
Toyota has finally launched its most affordable electric SUV yet, the bZ3X, in China. The newest addition to Toyota’s EV lineup, released by the Chinese joint venture with GAC, generated enough interest to cause the company’s servers to crash as orders poured in. Over 10,000 orders were placed in just the first hour after the launch, proving that China’s appetite… Read more…
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Tesla’s European sales skid by as much as 70%

Tesla is facing a huge downturn in European sales. The latest data reveals a decline like never before, especially in Germany that once was the most important market for the company. The reasons might be complex, but the numbers paint a clear picture: Tesla is facing a serious challenge in Europe. Tesla’s German deliveries plummeted in February by a whopping… Read more…
Alpine A390 undergoes winter testing, its dimensions revealed

Alpine started teasing the A390 last month, and today the brand is back to let us know all about the upcoming sportscar’s grueling testing at the Arctic Circle in Sweden ahead of the official unveiling which is taking place on May 27. Alpine says its goal with the A390 was to “give a 5-seater Sport Fastback the performance, agility and… Read more…
Here’s the upcoming Nio Onvo L90 in an official shot

Nio’s sub-brand Onvo is getting ready to launch its second EV, following the L60 which was released last year. This was thought to be called L80, but it actually turns out it will be the L90. We’ve already seen it in some spy shots last month, and today the brand itself has shared the teaser image you can see below.… Read more…
Mercedes now testing its turquoise lights showing when a car is self-driving in Germany

Mercedes today announced that it’s received approval in Germany to test special lights that let everyone around know when a car is self-driving. Turquoise is the color of automated driving, according to the brand. These lights have previously been in testing in the US in Nevada and California, since the end of 2023, and Germany is now the first European… Read more…
Volkswagen unveils its most affordable EV yet – ID.Every1

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…
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…

