
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…
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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…
The new XPeng L03 wants to challenge legacy brands – can it?

The EV markets around the world are going through a major shakeup as Chinese automakers expand beyond their domestic borders. Xpeng , an already established EV brand, wants a slice of that global electric pie – on July 2, 2026, the manufacturer officially opened pre-sales in China for its latest crossover. And this one is heading straight to Europe. The… Read more…
Tesla Model Y L six-seater officially launches in the US

The longer version of the Premium Model Y is finally launching in the US. The Model Y L was first introduced for the Chinese market and is now ready to roll on the streets of the US as well. This version has a slightly longer wheelbase, more interior space and, of course, three rows of seats that can host up… Read more…
The 1,000hp McMurtry Speirling PURE track car enters production

The automotive market has its fair share of new startup companies promising incredible performance. Many of these brands show digital drawings of extreme vehicles that never reach real roads or racetracks. Driving enthusiasts hear grand promises about raw vehicle dynamics, but these projects usually vanish before assembly ever begins. McMurtry is breaking this pattern. The small British automaker has officially… Read more…
Standard Hyundai Ioniq 3 revealed with practical design and smart tech

Hyundai has finally revealed the standard version of its latest addition to the world of electric cars, the compact Ioniq 3. This unveiling follows the official debut in April that focused exclusively on the aggressive, performance-oriented N Line variant. Now, the South Korean brand is showing the version that the majority of everyday drivers will actually buy. This model ditches… Read more…
Rivian beats delivery expectations for Q2, raises its full year 2026 delivery guidance

Rivian published its Q2 deliveries report, and it beat its initial expectations of 9,000-11,000 vehicles. The company’s facility in Normal, Illinois, produced 12,613 vehicles, and delivered 12,194 in the period. While Rivian remains a somewhat small EV company, it certainly manages to improve on some of its supply chain bottlenecks. It’s also refreshing to see a company under-promising and over-delivering.… Read more…
Tesla shatters Wall Street estimates with 480,126 Q2 deliveries

Tesla turned its falling sales around in the second quarter of 2026, breaking a long dry spell. The American manufacturer delivered 480,126 electric cars globally between April and June. This is a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when the company delivered 384,122 vehicles. The quarterly volume also jumped 34% from the 358,023 EVs that Tesla handed… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance review

Hyundai’s electric offensive shows no signs of slowing down, the Korean company determined to become a name to be reckoned with in the rapidly changing landscape. The brand’s lineup now covers virtually all key segments and provides quality at a great price with little compromises, which explains its rapidly growing market share. The latest addition to the electric range is… Read more…
New Storm Edition brings extra value to Kia EV5

The global EV market keeps shifting as automakers look for different ways to attract budget-conscious buyers. Kia took a big step in this direction by expanding its vehicle lineup. The South Korean automaker opened order books in the UK for a new version of its popular midsize electric SUV – the Kia EV5 Storm edition. This fresh variant targets consumers… Read more…
Xiaomi has a steep sales mountain to climb despite good June EV deliveries

Xiaomi is learning a painful lesson that building electric cars is very different from building smartphones. The company’s automotive division announced its June 2026 delivery results, showing a steady performance on paper. The young manufacturer managed to deliver more than 30,000 vehicles during the month, and managed a steady delivery rate above the 30,000 mark for three consecutive months. Consistency… Read more…
Citroen launches e-C3 Tonic special edition

Today Citroen launched a new special edition trim level for the e-C3, called Tonic. It’s based on the You trim level, but adds a few extra touches. If you go with Tonic, you get a two-tone roof painted in Aden Red or Perla Nera Black, roof rails and a rear spoiler borrowed from a higher trim level, yellow clips on… Read more…
Google tests Gemini AI feature that lets electric cars see the outside world

Google has revealed a new experimental feature that allows the AI assistant look at the world outside your vehicle. The company used its popular Gemini system for the demonstration. The new technology connects the AI directly to a vehicle’s built-in forward-facing camera, turning it into a pair of smart eyes. By linking software with physical hardware, Gemini can answer complex… Read more…
Rivian R2 with LiDAR spotted in the wild

Rivian announced its more affordable R2 model back in February and even opened up its configurator, but we are yet to see shipments start. One notable omission from the configurator, however, is the option to add a LiDAR. Rivian explained that the LiDAR system won’t be included in the R2 for the first few months of production. The reason for… Read more…
Tesla delivers FSD v14 Lite to legacy H3 EVs as the legal pressures grow

Tesla has officially started to release the Full Self-Driving update for older vehicles. The automaker is deploying firmware version 2026.20.5.1, known as FSD v14 Lite, to vehicles with Hardware 3 technology. Tesla AI software executive Ashok Elluswamy confirmed the rollout publicly. He confirmed the software is heading to early-access drivers first – these are drivers with high safety marks -… Read more…
Ferrari Luce sold out in China despite design controversies

Courtesy of Ferrari, we are witnessing a sharp divide in how consumers view the latest luxury electric cars. When the Italian automaker revealed its first all-electric model, the Luce, the reaction from Western internet commentators was largely negative. But the commercial reality of the world’s largest auto market tells a completely different story. Wealthy buyers in China are showing strong… Read more…
The first all-electric BMW iX5 is now official, comes alongside four other powertrain options

BMW just announced the X5 series SUV, and it now comes in five different drive options. You have the usual petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid, but they are now joined by the first-ever fully-electric iX5 and the iX5 Hydrogen. The latter will come at a later date, though. The only thing we know about the hydrogen version so far is… Read more…

