Volkswagen has pulled the curtain back on the ID.Every1 concept, a preview of its upcoming entry-level EV. It’s about time the automaker recognized the need for more affordable electric cars to boost widespread adoption and fix its ailing business. Aiming to fill the gap in the lower price range, Volkswagen plans to introduce the ID.2 and ID.1, with the ID.Every1… Read more…
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XPeng revamps G9 electric SUV, boosts range and adds AI
XPeng has unveiled its 2025 G9 all-electric SUV in China, with some significant upgrades to its popular model. The vehicle has a better range, comes with a next-generation AI driving system, and sports a refreshed design. The official pricing is yet to be announced, but the company has revealed a comprehensive list of improvements that will keep the car competitive.… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz teases Vision V – electric van with 500 km of range
Mercedes-Benz is teasing what it calls a future of electric vans with its upcoming Vision V. The concept is a preview of the next generation of the Vito and V-Class models. Set to launch in 2026, the Vision V promises a blend of luxury, space, and impressive electric performance – for a van. Vision V is built on Mercedes-Benz’s new… Read more…
Rivian to offer paid upgrades for extra power and range
Rivian is preparing to introduce a new way for its customers to enhance their vehicles. Starting with the 2025.06 software update, owners of the second-generation R1T and R1S models will have the option to pay for increased power. Later this year, those with the Large+ battery pack will also be able to unlock additional range. The initial offering focuses on… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Max interior, design, and features review
What is it? This is the Xiaomi SU7 Max, the middle option in Xiaomi’s SU7 lineup, just below the Ultra and above the rear wheel driven SU7 Pro. There aren’t many differences between the Ultra and Max – the Max has a bigger 101 kWh battery (93.7 kWh on the Ultra), while the Ultra is a bit longer – 5070… Read more…
Geely’s G-Pilot enters China’s crowded autonomous driving market
Geely Auto has unveiled its new assisted driving technology, G-Pilot, and is setting its sights on rivals like BYD and Tesla. The importance of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the Chinese EV landscape has steadily grown just recently we saw the launch of BYD’s God’s Eye. Now, Geely wants to steal some of the limelight, and its offer is quite… Read more…
Xiaomi delivers over 180,000 SU7s, the Ultra version sold out for two years
Xiaomi continues to see remarkable success with its SU7 line of electric cars. The SU7 Ultra, the high-performance variant of its flagship sedan, might have shattered initial sales projections, but its non-performance sibling is breaking sales and delivery records, month after month. The SU7 has kept a steady delivery rate, with over 20,000 units hitting the road every month for… Read more…
First official image of Volvo ES90 leaks
The official reveal of the Volvo ES90, the latest electric sedan from the Swedish brand, is just days away, but as usual – the Internet doesn’t really play the waiting game. Courtesy of some impatient people on Volvo’s team, we have our first look at the all-new, all-electric ES90. And the first thing that strikes us is the vehicle’s stance.… Read more…
Protests erupt at Tesla dealerships across US over government job cuts
Nationwide protests targeting Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have escalated, with nine arrests reported at a New York City dealership. The demonstrations resulted from widespread anger over Musk’s role in federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) initiative. Hundreds of protesters descended upon Tesla showrooms in multiple cities throughout the weekend. The New York… Read more…
Solid-state battery reality check – Hyundai and Kia say not until 2030
The whole world is talking about solid-state batteries and their promise of longer ranges, faster charging, and improved performance for electric cars. However, Hyundai and Kia are cooling the hype a bit, suggesting that the widespread commercial availability of this technology is still years away. Some automakers are promising rapid rollouts, but Hyundai Motor Group believes that solid-state batteries won’t… Read more…
Kia PV5 debuts as an electric van ready for anything
Kia is stepping into the commercial electric vehicle market with the PV5. Kia’s first electric van is designed to handle everything from passenger transport to delivery services. This new model, part of Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup, offers businesses and individuals a flexible and efficient electric solution. The PV5 comes with three battery options – 43.3 kWh, 51.5 kWh,… Read more…
Waze can now show up on your instrument cluster screen
With the latest update, Waze added a cool new feature for cars with a second screen in addition to the central infotainment display. Vehicles supporting Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto can now display Waze on the second instrument cluster screen. There’s a catch, though. Not everything is displayed on the screen behind the wheel. It mostly shows the navigation… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra officially launches – configurator now open
Xiaomi is almost ready to ship its flagship SU7 Ultra model – touted as the fastest four-door sedan and shattering a Nurburgring race track record. The model went into pre-sale last October and now gets an official configurator. Check the source link below if you want to play around. The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 (around $73,000) for the… Read more…
EV2 Concept previews the most affordable EV from Kia
Kia pulled the covers off its latest EV – the EV4. But it wasn’t the only vehicle that debuted today. Kia is gearing up to make electric cars more accessible to everyday drivers with its upcoming EV2. This small SUV, previewed as a concept vehicle today, is set to hit the market next year to compete with the likes of… Read more…
Tesla shares plunge as European sales slump and Musk stirs more controversy
Tesla’s stock has taken a significant hit, falling from its $479.80 high in December back to levels we last saw in November 2024 and pushing the company’s valuation below $1 trillion. This sharp decline follows a dramatic drop in European sales, especially in the EU and the UK, where Tesla saw sales plummet by nearly half in January. The European… Read more…
Kia unveils the EV4 in sedan and hatchback forms with up to 630 km range
Kia just unveiled its 2026 EV4 in sedan and hatchback forms, aiming to provide a budget-friendly option for those looking for an EV with a solid range. The hatchback version will be available in Europe, the United States will receive the sedan. With a targeted starting price of around €31,500, the EV4 will bridge the gap between higher-priced EVs and… Read more…
First peek inside the high-tech Xiaomi YU7
Xiaomi’s second EV, the YU7, is getting ever so close to its official debut. Recent spy photos reveal a cabin designed for tech enthusiasts and comfort-seekers alike. Xiaomi, known for its smart devices and its highly successful SU7 electric sedan, is bringing that expertise into this new electric SUV. One of the new features is the absence of a traditional… Read more…
BMW Digital Key now works on Motorola devices
BMW’s Digital Key has added support for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Razr 50 Ultra (also known as Razr+ in North America). It works through NFC on the Razr and through UWB technology on the Edge 50 Ultra if it’s updated to Android 15 – if not, NFC there too. With UWB, the car automatically unlocks when you approach… Read more…
Volvo confirms 800V architecture and 700km range for ES90
Volvo intends to make a big impact with its upcoming 2025 ES90 sedan. While many initially assumed it would simply be a sedan version of the EX90 SUV, Volvo has just revealed a very important upgrade: a next-generation 800V electrical architecture. According to Volvo, the sedan will achieve over 700 km on a single charge under the WLTP testing cycle.… Read more…
Lucid’s electric future shines bright with new SUV, doubled production, and a leadership shift
Lucid Motors is on a roll, and it has set some seriously ambitious goals for 2025. The company wants to double its electric vehicle production, driven mainly by the launch and ramp-up of its new electric SUV, the Gravity. This highly optimistic outlook comes with a significant change in leadership – CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down to become a… Read more…