A new wave of tariffs announced by the US government is about to drastically change the landscape of the American auto industry, especially when it comes to electric cars. A 25% tariff will be levied on imported vehicles and auto parts, which will increase the price of cars for consumers, and will alter the balance in the market. The announcement… Read more…

Fresh from the successful launch of the SU7 sedan, Xiaomi is close to unveiling its next electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV. The latest images shared by CEO Lei Jun give us the clearest look yet at the new model, showing its design and key features. Visually, the YU7 maintains the same design language, featuring a front fascia almost identical to… Read more…

Nissan finally decided to commit fully to the EV transition with a major push toward electric cars and hybrid technology. The company has revealed its future plans and a lineup of new and updated vehicles designed to attract a very wide range of drivers. The Japanese automaker plans to introduce a slew of models over the next two years, and… Read more…

Last week, Samsung announced its Exynos Auto UA100 UWB chip for vehicles and now the company unveiled a more advanced Exynos Auto UA200 version with some advanced features in addition to the UWB connectivity. The Exynos Auto UA200 is manufactured by Samsung LSI, the conglomerate’s semiconductor division. It offers Ultra-Wideband connectivity, precision distance measurement, and advanced security features. The chip… Read more…

The BMW iX1 was introduced in November 2022, but a refreshed version is already going through tests and ready for what looks like an imminent unveiling. We spotted the new iX1 as it was doing some testing on roads around Germany. The vehicle joined the i3 Neue Klasse and the i5 Touring. The iX1 in question sported only partial camouflage… Read more…

Tesla made to its smart driving software in China, removing the “FSD” (Full Self-Driving) designation from its top-level package. After many years of refusing to drop the misleading moniker, Tesla gave in to Chinese requirements as it is trying to navigate local regulations and align with market expectations. The software package was previously known as “FSD Intelligent Assisted Driving,” and… Read more…

MG took the wraps off its new MGS5 electric SUV in the United Kingdom. The new EV will go on sale this April, bringing another option to the compact electric vehicle market. Positioned as a rival to models like the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3, the MGS5 should attract buyers with its competitive pricing and plenty of practical features. With… Read more…

Hyundai is yet again pushing the boundaries of electric car design with the wild Insteroid concept. Based on the recently revealed Inster EV it adds muscle car elements and gaming-inspired features. The result is a striking concept that Hyundai claims was designed to ignite an emotional connection with electric vehicles. The Insteroid’s design is as aggressive as it gets. A… Read more…

The Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) published its report on vehicle registrations in Europe, and it brought excellent news for the European EV market, but bad news for Tesla. According to the numbers, Tesla’s sales crashed some 40% in February year-on-year, and are overall down 43% since the beginning of 2025. In stark contrast, the entire European EV market grew 28%… Read more…

Xiaomi is preparing to seriously prop up its electric vehicle arm by raising €4.96 billion through an upsized share sale. The company is aggressively pushing into the EV sector, a venture it began only last year with the launch of its SU7 sedan. The Hong Kong-listed tech giant sold 800 million shares at HK$53.25 each, way over the intended 750… Read more…

The i3 Neue Klasse is BMW’s most important upcoming model, the company investing huge resources into its new platform and retro-futuristic looks. Today, we spotted the model that is supposed to become the new 3-Series, the most popular model in the company’s portfolio. A camoflaged version was undergoing testing and we managed to snap a bunch of photos for you… Read more…

Chinese automaker Changan has announced an ambitious plan to introduce eight new electric vehicles to the European market by 2027. The company will initially focus on offering a diverse range of electric cars to meet the varying needs of European consumers. The first markets to see Changan-branded vehicles will be Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. We can… Read more…

The Xiaomi SU7, the company’s debut electric car, has achieved a five-star rating in the Chinese C-NCAP crash tests. Xiaomi just keeps proving that new players in the EV market can produce exceptional and safe vehicles. The C-NCAP tested the Max version of the SU7, which ended up outperforming all other vehicles tested under the 2024 standards. The C-NCAP is… Read more…

BYD has launched its new Qin L EV sedan in China, targeting young drivers with an exciting price tag and some advanced technology. Starting at the equivalent of €14,900, this electric car is part of BYD’s Dynasty series, comes in three versions, and offers a driving range of up to 545 km. Built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 Evo, the Qin… Read more…

Tesla’s push to introduce its Full Self-Driving system to Chinese drivers has hit a bit of a snag. The electric car company had to pause its free trial of the driver-assist feature due to new rules designed to give authorities more control over software updates in connected vehicles. Tesla offered a trial version of its FSD package to Chinese owners… Read more…

BYD’s premium brand, Denza, has officially launched its highly anticipated N9 SUV. The Denza N9 will be offered in two trims only – Prestige and Flagship. The N9 comes at a surprisingly aggressive price range of RMB 389,800 to RMB 449,800 (€48,500 to €55,900) undercutting previous estimates. Built on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0 (also called “e3”), the Denza N9 uses… Read more…

Following its impromptu all-hands meeting, Tesla made a few cosmetic changes to its Cybertruck pages, and hid an Easter egg in plain sight. On the part detailing Sentry Mode, there’s now the following text (seen also in the screenshot below): “Enable Sentry Mode to monitor your unattended vehicle or trailer, and automatically activate the alarm, increase the touchscreen brightness, and… Read more…

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, held a surprise meeting with employees, addressing concerns about the company’s stock value and talking about future plans. Despite a significant drop in stock price since December, Musk urged employees to hold on to their shares, pointing out the long-term potential of Tesla’s autonomous driving technology. He believes that once the company’s fleet reaches 10 million… Read more…

Until last year, Xiaomi was a company better known for its smartphones and home appliances. But now, this Chinese giant is taking the electric car market by storm. Its new flagship sedan, the SU7 Ultra, has impressive power and some innovative battery safety features. Surprisingly, rather than relying on traditional crash test videos, Xiaomi took a new approach to show… Read more…

Smart, the electric car company backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is giving its Smart #1 a big upgrade. The updates were revealed in filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and they include more powerful motors and some design tweaks. The standard Smart #1 will see a huge boost in power thanks to a new rear-mounted electric… Read more…