Apple has hit the brakes on its ambitious electric vehicle project. After a decade in the works, Apple’s self-driving car plans have officially reached a dead end. After recent reports the company was at a crossroads with the project, the decision has been made to shift the focus to the AI, and cancel the car project. The decision to scrap… Read more…

Remember the Isetta bubble cars of the 1950s? The ones that looked like oversized eggs zipping around tiny European streets? Well, they’re back in a fully electric, 21st-century incarnation, and get this – even a kid can drive this one. Meet the Microlino Lite from the Swiss company known simply as Micro. This diminutive machine ditches the usual car look,… Read more…

The Polestar 3 finally kicked off production and the vehicle is finally being assembled, so some owners may expect deliveries soon. Meanwhile, Polestar’s facility in North Carolina, USA is entering the test production phase. This marks a big milestone in Polestar’s expansion as its third model will be the first one produced on two continents. Going by the press release,… Read more…

IM Motors, a joint venture between auto giant SAIC Motor, Chinese tech behemoth Alibaba, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, is making its big debut on the European market with the IM L6 all-electric sedan. Unveiled at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show, this slick four-door vehicle is poised to rival the likes of the Tesla Model 3, maybe even the Model S. The… Read more…

Mercedes is backpedaling on its futuristic design language with the updated 2024 EQS. The German luxury automaker is ditching the sleek, futuristic looks on its flagship electric sedan in favor of tried-and-true design cues. While some may see this strategy as Mercedes losing faith in EVs, others see it as merely a necessary concession to a transitioning auto market. The… Read more…

For years, Tesla has dazzled its faithful (and irked its detractors) with a cycle of hype, leaks, and incremental improvements. Their latest move is no different; the refreshed Model 3 Performance, sporting the tongue-in-cheek “Ludicrous” badge, is here. But should you care? The new Model 3 Performance was spotted during what seemed like a promo shoot in Spain. We have… Read more…

Fiat, the Italian automaker with a knack for cute, city-friendly cars, has thrown down the gauntlet. In a recent announcement, CEO Olivier Francois laid out an ambitious plan to transition the brand towards a global, electrified lineup. The goal? To replace the iconic Panda with a family of versatile, affordable EVs aimed at taking over the world. Fiat isn’t playing… Read more…

Xiaomi unveiled its first-ever EV, the SU7 to the European public at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. The tech giant decided to present its impressive EV at one of the biggest tech events of the year, instead of the Geneva Motor Show, which coincidentally kicks off today. We got close to the SU7 Max on the MWC floor… Read more…

The original Renault 5 cemented the French maker’s reputation as a pioneer. The small, nimble, and affordable car quickly captured the hearts of European drivers, especially those looking for a second car or just entering the new car market. Can its successor, the fully electric Renault 5 E-Tech, repeat that success? On paper, it appears promising. To say the original… Read more…

Peugeot is about to launch its largest EV SUV yet, the E-5008. The vehicle sits above the E-3008 both in terms of size and features. Peugeot just released a short teaser trailer of the new E-5008’s interior, revealing some of the features. The teaser highlights the new Panoramic i-Cockpit – a 21-inch HD screen that combines the heads-up display with… Read more…

The Renault Scenic E-Tech took home the coveted Car of the Year 2024 award. Electric vehicles dominating automotive awards is slowly becoming the norm, and the French SUV bested some remarkable competitors. The 2024 win adds to Renault’s long history with the award, scoring multiple trophies over the years. One of its biggest selling points is the claimed 625 km… Read more…

It seems like every week brings a fresh announcement of another mind-bogglingly fast electric supercar, and China’s BYD is joining the fray with their Yangwang U9. The U9 instantly becomes one of the most powerful EVs on the market and the company is not shy about its ambitions, asking an eye-watering €219,900 (RMB 1,680,000) for one of China’s first electric… Read more…

The Renault 5 is back. Sort of. And, in case you didn’t know – it’s electric. It is scheduled for an official unveiling on February 26 at the Geneva Motor Show but the internet has its own agenda. If the leaked images swirling around the internet are anything to go by, the new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is a blast… Read more…

China’s darling automaker – Li Auto – is best known for its extended-range luxury SUVs, a solution that skirts the range-anxiety woes of many EV buyers. But with the Mega, Li Auto is going all-in on purely electric power – with a minivan. And not just any minivan, but instead, one that wouldn’t look out of place on a set… Read more…

The Tesla Cybertruck, from its headline-grabbing (and window-smashing) reveal to its years of delays, has become an emblem of Tesla’s outlandish ambition. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying its ability to generate publicity, unlike any traditional pickup. But behind the hype, one key question has always lingered: how far can this sci-fi-inspired behemoth actually travel on a single… Read more…

Ineos, known for its unapologetic revival of traditional off-roading with the Grenadier, is taking a gamble with the Fusilier. The company’s first electric SUV aims to bring the rugged spirit into the electrified age. But will hardened off-road enthusiasts embrace the switch from diesel to batteries? Ineos believes it can overcome the inherent challenges of taking EVs into the wilderness.… Read more…

Electric carmaker Zeekr is significantly upgrading its flagship 001 model. With an improved look and increased power, this facelift version attempts to make up an even more tempting proposition. The official debut is scheduled for February 27 but this is 2024 and Chinese social media influencers clearly have their own plans. A video review of the updated Zeekr 001 is… Read more…

SAIC, one of China’s auto giants, is gambling on its Innovation In Motion electric vehicle brand – known as IM – to make a big splash in Europe and South America. But they won’t be sailing under the IM banner. Instead, they’ll be rebranded as SAIC’s other brand – MG. This strategy hopes to piggyback off the formerly British brand’s… Read more…

Tesla’s Supercharger network has been in the news a lot recently for opening up to EVs from other brands, and now Rivian has decided to follow suit. Rivian has its own charging network, called the Rivian Adventure Network, which at the moment comprises 400 fast chargers in 67 locations throughout the US. All of these have so far been exclusive… Read more…

Back in 2021, Mercedes came out with an ambitious goal: to have 50% of its sales come from electrified vehicles by 2025. Today, the company has backtracked on that and delayed the goal by five years to 2030. A big part of the initial goal of 50% electric by 2025 was to be taken by all-electric vehicles, but now that… Read more…