Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, a designer and manufacturer of propulsion and energy management systems, has announced various new products intended to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its Spicer drivetrain solutions during the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. The company is now offering fully electrified drivetrains alongside its hybrid and internal combustion models…. Read more…
Trump admin halts $5 billion NY offshore wind project mid-build
In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York’s coast. Read more…
I Drove A Cupra In The U.S. It’s More Interesting Than Any Audi
The premium, VW-owned Spanish brand wants to come to America within the next decade with EVs and hybrids. Early signs are promising. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y spotted testing in India
Tesla’s entry into the Indian market has taken another step forward, as the new Model Y has been spotted testing on Indian streets. The new Tesla Model Y is being tested in 🇮🇳 India ahead of launch.We are getting closer to the unveil!Spotted by @ashishpol86 on Mumbai-Pune expressway. pic.twitter.com/DOTo7BEEmR— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) April 16, 2025 Hilariously, the car is wearing… Read more…
Putting the Ford Explorer to the test: What the beacon of hope has to offer
The pressure to succeed was high for the Ford Explorer right from the start. But can the electric SUV fulfil expectations? In the test, we experienced a rock-solid and practical electric car that only has one big catch: the price.
First details of Leapmotor B01 sedan revealed
Leapmotor has just made a regulatory filing for the new B01 sedan, based on the LEAP 3.5 platform. It will reportedly be showcased at the Shanghai auto show starting April 23. Read more…
Archer unveils eVTOL air taxi network with United to connect passengers to all major NYC airports
Imagine landing at JFK or LaGuardia after a fun but taxing vacation, and instead of hailing a two-hour cab ride or asking your brother-in-law to come and get you, you take to the skies in an eVTOL. You’re back on the ground in 15 minutes for a short trip back home to bed. What a time to be alive. eVTOL developer Archer Aviation is making this dream a reality alongside its business partner, United Airlines, offering travelers to NYC a new map of air taxi routes to travel to and from NYC airports. Read more…
Harley’s LiveWire unveils electric motorcycles built just for cops
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has officially launched a new line of electric motorcycles tailored for law enforcement and security use. The move marks another example of electric two-wheelers expanding beyond consumer markets and into professional and government fleets. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis: new discounts and throttling down production
The Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis. The automaker is still sitting on a ton of old inventory, which it is now heavily discounting, and it is throttling down production to try to avoid building up the inventory again. Read more…
China bans misleading ads for autonomous driving
In future, China will ban car manufacturers from using the phrases ‘intelligent driving’ and ‘autonomous driving’ when advertising driver assistance functions. Manufacturers will also no longer be allowed to conduct public beta tests, and over-the-air updates can only be transmitted after validation has been completed. Read more…
Renault’s ‘Horse’ Wants To Turn EVs Into Hybrids
As automakers tone down their EV ambitions, Horse Powertrain came up with a quick and cheap way to add gas engines to EVs. Read more…
EVs from Kia, Hyundai, Volvo and VW sweep 2025 World Car Awards
New York played host to the 2025 World Car Awards, and the results sent a clear message: the automotive future is electric. Across nearly every category, battery-powered vehicles took home top honors, showing the growing global appeal of electric cars. Unfortunately for American consumers, the celebration comes with a tinge of disappointment, as many of these award-winning EVs aren’t currently… Read more…
Old BMW i3 Gets Double The Range With This New Chinese Battery
New, more energy-dense cells from CATL are the secret sauce. Read more…
Hyundai’s Tariff Strategy: ‘Sell Like Hell’
Plus, UAW argues automakers can absorb tariffs and VW support’s Scout’s decision to high-nose dealerships. Read more…
Infineon introduces more efficient chip generation
To make electric cars and plug-in hybrids more efficient and powerful, Infineon is launching a new generation of high-voltage power chips on the market. These include the EDT3 chips and RC-IGBT chips. Read more…
Tesla starts testing new Model Y in India
Not long after kicking off deliveries of the updated Model Y in key global markets, Tesla has started testing it in India. In parallel, the company continues to recruit new personnel in preparation for entering the new market. Read more…
Nio reveals new information about the Onvo L90
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio plans to present the Onvo L90, a large SUV with six seats, at the Auto Shanghai next week. First images and technical details have now been published. Read more…
Irizar showcases hydrogen coach on Alpine tour
The hydrogen-powered Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen coach has successfully completed a round trip between Ormaiztegi, Irizar’s headquarters, and the town of Briançon in the French Alps. The total route covered 2,500 kilometres. Read more…
BYD enters Czech Republic and Slovakia as European expansion continues
The first models offered by BYD in the Czech Republic and Slovakia include an all-electric SUV and a hybrid SUV.
BYD aims to have 30 stores in the Czech Republic and 20 in Slovakia by the end of 2025.
BYD files for Sealion 06 SUV as new member of Sealion family
The Sealion 06 will be the latest addition to BYD’s Sealion family, following the Sealion 07 EV, Sealion 05 DM-i, and Sealion 05 EV.
BYD’s Sealion family sold 18,125 units in March, up 41.12 percent from February.
