Tesla has filed trademark applications for the terms Robotaxi and Cybercab. Specifically, two separate filings for each, one covering the vehicle itself, the other for the service it wants to offer with these vehicles. The USPTO has refused one of the Robotaxi trademarks (the one for the car itself) on the grounds that it’s “merely descriptive.” According to the USPTO’s… Read more…

Hyundai’s Chinese arm, the Beijing-Hyundai, has unveiled its first electric SUV, the Elexio. This brand-new vehicle was years in the making and will hit Chinese showrooms in the third quarter of this year. The exterior of the Elexio is unlike any Hyundai from the Ioniq family. The daytime running lights draw inspiration from crystals and apparently incorporate the number eight,… Read more…

Tesla pulled the plug on its planned range extender for the Cybertruck, leaving some early buyers who paid for the upgrade eligible for a full refund. The option to reserve the range extender disappeared from the company’s website not too long ago, suggesting trouble for the much-awaited accessory. The range extender was introduced as a solution to the Cybertruck’s far-lower-than-expected… Read more…

Just a year after its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the electric car company Zeekr may become a private entity once again. Its parent company, Geely Automobile Holdings, announced today its proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Zeekr. According to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Geely offered €23.13 per American Depositary Share (ADS) of… Read more…

Volvo is bringing back a familiar name: the XC70. For years, the XC70 was known as a tough, go-anywhere version of their V70 wagon. However, this time around, things are different. The new XC70 is now a sport utility vehicle, or SUV. This new electrified SUV is being designed with drivers in China in mind first. But Volvo has suggested… Read more…

Tesla has expanded its Model Y lineup in the United States with the introduction of a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant. This new entry-level option for the updated Model Y, which underwent a design refresh earlier this year, is now available for order starting at $44,990. Previously, American customers could only order the refreshed Model Y in a… Read more…

The futuristic-looking Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units. This suggests a big slowdown in demand for the apparently highly anticipated electric truck, raising a lot of questions about its real market reception. Data from Tesla-Info.com indicates a sharp rise in Cybertruck listings within a single… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is the talk of the town thanks to its upcoming electric CLA, but not all the attention is positive. A recent report indicates that the new luxury EV will exclusively support 800V DC fast charging, leaving owners unable to use older charging stations. This serious limitation means the Mercedes CLA EV might not be compatible with a significant portion… Read more…

Jeep, the quintessential American brand, has unveiled its redesigned Compass for the 2026 model year, with a focus on electrified powertrains. With Europe as the initial launch market, Stellantis seems to have found some confidence in international markets. The third-generation Compass is a big departure from its predecessor, promising increased space, advanced technology, and a range of hybrid and fully… Read more…

Audi is finding a bright spot in the growing demand for its electric cars. The company’s overall vehicle deliveries saw a slight dip in the first quarter of 2025, but sales of its EVs surged by an impressive 30% compared to the same period last year. The first three months of 2025 saw Audi deliver 46,371 electric cars worldwide. France… Read more…

In the US, Tesla has started offering an Acceleration Boost for the new Model Y. It can be purchased for $2,000 in the Tesla app, and allegedly adds about 100 hp, letting the car go from 0 to 97 km/h in 4.2 seconds, compared to 4.6 seconds without this package. That’s not a huge improvement, granted, but for those who… Read more…

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the tech giant’s high-performance electric sedan, is now delivering its originally advertised power after the latest software update. Following its launch, some owners of the flagship EV discovered that a software setting limited the car’s output to 900 horsepower despite the vehicle’s capability to produce significantly more. This sparked immediate disappointment among buyers who had paid… Read more…

US House Republicans are pushing forward a bill that would impose a $250 annual fee on electric car owners to apparently help fund road repairs. The proposal comes as part of a larger tax reform bill under consideration by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The committee, led by Representative Sam Graves, approved the proposal with a 36-30 vote. The… Read more…

The long-awaited arrival of the updated Model Y doesn’t seem to make much difference, as sales of Tesla electric cars continue to decline sharply across key European markets in the second quarter of 2025. Over the past year and a half, Tesla has witnessed a noticeable decrease in its European deliveries. In 2024, the American automaker shipped 11% fewer vehicles… Read more…

Jeep started teasing the Compass EV back in October, and now we’re very close to its actual unveiling which is rumored to take place next week. The car’s production will start in Europe this year, and if you’re wondering what to expect in terms of batteries and powertrains it’s probably best to take a peek at the Peugeot e-3008 and… Read more…

Hyundai has officially launched its 2026 Ioniq 9 all-electric three-row SUV in the United States. All versions promise over 480 km of driving range on a single charge. The starting price of $60,555 includes a $1,600 shipping fee, plus the Ioniq 9 is also eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit for those who purchase it outright as it’s built… Read more…

A recent survey confirmed Tesla is facing a major image challenge: it is the only EV maker with a net negative brand perception among American consumers. Unfortunately for the company, this negative sentiment is growing. The Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report (EVIR) polled 8,000 individuals across the United States about their opinions on EV purchasing and the brands they consider. The… Read more…

Volkswagen celebrated a milestone this week at its Zwickau plant in Germany: the production of its one-millionth electric vehicle, an ID.3 GTX. This factory produces six different EVs for various brands under the VW Group umbrella. VW managed to double its EV sales in Europe during the first three months of 2025, suggesting a strong consumer interest in electric cars,… Read more…

Waymo and Toyota have announced a preliminary agreement to jointly develop and deploy autonomous driving technologies. Waymo is a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and it has established itself as a frontrunner in the autonomous driving sector. The company currently operates a successful autonomous ride-hailing service, providing approximately 250,000 paid rides weekly in select markets. Tesla is still a… Read more…

Xiaomi EV, the electric vehicle arm of the technology giant Xiaomi, announced on the social media platform Weibo that it delivered over 28,000 vehicles in April. This is the seventh consecutive month with Xiaomi EV’s monthly deliveries going over the 20,000 mark. While this figure is slightly below the “over 29,000 units” reported in March, it still shows the huge… Read more…