The Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is restructuring. Certain research and development assets will be transferred to a newly founded company called Novatech. Subsequently, the majority of Novatech will be sold to founder and CEO Pham Nhat Vuong – for the equivalent of around €1.3 billion. Read more…
XPeng P7 snatches 24-hour endurance record from Xiaomi
In the uber-competitive world of Chinese electric cars, bragging rights are earned on the track, not just in the showroom. XPeng has just claimed a big one, announcing its new P7 sedan has set a 24-hour endurance record. The EV covered an impressive 3,961 km in a single day of relentless driving and charging. This result beats the previous record… Read more…
US lawmakers push to extend carpool lane incentives to push EV adoption
US Representatives DeSaulnier and Stanton have introduced legislation to extend High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane exemptions for electric and alternative fuel vehicles through 2031. The programme aims to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and encourage wider EV adoption across the United States. Read more…
US lawmakers push to extend carpool lane incentives to push EV adoption
US Representatives DeSaulnier and Stanton have introduced legislation to extend High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane exemptions for electric and alternative fuel vehicles through 2031. The programme aims to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and encourage wider EV adoption across the United States. Read more…
Porsche’s battery subsidiary V4Smart presents second-generation cell
V4Smart, the Varta battery subsidiary acquired and renamed by Porsche, is introducing its second-generation battery cell. The cylindrical cell is to be launched in two different versions and will contain the new anode material from Porsche partner Group14. Read more…
Porsche’s battery subsidiary V4Smart presents second-generation cell
V4Smart, the Varta battery subsidiary acquired and renamed by Porsche, is introducing its second-generation battery cell. The cylindrical cell is to be launched in two different versions and will contain the new anode material from Porsche partner Group14. Read more…
WeRide secures investment from Grab to expedite robotaxi deployment in Southeast Asia
Grab will invest tens of millions of dollars in WeRide, with the transaction expected to close by the first half of 2026.
The investment is part of a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the large-scale deployment of L4 robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles in Southeast Asia.
Acura RSX Prototype: Honda teases first model on new electric platform
Honda’s Acura brand has given a preview of its next-generation all-electric model, the RSX Prototype, which will be launched in the second half of 2026. The Acura RSX will be the first model based on Honda’s global EV platform. Read more…
Europe’s Cool New Electric Wagon Is Just Around The Corner
The long-roof electric Octavia will be previewed by a concept called the Vision O. Lire la suite…
Nio Firefly begins first deliveries in Europe, making official entry into global markets
Firefly’s first deliveries in Europe took place on August 14 in Norway and the Netherlands.
Firefly also plans to enter six countries — Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, and Greece — and expand to more regions by the end of the year.
Ex-Tesla team launches UK EV charging company with £60m funding
Three former members of Tesla’s UK Supercharger team have secured £60 million to develop high-powered charging hubs in UK cities. The first site opens in London on 20 August, with 30 hubs planned in the initial phase. Read more…
Li Auto to report Q2 2025 earnings on Aug 28
In the second quarter, Li Auto delivered 111,074 cars, exceeding the reduced guidance provided by Li Auto on June 27.
In the first seven months of the year, Li Auto delivered 234,669 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 2.21 percent.
First Firefly EVs delivered in Europe
As announced, Nio’s Firefly brand has begun delivering its compact electric cars in Europe. The first handovers took place at Nio branches in Utrecht in the Netherlands and in Oslo and Stavanger in Norway. Read more…
VW and Xpeng expand cooperation once again – now into ICE territory
For over a year, Volkswagen and its Chinese partner Xpeng have been developing a joint E/E architecture, set to be integrated into the Wolfsburg-based carmaker’s EV platforms CMP and MEB. Now, both companies have decided to extend the partnership to include plug-in hybrids and internal combustion engine models. Read more…
Xpeng’s new P7 beats Xiaomi YU7 in 24-hour endurance test
The new Xpeng P7 completed 3,961 km of continuous driving in 24 hours, surpassing Xiaomi YU7’s 3,944 km achieved at the end of June.
Xiaomi’s Lei Jun congratulated Xpeng, calling the new record remarkable.
This Is What The Lucid Gravity Looks Like As An Off-Roader
Should Lucid make this rugged SUV concept a reality? Lire la suite…
Nio shares interior of new ES8 ahead of Aug 21 debut
The third-generation ES8 features a horizontal central screen similar to that of the ET9 sedan, unlike the vertical screen of its predecessor.
Nio will debut the all-new ES8 on August 21, with the SUV’s official launch scheduled for next month’s Nio Day 2025.
Hesai to supply LiDARs to Toyota’s joint venture in China
Hesai did not mention the name of the Toyota joint venture, but said that the automaker’s models equipped with its ATX LiDAR will go into mass production in 2026.
In the first half of 2025, Hesai’s LiDAR delivery volume reached 547,913 units, a year-on-year increase of 276.2 percent.
Xpeng, VW expand tech partnership to cover gasoline and plug-in hybrid platforms
The jointly developed technology architecture will not only be integrated into Volkswagen’s BEV platform, but also deployed on its gasoline and plug-in hybrid platforms in China.
The expanded technical cooperation will significantly increase the scale of models equipped with their joint E/E architecture in the Chinese market.
Europe’s EV battery passport will bring transparency to the battery industry
Starting in February 2027, every EV and industrial battery sold or used in the EU must include a digital record called a battery passport. The battery passport, which is linked to a QR code directly on the battery, provides information on where the battery was manufactured, the types of materials used, and the environmental and… Read more…
