When journalists first get behind the wheel of a new car, they are often limited to short test drives during launch events. During an initial summer drive, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 made a strong impression – including surprisingly low energy consumption. But how does that first impression hold up over 1,800 kilometres on German motorways in colder conditions? We put it to the test.
Will the EU strategy overturn Germany’s electric vehicle incentives?
The EU Commission’s ‘Industrial Accelerator Act’ was initially expected on February 25, but the strategy paper is now set to be presented on March 4. A draft from the Commission is already causing a stir, because it jeopardizes the German government’s planned EV subsidies in their current form. Read more…
Could Stellantis soon adopt Leapmotor technology?
According to insiders, the multi-brand group Stellantis is considering using the electric vehicle technology of its Chinese partner Leapmotor to reduce costs for its European mass-market brands such as Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
Victor Nechita, who served as Tesla’s vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has announced he is leaving the company. The departure comes just days after the first Cybercab production unit rolled off the assembly line at Giga Texas, adding to an accelerating exodus of senior program managers at the automaker. Read more…
Jeep maker Stellantis is scrambling to cut EV costs, but it may have found its savior
After posting its first annual loss in company history, Jeep maker Stellantis is scrambling to turn things around. To reduce EV costs and enable more affordable vehicles, Stellantis may tap into China’s wealth of resources, marking new territory for a Western automaker.. Read more…
China introduces new regulations for autonomous driving
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has presented a draft of new safety requirements for highly automated and autonomous driving systems, set to be implemented by July 1, 2027. The regulations specifically target vehicles operating at SAE Level 3 and Level 4 automation. Read more…
Last Mile Solutions integrates Tesla Supercharger network
Last Mile Solutions has expanded its MSP offering to include Tesla Superchargers. Through a direct peer-to-peer connection, Last Mile Solutions partners gain access to over 20,000 Superchargers at approximately 1,500 locations across Europe. Read more…
Zimbabwe imposes export ban on raw lithium and lithium concentrate
The landlocked country of Zimbabwe, located in southern Africa, has imposed an immediate export ban on raw minerals and lithium concentrate. Western critics had previously accused the government of allowing Chinese investors to export raw lithium from Zimbabwe to China. Read more…
Jeep And Ram’s Parent Company May Borrow EV Tech From Its Chinese Partner
Stellantis is reportedly considering using Leapmotor’s powertrain and battery technology across its brands. Lire la suite…
Jeep And Ram’s Parent Company Got The EV Shift Wrong. The Bill Is Enormous
Stellantis misread and mishandled the EV transition, resulting in a cataclysmic loss last year. Here’s how it plans to turn it around. Lire la suite…
2026 Subaru Uncharted first drive: 308-mile range, NACS and AWD option
It’s quick where the Crosstrek is poky, more fun to drive, and offers some off-road capability. Is it a real Subaru? That’s for shoppers to decide. The 2026 Subaru Uncharged electric hatchback will arrive at dealers within several weeks. It’s the smallest of three EVs Subaru offers this year—along with the Solterra on sale since… Read more…
Smatrics EnBW opens two charging parks in Northern Italy
Smatrics EnBW is extending its Austrian fast-charging network towards northern Italy. The two new sites in Trezzo sull’Adda and Gruaro each offer 16 charging points for passenger cars. The partially covered charging parks provide up to 400 kW of power. Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge opens 60th UK location
Arnold Clark Charge has reached a new milestone: the opening of its 60th UK charging hub. It’s part of a nationwide expansion for the car dealership Read more…
BYD launches 2026 Seal in the UK
BYD UK has announced pricing and specifications for the 2026 Seal with a series of changes. Prices start from £45,730, and the vehicle is already available to order from local retailers. Read more…
India: Tata.ev partners with Shell for 21 Mega Charging Hubs
Tata.ev, officially Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), has partnered with Shell to expand its fast-charging network in India. The duo plans to establish 21 Mega Charging Hubs across key metro cities and major highway corridors as part of this initiative. Read more…
The Subaru Uncharted Is The Electric Crosstrek You Asked For, With A Big Asterisk
Subaru knows exactly what its customers want. But it’s still missing what EV buyers need. Lire la suite…
Mercedes, Stellantis, Uber and others invest in Wayve
February has already seen the third massive funding round in the autonomous driving sector: British company Wayve has secured around one billion euros from financial investors and strategic partners including Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Stellantis, Uber, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Read more…
Forget electric bikes, Kawasaki is building an electric horse for actual production
Just when you thought the micromobility world couldn’t get any stranger, Kawasaki decided to build an electric horse. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: JCB A45E electric articulating boom
British equipment experts JCB have developed a fully electric articulated boom lift that delivers the reach, maneuverability, and all-day productivity contractors expect, but without the emissions, noise, or fuel bills of diesel. Meet the A45E Articulated Boom Access Platform. Read more…
We took the brand new Subaru Uncharted EV off-roading in the mud
Subaru invited us out on a (rare) California rainy day to experience its new EV and see just what it can do off-road. But beyond it’s off-road abilities, how does it stack up to the rest of the market today. Read more…
