The annual Tesla Holiday Update has arrived, and while past versions focused on big-ticket integrations, the 2025 release focuses on smarter navigation and useful everyday features. The biggest change sees the artificial intelligence Grok take on a co-pilot role. Grok, which was previously only a chatbot running in the car’s computer, can now interact with vehicle functions. By setting Grok’s… Read more…

XPeng unveiled the Mona M03 a while ago. This compact sedan immediately attracted a lot of attention and quickly became the company’s bestseller. It significantly undercuts the Tesla Model 3 in terms of pricing, starting at RMB 119,800, which translates to roughly €14,400. At that price point, you could expect a “cheap-and-cheerful” vehicle. The logic dictates that this has to… Read more…

Buick just dropped a massive new vehicle into the Chinese luxury market. The Electra Encasa is a new MPV that instantly assumes the flagship position in Buick’s lineup. It is the first MPV to come out of the high-end Electra sub-brand, and it is the sixth generation of the brand’s highly popular GL8 model. Positioned as a mid-to-large vehicle, the… Read more…

Modern car safety features have saved countless lives and keep getting better every year. They help prevent accidents, but sometimes, these features can be implemented in ways that might do more harm than good, which is why many owners wonder if it’s possible to turn them off and how to do it if so. We already did an article explaining… Read more…

Tesla is making a calculated and aggressive move into the European mass market, rolling out new “Standard” versions of its popular Model 3 and Model Y electric cars. The automaker is cutting prices and removing options to aggressively challenge rivals and regain footing in a key region where sales have fallen hard. Data from Europe shows why this change became… Read more…

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released details on the new AUDI E7X. This comes after the German automaker applied for a sales license, confirming the vehicle’s size, power, and potential to reach markets far beyond Asia, including Europe. The E7X is the second vehicle from the new, all-electric AUDI brand, a partnership between SAIC and Volkswagen. The… Read more…

October 2025 proved that size – and even a familiar brand name – doesn’t always win the day. Global sales of plug-in vehicles grew by 10% compared to October 2024, with over 1.9 million registrations. The top spot for best-selling model went to a tiny Chinese vehicle, the Wuling Mini EV, which pushed the mighty Tesla Model Y out of… Read more…

Automotive fans have been whispering about the return of the Lexus LFA for years. It was a car celebrated for its magnificent, high-revving V10 engine, a true weapon on the road, defined by a sound enthusiasts called the finest noise in the motoring world. The next generation is here in the form of the Lexus LFA Concept, and it’s a… Read more…

Zeekr is now officially selling its electric cars in Germany. Zeekr, part of the Geely Group, is driving in with a clear, strategic focus on the massive German company car sector. Considering that commercial customers account for almost two-thirds of all new vehicle registrations in Germany, this focus makes a lot of sense. For companies looking to switch their fleets… Read more…

The global automotive landscape has shifted dramatically, with car buyers prioritizing two major things today: making greener choices and saving money on fuel. As a result, we have many new electrified options, from basic hybrids to battery-powered EVs. The early frenzy for BEVs appears to be slowing down slightly as the segment matures, but the fundamental push for sustainable energy… Read more…

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping new proposal to reset the nation’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The White House argues that the previous rules were too expensive and impossible to meet with today’s gasoline and diesel technology, conveniently ignoring the proven benefits of electric cars. The Department of Transportation calls the new package the “Freedom Means Affordable… Read more…

The air is thick with uncertainty in Brussels as Europe’s biggest carmakers wait for a decision on the market’s future. The European auto industry is struggling to navigate the costly shift toward electric cars while fending off competition from China and dealing with margin-squeezing tariffs. This expensive transformation is forcing companies to invest billions into new EV platforms and battery… Read more…

We are used to automotive executives making big promises on stages with bright lights and loud music. The world often looks at Elon Musk and Tesla when thinking about the future of driving. But it seems a different CEO has quietly taken the lead in the race for self-driving taxis. Mate Rimac, the man known for building incredibly fast supercars,… Read more…

Nissan just announced the N6, its first plug-in sedan for the Chinese market. The N6 arrives through Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng, called the Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFN). The N6 is the first car built on the Tianyan Architecture, Nissan and Dongfeng’s shared NEV platform. Being a plug-in hybrid, the N6 pairs a 1.5-liter petrol engine with a… Read more…

It’s no secret that the biggest issue for most people who want to buy electric cars is the price tag. New technology is expensive, and batteries cost a lot of money to make. This keeps the price of EVs high compared to gas cars. However, a car company in Malaysia thinks it has found a way to fix this problem.… Read more…

To say that Jaguar’s Type 00 concept, revealed exactly one year ago, was controversial would be the understatement of the century. The company was obviously desperate to reinvent itself for the electric age, which is no problem in itself. How it chose to go about it is a different story. Suffice it to say that a lot of people were… Read more…

Back in the day, the Kia Stinger was arguably the only model in the automaker’s lineup that truly captured the fun of a sporty European sedan, complete with engaging, rear-wheel-drive handling. When Kia ended its production in 2023, it left a big gap. Back then, the company promised an electric version would eventually fill that hole, bringing the excitement of… Read more…

Mercedes is now rolling out the MBUX 3.3 software update over-the-air to more than 700,000 vehicles across the world. This update brings with it an Amazon Music app, as well as support for Dolby Atmos in Amazon Music, Audible, and Tidal, and support for the IMAX Enhanced format with DTS:X audio for Ridevu by Sony Pictures. There’s also a new… Read more…

The fierce competition in the high-end EV market forces manufacturers to get creative, and China’s automotive giant, BYD, just proved a point in the most dramatic way possible. To prove the durability of its ultra-lux Yangwang U8L, the company staged a test that would make most drivers cringe: dropping a massive two-ton tree onto the vehicle. Not once, but three… Read more…

Kia presented the EV2 concept back in February, and now the brand is almost ready to fully unveil the car that’s based on it. The production EV2 will be introduced on January 9 at the Brussels Motor Show, at 10:40 AM local time. Kia says the EV2 is its entry into a “fully electric world without compromise”. It “combines emotional… Read more…