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Xiaomi’s CEO shares photos of the YU9 prototype during high-altitude testing

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Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, shared a series of photos from what appears to be the high-altitude Tianshan mountain range, with several photos containing the what appears to be the full-sized Xiaomi YU9 SUV. The first rumors about the upcoming SUV surfaced last year, and we got a glimpse of the vehicle mid-summer with camouflage on top. Now, we have even… Read more…

Gotion’s “Jinshi” solid-state battery with 1,000 km range enters pilot production

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A Chinese battery manufacturer, backed by automotive giant Volkswagen, has announced that its new all-solid-state battery is now ready for small-scale production. The “Jinshi Battery” could allow future EVs to travel 1,000 km on a single charge – a major leap from what most electric cars offer today. After eight years of quiet development, Gotion first revealed the Jinshi Battery… Read more…

2026 Fiat Grande Panda BEV review

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The Fiat Panda is one of the pillars of urban mobility in the Mediterranean. For decades it was the cheapest way for families to move around cities and experience the freedom of personal transportation. It’s also been an honest companion for drivers and passengers with almost no frills inside, but a quirky practical cabin. And the 4×4 version has a… Read more…

2026 Fiat Grande Panda BEV review

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The Fiat Panda is one of the pillars of urban mobility in the Mediterranean. For decades it was the cheapest way for families to move around cities and experience the freedom of personal transportation. It’s also been an honest companion for drivers and passengers with almost no frills inside, but a quirky practical cabin. And the 4×4 version has a… Read more…

Your car is about to get a lot smarter, thanks to Mercedes and Google

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Tired of yelling at your car’s voice assistant? You’re not alone. We all have wrestled with those frustrating voice command systems that seem to never understand even the simplest requests. Mercedes-Benz claims it is about to change that. The German automaker is ditching the old, buggy technology and integrating Google’s advanced Gemini AI directly into its cars, starting with the… Read more…

Tesla’s driverless dream inches closer as Cybercab hits the test track

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A futuristic, two-seat EV with no steering wheel has been seen cruising around Tesla’s private test track in Fremont, California. This vehicle, known as the Cybercab, is the company’s purpose-built robotaxi, and its first public appearance on the track is a major signal that Tesla is serious about launching it onto our streets pretty soon. The Cybercab is unlike any… Read more…

VW to soon release the Chinese version of the ID.7 called ID.UNYX 07

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Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group, has filed for regulatory approval of its upcoming ID.UNYX 07 all-electric sedan. The filing is listed on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website, and it’s part of the regulatory process in China. Volkswagen ID.UNYX 07 As the name of the vehicle suggests, the ID.UNYX 07 is… Read more…

Nissan gives the Ariya a makeover – Japan is getting it first

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Nissan published the first official images of a refreshed Nissan Ariya electric crossover, but there’s a catch: this updated model is, for now, a Japan-exclusive. The updated version will debut at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, sporting a fresh look and new technology. Nissan’s designers have given the Ariya a cleaner, more streamlined face. The old grille design… Read more…

Tesla is under fire from NHTSA once again over the Full Self-Driving feature

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It’s been a rough year for Tesla and its FSD autopilot’s Beta. Within the last year or so, the company faced and lost several trials involving fatal FSD accidents. Although Tesla managed to navigate through these types of trials in the past, it began losing many of them, while still facing pressure from the California DMV over misleading branding of… Read more…

Maranello reveals technology behind Ferrari’s first electric car

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The soul of a Ferrari has always been its engine – for many fans around the world, it is a true symphony of screaming pistons. But the times are changing, and the legendary Italian automaker is composing a new piece – and this one is powered by electrons instead of gasoline. Ferrari’s first-ever fully electric vehicle, tentatively named the “Elettrica,”… Read more…

Suzuki’s pint-sized Vision e-Sky offers a glimpse into the future of city driving

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Suzuki is offering a peek into its electric future with the Vision e-Sky, a concept car that points toward a new, affordable electric hatchback. The concept will be unveiled at the upcoming 2025 Japan Mobility Show, and is more than just a design exercise – it’s actually a near-production look at what will be the next big thing in small… Read more…

A special pass lets you skip the line for the new electric Renault Twingo

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In the ever-competitive world of electric cars, getting a new model before your neighbor is becoming a modern status symbol. Renault seems to understand this perfectly. The French automaker is bringing back its iconic Twingo city car as an all-electric model, and weeks before the Renault Twingo E-Tech electric even has its official debut on November 6, the company is… Read more…

Tesla unveils new cheaper Model 3 and Model Y just as vanished tax credit hikes prices

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Tesla finally rolled out its long-rumored “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. These new trim levels offer the lowest official starting prices for any electric cars in the company’s current lineup, but a closer look at the timing and cost tells a more complicated story for buyers. The base sticker prices are indeed lower than before, but… Read more…