Earlier this week, we covered Honda’s new patent images that revealed what looks to be a production-ready, ultra-low-cost electric motorcycle from the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker. While the company hasn’t officially announced plans to bring the bike to market, the level of detail in the patent suggests one thing loud and clear: Honda’s electric commuter is no longer just a concept – it’s waiting on a green light from the boardroom. And if they’re still debating giving it the thumbs up or down, then now would be the perfect time to make everyone’s day and release this thing to the world. Read more…
Scout Motors Slams Car Dealers: ‘Burdensome Restrictions’
Plus, Tesla’s first Robotaxi service expansion is a grower (not a shower) and NHTSA pick wants to fast-track self-driving. Lire la suite…
Lucid Gravity Robotaxis Will Hit The Uber App Next Year
Uber will invest $300 million into Lucid as part of the arrangement and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Three-Row Model Y Finally Comes To China. Too Bad It’s Late To The Party
Within the past two weeks, several major Chinese automakers have introduced their own three-row crossovers. Lire la suite…
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Wants To Be An EV So Damn Bad
This mid-sized crossover is well-priced, well-finished, and really good at engine-off driving. Too bad there’s no plug. Lire la suite…
The Feds Just Let Carmakers Off The Hook For Years Of Fuel Economy Fines
With past fines forgiven and the penalty for future infractions set at $0, the CAFE standards are effectively dead. Lire la suite…
2026 Subaru Uncharted First Look: An Electric Crosstrek?
The Uncharted is Subaru’s fashionable new EV with 300+ miles of range and a feature-packed cabin. Lire la suite…
A New Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid With More Electric Range Is In The Works
Volvo’s flagship SUV is getting a bit long in the tooth, so a new generation is in order, according to the company’s boss. Lire la suite…
IM Motors files for LS9 to target large extended-range SUV market
The IM LS9 will be IM Motors’ first hybrid model, as domestic EV makers have increasingly shifted away from focusing solely on the BEV market in recent years.
The IM LS9 is IM Motors’ flagship model, measuring 5,279 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,160 mm.
Geely Galaxy files for new Starshine 6 hybrid sedan to maintain strong growth momentum
The Starshine 6 is smaller than the Starshine 8, meaning its starting price may be lower than the latter’s RMB 125,800 ($17,520).
Geely Galaxy has seen strong growth over the past year, selling 548,408 vehicles in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 232.00 percent.
UBTech shows how its humanoid robot can work 24/7 with autonomous battery swap
UBTech’s new generation humanoid robot Walker S2 supports battery swap and can autonomously complete battery replacement in 3 minutes without shutting down.
Nio, Zeekr, and BYD had tested UBTech’s humanoid robots on their production lines.
Buick teases Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China
The Buick Electra L7 measures 5,032 mm in length and targets the premium sedan market priced at the RMB 300,000 ($41,790) level.
Buick is the latest automaker to adopt extended-range technology in the Chinese market, following several other international automakers that have already announced similar plans.
China expands luxury car consumption tax coverage
The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.
This marks China’s first inclusion of pure electric vehicles in the scope of consumption tax levies.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.
Dongfeng M-Hero begins pre-sales of M817 off-road SUV featuring Huawei tech
The M817 is the first result of the strategic partnership between M-Hero and Huawei, featuring the ADS 4 assisted driving system and HarmonyOS cockpit.
The M817’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 329,900 ($45,950).
Geely Galaxy adds 2 lower-priced variants to A7 hybrid sedan ahead of Aug launch
The Geely Galaxy A7’s pre-sales starting price has been lowered to RMB 97,800 ($13,620), with the official launch set for August.
Deutsche Bank expects the A7’s monthly sales to exceed 10,000 units, competing with the BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
LG is powering in-car streaming for European Kia models
Today, LG has proudly boasted about its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powering in-car streaming for Kia’s EV3 in European markets. The EV3 will be joined by the upcoming EV4 and EV5 in using this platform. The ACP was first deployed in Korea, home to both Kia and LG, and following its success over there, it’s now arrived in Europe.… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max real-world range test falls short of official numbers
The Xiaomi YU7 is getting a lot of attention for its technology and performance. Unfortunately, a recent independent highway range test of the top-tier YU7 Max model suggests that its real-world driving distance may not quite live up to the official numbers advertised. While still delivering a respectable performance, the results highlight a common theme in the world of EVs:… Read more…
