To say that Xiaomi’s first foray in the EV space, the SU7, has been wildly successful, would be a gigantic understatement. The car is selling in droves, exceeding expectations, and forcing the company to ramp up production multiple times over the levels it initially anticipated. All of this is to say that Xiaomi has already mentioned that it wants to… Read more…

The much-anticipated VW ID. Buzz, an electric minivan that’s been teased since 2017 and officially launched in Europe and the US last year, finally has a price tag. The good news is that in the US, the ID. Buzz starts at $61,545, slightly lower than its European counterpart, which despite being shorter, asks for the equivalent of nearly $68,000. $61k… Read more…

In a move that follows the evolving consumer preferences in the Chinese electric vehicle market, Avatr Technology is adding an EREVoption to one of its most popular cars. The EV manufacturer, backed by Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, has introduced an extended-range system, Kunlun, set to debut in the Avatr 07 SUV. The Kunlun system, developed in collaboration with CATL,… Read more…

Zeekr, the premium EV subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is making significant strides in the autonomous driving field. Fresh off securing an L3 autonomous driving test permit in Shanghai, the company has now obtained the same permit in its home region of Hangzhou. The new permit will enable Zeekr to conduct extensive L3 autonomous driving tests on Hangzhou’s highways and… Read more…

Waymo has consistently been at the forefront of autonomous driving with its fleet of robo taxis. Its latest offering, the Zeekr-built robotaxi, is yet another significant stride in their mission to make driverless taxis a common sight on American roads. Built on the foundation of a Chinese-made Zeekr electric minivan, this bubble-shaped vehicle comes with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system… Read more…

Tesla is catching a break in the EU, it seems. The company’s cars imported into the bloc from China are now proposed to get only a 9% additional tariff, which is a big step down from the initially proposed 20.8% when the EU started its investigation into Beijing’s support of its domestic EV industry. The EU has today also adjusted… Read more…

BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand, Yangwang, is ready to take the first step into the world of supercars. Its highly anticipated U9 has completed six months of rigorous testing at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, often called the “Green Hell” for its challenging layout and unforgiving terrain. The U9 underwent extensive fine-tuning at the Nurburgring, with the Yangwang team optimizing its… Read more…

The Polestar 4 “SUV coupe” was introduced last year and has been advertised to have the lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch. Configurators for it opened in Europe in January, with the release target set for August. Well, here we are in August and Polestar is right on time, starting deliveries of the Polestar 4 in Europe… Read more…

During this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Mercedes-Benz announced that it’s partnering up with Boosteroid – a cloud gaming service that offers triple-A titles from popular platforms like Steam and Epic Games. Currently, the service has more than 1,000 games in its library ready to be played by most PCs, laptops, smartphones and smart TVs. Mercedes wants to bring those… Read more…

IM Motors shared a short video clip of a prototype car, based on the L6, showing an impressive parallel parking tech. The car does the crabwalk and easily fits into the tightest parking spots. There’s not much explanation of how the tech works, but it has something to do with IM Motors’ four-wheel steering system found on the L6 model.… Read more…

The European electric car market is bracing itself for a potentially disruptive new entrant. China’s automotive titan, Dongfeng Motor, has launched its new, low-cost EV, the Nammi Box, in Switzerland. With a starting price of just CHF 21,990 (€23,800), it’s already generating a lot of interest as one of the most affordable electric cars on the continent. Dongfeng, one of… Read more…

BYD has today launched the 2025 version of the Song Plus EV, first unveiled last year. The new model comes with an unchanged starting price, but with added features. The car still starts at CNY 149,800 (approximately €19,500 at the current exchange rates). The entry-level model gets 520 km of CLTC range, while the top dog costs CNY 175,800 (€22,900)… Read more…

The seamless integration of our smartphones with our cars has become an integral part of modern driving, and Android Auto has been at the forefront of this revolution. Google proves its dedication to enhancing the Android Auto experience by continuously rolling out new features and updates. The latest in the Android Auto world is a fresh design for Google Assistant… Read more…

Volkswagen is almost ready to electrify its iconic GTI badge with the upcoming ID. GTI, a hot hatch that promises to deliver driving thrills in a zero-emissions package. Set to debut in 2026, the ID. GTI is built on a new front-wheel-drive version of the MEB platform. While the new hot hatch may not boast the raw power of its… Read more…

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Voyah has unveiled an updated version of its Dreamer MPV for the 2025 model year. The facelift, which was revealed on August 15, brings significant upgrades to the car’s capabilities, largely driven by a collaboration with tech giant Huawei. The 2025 Voyah Dreamer pre-sales are set to begin on August 28. The most obvious change… Read more…

Today, Tesla has started selling a new accessory for the Cybertruck, and this one’s all about keeping your food and beverages cool. The new Cybertruck Cooler can be yours for $700, and it’s designed to fit perfectly in the Cybertruck’s frunk. Speaking of design, the cooler also has an angular look inspired by Tesla’s first truck, so that it truly… Read more…

The Kia EV4 was initially teased as an affordable electric sedan, but recent sightings in Korea have revealed a hatchback variant undergoing testing. Could this be Kia’s strategic move to create a vehicle specifically designed to suit the European market’s fondness for hatchbacks? Kia first unveiled the EV4 concept last October as part of its ambitious plan to roll out… Read more…

If you’ve always wanted a Lucid Air but thought its price to be prohibitive, now might be the time to act. The company has started selling demo cars through its official website, and these come at significant discounts. You can get an Air Pure AWD with 21,036 km starting at $56,998, for example, in Fathom Blue. This has 480 hp,… Read more…

Today the first completed Nio Onvo L60 models have started rolling off the production line in China. The L60 is the debut model from Nio’s new Onvo brand, which is meant to slot underneath the main Nio brand, price-wise. Onvo president Ai Teicheng delivered the first L60 to Xia Qinghua, the head of Onvo’s user and service operations in Hefei,… Read more…

The electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum, with sales surging in most regions worldwide. While many skeptics may cling to the notion that the internal combustion engine still holds a dominant position, the future of transportation lies undeniably with electric power. The United Kingdom seems to agree with that and has reinstated its upcoming ban on new ICE vehicle sales.… Read more…