Nio Firefly’s first model is expected to be ready by the end of this year, with the smart driving system to be based on a vendor-supplied solution, according to local media. Read more…
2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE recalled because battery may short out
BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electric hatchbacks due to a manufacturing issue that could cause short circuits in the EVs’ battery packs. The Cooper SE is an all-electric version of the 3-door Mini hatch that was introduced for the 2020 model year. The recall includes 12,535 vehicles from that model year up to 2024. These vehicles may have… Read more…
Zeekr 7X announced: a family-friendly electric SUV to challenge the Tesla Model Y
Zeekr, the electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Geely, just officially pulled back the curtain on its latest offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. This new model, aimed at the family car market, made its debut at the Chengdu auto show and is set to hit Chinese roads by the end of September, with global deliveries expected sometime next year. The Zeekr… Read more…
Mack Trucks releases MD Series upgrades
Mack Trucks has announced a significant refresh of its Mack MD Series electric medium-duty trucks, featuring a larger cab that improves the driver environment and incorporates new safety features. Read more…
Hedin sells German BYD sales organisation to BYD Europe
What has become apparent over the past few days is now official: BYD is taking sales in Germany into its own hands. To this end, the Chinese car manufacturer is founding a company called BYD Automotive GmbH and taking over Hedin Electric Mobility, the Hedin subsidiary previously responsible for imports. Read more…
BYD unveils Xia MPV, official launch to be within this year
Xia is a new model sequence from BYD, and the Xia MPV will be priced in the RMB 300,000 yuan ($42,340) class. Read more…
GM transfers its BrightDrop electric van division to Chevrolet
General Motors is transferring the BrightDrop electric van division to its Chevrolet brand. As a result, BrightDrop vans will be integrated into Chevrolet’s commercial vehicle sales and service network. The restructuring of the electric subsidiary is thus entering another round. Read more…
Chinese EV startup Rox Motor goes global, to build sales outlets in 5 overseas markets
Rox Motor has signed distribution agreements with partners from Qatar, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, and Egypt to initiate the construction of sales channels in these five emerging markets. Read more…
2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 EPA Range Rating: Up To 212 Miles
Mini’s first all-electric crossover will hit U.S. dealers in September. Here’s how it compares to one of its main rivals. Read more…
Hyundai unveils new strategy: 3-row Ioniq 9, hybrids, and EREVs on the way
Hyundai is setting ambitious goals to accelerate its growth, particularly in the electric vehicle market, as unveiled during its 2024 CEO Investor Day. The company’s new strategy, dubbed the “Hyundai Way,” outlines a plan to push its annual global vehicle sales to 5.55 million by 2030, a significant jump from last year’s 4.2 million. The centerpiece of this strategy is… Read more…
This Tesla Model 3 Driver Display Is A Simple And Cheap DIY Project
Tinkerers doing Tesla’s work. Read more…
Tesla recalls 870 imported Model X cars in China
Some of the vehicles included in the recall may have a roof trim panel with insufficient primer, which in extreme cases can come off the vehicle. Read more…
BYD unveils Seal 06 GT, pre-sales start at $21,150
The Seal 06 GT will be the first GT model for young people and the industry’s first rear-wheel-drive, all-electric performance hatchback, said BYD. Read more…
Xpeng Mona M03 gets over 30,000 orders in 48 hours, 1st deliveries begin
Xpeng delivered the Mona M03 to its first owners at the Chengdu auto show site, with volume deliveries of the model about to begin. Read more…
Nio says over 70% of its car buyers have opted for BaaS battery rental since Mar
Nio made significant changes to its BaaS service on March 14, making it easier for car owners to buy out batteries in the future while lowering the cost of monthly battery rentals. Read more…
Zeekr 7X SUV debuts at Chengdu auto show, official launch set for Sept 20
The Zeekr 7X will begin deliveries in China by the end of September, followed by global deliveries within a year. Read more…
The US government opens up more federal lands for solar – to 31 million acres
The Biden administration has finalized a plan to expand solar on 31 million acres of federal lands in 11 western states.. Read more…
ZEEKR 7X debuts in China ahead of deliveries next month before hitting global EV markets [Video]
Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is inching closer to the first deliveries of its new 7X EV. The classically styled five-seat SUV is peppered without advanced technology inside and out and will hit “global markets” as a new EV model that brings the luxury of premium models to consumers at an affordable price… we’re just not sure what that price is yet.. Read more…
TDK extends inductor range for automotive and industrial uses
Japanese electronics company TDK Electronics has extended its ERU27M series of SMD high current flat wire inductors comprising an isolated alloy powder core and flat wire helical winding. The series of four variants is designed to meet the requirements for higher power densities and currents in automotive and industrial applications, by using an alloy powder… Read more…
Peterbilt 579EV trucks join Universal Logistics intermodal fleet
Universal Logistics, an intercontinental transportation and logistics firm that operates in the US, Mexico, Canada and Colombia, has added the Peterbilt Model 579EV truck to its fleet in southern California, where it will be used for intermodal logistics. Designed for regional-haul applications, the Peterbilt Model 579EV features a battery-electric system that the company says provides… Read more…
