
Today Volkswagen has fully taken the wraps off the ID. Polo. The car will be available to pre-order from “the end of April” so either today or tomorrow. The car starts at €24,995 in Germany in the entry-level Trend trim. VW bills this as “excellent value for money” in its press release. You will of course be the judge of… Read more…
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The new Freelander 8 hopes to save Jaguar Land Rover in China

We are watching a famous nameplate make a surprising comeback. Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revealed the new Freelander 8 in China, and it’s nothing like the small SUV you might remember from the early 2000s. The new version is a large vehicle that runs on electricity – a massive shift for both companies as they try to win over… Read more…
Tesla to launch FSD V14 Lite for HW3 vehicles after international backlash

The other day Elon Musk officially acknowledged that HW3 is just not enough to support the Full Self-Driving feature that many Tesla owners bought years ago, which caused severe backlash. More than 3,000 European owners are now looking to take legal action against Tesla since the company promised that HW3-equipped cars will run FSD eventually. In response, Tesla announced that… Read more…
GM brings Gemini to over four million Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles

Today, GM has announced that it’s bringing Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles in the US “with Google built-in”, which means running Android Automotive. GM says approximately four million vehicles are eligible for this update, which makes it “one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry”. As you’d… Read more…
BYD Seal 08 promises huge range and fast charging

The Beijing Auto Show hosted the debut of a new vehicle that might make some luxury car owners look twice at their bank accounts. BYD revealed its latest flagship sedan: the Seal 08. This car does look sleek, but more importantly, it carries technology that promises to solve the biggest headaches people have with EVs – how far you can… Read more…
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 sets new electric speed record

Drag racing usually means overwhelming smell of gasoline and the deafening roar of engines. But at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, a different kind of machine stole the show. Ford Racing brought its latest creation, the Mustang Cobra Jet 2200, to the track, and the results were nothing short of historic. This new version is now the fastest of… Read more…
Audi Q4 e-tron gets a sizeable upgrade this year – improved range and charging

Audi is upgrading its EV bestseller, the Q4 e-tron, with a new motor that boosts power and efficiency, faster charging, and a tweaked interior with more optional features. Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback The new model comes with a new naming convention, in line with the rest of the Audi EV lineup. You have the basic e-tron with… Read more…
Xiaomi shares more details on European launch, RHD models

Xiaomi has, for quite a long time now, told us that it plans to start selling its cars in Europe next year. If you’ve been hoping for a more concrete timeline, we have that for you today, although it’s still rather vague – just less vague than before. Basically, the company plans to launch its sales in Europe in the… Read more…
Tesla finally brings the Robotaxi app to Android

Tesla has now finally launched the Robotaxi app on Android, following the release of the iOS version in September of last year. The Robotaxi app for Android is available in the Google Play Store. As you’d expect, the app lets you request a ride on Tesla’s fleet of “Robotaxis”, wherever that service is available. Once you’re inside one, you can… Read more…
BYD’s new high-performance electric sedan aims for the Tesla Model S Plaid

During the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, EV giant BYD introduced a new high-performance luxury sedan under its Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand. The vehicle is called Formula SL, and it’s a 1,000-horsepower beast that can go head-to-head with the Tesla Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan. The interesting bit about the Fang Cheng Bao brand is that it’s usually associated… Read more…
Jeep New Compass e FWD review

Jeep, best known for its off-roading prowess and go-over-everything ethos, went a bit conservative for its first EV car. The brand relies on strong capabilities far from the paved roads, so the Avenger just felt a little too timid. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging… Read more…
The Leapmotor B05 Ultra is not what we came to expect from “Ultra”

The Beijing Auto Show 2026 saw 181 debuts, and one of them was a new member of the affordable performance sector. Leapmotor officially launched the B05 Ultra, a quick electric hatchback that wants to prove you do not need a fortune to drive something fast. In its home market of China, the car goes by the name Lafa 5 Ultra,… Read more…
XPeng’s $58,500 self-driving flagship GX SUV debuts

The Beijing Auto Show is always full of surprises, but this year, a giant took the stage. XPeng has officially pulled the covers off its newest flagship SUV, the XPeng GX. This big vehicle is designed to be the best of the best for the Chinese company. With a starting price of RMB 399,800, which is about €49,500, it is… Read more…
Porsche debuts the high-power 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric in Beijing

Porsche revealed its latest addition to its electric car portfolio at the Auto China 2026 show in Beijing. The new model is called the Cayenne Coupé Electric, and it is a sleeker, faster version of the brand’s already popular SUV. Many big SUVs look like boxes on wheels, but this one tries to look more like a sports car. It… Read more…
Hyundai reinvents itself in China with the Ioniq V

Hyundai hasn’t been doing very well in China, to put it mildly, but the Korean company has now started its reinvention in the market with the Ioniq V, a new EV developed specifically for the Chinese market in partnership with Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC), with which it established the joint-venture Beijing Hyundai in late 2024. The Ioniq V is… Read more…
Xiaomi teases the YU7 GT’s impressive performance numbers

Xiaomi is going to finally fully unveil the much-anticipated YU7 GT next month. The YU7 GT is, as the name implies, the performance version of the company’s first SUV, the YU7, which launched last year. It’s the YU7’s slightly toned down version of the SU7 Ultra, basically, with a different name. Ahead of the full unveiling, Xiaomi has now teased… Read more…
Tesla admits HW3 isn’t enough for FSD, will set up micro factories to retrofit older models

During an earnings call for Q1 2026, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, revealed that the company is planning to upgrade to its self-driving chip. The name of the chip is undecided, but it will likely be AI4.1 or AI4 Plus. The new chip will double the RAM from 16GB to 32GB per chip, and since the system uses a dual-chip design,… Read more…
Tesla’s Q1 big earnings win is mostly a magic trick

Tesla shared its financial report for the first three months of 2026. At first glance, the results look great. The company made €19.10 billion in revenue. This was more than what experts on Wall Street expected. The company also reported a profit of €0.35 per share. Many people who follow the electric car company thought these numbers showed that Tesla… Read more…
Smart returns to its roots with the grown-up Concept #2

The world of electric cars is full of large SUVs and heavy crossovers. However, the brand that once owned the “tiny car” crown is finally coming back to the city. Smart showed off its newest creation, the Concept #2. This little EV is a peek at the future of the famous two-seater city car – it still looks like a… Read more…
CATL unveils its latest battery tech

CATL, the leading battery manufacturer in the world, introduced a slew of new cutting-edge battery products during the 2026 Tech Day. The company introduced batteries designated for passenger vehicles, including PHEV and EREV, as well as battery swap solutions. Let’s start with the third-generation Qlin battery, which holds a 125 kWh capacity, enough to power the vehicle for at least… Read more…

