
General Motors hopes to improve its future electric cars and smart manufacturing by teaming up with Nvidia. The new partnership will give GM access to Nvidia’s advanced AI chips and software. The company plans to use it to improve its autonomous driving tech and streamline its factory operations. GM plans to use Nvidia’s advanced AI platforms to train its own… Read more…
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Tesla Cybercab to offer great efficiency, but surprisingly small battery

More details about Tesla’s Cybercab emerged. And as usual, Tesla is making some bold claims about its efficiency, but it turns out that this two-door, two-seater electric vehicle will come with a surprisingly small battery. According to Tesla executives, the Cybercab will use a battery pack of less than 50 kWh. Despite this, Tesla claims the vehicle will achieve a… Read more…
Xiaomi EV hits 200,000 delivery milestone, adjusts yearly target upwards

Xiaomi EV is celebrating the delivery of its 200,000th vehicle, a Magenta Red SU7, to a young couple. This huge milestone highlights the rapid growth of Xiaomi’s electric vehicle division. What’s even more impressive is the speed at which those deliveries are happening. The first 100,000 units took 229 days, but the next 100,000 were delivered in just 119 days.… Read more…
Nio and CATL to build world’s largest battery swap network

The world of electric cars is about to go through a rapid change, thanks to a major partnership between Nio and CATL. These two companies are joining efforts to build the largest battery swap network ever seen. This means drivers of electric vehicles will have more options and faster ways to keep their cars running, at least in China. Nio… Read more…
BMW to integrate Huawei’s HiCar and HarmonyOS in its Chinese EVs

BMW decided that the best way to smarten up its cars in China is to partner with local tech giant Huawei. The two companies will work on the integration of Huawei’s HiCar system and HarmonyOS 5.0 into electric BMWs. BMW is following a similar decision by Audi in a sign of the growing influence of Chinese technology. The partnership focuses… Read more…
Tesla offers 0% financing on Model Y in China amidst slowing demand

Tesla has begun offering 0% interest loans on its Model Y in China, pointing to a potential slowdown in demand for the popular electric SUV. Tesla faces increasing competition in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The company is now providing zero-interest loans for up to three years on the base Model Y rear-wheel drive (RWD) model, with a 30%… Read more…
BYD teases new Sealion 05 EV and unveils 1 MW fast charger – 400 km in 5 minutes

BYD keeps expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the upcoming Sealion 05 EV is the latest addition to its portfolio. This compact SUV is designed to compete in the fast-growing electric crossover market. The new model is part of the Sealion series, and it brings fresh features and competitive pricing to consumers. Based on information released by BYD, the Sealion… Read more…
540hp Renault 5 Turbo 3E unveiled, 1,980 units to be sold in 2027

Renault wants to shake up the electric cars market with the 2027 arrival of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The company calls it a “mini-supercar,” and with 540 horsepower going to the rear wheels, this electric beast will certainly set a new performance benchmark in the compact car segment. Limited to only 1,980 units, this modern take on the iconic… Read more…
Certification reveals Xiaomi YU7 will have up to 770 km of range

Xiaomi’s upcoming sporty crossover YU7 promises impressive range and cutting-edge technology. The most recent filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal a new trim level boasting a 770 km range. The YU7, expected to launch between June and July, features the design language established by the Xiaomi SU7. We see similar “teardrop” headlights and a front… Read more…
Tesla Autopilot tricked by painted wall, exposing camera-only limits

Tesla’s push for fully self-driving electric cars has run into a wall. Figuratively, and literally. A simple test has fooled its Autopilot system. A YouTuber, Mark Rober, showed how a painted wall could trick a Tesla into crashing, exposing the limitations of its camera-only approach. Although far from being scientific, the test raises a lot of valid questions about the… Read more…
Peugeot e-3008 GT Electric real-life range test

The 3008 is one of Peugeot’s best-selling vehicles and now for the first time ever it comes in fully electric flavor in the e-3008. It remains a small crossover SUV with extravagant styling both inside and out, only now it has a more slanted roofline for better aerodynamics. We are testing the 73 kWh GT Electric version, which outputs 157… Read more…
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring review

BMW’s 5-series debuted some 50 years ago and each generation has demonstrated the pinnacle of the company’s engineering at its time. The model is one of the most recognized today and arguably the most important release by the company in each generation. We already met the new G61 iteration in its sedan form and today we’ll assess how good the… Read more…
Electric car sales surge 30% globally, China leads

Despite what some media outlets would like you to believe, the start of 2025 shows a clear trend: electric cars are becoming more popular worldwide. Sales of both fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids jumped by 30% in the first two months of the year. This means 2.4 million of these cars were sold around the world in just under… Read more…
Cybertruck deliveries halted due to faulty trim pieces

Tesla Cybertruck is facing yet another setback in its short existence. This time, deliveries were abruptly halted due to issues with exterior trim pieces flying off the truck. Frustrated buyers are reporting delays and even cancellations, with Tesla delivery specialists citing a “containment hold” on the Cybertruck. This suggests Tesla is trying to address the problem before more vehicles reach… Read more…
First look at Skoda’s new seven-seat electric rival to Kia EV9

Skoda is moving for the very first time into the large EV market with its upcoming seven-seat SUV. Building on a record-breaking financial year, the Czech automaker has released teaser images of this new model. This vehicle, expected to arrive in 2026, will take on the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. The new Skoda SUV is… Read more…
Tesla allegedly developing a cheaper Model Y for China

While Tesla’s revamped Model Y (codenamed Juniper) has been quite successful in China since its introduction in January, the company is allegedly ready to placate the increasing number of competitors this car has with a slight variation. It would be a cheaper Model Y, according to a new report, and it seems like it could be exclusive to the Chinese… Read more…
Audi’s MMI now offers the DAZN sports streaming app

Audi’s infotainment system MMI is constantly expanding its portfolio of apps and the latest addition is the DAZN app. This is a sports streaming service and Audi is the first car manufacturer to offer access to the DAZN library. Once the app is installed, content can be viewed on the central infotainment screen and on passenger displays for the back… Read more…
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron US pricing revealed, Avant not coming to America

Audi officially launched its highly anticipated 2025 A6 e-tron in the US, and the numbers are turning heads. The electric Sportback model will challenge the likes of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. The A6 e-tron lineup begins with the rear-wheel-drive base model, featuring a 100 kWh battery pack (94.4 kWh net) and a single electric motor producing 375 horsepower.… Read more…
The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with AI at its core

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest addition to its growing EV lineup – the all-electric CLA. The company claims it designed the CLA to redefine the electric car experience, and looking at the specs, we actually agree. The new EV is a technological marvel packed with artificial intelligence and designed for maximum efficiency. The CLA is the beginning of an entirely… Read more…
BMW teased Neue Klasse i3 as it conquers the snowy roads of Sweden

BMW is pushing forward with its electric vehicle plans, revealing prototype testing for the upcoming i3 sedan, following the earlier glimpses of the iX3 SUV. These vehicles are part of the automaker’s “Neue Klasse” lineup, a fresh generation of EVs designed to set new standards. The iX3 is set to be the first of these new models to roll off… Read more…

