The Stelato S9 that debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April is now available to pre-order in China. Its domestic launch will take place in the coming months. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 electric car sales exceed expectations
Xiaomi has surpassed initial delivery targets with its first-ever electric vehicle, the SU7. This impressive feat is a testament to the growing demand for electric cars, particularly in China, and further solidifies Xiaomi’s position as a major player in the automotive industry. Xiaomi delivered 8,646 SU7 units in May, a modest increase from the initially reported 8,630. This revised figure… Read more…
Audi considers building Q8 e-tron luxury SUV in Brussels
Following the decision to withdraw production of the Q8 e-tron from Europe and relocate it to Mexico, the search is on for alternatives for the Audi plant in Brussels. This could also have an impact on a German Audi plant. Read more…
Hyundai to build the Ioniq 5 in the USA from late 2024
Buoyed by strong demand for the Ioniq 5 in the US, Hyundai has decided to build it at an upcoming plant in the state of Georgia. The electric crossover is one of the brand’s most advanced models to date. Read more…
Solus Power and QinetiQ team up to electrify the military field
Solus Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape. Read more…
Nio makes organizational changes involving Onvo sub-brand
Nio has renamed its units previously known as “Strategic New Businesses,” and has created 16 regional companies for the Onvo unit. Read more…
Li Auto reportedly merges sales and delivery teams for higher volume
Li Auto has merged its sales and delivery teams to eliminate possible conflicts of interest between the two in order to better sell cars. Read more…
Neta’s Indonesia plant begins mass production
The locally produced Neta V-II is powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from Chinese battery maker Gotion High-tech, with 44 percent of the components of the pack produced in Indonesia. Read more…
The Lucid Air Sapphire Is ‘The Best Sedan Ever Made’, MKBHD Says
But all of that power and refinement comes with a hefty price tag. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Early Fast-Charging Test: ‘Not Bad’
The Equinox EV is rated at a maximum of 150 kW for DC fast-charging, and in this Out of Spec test, it seems to live up to the promise. Read more…
Buying A Used Tesla Model S? Here Are Some Issues To Look Out For
Here are the most common problems to watch out for when purchasing a used Model S. Read more…
Kia EV9 Production Hit Roughly 50,000 Units Within 12 Months
The EV9 is an especially strong seller when exported to the United States. And soon, the SUV will be built here too. Read more…
Tesla Says That It Improved Its Supercharger Average Uptime To 99.97% In 2023
The issue is that the near-perfect stat mostly excludes the broken stalls. Read more…
Hyundai U.S. EV Sales Up 42% In May 2024, Best Ioniq 5 Sales Month Ever
Hyundai had an extraordinary month for its popular electric crossover, as well as for the Santa Fe Hybrid. Read more…
Xiaomi revises SU7 deliveries in May slightly upwards from 8,630 to 8,646 units
Xiaomi said cumulative deliveries of the SU7 series amounted to 15,764 units in 2024, implying that deliveries in April were also revised slightly upwards. Read more…
Renault’s sub-€20,000 Twingo EV will be developed with a Chinese partner
Oh, how the tide has turned. Chinese companies used to partner up with European ones to get access to their technology, but nowadays in the EV space it’s exactly the other way round. For example, Renault today has announced that it will develop the upcoming Twingo EV in partnership with an unnamed Chinese engineering company in order to “improve development… Read more…
BYD May sales breakdown: Song at 82,174 units, Qin 57,072
The Song and Qin families continue to be BYD’s best-sellers. The Yuan family was the third best-selling BYD model in May, with 40,231 units sold. Read more…
BYD sells 331,817 NEVs in May, PHEV sales set another record high
BYD’s PHEVs have continued to hit record highs over the past three months, performing significantly better than BEVs, reflecting the overall market’s greater acceptance of hybrid models. Read more…
Tesla starts formal sales of updated Model 3 Performance in China, deliveries set to begin in mid-Jun
Formal sales of the updated Model 3 Performance in China is priced at the same RMB 335,900 ($46,380) as when pre-sales began at the end of April, but the delivery date has been moved up. Read more…
Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi trucks for US fleet
American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks. Read more…
