Porsche “stands by this decision.” That said, the automaker is considering a new hybrid SUV different from the Macan and Cayenne. Read more…
Luxeed R7 SUV exceeds 80,000 orders after about 6 months on market
The Luxeed R7 is the second model jointly built by Huawei and Chery, launched on September 24, 2024.
The model is offered in BEV and EREV variants and is a Tesla Model Y competitor.
Northvolt AB files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Northvolt has announced more bad news. The parent company Northvolt AB and several subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, despite the ongoing restructuring process under US law. Northvolt Germany and Northvolt North America are not affected in their respective jurisdictions. Read more…
VW manufactures SSP components in Kassel
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will be manufactured at the Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany. The plant will produce components for up to one million vehicles per year. Read more…
BMW iX3 spotted during extreme weather testing in South Africa
The new BMW iX3 is probably the most important electric SUV for the brand ever. It has big shoes to fill in – it signals the start of the company’s “Neue Klasse” era. This new vehicle, designed to compete with rivals like the Audi Q6 E-tron and Polestar 3, is currently undergoing its final testing in South Africa, suggesting an… Read more…
Scania enhances e-bus offering with new e-machine, battery and charging options
Scania’s new e-machine is fully adapted to the company’s complete battery-electric bus platform. Four power options are now available, and an integrated two- or four-speed gearbox, offering an impressive combination of increased performance and efficiency, flexibility and zero emissions. A further battery option has been added, and a charging interface at the rear of the bus will quicken power uptake. Read more…
Geely enters Australia and New Zealand with local launch of EX5 electric SUV
By the end of 2025, the Geely EX5 will be in more than 20 markets.
Geely will enter more markets including the UK, Brazil and South Africa this year.
Geely enters Australia and New Zealand with local launch of EX5 electric SUV
By the end of 2025, the Geely EX5 will be in more than 20 markets.
Geely will enter more markets including the UK, Brazil and South Africa this year.
In a historic first, wind and solar combined overtake coal in the US
In the US in 2024, wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation, surpassing coal, which fell to a record low of 15%, according to a new report from global energy think tank Ember. Read more…
Toyota C-HR+ arrives as BEV, will Urban Cruiser follow?
Toyota C-HR+ is a battery electric vehicle similar in size to the C-HR hybrid C-HR+ shares its platform and much of its interior with the bZ4X A smaller Urban Cruiser EV arrives for Europe late this year Toyota launched two new electric vehicles and updated its two current EVs on Tuesday. A brand showcase in Brussels highlighted Toyota’s… Read more…
Hesai to supply Mercedes-Benz with automotive LiDARs, report says
This is the first time a foreign automaker has sought to apply this Chinese-made technology to models sold outside China, according to Reuters.
Hesai said it entered into a multi-year, long-term partnership spanning 2030, without mentioning the carmaker by name.
Changan aims to have all-solid-state batteries in prototype cars by end of 2025, offering over 1,500 km of range
Changan aims to validate solid-state batteries in vehicles by 2026, and then move forward with mass production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027.
BYD and CATL are also planning to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027.
Rivian launches hands-free driving and a new ‘Rally Mode,’ but that’s not all
Rivian introduced a few cool new features in its latest software update, including hands-free driving through its new ADAS, Enhanced Highway Assist. But that’s not all. Rivian also launched a “Rally” drive mode and unlocked a new way for EV drivers to gain more power. Read more…
US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, performed what basically amounts to an infomercial at the White House for Tesla, a company controlled by his biggest political donor, a day after its stock crashed. Read more…
Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport grade
Lexus RZ employs a steer-by-wire system with yoke for European markets Revised lithium-ion battery and more potent motors provide more power and range Performance-leaning F Sport model features a virtual manual transmission The Lexus RZ electric crossover casts a wider net with more range, more power, quicker charging, a new steer-by-wire system… Read more…
Nio has reportedly made layoffs across multiple teams
The layoffs should be around 10 percent, with some variation by region, according to a local media report.
Onvo president Alan Ai has made few appearances since January’s sales missed expectations, and a number of recent internal meetings have been chaired by Onvo vice president Xia Qinghua.
Future Toyota EVs Will Get Familiar Toyota Names
Say goodbye to “bZ4X” and other confusing alphanumerics. Toyota is changing its naming strategy as future cars get EV counterparts. Read more…
The Toyota bZ4X Just Got Way, Way Better. Here’s What’s New
Toyota’s EV levels up with two battery options, more range, more power and faster charging. The car’s chief engineer breaks it down. Read more…
Toyota Confirms An Electric Truck Is Coming
Along with the updated bZ4X, C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser, Toyota has three more EVs coming by 2026. One is clearly a truck—and a Land Cruiser too? Read more…
The Toyota C-HR+ Has Tesla-Rivaling Range And Could Be U.S.-Bound
It’s a downsized version of the new bZ4X, with SUV coupe vibes and up to 600 km of range in Europe. Could it be a hit in America, too? Read more…
