The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr is set to launch its sixth model later this year, a mid-size SUV codenamed CX1E. While the official name is still under wraps (rumors suggest it might be called the Zeekr Ark), spy shots reveal a promising contender in the electric SUV market. The CX1E shares its DNA with the Zeekr 007 sedan, borrowing… Read more…
Polestar 2 receives small design updates and more range
Polestar has unveiled the new model year of the Polestar 2. The 2025 Polestar 2 not only receives a series of design updates and more equipment options, but also more range for all variants. Read more…
PowerCo: VW battery production on schedule
Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo is on schedule for series production of the unified cell. The first production block at the cell factory in Salzgitter, Germany, has been completed, and the systems for the production lines are being installed. It is becoming clear in which model the unified cell will debut. Read more…
Spy shots reveal interior of Nio Onvo L60
A report earlier this month said that the Onvo L60 will be officially launched on September 10. Read more…
Ehang delivers new batch of 27 EH216-S eVTOLs
Ehang delivered 26 units of EH216-S in the first quarter, bringing the eVTOL’s total deliveries to 263. Read more…
Volkswagen Group to invest $5 bn in Rivian for software and E/E architecture
Volkswagen Group and Rivian yesterday announced a plan to form a 50:50-owned joint venture (JV) to create class-leading software technology and next-gen electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture. The German conglomerate will invest up to $5 billion in the American startup as part of the deal. Read more…
Toyota to adopt local startup Momenta’s driver assistance solution in China
GAC Toyota and Momenta have jointly created a full-scenario smart driving solution, and the bZ3X will be the first to feature it. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito says its premium SUV M9 exceeds 100,000 orders
The Aito M9 is available in EREV and BEV variants with a starting price of RMB 469,800 ($64,660), RMB 509,800 respectively. Read more…
What are these hidden vehicles in Rivian’s shareholder letter?
On top of Rivian’s big VW partnership news today, we also got a look at what some of Rivian’s future plans might include – including some vehicles that we haven’t heard anything about before. Read more…
Geely unit LEVC launches L380 electric MPV in China, prices start at $52,300
LEVC, the maker of London’s black cabs, is one of the brands owned by Geely in addition to Lotus, Zeekr, Volvo and Polestar. Read more…
Neta parent Hozon files for HK listing
Hozon has annual losses of RMB 4.8 billion, RMB 6.7 billion and RMB 6.9 billion for 2021-2023. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock pops after new analyst sees ‘credible path’ for the EV maker to breakeven
After Rivian (RIVN) stock earned a big buy rating on Tuesday, shares traded up nearly 9% as investors look for the EV maker to break even. A new analyst sees at least 50% upside for Rivian’s stock price with a “credible path” to breakeven gross margins. Read more…
VW will invest up to $5B into Rivian to form joint venture for next-gen EVs
VW and Rivian have just announced that the two companies will form a joint venture, bringing Rivian’s software expertise to VW’s products and providing an initial $1 billion, and potentially up to an eventual $5 billion, in capital for Rivian to get through its push to deliver its upcoming R2 vehicle. Read more…
Cybertruck recalls, Tesla vs. Camry, Polestar upgrades, and electric flight gets real
. Volkswagen takes a $5B stake in Rivian
Volkswagen just bought a $5 billion stake in Rivian The cash infusion will help bring the smaller Rivian R2 to market The deal gives VW access to Rivian’s software and zonal electronics platform The Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, laying the groundwork for collaboration on future EVs, the two automakers announced Tuesday… Read more…
2025 BMW M5 Has Up To 25 Miles Of Electric Range And A Big Weight Problem
Despite being more powerful than before, the first-ever plug-in hybrid BMW M5 is slower to 60 mph than its predecessor. Read more…
Are These Rivian’s New Vehicles Beyond The R2, R3 And R3X?
Rivian’s latest announcement with Volkswagen, released ahead of today’s investor call, has some clues as to what’s next. Read more…
Here’s How Tesla’s Latest FSD Version Works In The Real World
The so-called “Full Self-Driving” version 12.4.1 does a lot of things right, but it’s still far from perfect. Read more…
Volkswagen And Rivian Are Teaming Up On Software In $5 Billion Deal
The California startup gets a big cash pile, and Volkswagen gets the expertise it needs to solve some long-running tech problems. Read more…
Watch The Rivian R1 Gen 2 Rip It On The Racetrack
We spend the day pounding the pavement at The Pacific Raceway to find out just how quick the new R1 vehicles are. Read more…
