Polestar recorded losses in 2023 that were more than twice as high as in the previous year, although vehicle deliveries increased by six per cent to 54,626 cars compared to 2022. The Swedish-Chinese brand cites high inventories and investments as one of the reasons for this. Read more…
The Skoda Elroq can go up to 560 km on one charge
Skoda has published the first official images of its new Elroq electric model in camouflage foil and provided initial key data. The all-electric compact SUV will celebrate its world premiere in autumn 2024. Read more…
Group14 announces multiple major battery orders
The US silicon battery material manufacturer Group14 has announced that it has concluded five binding purchase agreements totalling a value of at least $300 million. Read more…
Walmart Canada gets a Nikola fuel cell truck
Walmart Canada is the first major retailer in the country to add a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet – in this case the Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV. It will hit the road in the province of Ontario. Read more…
Xpeng delivers 10,668 cars in Jun, up 5.14% from May
In the second quarter, Xpeng delivered 30,207 vehicles, up 30.17 percent year-on-year and 38.43 percent from the first quarter. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck AWD version coming in 2025, not this year
During a shareholder meeting a few weeks ago, Elon Musk said that the Cybertruck Foundation Series production will come to an end very soon and the standard AWD Cybertruck trim will enter production in Q3 2024. However, an email received by people who reserved the AWD option suggests the non-Fundation Series Cybertruck will not arrive until sometime next year. Users… Read more…
Zeekr delivers record 20,106 cars in Jun, up 8% from May
Zeekr delivered a record 54,811 vehicles in the second quarter, up 100.05 percent year-on-year and up 65.80 percent from the first quarter. Read more…
Li Auto delivers 47,774 cars in Jun, 2nd-highest on record
Li Auto delivered 47,774 vehicles in June, second only to last December’s record high of 50,353 vehicles. Read more…
VW and SAIC to develop two new EV models
Volkswagen and SAIC have signed a series of technical cooperation agreements for new products as part of their Chinese joint venture. These include the development of two all-electric models and three plug-in hybrid models in China and Germany, which will launch from 2026. Read more…
Fiat 500e now available for as low as £21,995 in the UK
A new price reduction of £3,200 has reduced the cost of the Fiat 500e to as low as £21,995 in the UK. The Fiat 500e Convertible also benefits from the price cut and now retails at £24,995 in the base configuration. Read more…
Xpeng Mona M03 to debut on Jul 3
Xpeng said the Mona M03 is a good-looking and fun car for young people. Read more…
Leapmotor launches C16 three-row SUV in China
Last week, Leapmotor launched a new three-row SUV in China – the C16. The Chinese startup offers the new model as a pure electric vehicle (EV) and also an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Read more…
Tesla extends 5-year 0-interest loan incentive in China
Tesla China has extended its 5-year 0-interest loan incentive, which expired on June 30, to July 31. Read more…
Huawei cuts price of its Tesla FSD-like software by 17%
The standard price for a one-time purchase of Huawei’s ADS premium feature pack is RMB 30,000 ($4,130) between July 1 and December 31, RMB 6,000 lower than before. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries exceeded 10,000 units in Jun
In July, Xiaomi SU7 deliveries will remain over 10,000 units, Xiaomi EV said. Read more…
Nio Firefly models to have dedicated swap stations
The Firefly brand won’t be able to use Nio’s existing battery swap stations, it will have dedicated smaller stations, William Li said. Read more…
Walmart first major retailer in North America to deploy hydrogen semi truck
Walmart Canada continues its march towards a 100% alternative fuel fleet with the deployment of its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre. Read more…
McDonald’s puts 10 Volvo VNR Electric class 8 semi trucks to work
Ten brand-new Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks will be supporting food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas in the coming weeks. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Tent Was Awful But This Pop Top Looks Great
Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are producing better alternatives to many Tesla accessories. Read more…
The 2025 Polestar 4 Is Good, But I Miss The Rear Window
There’s a lot to like about the Polestar’s $56,000 crossover coupe. I just wish I could see behind me. Read more…
