Suzuki is finally entering the EV market and has chosen to go with one of its most popular vehicles – the Vitara. The electric version is called e-Vitara and it was unveiled in Milan, Italy. Production is set to begin in India in the spring of 2025, with sales in Europe, India, and Japan expected to follow that summer. The… Read more…

The Indian automotive giant Mahindra is hoping to disrupt the electric vehicle market with its INGLO platform and two new flagship SUVs: the XEV 9e and the BE 6e. These cutting-edge EVs are set to debut in Chennai on November 26, 2024. The XEV 9e and BE 6e are not electric versions of existing models; they are built from the… Read more…

Amidst fierce competition in China between established automakers and ambitious startups, one company seems to be pulling ahead at quite a pace. BYD has been making headlines with its impressive sales figures, and the latest news indicates more remarkable growth is coming. Over the past three months, BYD has dramatically expanded its production capacity. Executive Vice President of BYD, He… Read more…

Introduction The Opel Grandland is the company’s largest SUV yet, but in the grand scheme of things it’s a mid-size offering. It’s still pretty spacious inside and based on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform it should offer excellent efficiency. The Grandland is also available as a PHEV, but that version is barely worth considering since it’s not saving much upfront and… Read more…

The EV market is about to get yet another Chinese contender with the introduction of the Aion AY2, a hatchback from GAC’s brand. Codenamed AY2, is getting ready to make its global debut, with Europe firmly in its sights. Leaked images suggest a November unveiling at the Guangzhou Auto Show is on the cards. The AY2 is Aion’s third model… Read more…

Introduction Audi is slowly filling the gaps in its e-tron lineup and bringing it in line with the regular petrol and diesel-powered models. After the compact Q4 e-tron, and Q8 e-tron it’s time for the refresh on the mid-size Q6 e-tron to complete the SUV side. So, the Audi Q6 e-tron is larger than the Q4 e-tron – it’s longer,… Read more…

We reported earlier that the pint-sized Hyundai Inster EV is getting a rugged new look. Spy shots from South Korea now show the Casper EV Cross, designed to appeal to drivers who want a bit more of an adventure on their city commute. Hyundai Inster EV Cross is Casper’s European twin, and this is the first glimpse of the toughened-up… Read more…

It is becoming painfully obvious that Tesla has been a little bit ambitious with its self-driving technology promises. The company’s latest progress updates on its Full Self-Driving (FSD) program are seriously testing the patience of Tesla enthusiasts. While the EV pioneer continues to paint a rosy picture of autonomous driving, the reality seems to be lagging behind the rhetoric. Tesla… Read more…

The automotive industry is undergoing a radical transformation, and Renault Group wants to be seen as a major player in this shift towards sustainable mobility. The company promised to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. In charge of the ambitious strategy is Ampere, Renault’s dedicated entity for electric vehicles, aiming to reach carbon neutrality even… Read more…

Hyundai unveiled the INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept. The car proves Hyundai’s hasn’t yet given up on hydrogen power (even though it probably should). But more importantly, it introduces a striking new design language that’s sure to get people talking. The INITIUM previews a production FCEV slated for launch in the first half of 2025, building on… Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a series of drastic measures to cut expenses. These include potential layoffs of tens of thousands of workers, salary reductions of at least 10%, to avoid the closure of up to three factories in Germany. This news comes as a blow to Volkswagen’s workforce, who recently staged a protest at the company’s Wolfsburg headquarters. Understandably, employees… Read more…

The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is the station wagon version of the ID.7, aiming to add even more practicality to what was an already great formula. Compared to its sedan ID.7 sibling, the ID.7 Tourer is no different in terms of dimensions, drivetrain and features. It’s available in the same Pro, Pro S and GTX trims. VW ID.7 Tourer The Tourer… Read more…

Tesla unveiled its ‘please buy more shares so the share price goes up and investors (including yourself) are happy’ Hail Mary hype play, the Cybercab (or is that Robotaxi?), earlier this month. We’d call it a pipe dream, but it’s more obviously a hype dream, meant to keep people investing in Tesla shares and making Elon Musk richer and richer… Read more…

Volkswagen has announced the closure of its Audi plant in Brussels, Belgium, just days after revealing plans to shutter three factories in Germany. The Brussels factory, which produces the Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV, is slated to cease operations on February 28, 2025. The closure will result in the loss of approximately 3,000 jobs, prompting strong opposition from unions and… Read more…

Hyundai will fully unveil the Ioniq 9 in November, and ahead of that the brand has published some teaser images showing us bits and pieces of the new car in sketch(y) form. The wheel design resembles a turbine The Ioniq 9 is a three-row SUV “that will mark a new milestone in the brand’s continuing commitment to advancing electrification”, Hyundai… Read more…

Audi is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of more affordable versions of its A6 e-tron. These new models come in both rear-wheel drive and quattro all-wheel drive configurations, giving more choice for those interested in the sleek A6 e-tron. Previously, the A6 e-tron was available in the performance rear-wheel drive variant and a sporty S6 e-tron with… Read more…

Not to be outdone by Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant Oppo is looking expand its reach beyond the mobile market. In a recent announcement, Oppo revealed a strategic partnership with BYD to integrate smartphone technology withing its smart car systems. That would let you control various aspects of your BYD electric vehicles directly from your Oppo smartphone. The first fruit… Read more…

Introduction The Cupra Tavascan is the company’s second fully electric vehicle after the Cupra Born. The new vehicle from Cupra, which is starting deliveries in December, is a coupe-style SUV, sitting on the VW MEB platform and thus sharing a lot of similarities with the VW ID.5 and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. Cupra Tavascan You get the same battery 77… Read more…

Xiaomi has finally unveiled the production version of its highly anticipated SU7 Ultra. This high-performance electric sedan is set to really challenge established players. Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a technological showcase designed to demonstrate the company’s capabilities in the automotive sector. It stands directly against the likes of Zeekr 001 FR, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, Tesla Model S Plaid, and… Read more…

Lucid’s first SUV, the Gravity, made its official debut almost a year ago, and now the company is finally ready to take people’s money for it. Almost. Orders will open on November 7 at 9 AM Pacific Time for the Grand Touring trim, which will start at $94,900 offering “more than 800 horsepower and a projected range surpassing 708 km”,… Read more…