Earlier this month, the Denza brand owned 90% by BYD and 10% by Daimler (aka Mercedes-Benz) started teasing its next EV – in Mercedes’ hometown of Stuttgart, Germany, of all places. Today, the Denza Z9 GT has been certified for sale in China by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a necessary step for all vehicles before they can… Read more…

Honda is moving to get a piece of the exploding Chinese electric vehicle market. The company unveiled “Ye,” a new EV lineup, tailored to the Chinese consumers. Ye joins Honda’s existing Chinese EV brands, e:N and Lingxi, hoping to boost its prospects in the world’s largest EV arena. The launch event saw the first three Ye models. The sleek Ye… Read more…

Today Tesla has announced all the new features that are coming soon to its cars via the Spring Release over-the-air update. Model 3 and Model Y cars with the AMD chip get immersive full-screen vehicle controls when parked, large playback controls and quick access to Recents, Favorites, and Up Next in the media player, and expandable Autopilot driving visualizations, with… Read more…

Deliveries of the premium, limited-edition version of GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV, the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, are finally going to start this summer, the brand has announced today. GMC says its dealers are currently working with Edition 1 reservation holders on the ordering process. The final starting MSRP is $99,495, including a $1,995 destination charge. Ahead of the launch,… Read more…

Kia’s compact all-electric SUV, the EV5, is now available in showrooms across New Zealand, which means we now have the full specs for at least one of the variants. For those unaware, Kia provided general specs when announcing the vehicle, but now we have more detailed ones. We are looking at the Light Long Range version available in New Zealand,… Read more…

The Polestar Phone has been a long time coming, but now it’s finally almost here. The device will be unveiled on April 23 in China, which is the primary intended market for it. Since Chinese automotive giant Geely owns both Polestar and the smartphone maker Meizu, we’re assuming that the Polestar Phone will be made by Meizu and, considering what… Read more…

Italian automaker Maserati took the next step on its electrification journey by launching the GranCabrio Folgore. This electrifying convertible boasts a stunning design and performance figures to make enthusiasts swoon. It’s a testament to the automaker’s commitment to blending tradition and innovation. The GranCabrio Folgore draws its genes from the recently introduced GranTurismo Folgore coupe. “Folgore,” the Italian word for… Read more…

Nissan is trying to stay up to date with the current trends in the EV world. The Japanese automaker just unveiled a new pilot production line in Yokohama, Japan. It should eventually enable making EVs with solid-state batteries and a volume too. Solid-state batteries offer compelling advantages over the ones that currently power most EVs. Imagine an electric car that… Read more…

Earlier this month, a report came out claiming Tesla canceled its $25,000 Model 2 car. Elon Musk himself promptly denied the rumor, but today a new report is adding some context to the whole situation. It turns out the Model 2 project may not be canceled per se – and so Elon Musk’s rebuttal of that claim still stands. However,… Read more…

Alfa Romeo’s sleek new SUV caused quite a stir – and not just for its eye-catching design. An Italian government minister raised eyebrows by claiming that calling it Milano violated national regulations since the car will be produced in Poland. Bizarre? Definately. Yet, Alfa Romeo swiftly turned the controversy into a marketing coup. The Italian automaker announced that the Milano… Read more…

Elon Musk’s Tesla is facing significant challenges as the electric vehicle giant grapples with slowing sales for and heightened competition for the first time in its history. Responding to the disappointing first-quarter results, Tesla begins a round of layoffs that will affect 10% of its global workforce. In total over 14,000 employees are about to be left without a job.… Read more…

Cadillac is about to launch its Optiq electric SUV as a more affordable version of the Lyriq. The company has now reavealed Optiq’s interior, featuring a three-spoke steering wheel and a massive, curved display merging the instrument panel with the infotainment system. And while those are shared with the Lyriq, the Optiq establishes its own identity with a different dashboard… Read more…

Electronics giant Xiaomi is making waves in the automotive world with its debut electric vehicle, the SU7. However, the overwhelming popularity of this new EV has led to extended delivery times for some customers, a situation the company is working quickly to address. The huge demand became clear immediately after the SU7’s launch when pre-orders surpassed 100,000 in just a… Read more…

Volkswagen has a rich history of making consumer grade vans with the Transporter and Crafter being crowd favorites for decades now. However no model can quite match the cult following of the model that started it all – the Volkswagen Transporter T1. The van turned into a symbol of an entire decade and the hippy culture. So it’s no wonder… Read more…

Geely Auto’s ever-expanding lineup of electric vehicles is about to grow even bigger. Hot on the heels of the Zeekr 001, another Geely subsidiary, Lynk & Co, is introducing a sleek new performance EV sedan – the Lynk & Co Zero. While much about the Zero remains under wraps, recent shots show us why this four-door could soon be shaking… Read more…

Wuling’s popular Baojun brand has launched two new additions to its growing fleet of mini-electric vehicles: an upgraded Yep and the entirely new Yep Plus. Combining boxy design with practical functionality, the duo signals a new era for Chinese EVs aimed at city dwellers, commuters, and young families. Baojun Yep The original Yep was introduced in 2022, turning heads with… Read more…

The long wait may soon be over for Tesla Cybertruck owners eager for improved rapid charging. Drew Baglino, Tesla’s SVP of Powertrain and Energy, recently announced the electric pickup will soon receive an over-the-air (OTA) update designed to significantly boost charging performance. Currently, the Cybertruck can hit peak charging speeds of around 250 kW, offering an estimated range addition of… Read more…

The Peugeot 2008 debuted more than a decade ago and became an instant hit in the sub-compact SUV segment. The slightly lifted version of the ultra-popular 208 hatchback retains its small size and front wheel drive and its second generation gained a fully electric version. That one goes by as e-2008 and just got a faceliftm so we figured we’d… Read more…

Tesla’s Full Self Driving isn’t, let’s just establish that. The new name the company gave it is also comical – “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)”. If it’s supervised it’s not self-driving, and especially not “Full” self-driving. So we’ll just refer to this as FSD and move on. Now that that’s all out of the way, the FSD subscription service, that’s currently only… Read more…

Long known for its innovative premium electric models, Nio is ready to enter lower market segments with its new Onvo sub-brand. Its pioneer, the L60, has broken cover for the first time in a real-world image, revealing its design. It’s clear that Nio went for a sculpted, aerodynamic look so as to maximize efficiency and driving range. While not visible… Read more…