Daimler Truck has started deliveries of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic in Singapore. The company is helping the city-state decarbonise its waste management operations with the heavy-duty electric truck. Read more…
Deutz takes over drive manufacturer Sobek
German engine manufacturer Deutz has announced the acquisition of Sobek, a manufacturer of electric drives for high-tech applications. The transaction is expected to be completed imminently. Read more…
Nio reports narrowed net loss in Q2 as expenses decline
Nio recorded a net loss of RMB 4.99 billion ($697 million) in the second quarter, a 1.0 percent decrease from Q2 2024 and a 26.0 percent decrease from Q1 2025. Read more…
A leading electric dirt bike maker just got a massive boost, and is coming for gas bikes
Stark Future, the Spanish electric motorcycle maker that turned the off-road world on its head, just locked in a fresh round of funding, pushing its total capital raised past €100 million. And unlike the big, flashy VC rounds we usually see, this one came mostly from existing backers and a few hand-picked newcomers, including some heavy hitters from the MotoGP world. Read more…
BMW’s wild new electric motorcycle doesn’t even need a helmet
BMW Motorrad just dropped a futuristic electric motorcycle concept that looks like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi movie and into a design studio. The new concept, called the BMW Motorrad Vision CE, is the company’s latest attempt to answer a question that’s been bouncing around for a while now: What should an electric BMW motorcycle actually look like?. Read more…
Tesla China sells 83,192 cars in Aug, down 4% year-on-year
In January-August, Tesla China sold 515,552 vehicles, including exports to overseas markets, representing a 12.24 percent year-on-year decline.
From October 2024 to August 2025, Tesla China’s monthly sales including exports declined year-on-year in every month except June, which saw a 0.83 percent increase.
Kia EV5 arrives in the UK with a simple lineup and competitive price
Kia adds to its growing lineup of electric cars with the official UK launch of the EV5. This mid-size crossover goes on sale with a clear strategy: simplicity. The EV5 is available to order now, with prices starting from €46,077, and first deliveries are promised just in time for Christmas. In order to streamline the buying process, Kia will offer… Read more…
Bidders threaten to withdraw from German truck charging network tender
According to a German media report, the tender to build a truck charging network along the country’s motorways could fail. The reason is the “pass-through model” mandated by the federal government, which means that charging park operators may face increased competition from electricity providers at their own truck chargers. Read more…
BMW prepares plants for fuel cell production
The launch of BMW’s first series-production hydrogen fuel cell model in 2028 is approaching. The German carmaker is already outlining the supply chain for its third-generation fuel cell system – primarily in Bavaria and Austria. Read more…
BYD continues to cut production
BYD cut production for the second month in a row in August. The company produced 353,090 electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles, around 3.8 per cent less than in August 2024. Sales of electric cars are on the rise again, but this is not the case for plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Tesla delivers long-wheelbase Model Y in China
A few weeks after the sales launch, Tesla has delivered the first Model Y L vehicles to customers in China. Additionally, the recently unveiled Model Y Performance is rolling off the production line at the Tesla factory in Germany. Read more…
Sydney adds 151 electric buses
Sydney’s electric bus fleet will grow by 151 vehicles following a new order from the New South Wales Government. The purchase brings the total number of electric buses procured since March 2023 to 921. Read more…
Kia confirms EV5 prices in the UK and South Korea
Kia has published full UK pricing for the EV5, its latest all-electric family SUV. With order books now open and deliveries set for late 2025, the EV5 starts at £39,295 in the UK, while South Korean pricing has also been confirmed ahead of the model’s domestic debut. Read more…
Tesla releases ‘Master Plan Part 4’, a smorgasbord of vague AI promises
Tesla has finally released its ‘Master Plan Part 4’ and it’s nothing more than a smorgasbord of AI promises about its humanoid robot, which can’t even serve popcorn. Read more…
Recirculate tests AI-driven robotic system for EV battery disassembly
The EU-funded project Recirculate has completed the first phase of its AI- and robotics-based EV battery disassembly system. The solution addresses one of the industry’s most critical bottlenecks: safe, automated, and efficient dismantling from pack to cell level. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 31: Nio Inc 8,163, Tesla 12,500, Xiaomi 11,900
Onvo’s registrations last week totaled 3,673 units, down 10.50 percent from the previous week’s 4,104 units. Both Nio and Firefly brands saw growth.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 21.36 percent to 10,300 units from the previous week.
Tesla begins Model Y L deliveries in China
Chinese customers who currently order the Model Y L are expected to get their vehicles in October.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week totaled 12,500 units, a 21.36 percent increase from the previous week’s 10,300 units.
Huawei to roll out new partnership pattern allowing automakers to retain greater control, report says
The new pattern aims to establish an automaker-led framework with Huawei’s deep involvement.
While the new pattern lacks an official name, the experimental designation “HI Plus” has appeared in some collaborative projects.
Smart to launch 2-seat #2 mini EV for China and overseas markets, debut set for 2026
The all-new Smart #2 will be produced in China and launched in China, Europe, and other overseas markets.
The two-door, two-seat city car will be upgrade from the iconic first-generation Smart ForTwo.
GWM posts 22% sales growth in Aug as overseas sales hit record high
GWM’s overseas sales in August reached 45,166 units, contributing 39.09 percent to its monthly sales.
NEV sales in August reached 37,495 units, up 50.92 percent year-on-year.
