Polytron, an Indonesian consumer electronics manufacturer, has forayed into the electric car business with the G3, a mid-size electric SUV. The G3 is also the first EV from an Indonesian brand. Read more…
Xiaomi becomes long-term partner of Nürburgring and will have its own curve on the Grand Prix Circuit
Xiaomi Automobile, the young EV business spun out of the Chinese smartphone giant, has earned the respect of Nürburgring, one of the world’s longest and most renowned permanent race tracks. After catching the public’s attention during a lap at Nürburgring last year, Xiaomi has signed on as a long-term premium partner to the track, which includes naming rights on the Grand Prix Circuit and more. Read more…
XPeng AeroHT’s ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ hits latest certification milestone en route to mass production
AeroHT, the eVTOL and “flying car” business arm of XPeng, announced it is one step closer to bringing its “Land Aircraft Carrier” to customers in China. The powers that be accepted the unique NEV/eVTOL combo vehicle’s production certificate application, moving AeroHT toward its next step before mass production. Read more…
Tesla’s NACS connector will be used by Mazda’s EVs in Japan
Mazda has announced that it will use the North American Charging Standard (NACS), also known as Tesla’s charge connector, on its upcoming electric vehicles in Japan. Read more…
Nissan pulls the plug on its +$1 billion EV battery plant as the alarm bells go off
As it scrambles to turn things around, Nissan is scrapping plans to build a new LFP battery plant in Japan. The facility was expected to be key to reducing EV battery costs to keep up with leaders like BYD. Read more…
This Ex-Uber Tesla Model 3 With 180,000 Miles Will Surprise You
“I have genuinely been pretty blown away by how good this car is for the mileage.” Read more…
Rivian CEO Says R2 Program Is ‘Well Underway’
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe gave a progress update on the R2 during the company’s recent earnings call. Read more…
Even China’s Cheapest Cars Could Absolutely Smoke Ours
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: Kevin Williams joins us for Part 2 of our Shanghai Auto Show recap. Plus, could EV tax credits die? Read more…
Milence opens Netherlands’ first megawatt charger
Milence has just opened its second public charging hub in the Netherlands – with the country’s first Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The truck charging hub is located in Zwolle, with direct highway connections to major Dutch cities and German industrial regions. Read more…
Tesla says Shanghai plant completed capacity ramp-up of updated Model Y in just 6 weeks
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory completed the capacity ramp-up for the updated Model Y in six weeks, setting a new record for it.
Factories are Tesla’s best products, it said.
MAN Charge&Go truck charging opens to public
A new truck charging service for MAN eTruck drivers is now available to the public at charging sites across Europe. Around 650 eTruck standard-ready locations are currently open, with this set to rise to 1000 by the end of 2025. Read more…
Nissan scraps plans for Japanese LFP battery plant in struggle for survival
Nissan has cancelled its plans for an LFP battery plant in Kitakyushu, Japan. The financially troubled carmaker says its decision was made as it takes “immediate turnaround actions” and explores “all options to recover its performance.” Read more…
BYD aims to achieve 50 per cent of its sales outside China by 2030
China’s leading electric car manufacturer BYD is reportedly aiming to sell half of its vehicles abroad by 2030. Last year, the foreign share was only around ten per cent, but is now set to grow rapidly, while overall sales are also set to increase further. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz reveals UK pricing and specs for new CLA
The new CLA is now available to order in the UK with first deliveries expected in Q3 2025. It’s initially launching as an electric model but a version with a hybrid drivetrain is on the way. Read more…
VinFast announces new dealership contracts in Germany & France
Just in time for the end of its own showrooms, the Vietnamese car manufacturer signed new dealership agreements in France and Germany. Astrada Simva will be the brand’s first official dealer in France, while Schachtschneider Automobile will also be selling the vehicles in Germany. Read more…
Xiaomi becomes partner at Germany’s Nürburgring track
The partnership includes the new Xiaomi curve on the Grand Prix circuit and a new advertising installation on the Nordschleife.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra production version is on a challenge at the Nürburgring track.
Nio to start accepting pre-orders for updated ES6, EC6 from May 10
Nio will start accepting pre-orders for the updated ES6 and EC6 on Saturday, May 10.
Show cars of the updated ES6 and EC6 will be available at Nio’s showrooms in China starting May 10.
Yugo rides again – iconic hatchback plans electric comeback
The Yugo, a name that evokes both nostalgia and a chuckle, is ready for a surprising comeback. The company has unveiled a scale model of a new generation of its compact hatchback. The new Yugo will come with both traditional combustion engines and modern electric powertrains, and plans include a manual gearbox option. Designed by Darko Marčeta and spearheaded by… Read more…
hofer powertrain and Lyten spark next-gen lithium sulfur battery breakthrough
hofer powertrain has introduced a new battery module based on advanced lithium sulfur cell technology, developed in partnership with US cell manufacturer Lyten. The collaboration aims to set new standards for energy storage across mobility, motorsport, marine, aerospace and stationary applications by combining hofer powertrain’s expertise in system integration with Lyten’s next generation cell chemistry. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht’s Production Certificate application begins to be reviewed by Chinese aviation authorities
Xpeng Aeroht said its mass-production factory for flying cars is now 70 percent complete and is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter.
Xpeng Aeroht submitted its Type Certificate application in March 2024, which is still under review.
