A market analysis from JATO Dynamics for July 2024 reveals that BMW overtook Tesla in EV sales in Europe for the first time. Europe’s EV market fell 6% year over year, while the overall vehicle market saw a modest 2% gain compared to the same period last year. BMW sold 14,869 EVs in July 2024, while Tesla moved 14,581. This… Read more…

Xiaomi stunned the world with the SU7, its first ever EV (and first ever car), which continues to exceed sales expectations and force the company to up its sales targets. And then, Xiaomi stunned the world again, last month, with the 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra hypercar prototype/concept. A few days after the unveiling of the SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi dropped another… Read more…

Following the sporty, hot-hatchy N version, Hyundai is now preparing to add yet another variation to the Ioniq 5, it seems. This time we’re talking about a rugged, adventure-focused Ioniq 5 XRT (e-Terrain). We’ll just refer to it as the Ioniq 5 XRT for brevity. It was spotted in full camo near the Hyundai-Kia Technical Center in Korea, with one… Read more…

Tesla is trying to entice potential buyers of the Model S and Model X with the introduction of the ‘Drive Anywhere Package.’ This new offering is supposed to improve the ownership experience for Tesla Model S and Model X customers, offering a compelling blend of value and innovation. Priced at $5,000 in the US, the ‘Drive Anywhere Package’ includes three… Read more…

In a move that caught many by surprise, Ford, America’s second-largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is rethinking its electrification strategy. The company’s bold EV plans are being tempered by the harsh realities of profitability, customer preferences, and the ever-evolving EV market. Having poured billions into developing electric models like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, the models didn’t prove as profitable… Read more…

To say that Xiaomi’s first foray in the EV space, the SU7, has been wildly successful, would be a gigantic understatement. The car is selling in droves, exceeding expectations, and forcing the company to ramp up production multiple times over the levels it initially anticipated. All of this is to say that Xiaomi has already mentioned that it wants to… Read more…

The much-anticipated VW ID. Buzz, an electric minivan that’s been teased since 2017 and officially launched in Europe and the US last year, finally has a price tag. The good news is that in the US, the ID. Buzz starts at $61,545, slightly lower than its European counterpart, which despite being shorter, asks for the equivalent of nearly $68,000. $61k… Read more…

In a move that follows the evolving consumer preferences in the Chinese electric vehicle market, Avatr Technology is adding an EREVoption to one of its most popular cars. The EV manufacturer, backed by Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, has introduced an extended-range system, Kunlun, set to debut in the Avatr 07 SUV. The Kunlun system, developed in collaboration with CATL,… Read more…

Zeekr, the premium EV subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is making significant strides in the autonomous driving field. Fresh off securing an L3 autonomous driving test permit in Shanghai, the company has now obtained the same permit in its home region of Hangzhou. The new permit will enable Zeekr to conduct extensive L3 autonomous driving tests on Hangzhou’s highways and… Read more…

Waymo has consistently been at the forefront of autonomous driving with its fleet of robo taxis. Its latest offering, the Zeekr-built robotaxi, is yet another significant stride in their mission to make driverless taxis a common sight on American roads. Built on the foundation of a Chinese-made Zeekr electric minivan, this bubble-shaped vehicle comes with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system… Read more…

Tesla is catching a break in the EU, it seems. The company’s cars imported into the bloc from China are now proposed to get only a 9% additional tariff, which is a big step down from the initially proposed 20.8% when the EU started its investigation into Beijing’s support of its domestic EV industry. The EU has today also adjusted… Read more…

BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand, Yangwang, is ready to take the first step into the world of supercars. Its highly anticipated U9 has completed six months of rigorous testing at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, often called the “Green Hell” for its challenging layout and unforgiving terrain. The U9 underwent extensive fine-tuning at the Nurburgring, with the Yangwang team optimizing its… Read more…

The Polestar 4 “SUV coupe” was introduced last year and has been advertised to have the lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch. Configurators for it opened in Europe in January, with the release target set for August. Well, here we are in August and Polestar is right on time, starting deliveries of the Polestar 4 in Europe… Read more…

During this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Mercedes-Benz announced that it’s partnering up with Boosteroid – a cloud gaming service that offers triple-A titles from popular platforms like Steam and Epic Games. Currently, the service has more than 1,000 games in its library ready to be played by most PCs, laptops, smartphones and smart TVs. Mercedes wants to bring those… Read more…

IM Motors shared a short video clip of a prototype car, based on the L6, showing an impressive parallel parking tech. The car does the crabwalk and easily fits into the tightest parking spots. There’s not much explanation of how the tech works, but it has something to do with IM Motors’ four-wheel steering system found on the L6 model.… Read more…

The European electric car market is bracing itself for a potentially disruptive new entrant. China’s automotive titan, Dongfeng Motor, has launched its new, low-cost EV, the Nammi Box, in Switzerland. With a starting price of just CHF 21,990 (€23,800), it’s already generating a lot of interest as one of the most affordable electric cars on the continent. Dongfeng, one of… Read more…

BYD has today launched the 2025 version of the Song Plus EV, first unveiled last year. The new model comes with an unchanged starting price, but with added features. The car still starts at CNY 149,800 (approximately €19,500 at the current exchange rates). The entry-level model gets 520 km of CLTC range, while the top dog costs CNY 175,800 (€22,900)… Read more…

The seamless integration of our smartphones with our cars has become an integral part of modern driving, and Android Auto has been at the forefront of this revolution. Google proves its dedication to enhancing the Android Auto experience by continuously rolling out new features and updates. The latest in the Android Auto world is a fresh design for Google Assistant… Read more…

Volkswagen is almost ready to electrify its iconic GTI badge with the upcoming ID. GTI, a hot hatch that promises to deliver driving thrills in a zero-emissions package. Set to debut in 2026, the ID. GTI is built on a new front-wheel-drive version of the MEB platform. While the new hot hatch may not boast the raw power of its… Read more…

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Voyah has unveiled an updated version of its Dreamer MPV for the 2025 model year. The facelift, which was revealed on August 15, brings significant upgrades to the car’s capabilities, largely driven by a collaboration with tech giant Huawei. The 2025 Voyah Dreamer pre-sales are set to begin on August 28. The most obvious change… Read more…