Tesla has officially entered the autonomous vehicle ‘testing’ phase in Austin, Texas days before its planned launch of a commercial service. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 8: Nio 2,630, Tesla 8,640, Xiaomi 4,370
Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 4,340 insurance registrations last week, a decrease of 19.63 percent from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week decreased by 33.54 percent from the previous week’s 13,000 units.
XPeng G7 arrives with “AI brains” and a windshield that sees the future
Chinese automaker XPeng is rolling out its latest creation, the G7, a mid-size electric SUV that it claims is more than just another EV. XPeng is calling it the first “AI Car,” a bold statement that hinges on its powerful new computer brain and a high-tech windshield display developed with a familiar tech giant. The company is betting that smart… Read more…
Xpeng May deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 10,900, G6 7,951
The Mona M03 has now surpassed 10,000 monthly deliveries for the ninth consecutive month.
The X9 MPV delivered 3,227 units in May, marking the second-highest monthly volume since its launch.
Tesla Model Y sales in China drop 38% year-on-year to 24,770 in May
The decline in Model Y retail sales in China in May was partly due to the significant increase in exports.
From January to May, Model Y’s retail sales in China totaled 126,643 units, a year-on-year decrease of 24.03 percent.
Nio’s highest-priced ET9 delivers 682 units in May
The ET9 delivered 682 units in May, bringing the combined deliveries over the past two months to 1,492 units.
The ES6 remains the top-selling Nio-brand model, with 5,479 units delivered in May.
Nio’s highest-priced ET9 delivers 682 units in May
The ET9 delivered 682 units in May, bringing the combined deliveries over the past two months to 1,492 units.
The ES6 remains the top-selling Nio-brand model, with 5,479 units delivered in May.
G7 SUV to be first model to feature Xpeng’s Turing AI chip
The Turing AI chip gives the G7 stronger AI capabilities, Xpeng said.
Xpeng is the second Chinese EV startup after Nio to mass-produce its own smart driving chips.
G7 SUV to be first model to feature Xpeng’s Turing AI chip
The Turing AI chip gives the G7 stronger AI capabilities, Xpeng said.
Xpeng is the second Chinese EV startup after Nio to mass-produce its own smart driving chips.
Tesla’s robotic ambitions face human-sized problem with key departure
A shake-up in Tesla’s robotics division has cast a fresh shadow over one of its most hyped future products. Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for the Optimus humanoid robot program, has left the company, an important departure as Tesla pushes to meet its own aggressive production timelines. Kovac announced his exit on the social media platform X and stated… Read more…
A Whole Bunch Of Hybrids Are Coming Soon: Report
As carmakers push out their EV plans, they’re doubling down on hybrids, according to Bank of America’s “Car Wars” report. Read more…
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Prototype Drive: A Promising Start, With Some Questions
We got an early preview of the upcoming GLC and its all-new, scalable EV platform. Read more…
Lexus RZ just got a +$10,000 bonus offer, making it its cheapest vehicle to lease
Thanks to a new $10,000 bonus offer introduced this month, the cheapest Lexus you can currently lease is now the 2025 electric RZ. Is it worth checking out. Read more…
A BMW Supplier Was Working On A U.S. EV Battery Factory. Here’s Why Construction Stopped
The $1.6 billion facility is now in limbo. Read more…
Apple CarPlay gets widgets, a new design, and live activities
Apple says CarPlay is used more than 600 million times per day, and today at its big Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company had some news to share about it. The new Liquid Glass design of iOS 26 will extend into your car via CarPlay with a “consistent, expressive experience while you drive”. The new icons, Apple boasts, look great… Read more…
Rivian R1T Quad Leak Accidentally Shows Off NACS Port
The future is teal, has four motors and is finally freed from the grasp of CCS. Read more…
Cadillac Optiq-V is now official with 519 hp, built-in NACS charging port
After a brief teaser in April, today Cadillac has finally fully unveiled the Optiq-V. It was promised to deliver an “exhilarating driving experience” and while we can’t be sure of that without testing it, the numbers sure do look promising. The Optiq-V has a dual-motor AWD powertrain developing 519 hp and 880 Nm of torque. The zero to 97 km/h… Read more…
Auto Imports Are Cratering. Thank Tariffs
U.S. maritime auto import shipments just sank by more than 70%. Read more…
Cadillac’s new Optiq-V is an entry-level luxury sports EV with a Tesla NACS port
Another Cadillac EV has earned the iconic “V” badge. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a new entry-level sports electric vehicle (EV) with over 500 horsepower, sporty styling both inside and out, and additional upgrades. It’s also GM’s first vehicle with a built-in NACS port, unlocking access to Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale takes up to 49% off power stations, Rad Power RadTrike at rare $1,499, Greenworks bundle, EGO, more
Kickstarting this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to 49% being taken off power stations and accessories alongside a bonus sitewide discount, 2x EcoCredit rewards, and a $1,000 off coupon code for first-time subscribers. There are a bunch of great options to power Dad’s needs, like the RIVER 2 Pro Solar Generator bundle with a 160W panel for $531, among others. There’s also our spotlight on the rare discount hitting Rad Power’s RadTrike for $1,499 while the brand’s Father’s Day Sale continues. We also have a few tool discounts bringing up the rear, led by the first bundle discount we’re seeing on the Greenworks 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor with four 8.0Ah batteries, one 20.0Ah battery, a wall charger, and a rear add-on bagger system – all for $3,500. We also have two EGO deals, the first being on the 56V 5.0Ah Battery for $199, as well as the 56V 15-inch Cordless Carbon Fiber POWERLOAD String Trimmer that is at the best price in a year for $239. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our Electrified Weekly coverage. Read more…
