Beijing traffic does not care about your feelings. It is a place where lane lines are merely decorative. Drivers there move with a level of aggression that would make a New York City cab driver blush. If a car hesitates for a fraction of a second, three other vehicles will fill that space. This is the ultimate testing ground for… Read more…

Rivian has officially launched the online configurator for its much awaited Rivian R2. The American manufacturer has more than 200,000 reservations for this specific model. The online tool allows future owners to choose their preferred features, packages, and colors, while also shedding light on when specific configurations will actually reach driveways. The entry point for the lineup is the Standard… Read more…

The European automotive market is experiencing an interesting shift. Legacy manufacturers dominated the continent for decades with massive factories and established supply chains, but now, the tables are turning in a rather ironic way. Young Chinese EV manufacturers are outgrowing their production lines, just as established local giants are trying to downsize. The latest example of this trend involves XPeng,… Read more…

Technology giant Xiaomi published new official images of its highly anticipated performance vehicle, the Xiaomi YU7 GT. Released on May 15, these fresh pictures give the public a clear look at a brand-new exterior paint option called Crimson Red. The electronics company turned automaker plans to officially launch this SUV by the end of May 2026 as a direct attempt… Read more…

Tesla implemented a feedback system for its Full Self Driving feature a while ago. Previously, you were able to record a voice note, tap on the screen and flag the reason for intervening on FSD or dismiss the feedback dialogue window entirely. However, with the latest update that came around in late April, dismissing the pop-up window is no longer… Read more…

The wait is over – Volkswagen finally revealed its first-ever electric GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours event. The German automaker wants to prove that electric cars can still carry a classic hot hatch character. The new model is named the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, and it brings a legendary 50-year-old performance badge into the modern era of EVs. Unfortunately,… Read more…

Jaguar’s new all-electric era started off with some hiccups surrounding its rebranding and the launch of the Type 00 concept car back in 2024. Some time has now passed, the internet has moved on, so the company has decided it should finally tell us the name of the first EV it will be launching in this new era. Ladies and… Read more…

Hyundai wants to inject international football into daily driving through a new software update for its electric cars. The South Korean manufacturer announced an exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 Display Theme, connecting the upcoming global sports tournament with modern dashboard technology. Drivers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and South Korea can access this digital package right now. The tournament… Read more…

Honda has just posted its first annual loss since 1957 as a listed company, due to the hit it took in order to restructure its EV business. Its operating loss totaled JPY 414.3 billion (approximately €2.22 billion), for its fiscal year which ended in March, compared to a profit of JPY 1.2 trillion (€6.40 billion) the previous year. Honda’s EV-related… Read more…

Software directs the modern automotive industry. Today, electric cars and traditional vehicles operate as rolling computers, and the dashboard screen serves as the main command center. Google is at the forefront of this shift and announced a major overhaul for its Android Auto platform. The latest update promises to directly challenge Apple CarPlay by redesigning how drivers interact with their… Read more…

The wait for the first electric GTI is almost over. Tomorrow, May 15, 2026, Volkswagen will officially pull the covers off the ID. Polo GTI in what can only be called a massive shift for the German automaker. For fifty years, the GTI name stood for gasoline-powered fun in a small package. Now, Volkswagen wants to prove that electric cars… Read more…

The era of shipping electric cars across the ocean from China to Europe is hitting a wall of high taxes and political tension. To solve this, BYD, the world’s largest producer of EVs, is looking for a shortcut. Instead of building new factories from the ground up, the company wants to move into the buildings its competitors are leaving behind.… Read more…

Volkswagen has recently introduced the ID. Polo EV, and since the company is now on a mission to bring iconic names back you may have been wondering when to expect the ID. Golf to join it – after all, the Golf is by far VW’s most recognizable model name. Unfortunately, the ID. Golf won’t coming anytime soon. According to a… Read more…

The Jeep Avenger has been a massive hit for the American brand since it debuted three years ago. Built in Poland and designed specifically for the European market, this small crossover even grabbed the 2023 European Car of the Year title. With over 270,000 orders placed to date, Jeep is not resting on its success. The company revealed a major… Read more…

According to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association, the local news outlet Dongchedi reports that NEVs (New Energy Vehicles) accounted for 61.4% of all car sales in April, setting a new record for the collective EV and PHEV market. At the same time, traditional vehicles saw a massive collapse – nine out of ten top-selling models were… Read more…

Sales of electric cars reached 1.6 million units in April 2026 globally, bringing the total number of EVs sold so far this year to 5.6 million. According to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the market grew 6% compared to April last year – though it did drop 9% from a very busy March. The industry looks like a patchwork quilt… Read more…

Mercedes-AMG is moving into a new era where gasoline is no longer the main character. The company is currently testing its upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door coupe, a car that wants to prove electric cars can excite the senses. The AMG brand built its reputation on the loud, aggressive growl of V8 engines, and as the world shifts toward EVs, engineers… Read more…

Xiaomi is moving up quickly in the auto industry, proving that its transition from smartphones to electric cars is not a fluke. The company is preparing to launch its latest high-performance offering, the Xiaomi YU7 GT. Sightings of the vehicle at the factory, and now on the streets in China, suggest that mass production is already moving forward. Clad in… Read more…

Renault is reminding the world that electric cars can be more than just quiet tools for getting to work. At the 2026 Roland-Garros French Open, the company revealed a new concept called the Renault 4 JP4x4, a colorful mix of a small SUV and a beach buggy. It does not have a traditional roof or full doors – you might… Read more…

Today Rivian has started rolling out the Rivian Assistant, which you definitely won’t be shocked to hear is an AI assistant for your car (novel concept, we know). The Rivian Assistant “is built directly into your vehicle’s hardware and software, providing the unique power to talk to every aspect of the vehicle and get things done for you”, the company’s… Read more…