It seems that not a day goes by without a new entrant to China’s blossoming electric vehicle landscape. The Avatr 07 has been officially unveiled, available in both fully electric (BEV) and range-extended (EREV) variants. The EREV model boasts the latest Kunlun range extender system, combining a 1.5l turbocharged engine with an electric motor. This setup delivers 231 kW in… Read more…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology has long been hyped as the next big thing in the automotive world. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk often touts the system’s capabilities, independent testing and data have often painted a more sobering picture. Now, a new evaluation by AMCI Testing, an independent automotive testing firm, has further exposed the limitations of Tesla’s FSD, raising… Read more…

Audi US has officially revealed the pricing for its much-anticipated Q6 e-tron. Starting at $63,800, the Q6 e-tron marks a significant step in Audi’s electrification strategy, offering a blend of performance, range, and luxury that aims to entice buyers into the world of electric vehicles. The base model, simply named the Q6 e-tron, comes equipped with a rear-mounted motor generating… Read more…

General Motors’ joint venture with SAIC co-developed a battery with CATL, claiming it’s the fastest-charging EV battery to date. And it’s not some distant technology either – the developers say that the first vehicle to use the new battery will be launched next year. The battery is based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and offers a 6C charging rate. This means… Read more…

The Paris Motor Show 2024 is going to see a big announcement from Peugeot, the company confirmed today. Under the banner “The Lions Are Coming,” the French automaker is ready to present its entire range of electric vehicles, highlighted by the world premiere of the much-anticipated Peugeot e-408. The Peugeot e-408 is set to be the star of the show,… Read more…

Polestar announced its deeper integration with the Plug & Charge service, which has over 800,000 public charging points across Europe, 9,500 of which are High-Power Charging points. The new Plug & Charge functionality is now available to Polestar 3 owners and in the Polestar Charge App. The new integration saves you some steps before the actual charging begins. With Plug… Read more…

Chinese automaker XPeng is trying to capture a larger slice of the EV market, and it has launched a new variant of its X9 MPV. The X9 610 Max is designed to entice tech-savvy buyers with its advanced driver-assistance capabilities. The star of the show is undoubtedly the inclusion of two LiDAR sensors, a significant upgrade over the entry-level X9… Read more…

Leapmotor, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Stellantis, is almost ready to unveil its latest offering, the B10 compact SUV, at the upcoming Paris Auto Show on October 14th. This clearly shows the company’s global ambitions for the B10, positioning it as a key player in the competitive electric car market. Leapmotor’s journey began in 2015 as a Chinese… Read more…

Samsung announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai and Kia with the SmartThings ecosystem earlier this year and now shared some more details about it. Future Hyundai and Kia cars will come with an infotainment system offering more advanced controls via a native SmartThings app and Samsung phone owners will enjoy a slew of neat features. One of the best is… Read more…

BMW is gearing up for a productive fall season with a series of exciting updates across its model range. The spotlight shines brightly on the new BMW i5 xDrive40 Touring, the third drivetrain for the wagon. This all-wheel-drive outputs 394 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a swift 5.5 seconds. It offers range of up to… Read more…

Leapmotor, in partnership with Stellantis, has unveiled two budget-friendly electric vehicles in Italy – the compact T03 city car and the C10 SUV. Stellantis hopes to stay ahead of the curve amidst increasing demand for sustainable transport options by using Chinese vehicles assembled in Europe under its umbrella. The T03, which will be available from the end of September, starts… Read more…

Luxeed, a Huawei and Chery-backed brand, just announced its fully electric R7 SUV, which shapes up to be a proper Model Y competitor in China. It undercuts the Tesla, while at the same time it offers a longer list of features. Luxeed R7 The Luxeed R7 comes in four trims – Pro, two Max options and an Ultra. Only the… Read more…

The United States Department of Commerce is stirring the pot with a proposal that could seriously shake up the automotive landscape: a potential ban on Chinese software and hardware in vehicles sold within the US. The proposal, citing national security concerns, aims to curtail the influence of Chinese technology on American cars and trucks. If passed, this legislation would create… Read more…

The debate surrounding electric vehicles often centers on range anxiety – the fear of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station. While manufacturers provide estimated ranges, real-world performance often differs greatly from those. A recent test pitted 12 different EV models against each other in a highway range test aiming to shed some extra light on that.… Read more…

Samsung has announced the industry’s first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD, which is based on eighth generation V-NAND flash. It’s dubbed the AM9C1 and replaces the AM991 that came before it. The key upgrades this generation are much improved power efficiency – by around 50% – and higher data transfer speeds. In a 256GB configuration, the new SSD can deliver sequential… Read more…

The automotive world has seen its fair share of innovation, but Changan’s Nevo E07 is turning heads with its unique blend of versatility and technology. This electric SUV is a real-life transformer capable of switching between SUV and pickup truck modes. First revealed back in 2022 as a wild concept, this mid-to-large SUV boasts a spacious interior with a length… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch an upgraded version of its Drive Pilot system. The new version of its autonomous driving solution promises a top speed of 95 km/h on German motorways, making it the fastest Level 3 automated driving system in a production vehicle. Markus Schäfer, the Chief Technology Officer at Mercedes-Benz, expressed his enthusiasm about this development: “With… Read more…

The all-electric Smart #5 SUV has gone on a pre-sale in China ahead of its October 20 official launch. With pre-orders starting at an attractive €31,500, this five-seater SUV is on its way to redefine the brand’s image and challenge established players in the electric car market. Embracing Mercedes-Benz’s “Sensual and Sharp” design philosophy, the Smart #5 boasts a distinctive… Read more…

Mini is among the most recognizable automotive lifestyle brands thanks to its long history of making small cars that are proper fun to drive. Of course, evolving the same recognizable and cute design over the years is a key factor that keeps the customers loyal to the brand. For 2024, the classic Mini hatch receives a major redesign, as well… Read more…

China’s electric vehicle powerhouse BYD has sailed past 1 million EV sales in 2024, following an exceptional August performance. This cements BYD’s leading position in the EV market. The company reported selling a staggering 373,082 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in August, including both plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and all-electric vehicles. This remarkable figure eclipses BYD’s previous record of 342,383 NEVs set… Read more…