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Polestar 2 gets tech and audio boost for 2026 model year

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Polestar is giving its Polestar 2 electric car a significant upgrade for the 2026 model year, focusing on technology and audio enhancements. The Swedish automaker wants to keep its popular EV competitive with new features that improve the overall driving and entertainment experience. A key update is the integration of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip. Although Polestar did not specify… Read more…

Tesla records worst sales drop ever amidst political backlash

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Tesla’s first-quarter sales have taken a painful hit, dropping by 13% YoY – the company’s weakest performance in nearly three years. The company reported delivering 336,681 vehicles, a sharp decline from the 386,810 units sold in the same period last year. The reported figure fell even short of the analysts’ expected 372,410 vehicles – a number that was already adjusted… Read more…

BYD’s overseas sales double, over 1 million cars sold in Q1

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BYD just recorded its best first quarter ever. The company’s overseas sales have doubled in the first three months of 2025, thanks to the significant expansion beyond China. With a diverse lineup ranging from budget-friendly EVs to high-performance luxury models, BYD is beginning to challenge established automakers worldwide. In March alone, BYD sold 377,420 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally, a… Read more…

Hyundai Insteroid is a gaming-inspired electric beast

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After a quick teaser, Hyundai officially unveiled the Insteroid, a concept electric vehicle that draws heavy inspiration from the world of video games. The Insteroid is a direct evolution of the previous RN24 rolling lab drift concept. It pushes the boundaries of conventional EV design, resulting in a vehicle that is as visually striking as it is conceptually ambitious. The… Read more…

Mazda teases new EZ-60 electric SUV

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Mazda is expanding its electric car lineup in China with a new SUV. The company teased the upcoming EZ-60 on its Weibo account earlier today. The EZ-60 is a product of Mazda’s collaboration with Changan Automobile, and it appears to take a lot of design cues from the Arata concept shown at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The teaser reveals… Read more…

Xiaomi EV sales keep rising, but fatal crash sends stock tumbling

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Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (Xiaomi EV) division continues to see strong sales, with monthly deliveries flying past 20,000 units with ease for the sixth consecutive month. The company remains confident in reaching its ambitious 2025 delivery target of 350,000 units. In March alone, Xiaomi EV reported delivering over 29,000 cars. The Xiaomi SU7 was launched in March 2024 and is offered… Read more…

Porsche sets up EV battery recycling pilot

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Despite recent EV strategy changes, Porsche is taking a big step towards sustainability. The company has launched a pilot program focused on recycling EV batteries, with a goal to create a “closed-loop” system. The German automaker claims it can recover valuable raw materials from used batteries, reducing the need for environmentally damaging mineral mining. Recycled battery components are becoming very… Read more…

BYD’s Yangwang U7 debuts in China – an electric 1,287-hp sedan

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BYD might be mostly known for its affordable electric cars, but the company is making another bold move into the high-end market with the launch of the Yangwang U7. This electric sedan boasts nearly 1,300 horsepower, and is designed to compete with established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, but at a surprisingly competitive price point. The Yangwang U7 is… Read more…

Hyundai teases mystery electric SUV

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Hyundai is getting ready to introduce a new electric SUV designed specifically for the Chinese market. A teaser video shows a heavily camouflaged prototype going through cold-weather testing. It reveals a vehicle with styling somewhat different from the globally recognized Ioniq lineup. This new SUV was developed through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture, and will add to Hyundai’s EV offerings… Read more…

Canada halts Tesla subsidies amid tariff tensions and rebate concerns

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The Canadian government has put a stop to federal subsidy payments to Tesla and has barred the company from future rebate programs. The decision comes amid growing tensions between Canada and the United States over tariffs, and concerns about Tesla’s rebate claims. Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has directed her department to investigate Tesla’s past claims and to change future incentive… Read more…

Peugeot and Citroen enter Chinese EV market with new Hedmos 06 electric SUV

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Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen (DPC), a joint venture between Stellantis Group and Dongfeng, is entering the Chinese electric vehicle market with its new brand, Hedmos, and its first model, the Hedmos 06 SUV. With deliveries set to start in May, the DPC hopes the Hedmos 06 will capture a slice of the world’s most competitive EV landscape. The Hedmos brand was registered as… Read more…