With three concept cars from its three China joint ventures, VW provided a taste of the model offensive that will start in 2025 on the eve of Auto Shanghai. A total of 30 new vehicles are to be launched on the market by 2027. And at Audi, the new Chinese subsidiary AUDI presented its first production model. Read more…
Tesla Is Bracing For Its Hardest Earnings Call In Years
Plus, Tesla faces a red alert moment if Musk doesn’t retreat from Washington and VW negotiates tariff terms with Trump. Read more…
The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS Is A Performance Crossover For Normies
It’s not an enthusiast special like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and that’s ok. I just wish it wasn’t so fat. Read more…
We’re At The Shanghai Auto Show To See The Future
China’s electric car market has handily outpaced the rest of the world. From Avatr to Zeekr, we’re about to experience that firsthand. Read more…
Huawei launches supercharger with up to 1.5 MW charging power
Huawei has launched a supercharger with a peak charging power of 1.5 MW, as the race for charging power in China’s EV industry continues.
CATL yesterday unveiled its second-generation Shenxing Battery, which it said has a peak charging power of 1.3 MW.
Altilium starts construction of major battery recycling plant in southern England
Altilium has started construction of its electric vehicle battery recycling plant with integrated chemical refining capacity in Plymouth. The ACT 3 scale-up plant will be able to recycle batteries from around 24,000 electric vehicles per year. Read more…
Renault and Geely present hybrid motor for EV tech platforms
Horse Powertrain, the joint venture between Renault and Geely for combustion engines, is presenting the ‘Future Hybrid Concept’ at Auto Shanghai, a compact powertrain developed for the hybridisation of battery-electric vehicle platforms as a range extender. Read more…
MG to make decision on European factory in summer
The SAIC subsidiary MG Motor could announce the location for its first factory in Europe this summer. Meanwhile, the Chinese company reportedly has a clear idea of what a potential European site should offer – and what it should not. Read more…
Webasto assembles batteries and sunroofs for the Kia EV3
Automotive supplier Webasto is one of the key suppliers for the Kia EV3. According to the company, it produces battery systems and opening roof systems for the electrically powered compact model. Both components are manufactured in South Korea: the roofs at the Ulsan plant and the batteries in Dangjin. Read more…
Webasto assembles batteries and sunroofs for the Kia EV3
Automotive supplier Webasto is one of the key suppliers for the Kia EV3. According to the company, it produces battery systems and opening roof systems for the electrically powered compact model. Both components are manufactured in South Korea: the roofs at the Ulsan plant and the batteries in Dangjin. Read more…
Lime officially launches new e-bike and electric moped into broader sharing fleets
Lime, a global leader in shared electric micromobility, is significantly expanding its fleet this spring with the launch of two new vehicles – the LimeBike and LimeGlider.. Read more…
Tesla Q1 2025 earnings preview: it’s going to be a messy one
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q1 2025 financial results today, Tuesday, April. 22, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
Chevy Blazer SS EV first drive, over 600hp and 300 miles of range!
Chevy flew us down to Charlotte for some track and road time with the Chevy Blazer SS EV. The 600+ horsepower beast barely hidden beneath the skin of Chevy’s mid-sized SUV is also the quickest ‘SS’ monikered vehicle the company has ever produced. The Blazer SS also has a ton of extras like a standard, robust SuperCruise, which competes favorably with the Performance line from domestic competitors like Tesla’s Model Y and Ford’s Mustang Mach-e GT. Read more…
Renault now accepts €50,000 deposits for the electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Renault is bringing back a beloved name from its past with a modern twist. The Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a fully electric “mini-supercar,” takes inspiration from the iconic Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the 1980s and combines its striking design with impressive power. Starting today, April 22nd, at 9 am Central European Time, interested buyers can reserve one… Read more…
Volkswagen unveils ADAS system for upcoming electric cars in China
The Volkswagen Group is presenting its first automated driving system at the Auto Shanghai trade show. The system, developed by Cariad’s joint venture Carizon, is specially designed for China’s complex traffic conditions and is intended to master driving functions up to level 2++. Read more…
Does America Have Enough EV Chargers? It’s Complicated
We dive into the state of the EV charging industry as of Q1 2025. Read more…
Mercedes makes big promises about the next electric V-Class with the Vision V
With the Vision V show car, Mercedes-Benz has given a preview of the top-end variant of the planned Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) in the run-up to the motor show in Shanghai. The V-Class for private customers will be available in two variants in future – as a premium van and as a luxury space traveler. Read more…
Nio subsidiary Firefly launches debut electric car in China
Nio launches sales of the first model of its global electric car brand Firefly in China. The Firefly EV is a compact five-seater and is available there from the equivalent of around 14,200 euros. Contrary to earlier plans, however, Nio no longer intends to set up its own battery exchange stations for Firefly. Read more…
A new report suggests US EV charging networks are slowly improving—and getting more prevalent
EV charging stations: more plugs, standardized pricing, and reliability rises a little. The whole topic of charging an electric vehicle remains a mystery to EV-curious car shoppers. Dealership sales staff often know little more than their customers. YouTube videos with horror stories about dead public charging stations, long lines, and slow charging—not to mention outright… Read more…
CATL presents three new battery breakthroughs at ‘Super Tech Day’
CATL is presenting a series of battery innovations, including its Naxtra brand for mass-produced sodium-ion batteries, the new generation of its Shenxing battery Shenxing and the new Freevoy dual-power battery. Read more…
