The updated LS6 is the first model to feature IM Motors’ Hengxing extended-range system, with the EREV variants offering a battery range of up to 450 km.
The updated LS6 starts at RMB 209,900 ($29,230), with official launch set for September 10.
Tesla’s in-car visualizations are about to get slicker
A Tesla hacker took a deep dive into one of Tesla’s recent firmware versions, more specifically the 2025.20 for the Model S and Model X and found evidence that the company might be switching over to the Unreal Engine to power its in-car visualizations. That includes the Autopilot and FSD features that also offer visualization on the screens. Even though… Read more…
Lucid plans its own Gravity subsidy in the USA
As the U.S. White House is distancing itself from EV subsidies, some manufacturers are working against the grain, such as Lucid, which is introducing a $7,500 rebate for the upcoming Gravity to replace the subsidy being phased out. Read more…
Wuling launches updated Starlight S SUV with starting price of $13,900
Wuling offers PEHV and BEV options for the updated Starlight S, with the BEV variant offering a range of up to 510 kilometers. Read more…
ARENA invests in sustainable mining with BluVein
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging technology to reduce emissions in the Australian mining sector with a $9 million grant to BluVein. Read more…
£3 million boost for EV charging infrastructure in North-West Scotland
HITRANS has secured over £3 million to expand public EV charging across north-west Scotland, covering Argyll and Bute, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. The focus is on rural and island communities that have limited access to EV infrastructure. Read more…
Founder backs VinFast with R&D acquisition
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…
