Range Rover will finally launch its first electric SUV later this year. In the meantime, the luxury brand has several new EV models in the pipeline, including a smaller (likely more affordable) Velar. The Range Rover Velar EV is coming soon with an upgraded design and much more. Read more…
CATL unveils 9 MWh TENER Stack energy storage system that can charge 150 EVs
CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, continues proving why it’s the best with the biz. Today, the company unveiled a 20-foot-tall energy storage system (ESS) called the TENER Stack, which, according to CATL, offers breakthroughs in storage capacity, deployment flexibility, safety, and transportation efficiency. It also has the energy storage capabilities to charge 150 EVs. Read more…
Tesla loses head of India just as it is rumored to finally enter the market
Tesla (TSLA) has lost its head of the Indian market just as the automaker is rumored to finally enter India after several false starts. Read more…
Kia EV5 spotted with a few upgrades for the first time ahead of its global launch
It’s about the size of the Tesla Model Y. The EV5 is already a hit in China. Now, Kia is about to launch the global model. With its official debut coming up, Kia’s electric SUV was spotted for the first time with a few noticeable upgrades. Read more…
Hyundai reveals Elexio electric SUV, but you won’t be able to get one
Hyundai’s Chinese arm, the Beijing-Hyundai, has unveiled its first electric SUV, the Elexio. This brand-new vehicle was years in the making and will hit Chinese showrooms in the third quarter of this year. The exterior of the Elexio is unlike any Hyundai from the Ioniq family. The daytime running lights draw inspiration from crystals and apparently incorporate the number eight,… Read more…
Allego uses fast battery chargers from Kreisel Electric
The Dutch fast charging network operator Allego has entered into a strategic partnership with the Austrian battery specialist Kreisel Electric. Under the terms of the agreement, Allego will use the Kreisel Chimero fast charger with integrated buffer battery in its network. Read more…
Allego uses fast battery chargers from Kreisel Electric
The Dutch fast charging network operator Allego has entered into a strategic partnership with the Austrian battery specialist Kreisel Electric. Under the terms of the agreement, Allego will use the Kreisel Chimero fast charger with integrated buffer battery in its network. Read more…
Over 100 electric buses now in Nuremberg
VAG Nuremberg has just hit a milestone of operating 100 electric buses in the city, following the delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G bus. It’s one of 31 articulated buses of this model set to be delivered to the public transport firm by the end of the month. Read more…
Over 100 electric buses now in Nuremberg
VAG Nuremberg has just hit a milestone of operating 100 electric buses in the city, following the delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G bus. It’s one of 31 articulated buses of this model set to be delivered to the public transport firm by the end of the month. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz GTX: Between sense and nonsense
As nobody really needs 250 kW of power in a family van, the ID. Buzz GTX overshot the mark here. Nevertheless, the top-of-the-range variant with all-wheel drive also offers practical features such as the highest towing capacity of all MEB models. The question of whether this is sense or nonsense runs like a red thread through almost the entire vehicle, as our test shows.
VW ID. Buzz GTX: Between sense and nonsense
As nobody really needs 250 kW of power in a family van, the ID. Buzz GTX overshot the mark here. Nevertheless, the top-of-the-range variant with all-wheel drive also offers practical features such as the highest towing capacity of all MEB models. The question of whether this is sense or nonsense runs like a red thread through almost the entire vehicle, as our test shows.
A Key Tesla Cybertruck Feature Just Went Subscription-Only
Plus, used car values on the rise and Ford raises prices over tariffs. Read more…
Why Geely’s Zeekr May Go Private Again
Zeekr went public on the NYSE in 2025, but Geely wants it private again to fend off increasing competition. Read more…
Beijing Hyundai unveils Elexio electric SUV
Beijing Hyundai has just unveiled its first electric SUV for the Chinese market, the Elexio. The brand shared images of the new vehicle to Weibo and states launch is targeted for Q3 of 2025. Read more…
Li Auto officially launches updated L-series EREVs with unchanged prices
Li Auto’s updated L-series EREVs are now available in showrooms, with deliveries set to begin next week.
These updated models are priced the same as before but bring feature upgrades.
‘Robotaxi’ trademarks declined in blow to Tesla
Tesla has had its trademark applications for the term ‘Robotaxi’ for its vehicles turned down by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), who said the term is too generic. The USPTO is still examining an application by Tesla to use ‘Robotaxi’ for its ride-hailing service that’s set to launch in June. Read more…
Hamburger Hochbahn gears up to launch autonomous shuttles
In the ALIKE project, Hamburger Hochbahn, Holon, the VW subsidiary Moia and other partners want to test around 20 autonomous electric shuttles in the Hanseatic city. A depot for the vehicles is to be built over the next few months. Read more…
High-ranking drive developer Vineet Mehta leaves Tesla
Vineet Mehta, Director of Battery Technology and Drive Architecture at Tesla, has left the company after 18 years. As he announced on LinkedIn, he had his last day of work at Tesla on 2 May and will “take a break.” Read more…
EU Parliament waves through softened CO2 targets
The EU Parliament has given its nod to the softening of the CO2 fleet targets for 2025 requested by the Commission. The proposal received 458 votes in favour, 101 against and 14 abstentions. Now all that remains is for the Council to give its approval, which is probably a mere formality. Read more…
Sources state BYD is targeting half its vehicle sales to come from outside China by 2030
We’ve said it before and will say it again: Build Your Dreams (BYD) is coming. The Chinese automaker continues to gain momentum in global NEV sales and does not expect to hit the brakes anytime soon. According to multiple sources, BYD aims to have half of its vehicle sales come from other markets outside China within the next five years. Read more…
