
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…
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 – three motors, 680hp and fake sounds

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 reveals two new concepts – the MG GO! sporty hatch and the MG Cyber performance SUV

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…
Xiaomi Sky Nomad N90 moves from a teaser to a real family SUV in twenty-four hours

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 EV sales are up 51%

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…
BMW iX3 is the first vehicle to earn a 5-star rating under ANCAP’s new tougher rules

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…
Tech giant Xiaomi confirms the new Sky Nomad brand

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…
New Jersey proposed autonomous law could exclude Tesla camera-only tech

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…
Geely Aegis “Gold Brick” battery breakthrough delivers over 1000 kW charging

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…
Small footprint, big style: the tiny Fiat Topolino arrives in America

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…
Volvo brings Apple Music to more than two million cars, offers three months free

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 Galaxy TT – another electric sedan from China

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…
The SUV variant of the Polestar 4 will launch this fall, official teaser confirms

Polestar just teased its upcoming vehicle, the Polestar 4 SUV. The EV is, of course, based on the existing Polestar 4, which is marketed as “Performance SUV Coupe.” The full-fledged SUV, however, is larger, with more cargo space and a rear window. Yes, while the drivers of the regular Polestar 4 rely on the rear-mounted camera for looking back, the… Read more…
Real-world highway range test of the new Rivian R2

Customer deliveries for the new Rivian R2 officially began in mid-2026. This compact SUV is very important for the automaker as it targets the mass market. To see how the new model performs outside of laboratory conditions, Tom Moloughney from the YouTube channel State of Charge, tested a production unit on public highways. The test evaluated the real-world efficiency of… Read more…
Bentley’s first EV has a name and an official launch date

Bentley’s first EV is almost here. The luxury brand is now teasing the launch of the upcoming model, which is called Torcal and will be officially unveiled on September 23 in London. The name is inspired by El Torcal de Antequera in Spain, which is one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Europe. The word Torcal is also derived… Read more…
Leapmotor enters North America with B10 launch in Mexico

The North American automotive market welcomed a new competitor from China as Leapmotor officially introduced its B10 electric crossover in Mexico. This is a big step for the brand as it expands its footprint outside of Asia and Europe. Backed heavily by the global automotive giant Stellantis, the newcomer will try to capture a share of the growing demand for… Read more…
Subaru Trailseeker keeps its US price low to challenge mainstream EVs

Subaru has a new top seller in its growing fleet of electric cars. The Trailseeker EV was only revealed a few months back, but it already has secured the position of the brand’s most popular electric SUV last month, outperforming both the Solterra and the smaller Uncharted models in total sales. This strong demand suggests a growing consumer appetite for… Read more…
China changes EV policy with some EREVs and hybrids no longer exempt from taxes

Over the last decade, drivers across China have embraced electric cars at a rate that has surprised global analysts. This rapid adoption has turned clean-energy vehicles into mainstream options rather than a niche segment. This massive success means that the Chinese government no longer needs to support every type of green vehicle with aggressive financial incentives. In a major policy… Read more…
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic real life range test with 19-inch wheels and summer tires

Three-row SUVs are hardly your first thought when picking a car for urban driving, yet the Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic aims to change that. It combines seating for up to seven occupants with compact exterior dimensions, offering a practical solution for larger families that still need a vehicle suited to everyday city use. Mercedes brought the premium refinement expected of… Read more…
UK electric car market surges to 30 percent as Tesla finds its footing

The auto market in the United Kingdom went through quite a shift in June 2026. Latest data shows that EVs captured almost 30% of the new car market during the month, with buyers snapping up 64,440 electric cars. That’s a huge 38% bump compared to the same period last year, with the new car market growing by 15% to 215,921… Read more…

