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Lucid entices EV shoppers with deepest price cuts yet for the Air sedan

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Lucid Motors has rolled out its biggest discounts yet on its 2025 Lucid Air electric sedans, with potential savings climbing to over €27,900 on select models. The headline-grabbing offer centers on the 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring model. This month, customers can see a price reduction of up to €28,400 for this version of the luxury electric car. This serious… Read more…

UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare

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A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle’s battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models. Porsche GB confirmed that it… Read more…

DS N°4 order books open, here are the prices

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Last month, DS Automobiles unveiled its latest creation, dubbed N°4. Today, the brand has announced that it’s started taking orders for the car in France, and revealed its pricing. The first deliveries will start in September. The base price is €46,990, and if you’re not a business (there’s a special business trim for €47,940) you have two upsells – the… Read more…

Xiaomi unveils the SU7 Ultra Track Edition

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During the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show, Xiaomi pulled the wraps off a special version of its SU7 electric sedan: the SU7 Ultra Track Edition. That’s the most capable version of the company’s first EV yet. What turns the already powerful SU7 Ultra into a “Track Edition”? For an extra RMB 100,000 (about €12,510), owners get a… Read more…

EV battery prices fell sharply in 2024

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Good news for anyone thinking about buying an electric car: the batteries that power them got a lot cheaper last year. In 2024, prices for lithium-ion battery packs, the heart of any EV, tumbled by 20%, according to a study by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This is the biggest price dive seen since 2017. Why the sudden price break?… Read more…

Peugeot e-3008 GT Electric review

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Peugeot is renowned for producing practical cars with somewhat quirky design. One of its best-sellers in recent years has been the 3008 and the crossover now enters its third generation. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Tech features Ride comfort Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging speed Competition Verdict In the latest iteration the 3008… Read more…

Peugeot e-3008 GT Electric review

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Peugeot is renowned for producing practical cars with somewhat quirky design. One of its best-sellers in recent years has been the 3008 and the crossover now enters its third generation. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Tech features Ride comfort Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging speed Competition Verdict In the latest iteration the 3008… Read more…

Fremont flyover fuels Tesla talk – is this the new Model Y Performance or the budget version?

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A drone flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory has sent ripples of speculation through the electric vehicle community. The captured images of a lightly camouflaged Tesla prototype lead many to wonder if this is a sneak peek at the more affordable offering from the electric car giant, or the new Performance version of the Model Y. The vehicle, cloaked with disguise… Read more…

Purple interior of Genesis GV90 revealed in spy photos

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Genesis is preparing to introduce its largest and most luxurious electric sport utility vehicle, the GV90. This upcoming three-row electric flagship was spotted by sharp-eyed car watchers in California, who even photographed its interior, and it seems Genesis is serious about making a statement. In early 2024, Genesis unveiled its Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show. The company… Read more…

Kia EV4 is getting AWD and GT models

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Kia is getting serious about injecting more excitement into its upcoming EV4 electric offering. The company confirmed that the sleek electric sedan will get both an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option and a high-performance GT variant. The standard Kia EV4, which began sales in its home market of Korea earlier in 2025, is almost ready for its North American and Australian production… Read more…

Kia’s pint-sized EV2 spotted road testing in South Korea

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Kia’s smallest EV in its fast-growing lineup is the upcoming Kia EV2, a compact electric SUV that’s already attracting a lot of attention while undergoing road tests in South Korea and Germany. This new entrant will be Kia’s smallest and, crucially, most affordable electric vehicle, potentially making EV ownership a reality for a much broader audience. Positioned to slot in… Read more…

Renault reveals UK prices for the new Renault 4

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The automotive world loves a good comeback story, and Renault is betting its latest electric offering, the revamped Renault 4, will be exactly that. This isn’t just another boring compact electric car hitting the already busy UK market; it’s a nameplate dripping with history, now reimagined for an electric future. With a starting price designed to undercut key rivals, the… Read more…

Elon Musk is leaving DOGE, to focus more on its businesses including Tesla

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In a short X post, Elon Musk announced his departure from DOGE and thanked Donald Trump for the opportunity to “reduce wasteful spending”. Earlier this week, Musk said he will focus more on his businesses, namely SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. As a “special government employee”, Musk was supposed to work for the new administration for 130 days, which run out… Read more…

Tesla falls out of favor with Chinese customers as well, BYD and Xiaomi take the lead

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The electric vehicle landscape is going through a rapid transformation, and the once-unquestioned dominance of Tesla is seemingly over for the time being. New data reveals a shift in consumer preference, particularly in the huge Chinese market, where domestic brands BYD and Xiaomi are gaining ground. A recent UBS survey exposed a telling change in Chinese consumer sentiment. Only 14%… Read more…

Charging EVs is most expensive in Germany, cheapest in Türkiye, EU study finds

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Electric cars on European roads are promising cleaner air and, often, cheaper motoring in the long run. But when it comes to “fueling” these EVs, the cost can be a real shocker—or a pleasant surprise—depending on where you plug in. A look across the continent reveals a patchwork of prices for charging your EV at home, showing that not all… Read more…

Stellantis finally has a new CEO

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Back in early December, then Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned, and from that point onwards the car-making conglomerate has been searching for a replacement. This was finally found today, as Stellantis is now announcing that Antonio Filosa, a 25-year veteran of the company, will be its new CEO. Antonio Filosa Filosa currently serves as COO for the Americas and Chief… Read more…

Opel teases tougher Frontera

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Opel has pulled the wraps off a concept vehicle dubbed the Frontera Gravel. This beefed-up version of the new Frontera electric SUV hints at a future where family haulers dream of dirt roads, even if they mostly stick to school runs. The question on everyone’s mind: is this rugged EV just playing dress-up, or is there some real adventure in… Read more…

Opel teases tougher Frontera

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Opel has pulled the wraps off a concept vehicle dubbed the Frontera Gravel. This beefed-up version of the new Frontera electric SUV hints at a future where family haulers dream of dirt roads, even if they mostly stick to school runs. The question on everyone’s mind: is this rugged EV just playing dress-up, or is there some real adventure in… Read more…