Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race. Lire la suite…
Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In the Era Of AI?
Tesla gets 30-day extension to oppose ‘Cybercab’ trademark held by squatter
Tesla has been granted a 30-day extension by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to decide whether to formally oppose UNIBEV’s “Cybercab” trademark application, pushing Tesla’s deadline to March 14, 2026. The extension comes as Tesla prepares to begin mass production of the vehicle — whatever it ends up being called, in April. Read more…
BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push
BYD and Geely are among three finalists competing to purchase a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, according to a Reuters exclusive report. The plant, which has a production capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, would give either Chinese automaker an instant manufacturing foothold in North America, bypassing years of regulatory delays that have stalled their greenfield factory plans in the country. Read more…
Subaru is next in line to launch a three-row electric SUV: Here’s what to expect
Toyota isn’t the only one releasing a three-row electric SUV in 2026. Subaru confirmed the new EV will arrive in showrooms later this year, and we already have a good idea of what to expect. Read more…
Waymo begins fully autonomous ops with 6th-gen Driver, targets 1M weekly rides
Waymo is now running its 6th-generation Driver without safety drivers on public roads, marking the beginning of fully autonomous operations with the company’s latest and most cost-effective hardware stack.. Read more…
Kia EV4 base model test: What the €37,590 version has to offer
A compact electric car with a 58-kWh battery and a 150 kW powertrain—sounds like the first version of the VW ID.3. But we’re talking about the Kia EV4, which aims to make an impact in the European compact class with very similar specs. This time, however, it’s not the top variant under review, but the absolute base model.
FH Dortmund researches EV powertrains exceeding 1,000 volts
In the ODYSSEV project, various universities and industry partners, including Dortmund University of Applied Sciences, the University of Bremen, and supplier ZF Friedrichshafen, are researching new high-voltage drivetrain systems well above 800 volts. Such solutions could significantly improve charging performance. Read more…
China grants automotive manufacturers some flexibility in EU tariff agreements
China’s Ministry of Commerce is giving electric car manufacturers affected by the EU’s special tariffs more flexibility in negotiating individual tariff agreements with the European Commission. This makes further deals like Cupra’s more likely. Read more…
BYD becomes sponsor of Manchester City FC
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD aims to further increase its visibility in Europe through a prestigious new sponsorship deal. BYD has become the official automotive partner of Manchester City, involving branding, charging points, and vehicles. Read more…
French state invests in Imerys lithium project
The French state is investing 50 million euros in a planned lithium mining project in the central French department of Allier. The funds will support, among other things, a feasibility study initiated by Imerys, which is expected to be completed next year. Read more…
FAW Group to launch Hongqi brand in three ASEAN markets this year
Chinese conglomerate FAW Group on Friday announced plans to launch its Hongqi brand in Thailand. The company also plans to enter Singapore and Malaysia later this year. Read more…
Stagecoach breaks ground on Hull’s new electric bus depot
Stagecoach East Midlands has begun construction on its new Foster Street Depot in Hull city centre. The depot is set to host an initial fleet of 42 electric buses. Read more…
Bavarian startup unveils eVTOL aircraft ‘Romeo’
Following the spectacular failures of flying taxi startups Lilium and Volocopter, it is clear: hope for an electric vertical takeoff aircraft from Germany dies last. The Bavarian startup ERC System has now completed its first public test flight with its ‘Romeo’ prototype. Read more…
GM’s Next-Generation EVs Are A Big Reset. Here’s What We Know
Here’s a breakdown of the next-gen vehicle architecture plans from GM, starting with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Lire la suite…
Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years
Tesla’s domestic sales in China collapsed 45% year-over-year in January, falling to just 18,485 units — the automaker’s lowest monthly retail figure in the country since November 2022. The data, released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), paints a grim picture of Tesla’s demand in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Xiaomi EV delivers 39,002 vehicles in Jan, with YU7 contributing 97%
Xiaomi EV’s January deliveries rose 70.34% year-on-year, though down 22.33% from December.
SU7 deliveries fell to their lowest level since launch, as the sedan is set for an update in April.
Connected Kerb takes over Trojan Energy
UK-based charge point operator Connected Kerb has announced the acquisition of Trojan Energy’s ‘Flat & Flush’ on-street charging technology and network. The sale was implemented immediately. Read more…
Zeekr re-enters Indonesia, confirms local assembly
Chinese automaker Zeekr has announced plans to relaunch its vehicles in Indonesia at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show. The company plans to offer two models initially: the 7X and the 009. Read more…
BYD Song ranks as China’s top-selling model by wholesale volume in Jan
Tesla Model Y came in fourth with wholesale sales of 38,916 units.
Among the 17 models exceeding 20,000 wholesale units in January, 13 were NEVs.
Karma Automotive and Factorial partner on solid-state battery production for Kaveya super-coupe
Karma Automotive and solid-state battery developer Factorial have announced what they describe as the first solid-state battery production program in the US for passenger vehicles. Factorial’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) cells will be integrated into Karma’s next-generation vehicle platform, starting with the all-electric Kaveya super-coupe—a 1,000+ hp vehicle with a top speed exceeding 200… Read more…
