Xpeng will introduce three robotaxi models in 2026 and begin pilot operations, marking a major step in the company’s transition to “physical AI”. The vehicles will feature Xpeng’s self-developed AI chips and the second generation of its Vision-Language-Action model. Read more…
Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep PHEVs over fire risk in the US
Chrysler has issued a recall for more than 320,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a fire risk linked to battery defects. Owners are advised to park the vehicles outside and avoid charging them until a remedy is available. Read more…
Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep PHEVs over fire risk in the US
Chrysler has issued a recall for more than 320,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a fire risk linked to battery defects. Owners are advised to park the vehicles outside and avoid charging them until a remedy is available. Read more…
Lucid reports revenue growth but tightens production guidance
Lucid Motors posted revenues of $336.6 million for the third quarter of 2025, a 68 per cent increase year-on-year. Despite the growth, the company again revised its annual production guidance downward to around 18,000 units. Read more…
Polestar 4 gains AI-powered live lane guidance in Google Maps
Today, Polestar has unveiled that it’s the first car brand to integrate live lane guidance in Google Maps. This will be available in the Polestar 4’s 10.2-inch driver display, as evidenced in the image below. Basically, the software detects which lane your car is in by using Google’s AI to analyze elements on the road like lane markings and road… Read more…
Nio starts displaying Coca-Cola ads at some battery swap stations
To date, 32 battery swap stations have begun displaying Coca-Cola advertisements, marking Nio’s first such initiative.
Nio currently operates 3,555 battery swap stations across China, having provided over 90 million cumulative services.
HEINEKEN is brewing beer with a massive 100 MWh heat battery
Rondo Energy and energy producer EDP are installing a massive 100 MWh renewable-powered heat battery at HEINEKEN’s brewery in Lisbon, Portugal. The project will deliver round-the-clock renewable steam and reduce emissions without altering the facility’s beer brewing process. Read more…
It seems like Elon Musk stoking a civil war in England isn’t good for Tesla’s sales there
Tesla’s EV registrations in the UK, its biggest market in Europe, took a dramatic hit in October 2025 — just 511 units — marking one of the brand’s weakest showings in recent memory. That’s a steep drop from 971 in October 2024 and 2,677 in October 2023. The tone of the market is shifting. Read more…
Xpeng’s Iron humanoid robot looks so real that some suspect it hides a human inside
What began as scattered discussions quickly evolved into trending topics across Chinese social media.
Xpeng CEO shared a video today showcasing details of this new-generation Iron.
WeRide, Pony AI both tumble on Hong Kong stock market debut
As of press time, WeRide fell 12.18 percent and Pony AI dropped 13.96 percent.
WeRide raised about HK$2.93 billion in net proceeds from its Hong Kong offering, while Pony AI secured HK$6.45 billion in net proceeds.
Mercedes launches electric CLA in China to rival Tesla Model 3
The Mercedes electric CLA overlaps significantly in price range with Tesla’s Model 3 in China, offering a range of up to 866 km.
Enhanced localization integration may become a key factor for potential buyers choosing the electric CLA over the Model 3.
Honda’s Next-Generation Hybrids Will Be Lighter, Smarter And Less Expensive
Affordable electric Hondas are nowhere to be seen in the U.S. Instead, the automaker is going full throttle on hybrid SUVs. Lire la suite…
This Chinese EV has 300+ miles range, can swap batteries in 99 secs, and costs under $15,000
How does a fully charged battery in under 100 seconds sound? China’s CATL, GAC Group, and JD.com revealed a battery-swappable version of the Aion UT that can swap batteries quicker than you can pump gas. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) misses Q3 earnings estimates, but there’s some good news
Lucid Group (LCID) reported third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Wednesday, missing top and bottom-line estimates. Read more…
Toyota’s ‘High-Power’ EV With Solid State Batteries: Everything We Know
The first Toyota EV with solid-state batteries is supposedly just a few years away, and it’s bound to be something special. Lire la suite…
Honda Had Big Plans For Affordable EVs. Here’s What Went Wrong
Honda has had to rework its electrification strategy as it reacts to a far more anti-EV environment in the U.S. and its own challenges with electrification. Lire la suite…
EVSE testing for safety and compliance
Sponsored by Advanced Test Equipment Corp. EVSE, or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, transfers electrical power from a power source to an electric vehicle. These devices can come in many different forms, such as charging stations, EV chargers, and charging points, but they all function under that basic principle. EVSEs today can differ depending on many… Read more…
Modal Motors raises $2 million in seed funding to bring its electric motors into production in the US
Modal Motors, a Michigan-based electric motor manufacturer specializing in non-rare earth hub motors, drone propulsion systems and robotic actuators, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. The company will use the funding to bring its next generation of electric motors into production. The new funds will accelerate Modal Motors’ transition from R&D and… Read more…
Xpeng AI Day: new AI model powering robots, robotaxis, and flying cars
Today, Xpeng held its AI Day 2025 at its new headquarters in Guangzhou. The automaker is positioning itself as an AI company with what it calls new “AI-defined applications” powered by the new Xpeng VLA 2.0 vision-centered model. Read more…
Will Zero bring its new 60 MPH electric scooter to the US?
Zero Motorcycles turned heads in Milan at EICMA 2025 with the unveiling of its new LS1 electric scooter, a sleek and practical 60 mph (100 km/h) commuter built for European city streets. With its swappable batteries, off-board charging, and smart safety tech like ABS and traction control, the LS1 is clearly a strong contender in the urban EV space. It also marks a major shift for Zero, expanding beyond full-size electric motorcycles into a more accessible, everyday format. Read more…
