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Chery and Huawei brand Luxeed shakes up EV market with 855 km range S7, starting at $35k


Luxeed – a young, premium EV brand developed between Chery Automobile and Chinese tech giant Huawei, has shared new details of its flagship sedan, the S7. In a matter of months since first teasing the Tesla Model S competitor, followed by an influx of pre-orders, Chery and Huawei have now shared trim variants, pricing, and of course, range – which tops out at an impressive 855 km. Read more…

Nissan Skyline to be revived as fastback and SUV

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Not often do we get to write about automotive legends such as Skyline, and when we do we approach the subject with the respect the coveted name deserves. The legendary Nissan Skyline, which has carved its name in the annals of automotive history, is set to undergo a remarkable transformation. Nissan is resurrecting the Skyline as a powerful electric fastback and a cutting-edge SUV. Sacrilege for some, but Nissan has done it before.

The Skyline’s journey began in 1969 when it emerged as a result of Nissan’s merger with the Prince Motor Company, the original creator of the Skyline. Over… Read more…

Report: VW’s Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV

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The Volkswagen Group’s Scout EV brand may outsource development of its upcoming electric pickup truck and SUV to Magna, according to a new report. VW has given Magna Steyr, the division of the automotive supplier that builds the rugged G-Class for Mercedes-Benz in Graz, Austria, an order worth $492 million to develop the models, Automotive News… Read more…

Lectric Ebikes rose to the top of sales, and now they are giving it all away


In just four years, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes quickly grew into a major player in the US e-bike market. The garage startup story of how Lectric’s founders rode the brand’s budget-priced e-bikes all the way to the top has been told many times. Just as fascinating, yet less well-known, is how committed the company has been to giving back through major donations and philanthropy. Read more…

Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency, and gets a small win


After filing twin lawsuits against the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service after workers refused to deliver license plates for its cars, Tesla can enjoy a small victory in the battle in Sweden. Hours after filing the suits, a court in Sweden has backed the automaker, offering a temporary injunction to get the plates to the company within a week.. Read more…

Subaru to work with Toyota on its next three EVs

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In the fast-evolving world of electric cars, even established makers need to resort to collaborations to keep up. Subaru, has announced it will stick with Toyota to create its next EVs as it.

Jeff Walters, Subaru of America’s spokesperson, revealed that the next three EVs in Subaru’s lineup would be “alliance vehicles,” suggesting a deeper collaboration with Toyota and potentially other partners. While he didn’t delve into specifics, he assured that Subaru’s upcoming portfolio would be the most comprehensive and robust in the company’s history.

In the meantime the two companies… Read more…