During the IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, Kia unveiled its large PV7 EV van, marking the second all-electric van based on the E-GMP.S platform after the smaller PV5. This means the PV7 is just as flexible and spacious, allowing many configurations and variants. Kia plans to introduce up to 23 different PV7 variants over the next few years. The… Read more…
Kia’s New Electric Van Is Bigger And Better, With An 800V Architecture And Flexible Body Styles
The Kia PV7 is the bigger, more high-tech sibling of the award-winning PV5. Read More…
The 2027 Ford F-150 Unlocks Hands-Free Towing Through BlueCruise
The 2027 Ford F-150 offers hands-free driving with a trailer in tow—but there are some limitations. Read More…
BYD reveals the new Denza N8L EV, a smart luxury SUV with 960 km of range for about $45,000
BYD calls it the industry’s first AI-powered smart luxury SUV. The new Denza N8L EV is an all-electric version of the current plug-in hybrid (PHEV), starting at 299,800 yuan, or about $45,000. Read more…
NHTSA orders Tesla to prove its Cybercab is legal to sell, under oath
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company show, under oath, how a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. Read more…
GM’s New UI For Trucks Plays Nice With CarPlay
Darker blacks, higher contrast, and a streamlined interface should make this infotainment system even better to use. Read More…
People Are Already Modding The Tiny Fiat Topolino. I Want One, Badly
Some see a glorified golf cart. I see potential. Read More…
CATL’s New Electric Truck Battery Is Coming For Diesel’s Biggest Advantage
The new battery supplies up to 620 miles of range and can withstand more than 900,000 miles of abuse. Read More…
Nio reaffirms Europe commitment as William Li meets users and partners
Nio confirmed Onvo will enter international markets, with a European debut currently expected in 2028-2029. Read more…
2028 Volvo XC60: ‘Long-range PHEV’ gets whopping 78 miles of electric range
Volvo Cars unveils the 2028 XC60 PHEV with a record 78-mile electric range, upgraded battery pack, and new electric motor for improved performance. Read more…
New Hydrogen Alliance Outlines Plans – But Only a Little
At the IAA Transportation, Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility, and MB Energy presented their plans to accelerate the ramp-up of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Europe. The details remain vague, but the goal is to scale hydrogen trucks by 2030. Read more…
2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever, And It’s Not Close
The GLC is lovely to drive and incredibly sophisticated. But it’s not cheap. Read More…
T&E analysis: European truckmakers could lose a quarter of the electric truck market to the Chinese by 2030
Transport & Environment analysis shows Chinese truckmakers could capture 25% of Europe’s electric truck market by 2030, challenging legacy OEMs. Read more…
Geely Galaxy opens Cruiser 700 pre-sales in China from $29,530
The Cruiser 700 is Geely’s first rugged off-road SUV, with pre-orders exceeding 43,900 within 60 minutes of pre-sales opening. Read more…
Zerova brings 1.44 MW MCS dispenser to Europe
At IAA Transportation in Hanover, Zerova is presenting its MCS dispenser for electric trucks and buses in Europe for the first time. The satellite charging unit is designed to deliver charging capacities of up to 1,440 kW. Read more…
BOW: Stellantis Pro One unveils autonomous delivery vehicle
At IAA Transportation, Stellantis Pro One is presenting BOW (‘Box on Wheels’) – an autonomous electric delivery vehicle developed to test new approaches to urban operations. The concept vehicle was developed in collaboration with UQI Robotics and is intended to serve as a platform for a deeply integrated ecosystem. Read more…
BGL and Depotcharge launch joint electric truck charging network
The German Federal Association for Freight Transport, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) and Depotcharge want to establish a nationwide charging network for electric trucks. To this end, logistics companies are to open up free charging points at their depots to other fleets. Read more…
CATL launches Tectrans II commercial vehicle battery with up to 1,000 km of truck range
The heavy-duty truck version supports megawatt-level fast charging, reaching 80% in 25 minutes. Read more…
NYC selects it’s electric to build out curbside EV charging network
New York City selects it’s electric to build a curbside EV charging network, expanding access for rideshare drivers and underserved neighborhoods. Read more…
New Denza N8L comes with 130 kWh battery and 960-km range
The electric car economics are simple if a little bit depressing: the bigger the battery, the deeper the dent in your pocket. Stash enough lithium under the floor to cross a country or two, and manufacturers will happily charge you the price of a half-decent yacht. At least, until now. BYD’s luxury offshoot, Denza, is literally tearing up that playbook… Read more…
