Komatsu has unveiled the PC9000-12, the largest hydraulic mining excavator in the company’s portfolio – and now available globally with the option of an electric drive. Read more…
Tesla slashes Canadian prices – and launches new Model 3 Premium RWD
Tesla has cut prices on its Model 3 lineup in Canada and introduced a new ‘Premium RWD’ trim, significantly undercutting US pricing. The move appears to mark a return to sourcing Canadian vehicles from Tesla’s Shanghai factory – after a period of relying on US production due to shifting trade tariffs. Read more…
UK passes two million EVs as market share hits 26%
The UK has surpassed two million registered battery-electric cars, marking a key milestone for e-mobility. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has lowered its 2026 EV outlook to a 26.8% share amid weaker demand. Read more…
Juiced Bikes is back: New e-bikes models bring big power, better safety, and lower prices
Juiced Bikes is officially back. Read more…
Tesla ‘FSD’ faces EU regulator skepticism over speeding, safety concerns
Emails obtained by Reuters from European regulators reveal significant skepticism toward Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system, with officials raising concerns about speeding, icy road safety, and driver distraction — just as the company pushes for EU-wide approval. Read more…
Volkswagen overtakes Amazon as Rivian’s (RIVN) largest shareholder with 15.9% stake
Volkswagen now owns 209.8 million shares of Rivian (RIVN), representing a 15.9% stake in the EV startup, according to a new SEC filing. The German automaker has overtaken Amazon as Rivian’s single largest shareholder for the first time since the company’s 2021 IPO. Read more…
BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]
Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now BYD’s sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and sleek Formula X sports car. Read more…
Ford Is Trying To Build EVs That Can Match China. We Went Behind The Scenes To See How
Can the American giant learn to move at “China speed?” We went to its EV Development Center in Long Beach, California to find out. Read More…
BMW Knows Enthusiasts Fear The Electric M3. But It Has A Plan
BMW says its M3 EV should land in the same pricing ballpark as the combustion version, even though it will likely be quicker. Read More…
EVs Lose Range In The Cold. So Do Hybrids
Despite losing range in cold weather, EVs are still cheaper to run than hybrids, according to a new study. Read More…
Spy shots reveal Xiaomi’s ‘Kunlun’ SUV ahead of H2 launch
Xiaomi is preparing to launch its first full-size extended-range SUV this year to tap into the highly competitive large family vehicle market. Read more…
Toyota and Abdul Latif Jameel Motors conduct hydrogen bus trial in Saudi Arabia
Toyota, along with its local distributor, Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) Motors, has concluded a hydrogen bus trial in Saudi Arabia. The companies undertook this initiative mainly to increase public awareness of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a means of sustainable public transport in the country. Read more…
Ebusco explores partial sale of electric bus division
Struggling Dutch e-bus manufacturer Ebusco is in talks to sell a majority stake in its core bus business, as it looks to stabilise its finances and complete a strategic shift away from manufacturing towards development. Read more…
Europe May Not Be Ready For Tesla FSD Yet. Regulators Still Want Answers
Dutch approval was a big step, but other regulators still want answers before allowing for a broader rollout. Read More…
Xiaomi stock soars as SU7 orders explode and new electric SUV nears launch
Xiaomi’s stock price in Hong Kong jumped by 6.75% on Monday. Investors are excited because the company’s first car, the SU7, is a hit. The stock ended the day at HK$30.98. Some companies might be struggling to sell EVs, but Xiaomi have found a secret recipe for success. In just six weeks, the company received more than 70,000 locked-in orders… Read more…
Canada increases investment in Electra’s cobalt refinery
Electra Battery Materials has signed a binding investment agreement with the Canadian government, converting the previous support for the project into a firm commitment. The goal is to establish the first refinery for battery-grade cobalt sulfate in North America. Read more…
Australia extends electric vehicle incentives
The Australian government has decided to extend its electric vehicle incentive program called ‘Electric Car Discount’ (ECD). Introduced in 2022, the program offers a tax rebate when employees use salary sacrificing to cover the leasing costs of an electric car. Read more…
Wattif EV acquires further Mer business unit
Wattif EV has taken over Mer’s Norwegian business customer portfolio. This is not the first deal between Mer and Wattif EV, and it expands their partnership into the B2B segment. Read more…
California police can now ticket autonomous vehicles
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced new regulations for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles. It allows police to penalise traffic violations by these self-driving cars and hold operators accountable. Additionally, California is opening its roads to autonomous commercial vehicles. Read more…
Tovion unveils passenger trailer with integrated electric drive
Trailers with their own electric drive systems are already familiar in the world of eHGVs but the technology has yet to gain traction in the passenger car market. German firm Tovion is looking to change that, having showcased its fully electric eTrailer system at the E-Cannonball and Formula E events. Read more…
