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Kia EV4 hatchback spied in Korea

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The Kia EV4 was initially teased as an affordable electric sedan, but recent sightings in Korea have revealed a hatchback variant undergoing testing. Could this be Kia’s strategic move to create a vehicle specifically designed to suit the European market’s fondness for hatchbacks? Kia first unveiled the EV4 concept last October as part of its ambitious plan to roll out… Read more…

Great Britain reinstates the 2030 ICE ban

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The electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum, with sales surging in most regions worldwide. While many skeptics may cling to the notion that the internal combustion engine still holds a dominant position, the future of transportation lies undeniably with electric power. The United Kingdom seems to agree with that and has reinstated its upcoming ban on new ICE vehicle sales.… Read more…

Acura shares its electric SUV vision with Performance EV Concept

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Acura just unveiled the Performance EV Concept at Monterey Car Week. This sleek SUV represents a departure from Acura’s collaboration with GM on the ZDX and marks a return to a Honda’s in-house EV platform. The Acura Performance EV Concept is a visual delight – gone are the sharp edges and beak-like grilles of Acura’s current lineup; instead, smooth lines… Read more…

Refreshed 2025 Zeekr 007 promises the world’s fastest charging

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Zeekr has unveiled its refreshed 2025 Zeekr 007, a performance-oriented electric sedan that promises to push the boundaries of fast charging. The standout feature of the new model is the second-generation Golden Battery, a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) power pack developed by Zeekr that delivers an impressive 5.5C charging speed. This translates to a 10% to 80% charge in just 10.5 minutes,… Read more…

Audi to start using Huawei’s smart driving system in China

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According to multiple sources close to a local Chinese media outlet, Audi will start implementing Huawei’s advanced driving system for its cars in order to boost appeal in the local market. Recent trends show foreign automakers losing positions in the country, which is Audi’s biggest market. Huawei’s driving system will debut on Audi’s 2026 ICE models in the country and… Read more…

Volkswagen Trinity hits a roadblock, but electric Golf speeds ahead

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The electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a major shakeup at Volkswagen Group, with the flagship Trinity EV reportedly facing significant delays and the iconic Golf preparing for a surprisingly swift electric debut. Sources speaking to Handelsblatt have revealed that the Trinity, envisioned as Volkswagen’s answer to Tesla with advanced self-driving capabilities, won’t roll off production lines until the end of… Read more…

Mazda EZ-6 launches in Europe this fall as brand’s first truly global EV

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In April Mazda announced the EZ-6 for the Chinese market, an EV co-developed with Chongqing Changan Automobile through the Changan Mazda company, a joint venture between Mazda and Changan. Today, Mazda has confirmed that the EZ-6 is going to be its first “truly global” EV, so we should expect it to launch across the world in the coming months. In… Read more…

EV battery costs plummet 90% since 2008 latest data shows

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The electric vehicle market has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last fifteen years. What was once a niche and expensive product is rapidly becoming mainstream, thanks in large part to a dramatic reduction in the cost of its most crucial component: the battery. A new study by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office reports a staggering 90%… Read more…

BMW & Mini updated apps arrive to help with EV transition

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BMW pushed an update for its mobile apps offers a helping hand to drivers considering the switch to electric vehicles. Working with BMW and Mini connected cars it aims to dispel the lingering anxieties surrounding EVs and streamline the transition to a greener future. Unquestionably, the standout feature is the “Electric Vehicle Analysis” tool. This clever function uses your real-world… Read more…

Tesla Cybertruck charges into Canada

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The much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck has finally made its way to a second market – Canada. It starts at CAD 137,990 (€93,700) for the All-Wheel Drive Foundation Series and CAD 165,990 (€112,800) for the Cyberbeast Foundation Series. Tesla opted to maintain consistent pricing across the border, essentially converting US prices directly into Canadian dollars. Currently, only the limited-edition Foundation Series is… Read more…

Why do modern vehicles beep so much while driving?

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Modern cars gain more and more passenger safety features, moving past crash survivability, and attempting to prevent accidents from occurring at all. However our experience with car reviews tells us that they are also getting increasingly more intrusive in their beeps and chimes and other “nudges”, so we decided to delve into the reason why they differentiate so much and… Read more…