Ford is adding a second EV to its European roster this week – specifically on Wednesday, July 10. Following the Explorer, the new model will revive the Capri name, used on a fastback coupe that Ford produced from 1968 to 1986. In the teaser post on X below, that is a classic Capri – and, spoiler alert, you can’t charge… Read more…

Lucid Motors is on the rise, according to the latest figures from Q2 2024. The company was able to ship 2,394 EVs in Q2, significantly up from its previous best – 1,967 vehicles shipped in Q1 2024. It may not sound as much, but Lucid Motors is a small startup in car company standards and only deals in premium vehicles,… Read more…

Peugeot decided it would be a good idea to integrate ChatGPT into its entire lineup of cars, including its latest EVs. This decision follows a successful pilot program involving over 10,000 customers and is designed to enhance the driving experience by leveraging artificial intelligence. Starting immediately, new Peugeot EVs like the e-208, e-2008, and e-308 will come standard with ChatGPT,… Read more…

According to people familiar with the matter, the Turkish government and BYD are about to announce a new investment project in the Manisa province. The deal is not official yet, but it will likely become in the coming days after the two parties finalize all details. Turkiye announced new tariffs for Chinese EV imports in early June but has since… Read more…

BMW is edging ever closer to releasing its next generation EV lineup based on its Neue Klasse platform. Recently spied during testing in Europe was an electric coupe, which may well be the coolest member of the family of six EV models set to be released by 2027. This new EV coupe looks nothing like any BMW ever released -… Read more…

Leading Chinese automaker SAIC Motor Corp has announced it will formally request a hearing with the European Commission to challenge the additional tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles. The company asserts that the EC’s anti-subsidy investigation is riddled with errors and unfair practices, ultimately harming both SAIC and its European customers. At the heart of the dispute is the EC’s… Read more…

Following a bunch of high profile meetings it appeared Tesla is on the verge of entering the Indian market. However, Elon Musk’s recent actions suggests the company isn’t going to invest in India anytime soon and any potential plans are put on hold. While last year Elon Musk was in a hurry to enter the Indian market, he might have… Read more…

Stellantis has today announced that it’s expanding the availability of its e-Routes app to all of its brands “this summer”. This made its debut on Citroen cars in October of last year, and has ben progressively rolled out already to Peugeot, DS, Opel, and Vauxhall EVs. Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, and Lancia cars are getting it imminently as well. It’s… Read more…

BYD’s premium brand, Denza, is about to release its new flagship sedan, the Z9GT. Set for an official launch at the end of this year, the Z9GT promises a blend of technology, comfort, and performance. The company took to social media and revealed Z9GT’s cabin. It features three screens in the front – a horizontal center screen, an instrument screen,… Read more…

The Goodwood Festival of Speed will witness the introduction of Mini’s JCW E Prototype, the first-ever all-electric model in the high-performance John Cooper Works lineup. The prototype is set to take the famed hill climb, giving spectators a preview of the electric future that awaits JCW enthusiasts. The prototype pays tribute to the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally-winning Mini Cooper S… Read more…

BYD’s upcoming hot hatch called Seal 06GT has been spotted on the streets of China. The vehicle sits between the Dolphin and the Seal in BYD’s portfolio and will likely ask anything between RMB 150,000 and 200,000 (€19,000 – €25,200). BYD Seal 06GT The Seal 06GT is expected to hit global markets as well at some point in the future.… Read more…

After announcing the new tariffs on Chinese EV imports in early June, the EU revised the tariffs before making them enter provisional effect today. The tariffs now range from 17.4% to 37.6%, depending on a couple of factors. The new import taxes on top of the already existing 10% import fees, will be provisional from Friday and turn into definitive… Read more…

Kia’s upcoming all-out EV9 GT was spotted testing in Korea. The video by Healer TV shows the Kia EV9 GT out on the streets in design-hiding cladding. Some changes are still poking out – like the different front bumper design and the colored (and likely more capable) brake calipers. The GT will have enormous power output and will make the… Read more…

Tesla has been facing challenges in recent quarters with declining sales and stiff competition. In an attempt to reverse the trend, Tesla’s latest FSD 12.4.2 update, is now being rolled out to select beta testers. While FSD is not yet fully autonomous (and may never be), the new update shows significant improvements in various areas. Beta testers report smoother decision-making,… Read more…

Xpeng has officially lifted the curtain on its latest offering, the Mona M03. It starts below RMB 200,000 (€25,600) and stands out with impressive aerodynamic efficiency. The Mona M03 has a drag coefficient of 0.194 Cd. This even beats the likes of the Tesla Model S, Model 3, Porsche Taycan, and Mercedes-Benz EQS. Such aerodynamic efficiency translates into improved energy… Read more…

Chinese battery maker Sunwoda shared its views on the evolution of solid-state batteries. A whole bunch of companies are developing their solid-state solutions and Sunwoda is no exception, but the latest update from the company is important as it relates to the broader industry trends. According to Sunwoda, the price of solid-state batteries will match the current price of semi-solid-state… Read more…

Audi just confirmed a Q6 E-Tron Sportback is on the horizon, and will come alongside the high-performance RS Q6 E-Tron. During the Q6 E-Tron launch event, Audi gave attendees a glimpse of the Q6 E-Tron Sportback, teasing its sloping roofline. We got not further details on the upcoming model, unfortunately. Audi also confirmed the development of an RS Q6 E-Tron,… Read more…

Xiaomi’s EV arm revealed plans to further boost production capacity in order to reduce wait times for SU7 orders. The company’s latest increase cuts an average of five-week from the waiting period. The optimization and maintenance process started yesterday and it’s crucial for Xiaomi’s plans to expand production even further. Xiaomi spokesperson clarified that the the ongoing optimization will not… Read more…

Tesla defied Wall Street’s subdued expectations by delivering a robust 443,956 vehicles in the second quarter of 2024. This figure surpassed the consensus estimate of 438,000 deliveries. Tesla’s Q2 result showed production slightly lagging behind deliveries at 410,831 vehicles. The company attributed this disparity to a considerable number of vehicles in transit at the end of the previous quarter. The… Read more…

Renault’s electric vehicle production company, Ampere, has announced bold plans to cut the cost of EV batteries it uses by 20% from the beginning of 2026. This will be achieved through the integration of LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries for less expensive small and midsize cars, to complement NCM (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) batteries. The LFP cells will be bought from… Read more…