The electric luxury SUVs are coming and one iconic nameplate is preparing to enter the chat. On Tuesday, General Motors announced the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will debut in New York City on August 9 as it teased the electric SUV’s front lighting signature. The electric Escalade will have some styling cues in common with the gas-powered model. The… More…
Rivian Has Started Shipping The Manual Tonneau Cover For The R1T
The redesigned motorized version is also in the works and scheduled for delivery this summer. More…
Swiss EV Manufacturer Produces 1,000th Microlino
The Microlino is a fun two-seater with retro inspirations. The manufacturer announced it has produced its 1,000th example. More…
Cadillac Escalade IQ Teased Ahead Of August 9 Debut
The Escalade IQ will be a big, electric SUV. More…
Northvolt recieves US $400 million from Canadian firm IMCO
In Canada, the Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt has garnered US $400 million in fresh capital from the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO). The equivalent of 366 million euros is to be invested in expanding production but a project in Canada could also benefit. IMCO’s investment in Northvolt is in the form of convertible […] More…
Cadillac teases electric Escalade IQ ahead of reveal (video)
Cadillac has released a short teaser video of its upcoming Escalade IQ EV, in advance of a planned reveal on August 9. More…
Rivian adopting Tesla charge port, Hyundai and Stellantis considering
Rivian on Tuesday announced that it will follow Ford and General Motors in adopting the Tesla charge port standard, while recent reports indicate Hyundai and Stellantis are considering doing the same. “Today we signed an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard,” Rivian said in a statement published on Twitter, referring… More…
Bosch Unveils Lightweight Performance Line SX E-Bike System
Milder than the Performance Line CX range, the SX delivers a more natural pedal sensation in a compact, lightweight package. More…
Stellantis tells US states: be careful what you wish for
In the USA, the Stellantis Group is now only selling purely combustion engine cars in 14 US states when customers specifically order them, no longer stocking combustion-only cars at dealerships in these states. In the remaining US states, the opposite will be true. These 14 US states (which include California, New York, Pennsylvania, and others) […] More…
Expanded Kia EV Lineup To Include Everything From EV1 to EV9
The Korean automaker will have 15 electric models in its global portfolio by the end of 2027. More…
Kostal take over of Compleo clears next hurdles
In Germany, the Dortmund District Court has confirmed the insolvency plan from charging infrastructure manufacturer Compleo Charging Solutions. All creditor groups have approved the insolvency plan, all but completing Kostal Group’s takeover of Compleo. Comleo has said the regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of further contractual closing conditions are still pending. The closing of the […] More…
Hyundai Targets 10% Margins On Future EVs Thanks To New IMA Platform
Hyundai also plans to invest more than $28 billion over the next 10 years in electrification, including $7.45 billion for batteries. More…
Stellantis and Foxconn found joint venture ‘SiliconAuto’
Stellantis and Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn have announced the formation of SiliconAuto, an equally owned joint venture for the development and sale of advanced semiconductors, particularly for electric vehicles. SiliconAuto will be headquartered in the Netherlands and is expected to supply the automotive industry, including Stellantis and Foxconn, from 2026. The management team consists of […] More…
Rivian To Implement Tesla Charging Port On R1S And R1T
The deal will give Rivian owners access to Tesla’s 12,000+ Superchargers from 2024. More…
Octopus Electric Vehicles garners £150 million
In the UK, Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, has agreed to a deal for £150 million of funding from Pollen Street Capital. The funds will primarily finance Octopus’ EV salary sacrifice offer launched in 2021. Octopus’ flagship EV salary sacrifice offer, Octopus explains, is like a cycle-to-work scheme but for cars. […] More…
Hyundai Will Consider Tesla NACS Charging Connector
The company asks about the support for high-voltage battery systems for faster charging. More…
Tesla Model 3 “Highland” Redesigned Taillight Partly Revealed In New Photo
It looks like the amber indicator light will no longer be horizontal. More…
HiPhi Announces European Pricing Ahead Of Deliveries
Chinese automaker HiPhi is entering the European market, starting with Germany and Norway. Initial deliveries will commence this fall. More…
ChargePoint Will “Soon” Offer NACS DC And AC Charging Solutions
The company says that it will do it ahead of the arrival of vehicles with native NACS ports. More…
NHTSA Opens Safety Probe Into 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Over Power Loss
The auto safety regulator received 30 complaints from US owners of Ioniq 5 vehicles regarding reduced or total loss of motive power. More…
