
Volvo is giving its smallest electric car a moody makeover. The Swedish automaker has launched the Volvo EX30 Black Edition in the United Kingdom. This new version of the popular compact SUV trades bright chrome for a deep, dark look that is hard to miss. The car itself might be small, but it makes a big statement with its “all-black… Read more…
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New SU7 arrives in showrooms as Xiaomi hits major milestone

Xiaomi is already delivering the updated SU7 sedan to stores across China. One model on display in Guangzhou shows off a fresh coat of “Capri Blue” paint and large 21-inch wheels. The car looks sleek, but some of the most important changes are actually hidden in the door handles. The new SU7 now has door handles that work two ways… Read more…
Tesla launches its FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands

Tesla announced its expansion of the FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands, following the positive reception and success in other European countries. In November last year, the company kick-started the FSD ride-alongs in Germany, France and Italy. The ride-alongs allow consumers and authorities to experience Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature in real-world traffic conditions with a staff member in the driver’s… Read more…
Tesla Semi specifications reveal massive power and higher price tags

The wait for the Tesla Semi has been a long one. It has been nearly ten years since the world first saw the concept of this electric truck. For 98 months, fans and businesses wondered if the vehicle would ever truly hit the road in large numbers. A few companies have used the truck in tests, but Tesla is now… Read more…
The new Rivian R2 wants to be your best friend

Rivian is finally showing off a car that more people can actually afford. The company held a press event where it revealed its newest prototype, a midsize SUV called the Rivian R2. This vehicle is a huge deal for the brand that, until now, has been known for making very expensive trucks and SUVs that cost as much as a… Read more…
Refreshed Mazda 6e hits the UK with new LFP battery and sub-£40,000 price tag

Mazda seemed to be dragging its feet when it came to EV transition. Other companies were rushing to put out new electric models, and Mazda only had the MX-30 to offer. To make things worse, that car did not sell very well because it simply did not go very far on a single charge. It was a total disaster. But… Read more…
Toyota brings a big electric SUV to America with the 2027 Highlander

Toyota is finally ready to show the world that it can build more than just hybrids. The Japanese car company focused on gasoline engines and small electric motors for a very long time, but now, it is finally jumping into the world of large electric cars with the 2027 Toyota Highlander. This is a giant leap for a company that… Read more…
Audi’s new apps seamlessly handle parking, charging, and washing

Audi has added two new apps to its app store that’s accessible in the cars’ infotainment systems: EasyPark and ryd. EasyPark automatically detects a parking spot and pays the appropriate fee at more than 60,000 parking locations in around 1,300 European cities, including public parking spots, private parking lots, and parking garages. As soon as your Audi is in a… Read more…
Xiaomi wraps up first run of SU7 as new version arrives

Xiaomi finished building the very last of its first-generation SU7 sedans, marking the end of a very successful start for the brand’s first vehicle. In just over a year, the company delivered more than 381,000 units of the sleek sedan to customers. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, even shared the news during a live video, showing the final car… Read more…
New 1,000-km battery from FAW sets high bar for electric cars

It is only February, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a massive year for electric cars. Last year felt like a slow crawl for battery news, and in contrast, the first few weeks of this year have been a sprint. The latest announcement comes from China’s FAW Group, which completed a successful test of a new battery that… Read more…
MIIT filing reveals battery details of the refreshed Xiaomi SU7

Documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal the work Xiaomi put into refreshing the SU7 electric sedan. The batteries are almost the same size as before, but the company found a way to squeeze a lot more distance out of every charge. The revised Xiaomi SU7 lineup comes in three different flavors: Standard, Pro, and Max.… Read more…
Updated BYD Denza Z9 and Z9GT exceed 1,000 km range mark

The Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) published some regulatory filings, revealing key specs about the upcoming BYD Denza Z9 and the Denza Z9GT. The most notable upgrades are the battery packs. Both models will soon be equipped with either 102 kWh or 122 kWh batteries. The 102 kWh unit on the Z9 extends the range to 905… Read more…
BYD unveils the new ATTO 3 EVO – a smarter and much faster family SUV

BYD just pulled the curtain back on the ATTO 3 EVO, and it is not a tiny, cosmetic update. This new version of the popular electric family SUV brings more power and a much bigger battery to the table. If you thought the first version was good, this one tries to beat it in every way. It sits on a… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz adds a “just right” option to the CLA lineup

Mercedes-Benz has a bit of a labeling problem, and it is making things a little confusing for people who just want a nice car. If you have been following the news about electric cars lately, you know that the German brand has been very busy. They recently launched the new electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, and it came in a few different… Read more…
Toyota teases the all-new 2027 Highlander electric SUV

Toyota is finally ready to join the big leagues of family-sized electric cars. The company has officially confirmed the 2027 Toyota Highlander will arrive as its very first three-row SUV powered entirely by batteries. It’s a big change for one of America’s favorite family haulers – the Highlander used to rely on gasoline or hybrid power, but the next generation… Read more…
BYD teases the Song Ultra as some of its specs surface through a certification

BYD is currently putting the finishing touches on the Song Ultra. The company has started teasing the car in China with the two images you can see below, revealing the Song Ultra’s front and side. According to compulsory filings with the Chinese MIIT, the Song Ultra has two battery options: 75.6kWh with a CLTC range of 620 km and 82.7kWh… Read more…
Ferrari sheds light on its first all-electric supercar: the Ferrari Luce

The legendary Italian carmaker has finally pulled the curtain back on the Ferrari Luce, its very first attempt at electric cars. This is a massive shift for a company known for screaming gasoline engines. Many fans were worried that an electric Ferrari would be boring, but the company invited famous designers to help make the cabin feel special. The big… Read more…
Toyota and Pony.ai reveal new bZ4X robotaxi for China

What once used to be a dream of sitting in the back seat while a car drives itself through heavy traffic has become a reality. Autonomous taxis are slowly becoming the norm, and in China, two big companies just took a major step to bring this service to the local market. GAC Toyota and an autonomous driving company, Pony.ai, showed… Read more…
Land Rover readying another full-electric vehicle, likely a Velar successor

After numerous delays with the all-electric Range Rover, JLR’s Finance Chief surprised everyone by announcing plans for another “unique” all-electric Land Rover model that will slot between the Evoque and the Range Rover. And it’s due for announcement later this year. Of course, unique doesn’t reveal much, but it’s probably safe to assume the Finance Chief was talking about a… Read more…
Skoda details the Epiq’s power, batteries, range, and performance

Skoda previewed the Epiq all the way back in 2024, then introduced it in September of last year, and today the brand is finally giving us more details about it, along with a bunch of photos showing it in camo. The Epiq is going to be fully unveiled before the end of June. It uses the VW Group’s MEB+ platform,… Read more…

