A recent report by Sina Finance has shed light on the sales revenue rankings of car brands in China for 2024, and the results are quite interesting. For the first time Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has emerged as the leader, raking in a staggering €52.36 billion in sales revenue. This puts it well ahead of second-place Mercedes-Benz, which generated… Read more…

Mitsubishi isn’t a name you’d have so far associated with EVs, but, if the brand has its way, that will change in the next few years. And it all starts in 2026, when Mitsubishi will launch an EV crossover that will be built on the same AmpR Medium (ex CMF-EV) platform used by the Nissan Ariya and the Renault Megane… Read more…

Tesla finally made the facelifted Model Y official earlier this month, starting in China and then in Europe and North America. The new car has been quite a success in China, with 50,000 orders allegedly placed during the first day. And at the end of the first five days, it scored a total of 70,000 orders, which is more than… Read more…

The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is making incredible progress in the electric vehicle market. According to official numbers, the company’s first EV, the SU7 sedan, was delivered to over 150,000 customers last year. This is a huge achievement for the company, which underscores Xiaomi’s fast-growing presence in the automotive industry. The achievement comes thanks to a very strong December, where… Read more…

The King is dead – long live the King! The GMC Sierra EV Denali, a behemoth of an electric truck weighing in at a ridiculous {{8,800 lbs}}, has recently claimed the title of EV range king. In a real-world test conducted by Edmunds, the Sierra EV Denali flew past its EPA-estimated range of 740 km, and achieved an impressive 507… Read more…

During this year’s ski world cup in Kitzbühel, Austria, Audi introduced a new Q6 e-tron-based offroad concept with some exciting tech on board. The star of the show is Audi’s newly developed portal axles. Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept The Q6 e-tron offroad concept runs on two electric motors with a total output of 380 kW and can climb a… Read more…

Mini is an automotive icon and while it doesn’t have the widest roaster in the industry each of its models is instantly recognizable. Such was the case in 2010 when the Countryman debuted. It was an instant hit and Mini’s most sold model for long periods. The second generation didn’t quite get the same warm welcome, though, so the company… Read more…

The BMW 5-Series Touring is one of the best-selling premium estates in the last 35 years and therefore a new model generation is a big thing in the industry. Even more so because for the first time ever, BMW is selling the 5-Series Touring as a fully electric vehicle in the new G60 generation. The car we are testing today… Read more…

Xiaomi EV, the car-making division of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has issued its first-ever vehicle recall. The recall affects 30,931 SU7 Standard Edition electric vehicles manufactured between February 6, 2024, and November 26, 2024. The recall has been initiated because of a software glitch that can disrupt the timing synchronization of the car’s parking assist system. This, in turn, can… Read more…

Apple’s long-awaited CarPlay update, which promised to revolutionize in-car infotainment systems, has hit a speed bump. The tech giant has officially confirmed that CarPlay 2, first promised to launch in 2024, is delayed indefinitely. CarPlay has been a very popular feature for iPhone users, mirroring their phone screens onto their car’s dashboard displays. This allows for easy access to music,… Read more…

Tesla rolled out the redesigned version of its popular Model Y electric SUV in North America and Europe. The updated model has a sleeker design, upgraded interior, and a longer range. While that’s great news on its own, the interesting bit is that the original Model Y isn’t going anywhere just yet. For now, both versions are available on Tesla’s… Read more…

Cadillac has introduced its first-ever all-electric V-Series model, the 2026 Lyriq-V. The SUV is the most powerful Cadillac ever, surpassing all previous V-Series cars. Cadillac estimates the power output of the dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to be 615 hp and 881 Nm of torque. This enables a blistering 0-97 km/h time of 3.3 seconds when Velocity Max is engaged, making it… Read more…

XPeng is looking to make a big splash with its latest offering, the G7 SUV. With a sleek design, advanced technology, and a competitive price tag, the G7 will take directly on the Tesla Model Y. Many tried before, but the Model Y still stands as the undisputed king of electric SUVs. For now. The first photo of an undisguised… Read more…

A refreshed version of Volvo’s popular electric crossover XC40 Recharge is getting a new name and a longer-range battery for the 2025 model year. Say hello to the Volvo EX40, a name that aligns with the brand’s growing family of all-electric vehicles like the EX30 and EX90. To avoid confusion, the XC40 name will now be reserved for mild-hybrid models,… Read more…

Rivian has a way for you to save some money when buying its R1S SUV or R1T pickup truck. You need to have an ICE or hybrid vehicle since the idea here is that the company is helping you upgrade to all-electric. If you do, then all you need to do is purchase and take delivery of an R1S or… Read more…

At the end of last year, Xiaomi unveiled a new color for its incredibly popular SU7 EV, and this was then billed as a limited edition meant to celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary (it was founded in April 2010). At the time we only had official images of the hue, but that changed today, when the following pictures surfaced in… Read more…

Nio’s Onvo sub-brand launched its first model, the L60, in China last year and it’s seen some decent sales levels over there. But of course this won’t be the only Onvo on the market forever. It will in fact be joined by the Onvo L80 in the second half of this year. The L80 has now completed trial production, and… Read more…

Skoda’s new Elroq electric SUV has hit the production lines at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. Sharing the assembly line with its larger sibling, the Enyaq, and the combustion-powered Octavia, the Elroq marks Skoda’s ambitious return into the affordable electric vehicle segment. With over 20,000 orders already placed, the Elroq is generating a lot of excitement… Read more…

Swedish automaker Volvo has finally announced US pricing for its highly anticipated EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs. Following successful European releases, these models bring a blend of Scandinavian design, the latest technology, and impressive performance to US shores. The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest and most affordable EV. It has already made a good impression in Europe, with nearly 100,000 sales… Read more…

ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club, aka the General German Automobile Club) just released its Ecotest for 2024 and it’s unsurprisingly dominated by electric cars. The only non-EV in the top ten is the plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius. The test ranked 84 total cars on their environmental impact, considering both direct emissions during driving and indirect ones – from electricity production for… Read more…