The Yuan Plus was initially launched in February 2022 and currently has a starting price range of RMB 115,800 ($16,110) to RMB 145,800 in China.
The Yuan Plus has already been launched in multiple overseas markets under the name Atto 3.
Loss of brake function: Volvo recalls over 14,000 EVs and PHEVs in the US
Volvo has issued a recall for 14,014 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a critical braking issue caused by a software malfunction. Volvo has urged EV and PHEV drivers to avoid ‘One Pedal’ and ‘B’ modes until the software has been updated. Read more…
Audi could open its own US plant
In light of high import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Audi is seriously considering building its own production facility in the United States. Importing vehicles from Germany or Mexico has become too costly. However, the option of manufacturing at the VW Group’s existing US site or that of VW’s sub-brand Scout has not been ruled out. Read more…
BYD’s 9,200-vehicle car carrier BYD Xi’an makes maiden voyage
BYD Xi’an is the fifth ship in BYD’s fleet and the second after BYD Shenzhen with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles.
BYD Changsha — BYD’s sixth car carrier — will make its maiden voyage on June 24.
US Supreme Court ruling threatens California’s EV mandate autonomy
The US Supreme Court has revived a challenge by fuel producers against California’s strict vehicle emissions rules, casting doubt on the state’s planned 2035 ban on new petrol cars. The ruling could significantly impact EV policy leadership in the nation’s largest auto market. Read more…
Xpeng to launch G7 SUV next week
Xpeng announced it will launch the G7 next week, following Xiaomi’s announcement earlier today that the YU7 SUV will hit the market on June 26.
Xpeng debuted the G7 and began pre-sales on June 11, receiving over 10,000 pre-orders within the first 46 minutes.
Xiaomi to officially launch YU7 SUV on Jun 26
Xiaomi will officially launch the YU7 on Thursday, June 26, with a launch event starting at 7:00 pm that day.
The YU7 is a competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
Xiaomi to officially launch YU7 SUV on Jun 26
Xiaomi will officially launch the YU7 on Thursday, June 26, with a launch event starting at 7:00 pm that day.
The YU7 is a competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
Videos of robotaxi are rolling in and the Tesla fans riding it seem to like it
After plenty of delays (even as recently as this very morning), the first videos of Tesla’s Robotaxi rides are coming in and the Tesla fans that have been invited as early access users seem to have positive reviews already. Read more…
Ford’s electric Super Mustang Mach-E wins class in a tough Pike’s Peak race
At the 103rd running of the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb, electric cars once again impressed as Ford’s Super Mustang Mach-E won its class on a difficult race day where running was limited due to inclement weather. Read more…
Rising costs, market conditions blamed for Volvo Cars’ 2026 price hike [update]
A leaked 2026 order guide shows the price on several Volvo models going up by nearly 6%. That’s thousands of dollars on some models – along with higher destination charges, fewer discounts, and precious little in the way of new tech or features to justify the price hike. Read more…
Your secret weapon against summer heat: home solar power + battery
A record-breaking heat dome over the central United States is sending temperatures – and cooling bills! – soaring into triple digit territory. Luckily, there’s a readily available technology that can help keep your home cool without playing that infuriating and unwinnable “keep your thermostat at 79 degrees” game: a home solar and battery system. Read more…
Tesla said you’d earn money with FSD. Now *it’s* earning money. Why cant you?
Tesla spent years selling its Full Self-Driving software, for as much as $15,000, with the promise that owners would be able to use that software to send their cars out as robotaxis to earn money when they’re not being used otherwise. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi service begins cautiously with $4.20 rides in Austin
After quite a few years of anticipation, Tesla’s driverless ride-hailing service finally went live, deploying a small fleet of Model Y electric cars on the streets of Austin. The service started operating this morning and is a carefully controlled and invite-only affair, offering us a teaser of an autonomous future. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with… Read more…
Kia is testing coupe variant of the small EV2 electric SUV
In a surprising twist, Kia is doubling down on its upcoming entry-level EV2. Before the standard model has even hit the streets, a new, more stylish coupe version has been spotted, suggesting the Korean automaker has ambitious plans for the affordable EV segment in Europe. Images of a car carrier in Korea revealed the Kia EV2 Coupe, a sleeker version… Read more…
The Best Electric Sedans to Buy in 2025: Top Picks For Range, Performance & Style
Discover the best electric sedans to buy in 2025—top models with great range, performance, and tech from the experts at InsideEVs. Read more…
Texas Tightens The Screws On Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout
The state has passed a new law requiring permits and safety assurances from robotaxi operators. Read more…
Republicans can’t stop wasting money – they want to scrap USPS’ awesome EVs
The Senate version of the repubilcans’ tax bill won’t just add trillions of dollars to the deficit through a massive giveaway to wealthy elites, it will also take the US Postal Service’s awesome new EVs and sell them off for pennies on the dollar, wasting money simply out of spite for vehicles that were already cleaning your air and making your community safer. Read more…
GM’s interesting electric motorcycle patent fuels two-wheeler speculation
General Motors may be better known for its lineup of full-size trucks and SUVs, but a recently published patent shows the legacy automaker has at least considered something much smaller and nimbler: an electric motorcycle.. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxis Are Already Zooming Around Austin
Social media users caught a glimpse of several Tesla Model Ys driving around South Congress Avenue, with no one in the driver’s seat. Read more…
