According to sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government is going to use Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system as a bargaining chip amid rising trade tensions between China and the US. According to Elon Musk, Tesla was close to making a deal with the Chinese government last year to release its FSD in the country and make it an unsupervised… Read more…

Tesla has confirmed the start of mass production for its refreshed Model Y, codenamed “Juniper,” at its Shanghai Gigafactory. The event was celebrated by factory employees, with images showing the first mass-produced vehicles rolling off the assembly line on February 17th. Interestingly, the official announcement followed a day later. The initial models are finished in a new Glacier Blue color… Read more…

Nio sub-brand Onvo is launching its second model this year, the L80. This will follow the L60, the brand’s debut EV, which came in 2024. While the L60 is a two-row five-seat SUV, the L80 will be a three-row six/seven-seat SUV. Today some spy shots of an L80 under heavy camouflage have surfaced in China, showing it at a Tesla… Read more…

Xiaomi is really taking big steps in the electric car arena in China, with its upcoming YU7 SUV. The most recent regulatory filings have revealed key details about this electric SUV, including its range and battery configurations, painting a picture of a very interesting car. The official launch is expected in June or July 2025, but the specs are already… Read more…

BMW teased a new visionary platform slash computer that will power future Neue Klasse vehicles. Called the “Heart of Joy”, the computer was showcased in a prototype car BMW calls the Vision Driving Experience – meant as a testbed for BMW’s next-gen technology, the prototype will not enter production in this shape. Back to the “Heart of Joy” – the… Read more…

Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck, once touted as a revolutionary electric pickup, is facing an increasingly complicated sales challenge. A substantial and growing inventory of unsold Cybertrucks is gathering dust outside the factory, prompting Tesla to implement increasingly deep discounts. This whole situation begs a question about the long-term viability of the Cybertruck. Tesla’s struggles to move the Cybertruck are well documented.… Read more…

Samsung is adding support for more brands to the Digital Key feature of its Samsung Wallet app. The latest to join are Volvo and Polestar, previously supported models include Audi, BMW, Mini, Kia and Hyundai (only select models from each brand are supported). If you have never heard of this before, Digital Key essentially turns your phone into a key… Read more…

Kia will fully announce the EV4 on February 27 during its EV Day event alongside the EV2 and the PV5, but the company is already eager to share more. Today Kia fully revealed the exterior of its EV4, and revealed it will be available in two versions – sedan and hatchback. Kia EV4 sedan The first thing to notice about… Read more…

BYD has announced its plans for the development and implementation of all-solid-state batteries. BYD’s battery business CTO, Sun Huajun, revealed at a recent forum that the company anticipates beginning “demonstration use” of all-solid-state batteries around 2027. This milestone is a crucial step toward the widespread integration of this advanced technology in electric cars. While demonstration use is on the horizon… Read more…

VW will officially unveil its smallest electric SUV at the IAA motor show in Munich in September, CEO Thomas Schäfer has revealed today. He went one step further and also confirmed the upcoming car’s name: ID.2X (previously known as the ID.2all SUV). He also shared the rough outline you can see in the image below. This will be part of… Read more…

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is teasing a stunning silver color option for its highly anticipated SU7 Ultra, adding to the excitement surrounding its upcoming launch. The new color reveal comes just ahead of the SU7 Ultra’s market debut on February 27th. The newly revealed “Cosmic Silver” finish gives the SU7 Ultra a sleek and modern aesthetic. This is, so far,… Read more…

Mercedes announced the start of its fast-charging infrastructure project in Canada and it will debut as early as this year. The company promises to reach 2,500 fast-charging stations in Canada and the US. The first ones will open in Vancouver, while the ones in Toronto will follow soon after. The 400 kW DC fast charging stations will offer both CCS1… Read more…

Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, has finalized its integration with Lynk & Co, another Geely-owned automotive brand. This deal will consolidate resources and propel the combined entity toward becoming a major player in the global electric car market. The company’s CEO, Andy An, has revealed an ambitious product roadmap for 2025, outlining new models for… Read more…

The accelerating EV revolution means we have a growing need for sustainable battery production. We can’t just move away from fossil fuels and exhaust another natural resource. Thankfully, new research suggests that recycled EV battery materials can go a long way towards solving the problem. A new study conducted by Imperial College London and commissioned by clean technology group Altilium… Read more…

Chinese brand XPeng has officially made its debut in the UK today, where it’s started taking orders for the G6, the first model it’s bringing to the country. The G6 starts at £39,990 in the Standard Range configuration with a 66 kWh LFP battery, and £44,990 in the Long Range trim with an 87.5 kWh NMC battery. The former is… Read more…

Volkswagen is getting ready to shake up the EV market with a new, budget-friendly addition to its fleet. This compact city car, potentially named the ID.ONE and slated for release in 2027, is designed to make electric mobility accessible to a wider audience with a target price of around €20,000. The company has released design sketches, giving a glimpse into… Read more…

The 2025 BMW iX3 is one of the most hotly-anticipated upgrades this year as the original model dates back to 2021. The first rumors about the refreshed iX3 surfaced back in 2023 and the initial launch time frame was set for July 2025, but it may come slightly sooner. We spotted the alleged iX3 on the streets of Munich, Germany,… Read more…

Back in December, the automotive world was celebrating the news of a potential merger between Japanese giants Honda and Nissan. It was widely seen as a strategic effort to better compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle market. Unfortunately, the two companies have now officially announced that those merger talks are off. Honda and Nissan confirmed the termination of their memorandum… Read more…

Kia is gearing up for a major electric vehicle showcase in Tarragona, Spain, on February 27. The automaker plans to unveil not one, but three new electric cars, a significant expansion of its EV lineup. The upcoming “EV Day” will feature the production-ready EV4 sedan and hatchback, the innovative PV5 electric van, and the EV2 concept, a compact electric crossover.… Read more…

There’s been a lot of talk lately about what’s going on between Foxconn and Nissan. Industry insiders were wondering if Foxconn was going to buy Nissan, but Foxconn cleared things up: they’re looking to work together, not take control. Foxconn’s interest in Nissan got everyone talking about a possible buyout. But Foxconn has said straight up that buying Nissan stock… Read more…