Spy shots have finally surfaced, revealing the striking front end of Lynk & Co’s highly anticipated all-electric flagship: the Zero. While Geely’s premium brand, Lynk & Co, is known for its distinctive styling, the Zero EV takes a fresh design direction. Instead of mirroring the recent 07 EM-P SUV, the Zero flaunts a unique front fascia with four vertical running… Read more…

Elon Musk, Tesla’s outspoken CEO, has long been a vocal critic of high-definition maps for self-driving systems. But, as the saying goes, “When in Rome…” His company’s ambition to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in the lucrative Chinese market has led to a compromise. Tesla is joining forces with Chinese tech giant Baidu, a move seen as pivotal for… Read more…

Xiaomi is proving it’s a serious player in the electric vehicle market with the early success of its first model, the SU7. In its first month of sales, the company delivered an impressive 7,058 SU7 models to its first customers, setting a solid pace for its ambitious production goals. The automaker’s original production target of 10,000 units per month by… Read more…

Lancia, the iconic Italian automaker, is entering the electric era with its much-anticipated redesigned Ypsilon. The new 2024 Ypsilon boasts a choice of powertrains – a versatile hybrid and a potent all-electric version – wrapped in a funky Italian design. After a short wait, the car is already in production, and orders for all trims are now open in Italy.… Read more…

The Tesla rollercoaster party keeps going. After a massive round of layoffs, which saw over 10% of its workforce cut, more job losses are rocking the company. Shockingly, Tesla’s entire Supercharger team and other long-time executives have been eliminated, leading to whispers about the company’s future direction. Significant figures have left Tesla in recent layoffs. Drew Baglino, who led the… Read more…

Xiaomi, the Chinese tech powerhouse renowned for its smartphones and gadgets, is swiftly making its mark in the automotive industry. The company’s first foray into electric vehicles, the SU7, is not only attracting attention but also amassing orders at a remarkable pace. In a mere 32 days after its launch, Xiaomi EV proudly marked its 10,000th SU7 rolling off the… Read more…

After a production halt in February, the luxury Chinese EV brand HiPhi looks poised for a return. Financial woes forced HiPhi to press pause, but according to local media sources, the company got a much-needed financial boost and it’s now gearing up to revive production lines. The lifeline came from a Hong Kong-based company, providing HiPhi with a crucial strategic… Read more…

Tesla’s Model Y Performance hasn’t been updated in a very long time, unlike the Model 3 Performance which just got refreshed. But that doesn’t make it any sort of slouch – it’s still got 534 hp and a claimed 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of 3.7 seconds. The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, on the other hand, only has 428… Read more…

Tesla has today detailed the next update headed to its Cybertruck, and it’s going to be a pretty important one. The Cybertruck will get an Off-Road Mode with this update, which should, as the name implies, improve the truck’s performance on off-road surfaces. There’s going to be an Overland mode with more consistent handling and better overall traction while driving… Read more…

Nio’s much-anticipated 150 kWh semi-solid state battery is almost ready to actually launch, about two years behind the initial schedule. It will become available on June 1. There’s a twist, however, as you won’t be able to buy one. You will, instead, rent it from Nio for those trips which require more range. The prices are based on what battery… Read more…

Mercedes will not be using Apple’s next-generation CarPlay, which was announced last year and should be starting to roll out by the end of this year, bringing a “cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone”, according to Apple itself. The next-gen CarPlay will handle vehicle functions like radio and temperature controls and will… Read more…

Electric vehicles may be gaining traction, but range anxieties persist. Not for long, if Polestar and StoreDot have their way. The carmaker and battery tech company successfully demonstrated a breakthrough that could reframe our concept of EV charging.  A specially adapted Polestar 5 prototype zipped from a 10% to an 80% charge in a mere 10 minutes. This stunning achievement… Read more…

Electric vehicle enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the world’s battery giant, CATL, aims to shake up the market in a few years. The Chinese manufacturer is pushing for small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027. These cutting-edge batteries promise increased range and superior safety compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. CATL hasn’t minced words about the… Read more…

Italdesign, the renowned Italian design studio, has unveiled its bold new all-electric concept: the Italdesign Quintessenza. This radical EV defies existing conventions, blending a high-performance GT’s dynamic power with a pickup truck’s adventurous practicality. It is an audacious concept, but the Quintessenza points to a future of versatile, high-performance electric vehicles. The Quintessenza’s bold, futuristic design isn’t merely for looks.… Read more…

Ever since the introduction of the first Type 2 (since renamed to T1) in 1950, Volkswagen has established itself as a dominant force in family van development. A whole generation of post-war families was brought up with the Transporter and the journeys, moments and memories the little van has created sure last a lifetime. It became a symbol of the… Read more…

The Kia EV9, already a popular family-sized electric SUV, is receiving a major power bump with the upcoming launch of the EV9 GT. This high-performance version, according to Kia’s CEO, is slated for a January 2025 debut and promises plenty of power and an exciting driving experience. Kia’s CEO presenting EV9 GT The secret of the EV9 GT lies in… Read more…

Genesis has unveiled two stunning concept vehicles that give us a glimpse of the company’s EV future. The Neolun Concept was unveiled in New York and takes a new EV design direction, while the G80 EV Magma Concept was unveiled in Beijing as part of Genesis’s recent high-performance Magma program. The Neolun Concept, a full-size electric SUV, takes its name… Read more…

Honda announced a major shift in its strategy today. The copmany plans to invest $11 billion into Canada’s first EV supply chain capable of producing 240,000 Honda EVs per year. The vehicles will be destined for the Canadian and US markets. If everything goes as planned, this will be the largest EV investment in Canada, and it will include an… Read more…

BYD used the 2024 Beijing Auto Show to announce a new addition to its premium brand Denza and it’s a real head-turner – meet the Z9 GT. The Denza Z9 GT’s boasts what we can best describe as EV aggressive styling. There’s no massive grille or oversized intakes here, just flowing lines emphasizing the car’s sporty leanings. Underneath lies a… Read more…

Zeekr, Geely’s premium EV branch, has officially unveiled the Zeekr Mix. Debuting at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mix is built on the brand-new SEA-M platform and promises a spacious, futuristic driving experience. Zeekr spent over €904 million developing the SEA-M architecture, prioritizing a roomy interior. Unlike traditional car designs, the Mix features a capsule shape with a flat… Read more…