d think the company would be happy with the success, but instead of slowing down, it continues to expand its vehicle operations aggressively. The firm successfully delivered 32,759 vehicles to domestic buyers in May 2026 alone, proving that consumer demand for its EVs is as high… Read more…

Developers of electric cars and autonomous systems can’t seem to agree on how driverless vehicles should see the world. Tesla stands on one side of this debate, betting billions of dollars that digital cameras and artificial intelligence can fully replace human eyes. Almost every other major competitor chooses a different path, combining cameras with active radar and laser-based sensors. Tired… Read more…

EV manufacturers used to focus almost entirely on maximum driving range, wanting to prove that electric cars could travel long distances on a single charge. Today, the battery landscape is shifting dramatically. Car manufacturers are now fighting over how quickly a vehicle can recharge its battery pack – no one really wants to spend half an hour sitting at a… Read more…

The American automotive market has officially welcomed its smallest member. Fiat launched the ultra-compact Topolino in the United States to give drivers an alternative to standard golf carts and utility vehicles. This machine is so small it does not even qualify as a traditional automobile. The Italian brand wants to capture the growing micromobility sector by offering a tiny option… Read more…

Today, Volvo has announced that it is starting to integrate Apple Music onto more than two million of its cars through an over-the-air software update. Also, the EX60 will come with Apple Music pre-installed when the first people receive their cars this summer. Volvo is offering “up to” three months of Apple Music for free to its customers to celebrate… Read more…

Geely has officially revealed its latest electric sports sedan, the Geely Galaxy TT. The vehicle immediately drew attention because its exterior styling looks quite similar to the Xiaomi SU7. The new electric fastback has been designed for the younger crowd who value modern looks and connected features. The profile of the Galaxy TT highlights the narrow headlights and the smooth… Read more…