
Google announced the open-sourcing of its Android Automotive OS. The platform that powers a number of vehicle already offers deeper integration with vehicles and control more functions beyond just a screen, and to reduce costs and development times for automakers. No to be confused with Android Auto, AAOS is actually the car’s own brain and controls everything on board -… Read more…
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Volvo reimagines the work van with the new EX30 Cargo

Volvo is famous for making safe SUVs, favoured by parents driving their kids to school or soccer practice. Now, the Swedish company is trying something very different – they are moving into the world of work trucks and delivery vans. The new Volvo EX30 Cargo is the first commercial vehicle from the brand in the UK. It is a small,… Read more…
Nearly 100,000 electric VWs and Cupras recalled due to battery fire risks

Buying one of the latest electric cars feels like stepping into the future – you get a quiet ride, no tailpipe smells, and you never have to visit a gas station again. But that future sometimes has a few bugs that need fixing, and Volkswagen is dealing with a big one right now. The German car giant announced a massive… Read more…
XPeng brings high-tech brains to budget EVs with new 2026 Mona M03

Buying a smart electric car costs quite a lot of money these days, and most companies save their best computer chips for expensive luxury models. XPeng is changing that rule with its updated 2026 Mona M03. This electric sedan is the brand’s cheapest model, but it now has a very powerful brain. The company is adding its own Turing AI… Read more…
Sony and Honda cancel the Afeela co-developed EVs

Sony and Honda have decided to cancel their Afeela 1 co-developed EV, as well as the second model, an SUV, that didn’t even have a name yet. The Afeela project was announced back in 2023, and the joint venture between Sony and Honda has been showing concepts and prototypes every year at CES since then. Back in February of last… Read more…
Huawei-backed Stelato updates its S9 and S9T EVs once again

Stelato is a one of the five Huawei-backed companies and is a joint venture company between the tech giant and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). Since its inception, has launched only two models, the S9 sedan and the S9T wagon. Stelato S9 The two models were announced in September last year, but already got a refresh in November. And now,… Read more…
Huawei and Chery update Luxeed EVs with better tech and new colors

Only seven months after their last update, Luxeed has already released new versions of its R7 and S7 models. These vehicles are part of a partnership between tech giant Huawei and carmaker Chery. By refreshing these cars so quickly, the company shows it wants to stay ahead of the competition in the world’s busiest EV market. The new Luxeed S7… Read more…
Subaru teases large new electric SUV for New York debut

Subaru fans who need more space for their gear and extra passengers have something to look forward to. The Japanese carmaker plans to reveal a brand-new electric SUV at the New York Auto Show. This new model will have three rows of seats, making it the largest member of the Subaru electric family. The reveal date lands on April 1,… Read more…
BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in the race for European drivers

The European car market is changing, and a new leader is emerging pretty fast. For the second month in a row, the Chinese company BYD sold more vehicles in Europe than Tesla. This time it isn’t just a small lead anymore. Data from February 2026 shows that the gap between these two EV giants is growing wider every single day.… Read more…
Xiaomi EV makes a profit for the first time in 2025

Things are going better and better for Xiaomi on the EV front with every week that passes, seemingly. Today, the company has revealed that its EV and AI business unit (they are combined for whatever reason) has just made its first ever profit in 2025, to the tune of CNY 900 million, or approximately €111 million. That’s from revenue of… Read more…
Kwikset now lets you unlock your front door from your car

Kwikset has just announced that you can now control its smart locks from your car through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This now works because the Kwikset app for Android and iOS has been made compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto, regardless of whether your phone is connected to your car via a wire or wirelessly. Once your phone is… Read more…
Huawei and SAIC launch pre-sales for the Z7 and Z7T Porsche look-alikes

Huawei and the automaker SAIC have officially opened pre-sales for their latest joint project: the Saic Z7 and the Z7T. These EVs are part of the HIMA network, which is Huawei’s way of selling cars through its own stores. Saic is a brand name created by these two giants, and it is trying to make a name for itself alongside… Read more…
Tesla’s six-seater Model Y L is about to make a global debut, regulatory filings and spy shots suggest

Tesla officially announced the long wheelbase version of Model Y with six seats called Model Y L back in August last year, but it was a China-only announcement. However, we have strong evidence that this is about to change. Regulatory filings for the European and Australian markets reveal some interesting details, while drone shots above the Texas Gigafactory suggest that… Read more…
Lynk & Co 10+ is a new powerful electric sedan from China

Official images from China have finally shown us the new Lynk & Co 10+. This is not a regular family car – it is a high-performance version of the upcoming 10 sedan. It seems the company wants to prove that EVs can be both smart and very fast. This new model will replace the Z10, after a very short life… Read more…
XPeng brings new electric SUVs to Mexico as profits finally arrive

The fast-growing Chinese car company XPeng shared big news about its financial performance and its international expansion plans. For the first time since the company started making cars, XPeng actually made a profit. Many new companies that step into making EVs lose money for a long time, but XPeng managed to cross the finish line into the green during the… Read more…
Toyota expands European lineup with the new electric C-HR+

Toyota plans to release its newest electric car, the Toyota C-HR+, in Europe starting this month. The coupe-style SUV is part of the brand’s growing family of EVs. The car is built on the eTNGA platform, which Toyota made specifically for its electric models. Drivers in Europe can choose from three different versions of the C-HR+. These versions are called… Read more…
New Xiaomi SU7 is off to a great start – 15,000 units sold in 34 minutes

On March 19, 2026, Xiaomi released a new version of its popular electric car, the SU7, and the response from the buyers was overwhelming – in just 34 minutes, 15,000 people placed their order. This proves again that many people are excited about what Xiaomi is doing with EVs. The new lineup includes three versions: Standard, Pro, and Max. You… Read more…
Bentley shifts focus to hybrids and scales down electric car plans

Bentley is changing its roadmap for the next decade. The famous British luxury brand announced it will move away from its original plan of launching five new electric cars by 2035. Instead of rushing into a full lineup of EVs, the company will focus more on hybrid vehicles. This decision comes as car buyers around the world show less interest… Read more…
BAIC sodium-ion battery charges in 11 minutes

When it comes to electric cars, there’s one universal truth – they usually rely on lithium to keep their motors running. This is about to change because of big news coming from China. Car company BAIC shared the first details of a new kind of power source: the sodium-ion battery. This technology uses salt instead of expensive lithium, and BAIC… Read more…
Genesis GV60 Magma is the new speed king for the EV era

Genesis is no longer making only quiet luxury cars – the brand released a detailed look into its latest creation, the Genesis GV60 Magma. This car is a big change for the company. It moves away from just being comfortable and steps into the world of high-performance electric cars. By mixing its classic elegant look with serious speed, Genesis wants… Read more…

