If you have an Apple Watch and a Mercedes car, you’ll be very happy to hear that Mercedes now has an app for the Apple Watch. So you can now interact with your Merc without using your smartphone. You can check the car’s range based on its current location, battery or fuel level, check charging status, pinpoint your car’s location… Read more…

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has finally landed. Unveiled at the LA Auto Show earlier today, it offers a compelling blend of space, performance, and the latest technology. As the newest addition to Hyundai’s Ioniq family, this three-row SUV builds on the success of its predecessors, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, with an even larger and more versatile package designed… Read more…

Stellantis, the company that produces all of DS’s EVs, just teased an upcoming fastback crossover-car. The vehicle is wrapped in camo, revealing only certain features, but it’s not hard to guess that this is likely the upcoming DS8 model, expected to launch by the end of this year. The DS8 will sit on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform used for other… Read more…

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has always been a bit of a dark horse in the electric SUV race. Stylish, powerful, and comfortable, it somehow hasn’t quite captured the spotlight like some of its Hyundai Motor Group siblings. But with the release of the 2026 model, Genesis hopes that embracing Tesla’s charging technology will turn its fortunes around. One of the… Read more…

The dawn of a new age for Jaguar is here, but the change is not happening without kicking up some controversy. The famous British car manufacturer has embarked on a brave rebranding strategy before launching its new lineup. This new brand identity sparked a debate among enthusiasts and industry experts. The company’s latest ad campaign features a high-contrast color palette… Read more…

Today Renault has talked about the Renault 4 E-Tech’s grille in painstaking detail. The company is obviously very proud of the grille, using words like “brilliance”. The grille’s outline lights up, and the Renault logo lights up too, for the first time. That’s the gist of the ‘innovation’ here. Renault isn’t the first car maker to have such features, but… Read more…

It looks like BYD is following in the footsteps of its competitor XPeng and is working on its own AI chip to support the self-driving of its cars. The information comes from a local Chinese news outlet. In any case, there are some hints from before that BYD is working on an AI chip. The general manager of BYD’s Ocean… Read more…

BMW has reached a significant milestone as the first near-production fully-electric models for the Neue Klasse have rolled off the production line at the BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary. It’s a critical step towards the official start of series production, scheduled to kick off late in 2025. The Debrecen plant is now bustling with activity as production of test… Read more…

Stellantis has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle EV space: the STLA Frame platform. This new platform is engineered specifically for full-size trucks and SUVs, aiming to deliver “best-in-class capabilities.” The STLA Frame platform is a flexible foundation for a variety of powertrain options. While it will underpin all-electric models, it’s can also accommodate range-extended (EREV), hybrid (HEV),… Read more…

The Renault 5 E-Tech is bringing electric power to the masses. That’s if you believe the official press release from Renault. With a starting price of £22,995 in the UK, this retro-modern hatchback is hoping to shake up the EV market. Orders open in January 2025, with deliveries expected to begin in the spring of the same year. This isn’t… Read more…

Kia’s upcoming EV4 will be making its debut soon, and it’s already attracting a lot of attention. The electric hatchback was recently spotted tearing up the Nurburgring racetrack, proving that it’s more than just a good-looking city car. The EV4 is Kia’s latest entry-level EV, and it’s expected to be priced between €35,100 and €46,900, depending on the chosen trim… Read more…

Xiaomi announced a remarkable €1.17 billion in revenue from its EV business in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 52.1% increase from Q2 2024. This surge in revenue is largely attributed to the successful launch and delivery of the Xiaomi SU7 series. Xiaomi delivered 39,790 SU7 EVs between July and September, bringing the total number of deliveries to 67,157… Read more…

One of the Cybertruck’s key selling points is the bare stainless steel body that doesn’t even have paint on top. Tesla has repeatedly marketed the vehicle as the one that doesn’t require paint for protection, as no paint equals no scratches. Initially, the company offered a factory wrap in two colors – satin black and satin white, but that has… Read more…

The upcoming release of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is shaping up to be quite an event. The all-new electric vehicle from the German automaker promises to redefine efficiency and performance. And while we hear promises like that pretty much with every new EV, the CLA’s innovative powertrain technology and flexible charging system have us intrigued. There is no doubt Mercedes-Benz has… Read more…

Around two years ago CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, announced its first sodium-ion battery and its intention to start manufacturing in 2023. Now, two years later, we’re onto the second generation, and production is set to start in 2025. That said, mass production is only scheduled for 2027. The second-gen sodium battery can be discharged normally in temperatures as… Read more…

The Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD has just hit a remarkable milestone, rolling its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) off the production line. This achievement highlights BYD’s meteoric rise from a small battery producer in 1995 to a global leader in the electric vehicle market. The landmark vehicle, a Denza Z9 sedan, was officially launched at the 2024 Guangzhou auto… Read more…

Xiaomi recently announced that it reached its production milestone ahead of schedule – 100,000 SU7 vehicles rolled off the production line in the company’s factory in Beijing. And now, the Chinese tech giant has announced that it has already shipped that many units. That marks another milestone in 2024, which Xiaomi reached ahead of schedule. The new carmaker is adjusting… Read more…

What is it? The Citroen e-C3 is the new electric version of the well-known C3 Aircross. This is a big deal for Citroen as the C3 accounts for 30% of its sales worldwide, so making an electric version of the SUV version of its best-seller is key to the company’s strategy going forward. The e-C3 Aircross is a compact, city-friendly… Read more…

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra went around the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack in 6:46.874, becoming the fastest four-door car to ever lap the ‘Ring. BYD has a supercar of its own in the Yangwang U9, and while it might not have four doors, it does have plenty of power: 1,287 hp to be exact. So will it be able to outdo the… Read more…

Samsung and Audi have partnered up to allow the Samsung Wallet app on your phone to unlock select Audi cars, even if you don’t have the physical key with you. The app also lets you open the trunk and start the car, so you can leave the fob at home. This opens up new possibilities too – you can let… Read more…