Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to revolutionize the iconic G-Class with an all-electric variant, and CEO Ola Kaellenius claims it could outshine its traditional counterpart in off-road prowess. In an outdoor video featuring the electric G-Class, Kaellenius, along with chief engineer Fabian Schossau, shed light on the vehicle’s development and unique features. Four years have passed since Mercedes-Benz’s initial announcement of an electric G-Class, and much remained shrouded in mystery – until today. Today we got a closer look at the electric G and its off-road capabilities – cue the… Read more…

Lucid Motors, the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer known for its stunning designs and impressive tech, might be taking on Tesla Cybertruck with a pickup truck of its own. While details are scarce, a recent sighting of a clay model has sparked speculation about Lucid’s plans for the future.

The full-size clay model, photos of which were shared on the Lucid Forum, exhibits design elements reminiscent of the company’s Air and Gravity models. The truck features minimalist headlights, a sleek front bumper, plastic body cladding, and streamlined bodywork. The rakish windscreen… Read more…

In a significant legal development for Tesla, a Florida judge has ruled that the electric vehicle giant may face punitive damages in a case revolving around Autopilot defects. The judge found “reasonable evidence” that Tesla, including CEO Elon Musk and other executives, were aware of Autopilot flaws while marketing their vehicles as fully autonomous. This revelation could have far-reaching consequences for the company and its stance on self-driving technology.

The case centers on the tragic death of Stephen Banner, the owner of an early Tesla Model 3, whose vehicle collided with an… Read more…

Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle offerings globally, and its recent showcase at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show in China turned heads. In partnership with China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), Toyota revealed a concept electric sedan known as the “Comfortable Space.” While it’s still a prototype, this stylish sedan provides a glimpse into Toyota’s plans for the electric vehicle market in China, with production slated for 2025.

The “Comfortable Space” draws design inspiration from the bZ Sport Crossover Concept, a striking resemblance that adds to its appeal…. Read more…

Tesla finally began the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12 update, promising to revolutionize autonomous driving technology. Elon Musk seemingly confirmed the rollout sparking equally as much hype as skepticism. Putting everything aside though, it appears that Tesla is right on track with its ambitious plans.

The latest news, confirmed by Musk himself, reveals that FSD v12 is now in the hands of Tesla employees, with the internal update version being 2023.38.10. This milestone update is poised to eliminate the “beta” label that has been associated with previous versions, signifying… Read more…

Volkswagen plans on launching four EVs in China starting in 2026 based on a new entry-level EV architecture called A Main Platform. The cars will range in price from €19,000 to €22,200 and will be built by VW’s joint ventures with SAIC and FAW. The move comes as VW has observed that the Chinese EV market is very “price-sensitive”, as VW China boss Ralf Brandstaetter put it.

He told local reporters that the new platform would cater to Chinese buyers and their affinities in terms of battery, electric drive, and motor. The new platform will be based on VW’s MEB, but using local suppliers in… Read more…

BYD just celebrated its 6 millionth NEV car rolling off the assembly line. The car in question is a Bao 5 model from BYD’s Fangchengbao sub-brand. BYD took a commemorative photo and thanked all the people – travelers and supporters – who have helped make this possible. BYD adds that it’s the first car company to achieve 6 million new energy vehicles.

It took BYD 13 years to reach the 1 million NEV milestone. Last year on November 16, the carmaker saw its 3 millionth NEV unit produced. In August of this year, BYD announced it had produced its 5 millionth NEV and now, a little over three… Read more…