Mercedes-Benz has announced it will partner with a Chinese technology startup for the brains behind its next generation of driver-assistance systems. The German luxury icon is turning to Momenta to develop a smart driving system dedicated to the Chinese market. The new system, powered by Momenta’s “Flywheel” artificial intelligence model, will make its debut this fall. The first vehicle to… Read more…

A grand vision to reshape city streets with thousands of self-driving electric cars from Lucid just took its first small step. The company has officially handed over the keys to the very first Lucid Gravity SUV to its partner Nuro. This single vehicle is just the start of a massive project with ride-hailing giant Uber to bring 20,000 autonomous robotaxis… Read more…

After a long period of uncertainty that kept the global auto industry on edge, the US government has formally implemented a new trade agreement with the European Union. The deal sets the tariff rate for imported European cars and auto parts at 15 percent. The new rate, confirmed in a Federal Register notice on September 24, was officially backdated to… Read more…

After Xiaomi’s record-setting SU7 Ultra sedan, the tech giant appears to be ready for a second act. A mysterious, high-performance electric SUV, believed to be the Xiaomi YU7 GT, has been spotted turning laps at the Nürburgring racetrack. Whispers from industry insiders, coupled with founder Lei Jun’s annual speech scheduled for September 25, suggest an official reveal is near. While… Read more…

Automakers usually reveal new cars with flashy presentations and dramatic curtain drops. Sometimes, however, a new design quietly slips into public view. This seems to be the case with BMW, which may have unintentionally offered a glimpse of a future electric vehicle on its own German website, sparking a wave of speculation among enthusiasts and journalists. The mystery car, a… Read more…

The American love affair with pickup trucks is undeniable, but the romance has hit a rocky patch in the electric vehicle age. Sales of large electric trucks have been slower than anticipated, and some automakers are even hitting the brakes on new models. A California startup has a different point of view and is betting the problem isn’t the electricity,… Read more…

When you buy a premium electric SUV from a brand like Volvo, you expect quality engineering and reliability. For owners of the Volvo EX90, the reality has been nothing but, with the Swedish flagship EV becoming a constant source of frustration. Reported problems ranged from keys that wouldn’t work – whether it was the phone-as-a-key, the keyfob, or the keycard… Read more…

The market for electric cars in Europe is no longer just growing – it’s exploding. Through the first eight months of the year, sales of new EVs have jumped 26 percent. This surge is pushing electric vehicles into the mainstream, with one in every five new cars sold in August being fully electric. But, amid all this celebration of success,… Read more…

If you find yourself walking through New York City this week and see a poster asking if you’re a “Dinosaur juice addict,” don’t be alarmed. It’s not a new public health crisis, but rather a bold new campaign from electric car maker Polestar. The company is taking an unusual approach to promote electric vehicles by framing the public’s long-standing connection… Read more…

The quiet revolution of electric cars is about silent powertrains and zero emissions. But it is also about redefining the in-cabin experience. As the drone of a gasoline engine disappears, automakers and tech companies are focusing on a new frontier: sound. This shift is on full display in the Maextro S800, a new electric vehicle that makes a powerful statement… Read more…

Lotus continues its adventure in the world of electric cars with a recent update to both of its EVs, the Emeya sedan and the Eletre SUV. The automaker officially launched the refreshed models, which bring minor but meaningful changes to the exterior, interior, and a few key components. The updated Lotus Eletre SUV keeps its bold design, staying consistent with… Read more…

A group of seven Tesla owners in China has filed a lawsuit against the American EV maker, turning a simmering frustration over the company’s “Full Self-Driving” technology into a formal legal battle. The case, accepted by the Beijing Daxing District People’s Court in August 2025, accuses Tesla of failing to deliver the features it sold them, amounting to what their… Read more…

Porsche is scaling back its plans for all-electric models in a dramatic strategy U-turn. The German automaker claims the slowing global demand for EVs and a challenging economic climate are forcing its hand. The biggest change is the upcoming flagship SUV, which will now launch with gasoline and hybrid engines. Thanks to slower-than-expected sales growth for electric cars, rising import… Read more…

BMW has announced that its popular X5 SUV will become a platform for unprecedented powertrain diversity, offering customers a choice of five different technologies in a single model. Gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully battery-electric options are part of the plan, but the most significant inclusion is a hydrogen fuel cell – a first for BMW. The German automaker seems… Read more…

The world of electric cars never stops evolving, and engineers chase improvements with a feverish intensity. Every component is scrutinized for weight, cost, and efficiency. Automotive giant Stellantis is not the one to be outdone by the competition, and in collaboration with battery specialist Saft, is testing a technology that completely reimagines the heart of an EV: the battery itself.… Read more…

Hyundai has been expanding its EV lineup rapidly in recent years and with tremendous global success. Urban mobility is a field where the Koreans have historically done very well with their little ICE models roaming around every major city. Logically, Hyundai combined its two strengths and gave us the Inster. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience… Read more…

Tesla appears ready to launch its most budget-friendly vehicle yet, but it’s not the all-new, inexpensive model many were anticipating. Instead, new details reveal the automaker is preparing a heavily stripped-down version of its popular Model Y. Codenamed E41, this new variant cuts a surprising number of features, from the glass roof to basic safety systems, in a bid to… Read more…

Just when we thought the electric car market couldn’t get any more crowded, two of China’s industrial giants have decided to pull up a new chair to the table. Automaker GAC Group and technology behemoth Huawei have officially launched a new premium brand for electric vehicles named Qijing. The new brand, Qijing, which translates to “Enlightened Realm,” is a high-end… Read more…

Xiaomi is recalling a big chunk of the SU7 cars, its debut model. The company found a software defect in its driver-assistance feature that could pose a safety risk in specific situations. The recall affects nearly 117,000 vehicles and comes months after a fatal crash involving an SU7 brought increased scrutiny to the new electric vehicle maker. The recall was… Read more…

Hyundai was never the one to just dip its toes into the future of cars. Instead, the company is planning a cannonball dive. During the investor meeting held in New York, the South Korean automaker laid out one of the most comprehensive and aggressive growth strategies the industry has seen. The plan is a multi-front assault that includes a flood… Read more…