The Mona M03 Max will feature the industry’s top autonomous driving technology, Xpeng CEO said.
Xpeng will build a $20,000 top-of-the-line smart driving product, he said.
Magna produces electric motors for electric G-Class
Austrian supplier Magna and Mercedes-Benz have expanded their long-term ‘innovation partnership.’ As a result, Magna announced that the electric drive for the all-electric G-Class has been in production in Lannach, Austria, since last year. Read more…
Canadian fund writes down Northvolt investment
Investment Management Corporation of Ontario has written down its $400 million investment in Northvolt. It is the latest shareholder to distance itself from the ailing battery manufacturer. Read more…
Mercedes recalls EQB due to possible battery problem
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 units of the EQB in the US that were built between 13 December 2021 and 23 January 2025. The reason is the risk of a vehicle fire caused by the high-voltage battery. Recalls in other countries could soon follow. Read more…
BYD back in RMB trillion club, up over 25% in 6 trading days
BYD has accumulated a 25.7 percent rise to a new high since July 2022 in the past six trading days.
Another automotive industry chain player in the RMB trillion club is CATL with a market cap of RMB 1.12 trillion.
CATL considers listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange
Chinese battery maker CATL has filed for a listing on Hong Kong’s stock exchange. It expects to raise five billion dollars, making it the largest listing in the city in four years. Part of the money will be used to build CATL’s planned factory in Hungary. Read more…
2025 Ford Maverick hybrid gets more expensive, gains AWD option
Ford refreshed the Maverick pickup truck for 2025 The updated Maverick can pair the hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $28,590 The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck has impressed with its fuel efficiency and capability, but customers wanting all-wheel drive have had to opt for non-hybrid models… Read more…
Audi Q4 E-Tron Gets Cheaper Base Trim With Over 250 Miles Of Range
The new Audi Q4 E-Tron 40 comes with a 63 kWh battery pack. Read more…
Nissan’s N7 electric sedan integrates DeepSeek in rare move for Japanese brands in China
Dongfeng Nissan said the N7 has integrated DeepSeek, the first joint venture carmaker in China to do so.
The N7 made its global debut at the Guangzhou auto show in November 2024.
Li Auto Jan deliveries breakdown: Li L6 13,990, Li L7 6,493
The Li L6, Li Auto’s least expensive, contributed 46.75 percent of January deliveries.
The Li Mega, Li Auto’s highest priced model, delivered 807 units in January.
Global EV sales surge 18% y-o-y – but speed bumps lie ahead
London-based Rho Motion just dropped the latest numbers on global EV sales for January 2025, and here’s the headline: 1.3 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide. That’s down by more than a third from December’s record-breaking numbers, but don’t let that fool you – January 2025 still saw an 18% jump compared to the same month last year. Read more…
Xpeng Jan deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 15,225, P7+ 8,114
The Mona M03 contributed 50.16 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries in January, and the P7+ contributed 26.73 percent.
The highest priced X9 delivered 821 units in January.
Nio Jan deliveries breakdown: ES6 2,676, ET5 Touring 1,959
The ES6 contributed 19.30 percent of Nio Inc’s deliveries in January, while the ET5 Touring contributed 14.13 percent.
The Onvo L60 contributed 42.65 percent of Nio Inc’s deliveries in January.
Leapmotor to start pre-sales of B10 SUV on Mar 10
Leapmotor said the B10 will be priced at less than RMB 150,000 ($20,520) and will feature LiDAR to support smart driving in urban areas.
It said the B10 will accelerate the widespread adoption of smart driving systems.
Kia’s electric sports car, the EV6 GT, is a steal at nearly $20,000 off
Kia’s electric sports car will smoke a Ferrari and Lamborghini off the line, and it’s already less than half the cost. Now, Kia’s 576 horsepower EV6 GT is even cheaper to drive with nearly $20,000 in lease savings. Here’s how you can get your hands on one. Read more…
The Original Mazda Miata Works Great As An EV
Electrogenic’s conversion is delightful to drive. There’s just one sticking point. Read more…
Automakers Call For Gradual Tax Credit Phase-Out Instead Of Trump’s Rug Pull
Automakers warn that a rug-pull of the EV tax credit will cost jobs and raise prices. Read more…
Honda’s Prologue EV joins the NHL for a green future
Honda extended its partnership with the NHL, but it may look a little different this time. This season, NHL fans will get a good look at the Prologue EV as part of Honda’s efforts to “make the game more environmentally responsible.” Will we also catch a glimpse of its upcoming electric SUV and Saloon. Read more…
Heybike’s new ALPHA all-terrain e-bike opens preorders at $1,599, Aiper Valentine’s sale, EGO Power+, Autel EV charger, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Heybike’s early bird preorder sale on its latest ALPHA All-Terrain e-bike, a first from the brand’s Galaxy eDrive System, at $1,599. Next, we have Aiper’s Valentine’s Day sale with up to 40% discounts across its autonomous pool cleaners, like the Surfer S1 Cordless Solar Robot Pool Skimmer that has fallen to $300, among others. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 56V Power Head, which drives the brand’s Multi-Head System, down at $155 while attachments begin at $111. Lastly, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV Charger dropping back down to its $455 Amazon low after being the center of a Lightning deal that has since ended, keeping the savings intact. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Valentine’s savings from EcoFlow, and more. Read more…
Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster exists
In a short but funny interaction, Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster still exists – sort of, since it has been delayed seemingly indefinitely. Read more…
