The electric car market is moving at breakneck speed, especially in China, where a new EV is unveiled pretty much every day. Li Auto is one of the major automakers trying to keep up with the market, and it has just revealed its latest model, the Li Auto L9 Livis. But the new L9 isn’t a simple refresh of the… Read more…
Ionity opens new charging site in Birmingham
Ionity announced what it calls the opening of its ‘most urban UK site to date,’ located on the A4540 at Aston, Birmingham. The site is located near Birmingham New Street station and will offer 12 Ionity chargers with charging speeds of up to 400 kW. Read more…
Xiaomi files for 990-horsepower performance beast YU7 GT
The YU7 GT powertrain delivers a total output of 738 kW (990 horsepower), surpassing the 508 kW (681 horsepower) of the YU7’s most powerful variant.
The YU7 Max variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds.
Shift in strategy: Canada abolishes EV sales quotas
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a new national automotive strategy. As part of this, he eliminates the electric vehicle sales quotas introduced by his predecessor and instead introduces stricter emission standards for manufacturers and purchase incentives for consumers. Read more…
The 2027 Audi Q6 And A6 E-Tron Have A ‘Power Nap’ Mode To Doze In Your $80,000 EV
It “creates a calm and restful atmosphere during charging sessions,” according to Audi. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s AI training center in China now operational, exec says
The AI training center aims to deploy local training capabilities for assisted driving and AI applications in China.
Tesla will actively engage in assisted driving initiatives in China, though no specific deployment timeline is currently available.
Aito signs UAE dealer to kickstart global expansion efforts
Aito’s flagship model Aito 9 — known as the Aito M9 in China — has launched local test drives in the UAE.
Aito vehicles have arrived at Dubai port, poised for immediate delivery following the official launch.
LG Energy Solution acquires Stellantis’ stake in NextStar Energy
LG Energy Solution is taking over NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture with Stellantis. The Korean company is buying out Stellantis’ 49% stake. Both parties established NextStar Energy in 2022 as a joint venture for a battery factory in Canada. Read more…
Xpeng enters New Zealand, continuing expansion in right-hand drive markets
Xpeng’s first two service centers in New Zealand are now operational, showcasing the G6 SUV.
Xpeng plans to expand its service network to additional New Zealand cities in 2026.
Nigeria agrees with South Korea on electric vehicle factory
Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee to establish an electric vehicle manufacturing plant and nationwide charging infrastructure. The project is intended to support local EV production with a planned annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles. Read more…
BMW launches recycling partnership with Lidl sister company PreZero
The BMW Group is entering into a strategic cooperation with PreZero, the waste management and recycling company of the Schwarz Group (Lidl/Kaufland). The aim is to advance the circular economy in the European automotive industry. Read more…
Nio achieves first operational profit in Q4 2025
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has reported its first operational profit on a quarterly basis since its founding in Shanghai in 2014. According to preliminary figures, the profit is expected to amount to approximately €85 to €147 million. Read more…
Nio achieves first operational profit in Q4 2025
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has reported its first operational profit on a quarterly basis since its founding in Shanghai in 2014. According to preliminary figures, the profit is expected to amount to approximately €85 to €147 million. Read more…
Toyota Has A New CEO, And He’s Not A Car Guy
Koji Sato, who has extensive engineering experience, is out after just three years. His replacement is a numbers guy. Lire la suite…
Sunwoda, Geely unit settle $330 million battery quality lawsuit
Sunwoda expects the impact on its 2025 net income to range from RMB 500 million ($72 million) to RMB 800 million.
Sunwoda and Vremt agreed to determine the cost of replacing power battery packs based on actual expenses and share the burden proportionally.
Tesla opens first African location in Morocco
Tesla is entering the African market with the opening of its first official location in Morocco. The launch in Casablanca marks the start of vehicle sales and services, supported by an existing Supercharger network and a newly established local subsidiary. Read more…
Xpeng begins testing Level 4 autonomous driving on its GX flagship SUV
The Xpeng GX will be equipped with four Turing chips, delivering effective computing power of 3,000 TOPS and enabling Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.
Xpeng first mentioned the GX large six-seat SUV on February 5, sharing the first three official images.
IEA: Electricity demand is rising fast, and grids can’t keep up
Global electricity demand is surging, and the grid is struggling to keep up, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao set to unveil 1st sedan as teaser images surface
A semi-official BYD account shared four images, indicating the Fang Cheng Bao’s first sedan is imminent.
The model will be the inaugural vehicle in Fang Cheng Bao’s all-new Mei series.
Li Auto unveils updated L9 SUV, with Livis variant priced significantly higher
The refreshed Li L9 will hit the market in the second quarter, with Li Auto touting the Livis variant as delivering generational upgrades.
The Li L9 Livis is priced at RMB 559,800 ($80,670), significantly higher than the current Li L9’s RMB 409,800.
