The automotive world is in the midst of an electric revolution, and Audi finally has a powerful new weapon: the Premium Platform Electric, or PPE. Developed alongside Porsche, this is a ground-up reimagining of the electric vehicle, designed to maximize performance and practicality. The heart of the PPE platform is an advanced 800-volt architecture, known for its efficiency that in… Read more…
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Nvidia and MediaTek team up to on new car chipsets
The automotive world is on the cusp of a revolution, and it’s not just about ditching gas for electric powertrains. We are heading towards a future where cars are more than just modes of transportation – they’re extensions of our digital lives. A landmark partnership between MediaTek and Nvidia promises to usher in an era of cars with unprecedented levels… Read more…
Rivian owners can now access Tesla’s Superchargers in North America
As all of its competitors eventually did, Rivian announced back in June of last year that it made a deal with Tesla to adopt the NACS charging port for its future cars sold in North America, and – also like all of its competitors in the US – that meant Rivian owners would get access to Tesla’s 15,000-strong Supercharger network… Read more…
Fisker stops production for six weeks, barely has any cash left
Fisker hasn’t been having a great time in recent weeks, and now things have gotten even worse. Fisker has just notified the SEC that it’s halting production of its Ocean EV for six weeks starting immediately. This is done in order to “align inventory levels and progress strategic and financing initiatives”. Fisker made zero cars in January, and about 1,000… Read more…
VinFast creates a dedicated global EV charger company called V-Green
VinFast, the Vietnamese EV maker owned by Vingroup Corporation, has announced its decision to create a new company today. It’s called V-Green and it’s all about EV chargers. It’s majority-owned by Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, Vingroup’s Chairman and the founder of VinFast. According to the official press release, V-Green aims to invest “in the development of a comprehensive charging infrastructure… Read more…
Tesla unleashes FSD V12.3
Tesla is seeding what it calls a “groundbreaking software update” to its controversial Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The update has arrived after much anticipation, promising significant improvements in the quest for autonomous driving. As is the norm, CEO Elon Musk isn’t shy about the update’s potential, boldly hailing it as “mind-blowing.” The key difference this time? Tesla’s throwing out the… Read more…
All-new Audi Q6 e-tron unveiled
Audi’s journey toward true purpose-built EVs has been long and occasionally turbulent. After years of anticipation and a bumpy start stemming from technical delays, the German automaker has finally unveiled its eagerly awaited Audi Q6 e-tron. The sleek electric SUV marks a turning point for Audi, it’s a decisive shift away from its retrofitted electric offerings and into a new… Read more…
BMW Vision Neue Klasse X now has an official unveiling date, and it’s close
Last week BMW started teasing the upcoming Vision Neue Klasse X, the SUV version of the Vision Neue Klasse sedan concept, which was revealed last September to highlight the upcoming design changes in BMW’s future car roster. Today we finally get an actual date for the Neue Klasse X’s unveiling, and it’s going to happen this Thursday, on March 21.… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG teases electric super sedan
Mercedes-AMG is turning the heat up on the electric performance car battlefield. The iconic automaker has released spy shots of its hotly anticipated four-door electric super sedan. This sleek machine will be looking to steal the crown from both the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model S. We first laid eyes on this potent EV in concept form back in… Read more…
Tesla to raise Model Y prices in Europe and US
The official Tesla account on X announced that the company is planning to raise the prices for the Model Y in a number of European countries. The news come a day after the automaker announced a bump in pricing for the Model Y in the US as well. If you are in the market for a Model Y, maybe now… Read more…
Leak reveals pricing and two more Xiaomi SU7 versions – Tesla Plaid challenger in tow
What better way to start a week than with a full specification reveal of the upcoming Xiaomi SU7. While we all thought the only thing left undiscovered was the pricing, Xiaomi managed to keep a few secrets close to its chest. It turns out there are not just 2 SU7 versions – there are 4. And if that wasn’t enough,… Read more…
BMW Vision Neue Klasse X will be unveiled next week
BMW is teasing an all-new electric SUV concept – the Vision Neue Klasse X. The sleek newcomer draws inspiration from the Vision Neue Klasse sedan, which wowed audiences last September and set the stage for a radical design shift in the automaker’s EV lineup. The Vision Neue Klasse X promises a future of thrilling electric performance, futuristic design, and luxurious… Read more…
Volkswagen teases amped up sporty ID. Buzz GTX
Forget those notions of boring minivans – Volkswagen is turning up the heat with the upcoming ID. Buzz GTX. Slated for a March 21st debut, the iconic VW minivan is getting an electrifying makeover. GTX version promises performance, style, and all-wheel-drive punch in a package that’s – apparently – surprisingly sporty. If the name “GTX” sounds familiar, it should. Volkswagen… Read more…
Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line review
Kia has been rapidly expanding its EV range and the latest addition is arguably the most exciting of them all. The EV9 is a large three-row fully electric SUV. Beyond that at the end of the year we expect to see the EV5 join the range with the same design, but in a body smaller than the EV6. In fact… Read more…
More details emerge about Zeekr MIX
The words “minivan” and “exciting” don’t typically go together. But Zeekr, Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand, is determined to change that with its latest creation, the MIX. This futuristic electric minivan blends crossover-inspired style with groundbreaking practicality, challenging our preconceived notions of what a family transporter should be. While some details were revealed yesterday, courtesy of the MIIT filing, there… Read more…
Nissan and Honda join hands on EV development
Confirming recent reports Nissan and Honda have announced a groundbreaking partnership to jointly develop electric vehicles. While the scope of their collaboration is still being defined, this alliance suggests a dramatic shift toward electrification amongst Japanese automakers. The partnership comes as Japan’s auto giants face fierce global competition in the EV market. Tesla and Chinese rivals like BYD have surged… Read more…
Skoda previews Epiq – a rugged electric crossover
Czech automaker Skoda is aiming to deliver an affordable electric crossovers dubbed Epiq next year. This all-new EV – still at the design study stage – draws inspiration from the much-revered Skoda Yeti, offering a compelling mix of practicality, cutting-edge tech, and price around €25,000. Skoda’s “Modern Solid” design philosophy takes a bolder turn with the Epiq. Clean lines and… Read more…
Mercedes Vision EQXX concept once again travels more than 1,000 km on one charge
Mercedes unveiled the Vision EQXX concept more than two years ago, and in the meantime bragged multiple times about its range. The EQXX has managed to travel more than 1,000 km on a single charge not once, but twice. Well, actually, now it’s thrice. For whatever reason, Mercedes keeps touting the range of a car that isn’t and will never… Read more…
Fisker’s future hangs in the balance – EV maker seeks bankruptcy advisors
Fisker, once considered a rising star in the EV industry, is the latest to find itself in the crosshairs. After warning investors that its cash flow is drying up, the embattled EV company has reportedly brought in advisors to explore bankruptcy as an option. This news has triggered a staggering 50% plunge in Fisker’s already depressed stock prices. Despite posting… Read more…
Rivian R3 pricing revealed, European sales plans confirmed
Rivian shocked the world last week when everyone was expecting it to unveil the R2, and it did that, but also had a “one more thing” moment presenting the even smaller and cheaper R3. Not too many details were released about the R3 at the time, but now Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has revealed a bit more info to Top… Read more…