Toyota has announced UK pricing and specifications for the ninth-generation Hilux, including the brand’s first battery-electric Hilux. The electric pick-up starts at £57,845, and order books will open on 1 June, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin later that month. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) officially abandons India factory after years of broken promises
Tesla has officially confirmed it will not build a manufacturing facility in India, ending nearly a decade of negotiations, false starts, and broken promises with the Indian government. Read more…
Americans can now use healthcare funds to buy e-bikes at a huge discount
For many Americans, the idea of buying an electric bike with healthcare funds probably sounds somewhere between confusing and too good to be true. Read more…
Tesla launches FSD in second European country
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised) driver assistance software is now rolling out in Lithuania, making it the second European country to allow the system on public roads. Read more…
Jeep’s next SUV may take cues from the Range Rover
Jeep’s next vehicle may look a little like the Range Rover or Defender, or vice versa. Jeep and Ram’s parent company, Stellantis, announced a new alliance with Jaguar Land Rover to shake things up in the US. Read more…
China NEV retail sales fall 12% year-on-year in first 17 days of May
NEVs continue to dominate China’s passenger vehicle market, with the retail penetration rate reaching 58.9% from May 1 to 17. Read more…
All-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door coupe is the company’s most powerful car yet
The performance division of Mercedes-Benz has officially entered a new chapter by pulling the wraps off its new flagship sedan. The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe promises to completely redefine how car buyers view high-performance electric cars. A few global automakers are scaling back their electrification plans, but AMG is moving ahead with a direct electric replacement for its ICE-powered… Read more…
Study highlights potential of solar modules on vehicle roofs
In the SolarMoves pilot project, five partners concluded that a passenger car with a large roof area in Central Europe can cover up to 55% of its energy demand independently. In Southern Europe, the potential rises to as much as 80%. The research team believes the technology could offer particularly strong benefits for the logistics sector. Read more…
Peugeot opens UK order books for revised E-408
Peugeot has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the revised 408 range, including the fully electric E-408. The electric fastback starts at £34,195. Read more…
EIB loans billion-euro sum for Hamburg’s distribution grid and electric buses
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing Hamburger Energienetze (HNE) with funds of up to one billion euros for the modernisation of the German harbour city’s electricity distribution grid. Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) will also receive approximately 125 million euros from the EIB for electric buses. Read more…
SAIC Audi sets May 29 launch for AUDI E7X SUV, dropping premium pricing
The model began pre-sales on May 8, with a starting price of 289,800 yuan, significantly lower than the AUDI team’s initial plan. Read more…
Electric powerhouse: Mercedes-AMG unveils GT 4-Door Coupé
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the all-electric GT 4-Door Coupé with up to 860 kW of output and a peak charging capacity of more than 600 kW. Orders for the high-performance model will open in the coming days, initially with the GT 63 and GT 55 powertrain variants. Read more…
SVOLT to start semi-solid-state battery production in September
SVOLT plans to start series production of semi-solid-state batteries in September. CEO Yang Hongxin said fully solid-state batteries remain far from commercialisation. Read more…
Autel Energy Europe highlights integrated charging solutions for growing infrastructure demands
As charging infrastructure demand continues to grow across Europe, operators are facing increasing requirements around reliability, operational efficiency, and deployment flexibility. At the Amsterdam summit, Autel Energy Europe presented the latest developments across its MaxiCharger AC and DC charging portfolio, including all-in-one and distributed charging solutions, alongside software and service capabilities. Read more…
Stellantis to Propel Dongfeng’s Voyah Brand to Breakthrough in Europe
Shortly after announcing their expanded collaboration in China, automakers Stellantis and Dongfeng have also unveiled plans for an intensive partnership in Europe. At the heart of this partnership is Dongfeng’s Voyah brand. In the future, Dongfeng vehicles will also be manufactured at Stellantis’ plant in Rennes. Read more…
Einride L4 autonomous electric semi truck gets real – in Ohio
After a successful pilot in Europe, Swedish AI logistics firm Einride is deploying its SAE Level 4 autonomous electric semi trucks in the US, connecting EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio as part of the DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project. Read more…
Stellantis, Dongfeng plan European joint venture to sell Voyah EVs
Stellantis will hold a 51% stake in the new joint venture and lead the sales and localized production of the Voyah brand in Europe. Read more…
Malta adds 40 electric buses and launches autonomous shuttle trials
Malta Public Transport will add 40 electric buses to its fleet under a €14 million investment programme. Simultaneously, the country will kick off autonomous electric shuttle trials next month as part of a pilot project co-financed by the European Union. Read more…
Xiaomi reportedly plans ‘Sky Nomad’ sub-brand with range extender models
Chinese EV manufacturer Xiaomi apparently plans to introduce a sub-brand called “Sky Nomad,” which will offer vehicles equipped with range extenders. The first model is said to be a large SUV developed under the codename Kunlun N3, and it is expected to officially launch in the second half of 2026. Read more…
I Drove The 2027 Volvo EX60 And Think It’s The Best Volvo Ever. All Because It’s Electric.
Volvo’s focus on minimalist luxury has always been a natural fit with EVs. With the EX60, the company finally sticks the landing. Read More…
