Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level EV is impressive on paper. It’s even better in the real world, as one YouTuber recently found out. Lire la suite…
The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Looking Like A Charging And Road-Tripping Beast
Rare earths: US plant to integrate production from raw material to magnet
ReElement Technologies and Posco are planning a joint US facility that will combine all manufacturing steps, from the processing of rare earth raw materials to the production of permanent magnets. Those responsible emphasise that this represents a new level of vertical integration under one roof. Read more…
Xpeng & Charge+ launch charging partnership in SE Asia
Chinese EV company XPeng has announced a partnership with Singapore-based chargepoint operator Charge+. This will see both companies install new charging hubs together as well as expand charging access to Xpeng drivers. Read more…
Why one government is giving women free pink electric mopeds
The Sindh government in Pakistan has just launched a bold new initiative aimed at transforming mobility for women: a fleet of free pink electric scooters for female students and working women. Called the Free Pink EV Scooty Scheme, the program is designed to offer women across the province a safer, more dignified, and cost-effective way to get to school or work without relying on crowded, often unsafe public transportation. Read more…
NJ Transit approves fleet modernisation including purchase of 26 electric buses
NJ Transit, the public transport operator for New Jersey, has just approved the purchase of 260 new buses plus 26 battery-electric buses. It marks the final stage of its bus fleet modernisation programme. Read more…
Polestar launches new campaign to break up our ‘toxic relationship’ with gasoline
If you find yourself walking through New York City this week and see a poster asking if you’re a “Dinosaur juice addict,” don’t be alarmed. It’s not a new public health crisis, but rather a bold new campaign from electric car maker Polestar. The company is taking an unusual approach to promote electric vehicles by framing the public’s long-standing connection… Read more…
WeRide to launch robotaxi service in Singapore with Grab
WeRide will collaborate with Grab to launch an autonomous ride-hailing service named Ai.R in Singapore, initially deploying 11 robotaxis.
WeRide announced today that it has been included in the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index.
Peugeot upgrades the E-3008 and E-5008 battery heating and V2L
The French Stellantis brand Peugeot is upgrading its STLA medium electric vehicles and now equips the E-3008 and E-5008 with a battery preheating system as standard. Peugeot is also gradually integrating the V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) function as standard across its entire range of electric cars. Read more…
Scania starts manufacturing off-road batteries
Scania is establishing Scania Industrial Batteries in Sweden. The new organisation will manufacture and sell battery systems for off-road and industrial applications to third parties. The establishment is based on the acquisition of a Northvolt subsidiary at the beginning of the year. Read more…
BYD Denza to begin pre-sales of N8L SUV on Sept 26, shares interior glimpse
The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV targeting the family car market.
The upcoming pre-sales this Friday suggests the N8L’s launch timeline may have been accelerated.
Dreame Technology considers building electric car factory in Brandenburg
Dreame Technology is considering building a factory for luxury electric cars in Brandenburg. However, there has been no confirmation of this from the state government. Dreame Technology is actually a Chinese vacuum cleaner manufacturer, but announced its entry into the high-end electric car market at the end of August. Read more…
‘A Dumpster Fire Inside A Train Wreck:’ Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90’s Central Computer
When the EX90 launched, Volvo promised imminent software fixes for its many bugs. But a year later, the company is making bigger changes. Lire la suite…
The 2025 Volvo EX60 Was A Disaster. Volvo Gave It A Giant Upgrade For 2026
The 2025 EX90 felt like a rough draft. The 2026 version aims to fix that, with a new 800-volt architecture and some other major upgrades. Lire la suite…
Jeep Cancels America’s Shot At Getting A Plug-In Hybrid Pickup
Europe has the Ford Ranger PHEV, and the United States could have had a Jeep Wrangler pickup with a plug. Not anymore. Lire la suite…
Zeekr starts pre-sales of updated 001 with up to 912 horsepower
The updated Zeekr 001 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.83 seconds and boasts a CLTC range of up to 810 km.
Its display model will be available at Zeekr stores on October 4, with the official launch set for October 11.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 21: Nio Inc 6,670, Tesla 17,300, Xiaomi 10,800
The Nio main brand had 2,580 insurance registrations last week, Onvo 2,780, and Firefly 1,310.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week reached the highest level in the past 12 weeks, increasing by 12.70 percent from the previous week’s 15,350 units.
Maextro S800 is a symphony on wheels thanks to Huawei Sound Ultimate
The quiet revolution of electric cars is about silent powertrains and zero emissions. But it is also about redefining the in-cabin experience. As the drone of a gasoline engine disappears, automakers and tech companies are focusing on a new frontier: sound. This shift is on full display in the Maextro S800, a new electric vehicle that makes a powerful statement… Read more…
FAW to become largest shareholder of DJI unit ZYT to ramp up bet on smart driving
FAW will acquire a 35.80 percent stake in ZYT, becoming its largest single shareholder, a regulatory filing shows.
ZYT, established in 2016 and formerly known as DJI Automotive, is DJI’s unit focused on smart driving technology.
Nio ES8 capacity for 2025 sold out with new customers facing earliest deliveries in Mar 2026
Chinese customers ordering the all-new ES8 now can expect deliveries 24-26 weeks after order confirmation.
The new ES8 has a production capacity of 40,000 units for the remainder of this year, with 15,000 units slated for December.
Changan’s EV unit Avatr plans to file for Hong Kong IPO in Q4, report says
Avatr may submit its Hong Kong IPO application as early as October and complete the listing by the second quarter of 2026.
Avatr’s most recent funding round was in December 2024, when it completed a series C financing exceeding RMB 11 billion ($1.5 billion).
