Group sister companies Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks presented their sales figures. Both have relatively high market shares in heavy-duty electric trucks. Volvo Trucks alone sold almost half of all heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe last year, according to its own figures. Read more…
California awards €30.4 million grant funding to electric mobility projects
California’s Clean Mobility Options voucher programme is awarding $33m to a range of mobility projects ranging from EV carsharing to electric bikes and buses. The state government says the funding is designed to tackle transportation and pollution issues in under-resourced communities. Read more…
Uber expands Waymo robotaxi service to Austin, Texas
Uber customers can now hail Waymo autonomous vehicles in the Texan capital, marking a major expansion for the ridesharing app’s driverless fleet. The vehicles will initially serve 95 sq-km of high-demand areas in the city at no additional cost to passengers. Read more…
2025 Kia EV9 recalled for loss of drive power
The 2025 Kia EV9 is being recalled again because faulty rear gear drive units could cause loss of propulsion. The recall includes just 342 of the three-row electric SUVs. These vehicles may have rear gear drive units containing motor shafts that were improperly welded during assembly by a supplier, according to the NHTSA. The shaft can become… Read more…
Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, yes it will be affected by tariffs
Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, as well as some from Canada on top of it. So, yes, Tesla will be negatively affected by the tariffs. Read more…
Tesla to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston
Tesla is going to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston, according to a tax abatement agreement with Waller County. Read more…
Is Genesis taking notes from Porsche? New GV60 Magma caught with the Taycan [Video]
Genesis is gearing up to unleash its alter ego with its upcoming Magma lineup, its debut into the world of high-performance luxury vehicles. First up is the Genesis GV60 Magma, due out later this year. As testing wraps up, the GV60 Magma was spotted alongside none other than the Porsche Taycan. Read more…
New cars from Volvo, VW, Cadillac, and more – plus 0% on Model 3 as Tesla sales fall
It’s been a big day for big reveals with the all-new Volvo ES90, a new compact electric city car from Volkswagen, plus a pair of new, over-the-top EVs from General Motors that perfectly exemplify American excess. All this and maybe the dawn of the long-awaited “Tesla Killer” on today’s revealing episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID. Every1 Previews An Affordable EV For The Masses
The concept draws inspiration from the Mona Lisa, and VW pledges production models will have inexpensive price tags. Read more…
The Alpine A390 Is Almost Ready To Take On The Porsche Macan EV
Alpine’s new electric “sport fastback” was teased again ahead of its reveal in May. Read more…
Trump Gives Automakers A Brief Break On Tariffs
The new tariffs will be delayed by one month for automobiles, the president said. Read more…
Older Ford F-150 Lightning EVs Get DC Fast Charging Boost Through OTA Update
2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightnings are getting an over-the-air software update that ups the DC fast charging speed. Read more…
Nissan Could Nab Foxconn Exec For Its New CEO
Plus, VW ID.Every1 is the first VW to use Rivian software and GM faces another legal battle over allegedly selling driver data. Read more…
The Kia EV9 Will Soon Be Able To Power Your Entire House
Thanks to its vehicle-to-home capabilities, the electric SUV can keep the lights on for over three days in an outage. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Has More Legroom, Cargo Space
Just don’t call it the long-wheelbase Escalade IQ. Read more…
Xpeng makes entry into more European markets
Xpeng has entered Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with sales scheduled to begin in the second quarter.
It will offer the P7 sedan, G9 SUV, and G6 SUV in these markets.
Tesla sets Mar 17 as new deadline for Model 3’s $1,100 insurance subsidy in China
Tesla continues to market its insurance subsidy for the Model 3, as its China operations saw sales, including exports, halve in February.
Tesla has not marketed for the incentive in the past few days, but the Model 3 page had shown a March 31 deadline for the insurance subsidy since March 1.
Mercedes-Benz teases Vision V – electric van with 500 km of range
Mercedes-Benz is teasing what it calls a future of electric vans with its upcoming Vision V. The concept is a preview of the next generation of the Vito and V-Class models. Set to launch in 2026, the Vision V promises a blend of luxury, space, and impressive electric performance – for a van. Vision V is built on Mercedes-Benz’s new… Read more…
New manufacturing innovations offer EV weight loss
The quest for greater efficiency and range in EVs is often focused on battery technology and drivetrain efficiency, but fundamental physics point to another key factor in the equation: weight. The increasingly popular move from 400V to 800V systems saves weight through lighter cables, but even reductions of a few kilogrammes can make a tangible difference and one company is exploring innovations in sheet metal that could change the game. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL costs $132,695, arrives mid-2025
Cadillac on Wednesday announced a stretched version of its Escalade IQ electric SUV. Due to start production later this year, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL boasts more interior space than the standard Escalade IQ, serving the same function Escalade ESV does in the internal-combustion Escalade lineup. Cadillac points to an extra four inches of… Read more…
