Despite impressive sales figures, the Xiaomi SU7 is not getting any praise for quality. The 2025 Q1 China Automobile Quality Ranking for large battery electric sedans placed the SU7 last among 29 Chinese models. This ranking, compiled by the state-run China Automobile Quality Network, indicates a higher risk of potential defects and a greater number of owner complaints relative to… Read more…

Tesla announced that it has already launched its early-access Robotaxi service in San Francisco Bay Area and Austin, Texas. The Robotaxis are regular Model Ys, for now, and they come with a safety driver. The cars run on a still-unreleased version of the FSD software. Shortly after the post was published, NHTSA sent out some questions to Tesla in order… Read more…

Toyota is freshening up its North American lineup with a big update to its popular electric crossover. Formerly known as the bZ4X, the refreshed model will now simply be called the Toyota bZ and comes with a list of substantial improvements in power and driving range. The new version will arrive on American shores with a host of enhancements designed… Read more…

Nissan is making big changes to its business as it fights for survival. The company announced its “Re:Nissan” recovery plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to boost profitability by 2026. The plan involves some tough decisions, including cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide by 2027. To streamline its operations, Nissan will close seven of its 17 production plants across the globe. The intention… Read more…

Audi has expanded its electric car lineup with the introduction of a new base version of the e-tron GT. The new Audi e-tron GT quattro makes entering the premium electric vehicle segment a little bit more appealing to a wider range of buyers. It joins the existing S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT performance models. This… Read more…

Tesla is reportedly adjusting production at its Austin, Texas factory after a shift in demand for its popular Model Y crossover. According to recent reports from several employees, assembly line workers responsible for building the Model Y have been asked to either take a week off or report to the factory for cleaning and training duties instead of their usual… Read more…

Nissan recently confirmed that it’s scrapping its plans to build a battery factory for its EVs due to ongoing financial hurdles. The company was supposed to build a new LFP battery plant in Japan and even received approval from the government in September last year. However, Nissan’s financial situation looks grim. The company reported a $5.2 billion loss for the… Read more…

Chinese electric car maker Nio has unveiled updated versions of its popular ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5T models for 2025, promising enhanced technology and improved user experience. The company announced that reservations for the refreshed lineup, all built on the advanced NT2.5 platform, are now open. One of the biggest changes across the new models is the redesigned interior. This… Read more…

Tesla Model Y experienced quite a shift in its sales dynamics in China during April. Domestic retail sales of the popular electric SUV saw a big decline of 24% compared to the same period last year, but exports of the Model Y from Tesla’s Shanghai factory surged by an impressive 149%. Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reveals… Read more…

Mercedes-AMG is working on at least two EVs, an SUV and a sedan. The performance brand is continuing its teaser campaign for the sedan, releasing the new images you can see below across all of its social media accounts. Mercedes-AMG EV sedan teaser images This will be based on the AMG Vision concept car, and it should have a 1,000… Read more…

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is making a big push into the electric car market and has now forged a partnership with Germany’s legendary Nurburgring race track. This will allow Xiaomi to use the iconic track as a platform for development and promotion. The partnership includes the naming of a new “Xiaomi curve” on the Grand Prix circuit, specifically turn 12,… Read more…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto rolled out updated versions of its popular L-series of SUVs. The refreshed versions improved driver assistance, refreshed interior and design. Despite these upgrades, Li Auto has maintained the original pricing for all variants. The updated models are now on display in Li Auto showrooms across China, with deliveries scheduled to start as early as… Read more…

The Yugo, a name that evokes both nostalgia and a chuckle, is ready for a surprising comeback. The company has unveiled a scale model of a new generation of its compact hatchback. The new Yugo will come with both traditional combustion engines and modern electric powertrains, and plans include a manual gearbox option. Designed by Darko Marčeta and spearheaded by… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the CLA, the first in a fresh family of electric cars built on a flexible new platform, is now available for order in the United Kingdom. Deliveries to customers are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. Initially, buyers can choose the all-electric CLA 250+ with EQ Technology in three different trim levels:… Read more…

Tesla has filed trademark applications for the terms Robotaxi and Cybercab. Specifically, two separate filings for each, one covering the vehicle itself, the other for the service it wants to offer with these vehicles. The USPTO has refused one of the Robotaxi trademarks (the one for the car itself) on the grounds that it’s “merely descriptive.” According to the USPTO’s… Read more…

Hyundai’s Chinese arm, the Beijing-Hyundai, has unveiled its first electric SUV, the Elexio. This brand-new vehicle was years in the making and will hit Chinese showrooms in the third quarter of this year. The exterior of the Elexio is unlike any Hyundai from the Ioniq family. The daytime running lights draw inspiration from crystals and apparently incorporate the number eight,… Read more…

Tesla pulled the plug on its planned range extender for the Cybertruck, leaving some early buyers who paid for the upgrade eligible for a full refund. The option to reserve the range extender disappeared from the company’s website not too long ago, suggesting trouble for the much-awaited accessory. The range extender was introduced as a solution to the Cybertruck’s far-lower-than-expected… Read more…

Just a year after its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the electric car company Zeekr may become a private entity once again. Its parent company, Geely Automobile Holdings, announced today its proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Zeekr. According to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Geely offered €23.13 per American Depositary Share (ADS) of… Read more…

Volvo is bringing back a familiar name: the XC70. For years, the XC70 was known as a tough, go-anywhere version of their V70 wagon. However, this time around, things are different. The new XC70 is now a sport utility vehicle, or SUV. This new electrified SUV is being designed with drivers in China in mind first. But Volvo has suggested… Read more…

Tesla has expanded its Model Y lineup in the United States with the introduction of a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant. This new entry-level option for the updated Model Y, which underwent a design refresh earlier this year, is now available for order starting at $44,990. Previously, American customers could only order the refreshed Model Y in a… Read more…