Oppo and Volkswagen announced they signed a partnership deal, allowing the German automaker to use Oppo’s cellular standard-essential patents (SEPs), including those related to 5G connectivity. Vehicles nowadays are becoming smarter and require stable cellular connections for an increasing number of features to work properly. That’s why Volkswagen is making a deal with Oppo. The Chinese tech company ranks eighth… Read more…

Toyota has launched its latest all-electric coupe SUV, aiming directly at the heart of the world’s most competitive market for electric vehicles. With an almost shockingly low starting price of RMB 129,800 (about €16,200), Toyota bZ5 reveals a fascinating strategy: to beat the competition, Toyota is teaming up with one of its biggest rivals. The secret to the bZ5’s aggressive… Read more…

A big shift is underway in the American electric vehicle market. Through the first five months of 2025, Chevrolet has officially outsold Ford in the electric car market, claiming the second spot behind Tesla. General Motors reported that from January through May, its Chevrolet brand sold approximately 37,000 electric vehicles. That’s more than Ford’s 34,000 units sold in the same… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to electrify one of its most popular models. The company recently offered a sneak peek at a prototype of its upcoming all-electric GLC, set to arrive in the spring of 2026. It seems there’s a major shift in the brand’s strategy for electric cars, as it plans to offer customers an electric version of a nameplate they… Read more…

Skoda, the Czech automaker known for its no-nonsense vehicles, has decided to let its hair down a bit with a new concept car. The Enyaq RS Race, based on the all-electric Enyaq Coupe RS, is a track-focused machine that claims sustainable materials can lead to serious performance. By swapping conventional parts for components made from flax fibers, Skoda managed to… Read more…

According to the Austin, Texas official website, Tesla is now registered as “Known AV Operator in Austin”, just like Waymo. The difference is, Tesla’s Robotaxi service is still in its testing stage, while Waymo’s is in “deployment.” The puzzling part is that Tesla is supposed to officially launch its service by the end of this month, which only leaves a… Read more…

Chinese automaker XPeng is rolling out its latest creation, the G7, a mid-size electric SUV that it claims is more than just another EV. XPeng is calling it the first “AI Car,” a bold statement that hinges on its powerful new computer brain and a high-tech windshield display developed with a familiar tech giant. The company is betting that smart… Read more…

A shake-up in Tesla’s robotics division has cast a fresh shadow over one of its most hyped future products. Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for the Optimus humanoid robot program, has left the company, an important departure as Tesla pushes to meet its own aggressive production timelines. Kovac announced his exit on the social media platform X and stated… Read more…

Apple says CarPlay is used more than 600 million times per day, and today at its big Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company had some news to share about it. The new Liquid Glass design of iOS 26 will extend into your car via CarPlay with a “consistent, expressive experience while you drive”. The new icons, Apple boasts, look great… Read more…

After a brief teaser in April, today Cadillac has finally fully unveiled the Optiq-V. It was promised to deliver an “exhilarating driving experience” and while we can’t be sure of that without testing it, the numbers sure do look promising. The Optiq-V has a dual-motor AWD powertrain developing 519 hp and 880 Nm of torque. The zero to 97 km/h… Read more…

The third-generation Nissan Leaf is coming soon and the carmaker is feeding us small pieces of the new specs and features. In the first episode, Nissan talked about the design and interior, while in the latest installment of Nissan Leaf Insights, we learn more about what makes this car tick. We’ll start with the new, smaller, quieter and more efficient… Read more…

Xiaomi has steered its way into an entirely new arena: the world of virtual motorsports. The company’s first-ever electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, has officially landed in Gran Turismo 7, the acclaimed racing simulator for PlayStation. This is a huge milestone, as the SU7 becomes the first Chinese-produced car to be featured in the long and storied history of… Read more…

In a major strategic shift for its electric vehicle ambitions, BMW is pouring €1.53 billion into its American operations. The German automaker confirmed plans to manufacture the next generation of its popular SUVs as all-electric models in the United States. The sprawling South Carolina facility, already the largest US automotive exporter by value, is preparing for a major overhaul. BMW… Read more…

A very public and messy falling out between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump sent the electric car maker’s stock tumbling, erasing billions in value and leaving investors to question the high price of political alliances. Tesla’s stock, known for its wild swings even on quiet days, took a huge hit, dropping over 50 points in a single… Read more…

Tesla is shifting the sales strategy for its polarizing Cybertruck, and has rolled out a zero percent financing offer for the electric pickup. The offer, valid through the end of June, is the final proof the electric car giant is facing huge challenges in moving the stainless-steel vehicle – a stark contrast to the initial frenzy that reportedly saw over… Read more…

Chinese electric car maker XPeng, teaming up with tech giant Huawei, unveiled a new Augmented Reality Heads-Up Display, or AR-HUD, which will debut in XPeng’s upcoming G7 SUV. XPeng claims it’s the first time such a display will work hand-in-hand with a car’s artificial intelligence for smarter driving. AR-HUD is essentially a giant, see-through screen projected onto your windshield. XPeng… Read more…

Stellantis brands absolutely love to launch the same car over and over again under different names, and today we present to you the Opel Rocks. It’s the Citroen Ami with another name. You can get one in Germany from €7,990, or rent one for €45 per month for two years (but in this case you’re limited to 5,000 km per… Read more…

Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…

Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…

After what feels like an eternity of digital discord, Google Maps is finally learning to play nice with your car’s own unique style, starting with Polestar’s electric vehicles. For years, drivers have lived with a peculiar quirk in their increasingly digital dashboards: while automakers pour resources into crafting a unique look and feel for their operating systems, the apps running… Read more…