Mercedes-Benz Trucks is broadening its eActros 600 electric truck portfolio with new variants available to order from autumn 2025. At the same time, production of the earlier eActros 300/400 models will end later this year. Read more…
Avatr sues blogger for $1.4 million over drag coefficient drama
This is by far one of the largest claims by a Chinese automaker against a blogger, as the drag coefficient drama continues.
An apology video by the blogger further angered Avatr.
Tesla Wants To Deploy Robotaxis. Federal Investigators Have Questions
Safety investigators are particularly interested in how Tesla’s cars will handle poor weather conditions. Read more…
Xpeng announces entry into Italy as it continues European expansion
Xpeng has entered over a dozen European markets including Germany, France, and the UK.
Xpeng hopes that half of its future car sales will come from overseas.
Dongfeng EV unit Voyah expands into Middle East, launches 2 models in UAE
Voyah started selling the Voyah Free SUV and the Voyah Dream MPV in the UAE.
Voyah has entered the auto markets of more than 40 countries.
Audi reveals new entry-level e-tron GT
Roughly a year after the major facelift of its electric Gran Turismo, Audi is expanding the e-tron GT line-up with a new powertrain variant. Following the S and RS models, it has introduced a new ‘base model’ with 430 kW of power and a starting price of €108,900. Read more…
Nio gets European certification for steer-by-wire tech on ET9
This is the only case in the world where SBW technology has been certified in both China and Europe.
In December 2024, the ET9’s SBW technology was licensed for mass production in China.
Battery Show Europe expands with Energy Storage Summit Germany launch
Registration is now open for the leading international event for Battery, EV and Energy Storage – use our discount code EME20 for a free expo pass and 20% discount on conference passes. Read more…
Battery Show Europe expands with Energy Storage Summit Germany launch
Registration is now open for the leading international event for Battery, EV and Energy Storage – use our discount code EME20 for a free expo pass and 20% discount on conference passes. Read more…
Kia’s EV3 spotted testing in the US: Is a North American debut finally near?
The EV3 is already one of the top-selling EVs in Europe and Korea, but when will Kia bring it to the US? After it was recently spotted testing on US streets, the Kia EV3 could finally make its North American debut soon. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Hackers turn Nissan LEAF into full-scale RC car, record drivers’ conversations [video]
A team of white hat European hackers using their brains, keyboards, and a couple of bits and baubles from eBay managed to take control of a 2020 Nissan LEAF and violate just about every privacy and safety regulation in the process. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 11: Nio 3,930, Tesla 3,070, Xiaomi 5,180
Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands, had 6,060 insurance registrations in China last week, up 18.82 percent from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week were down 57.89 percent from the previous week’s 7,290 units.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 11: Nio 3,930, Tesla 3,070, Xiaomi 5,180
Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands, had 6,060 insurance registrations in China last week, up 18.82 percent from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week were down 57.89 percent from the previous week’s 7,290 units.
Mercedes-Geely JV Smart launches Smart #5 in HK, gives SUV debut in Malaysia
Smart has expanded its portfolio for the right-hand drive market with the launch of the Smart #5 in Hong Kong and its debut in Malaysia.
The model is expected to be officially launched in Malaysia in the second half of this year.
CATL, Changan Mazda tie up on joint car-making
CATL and Changan Mazda will jointly build NEVs based on CATL’s CIIC skateboard chassis.
CATL’s skateboard chassis enables decoupling of the upper and lower bodies of a car, thereby accelerating the development of new models.
Blank Slate: Will this infinitely customizable EV make it to market with a $20k price tag?
The term “tabula rasa,” or “blank slate,” is taking on new meaning in the battery-electric truck segment with the introduction of the Slate Truck. The sleek yet somewhat bare-bones truck is, however, a highly customizable blank canvas that comes with a lengthy accessory list including one that converts the pick-up into an SUV. To paraphrase… Read more…
Model Y and Cybertruck production paused, as demand keeps crashing
Tesla is reportedly adjusting production at its Austin, Texas factory after a shift in demand for its popular Model Y crossover. According to recent reports from several employees, assembly line workers responsible for building the Model Y have been asked to either take a week off or report to the factory for cleaning and training duties instead of their usual… Read more…
Slate Racks Up 100,000 Reservations On Its Uber-Cheap Electric Truck
In just two weeks, the uber-cheap pickup went from a blank slate to 100,000 reservations. Read more…
Cybertruck sales slump as EV prices rise and incentives dry up
New EVs got a little more expensive in April, and consumers saw fewer deals than before, according to new estimates from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
Slate’s $20k electric pickup that can be converted into an SUV has secured 100k reservations
Young EV startup Slate Auto is gaining significant interest from the US consumer market, just weeks after it emerged out of stealth with a bare-bones all-electric pickup. The company just announced its “Blank Slate” EV has already garnered 100,000 reservations. Read more…
