Volkswagen and SAIC have signed a series of technical cooperation agreements for new products as part of their Chinese joint venture. These include the development of two all-electric models and three plug-in hybrid models in China and Germany, which will launch from 2026. Read more…
Fiat 500e now available for as low as £21,995 in the UK
A new price reduction of £3,200 has reduced the cost of the Fiat 500e to as low as £21,995 in the UK. The Fiat 500e Convertible also benefits from the price cut and now retails at £24,995 in the base configuration. Read more…
Xpeng Mona M03 to debut on Jul 3
Xpeng said the Mona M03 is a good-looking and fun car for young people. Read more…
Leapmotor launches C16 three-row SUV in China
Last week, Leapmotor launched a new three-row SUV in China – the C16. The Chinese startup offers the new model as a pure electric vehicle (EV) and also an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Read more…
Tesla extends 5-year 0-interest loan incentive in China
Tesla China has extended its 5-year 0-interest loan incentive, which expired on June 30, to July 31. Read more…
Huawei cuts price of its Tesla FSD-like software by 17%
The standard price for a one-time purchase of Huawei’s ADS premium feature pack is RMB 30,000 ($4,130) between July 1 and December 31, RMB 6,000 lower than before. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries exceeded 10,000 units in Jun
In July, Xiaomi SU7 deliveries will remain over 10,000 units, Xiaomi EV said. Read more…
Nio Firefly models to have dedicated swap stations
The Firefly brand won’t be able to use Nio’s existing battery swap stations, it will have dedicated smaller stations, William Li said. Read more…
Walmart first major retailer in North America to deploy hydrogen semi truck
Walmart Canada continues its march towards a 100% alternative fuel fleet with the deployment of its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre. Read more…
McDonald’s puts 10 Volvo VNR Electric class 8 semi trucks to work
Ten brand-new Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks will be supporting food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas in the coming weeks. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Tent Was Awful But This Pop Top Looks Great
Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are producing better alternatives to many Tesla accessories. Read more…
The 2025 Polestar 4 Is Good, But I Miss The Rear Window
There’s a lot to like about the Polestar’s $56,000 crossover coupe. I just wish I could see behind me. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck AWD Coming ‘Late 2024’ Contradicting Elon Musk
Elon Musk recently stated that non-Foundation Series trucks would begin delivery in Q3, but Tesla’s marketing e-mails say otherwise. Read more…
Donaldson’s new Dual-Stage Jet battery vent provides higher degassing rates
Filtration specialist Donaldson makes a range of battery venting systems—safety systems designed to allow gases to escape from an EV battery pack during an emergency situation. Launched at the recent Battery Show in Germany, the company’s Dual-Stage Jet is a new design that provides enhanced pressure equalization and ingress protection under normal operating conditions to… Read more…
Chargeway Plus app allows EV drivers to remotely access real-time battery info and charging status
Oregon-based Chargeway came to our attention back in 2017,when it introduced a handy system that uses colors and numbers to identify different types of EV charging plugs in order to make selecting the appropriate EV charger easier for drivers. Now the company has launched its Chargeway Plus connected EV features in North America, allowing EV… Read more…
Chinese Brands Will Sell A Third Of The World’s Cars By 2030: Study
The threat of Chinese EVs is very real, with one consulting firm calling it a “rude awakening” for legacy car companies. Read more…
Fisker recalls over 12,000 Oceans because doors might not open
Over 12,500 Fisker Ocean owners have a new issue The Ocean’s exterior door handles could stick and fail to open Fisker has filed for bankruptcy Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs globally because of an issue that could cause exterior door handles to stick and fail to open, the company announced Friday. The recall encompasses 8,204… Read more…
Watch This 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Take On A 1994 Dodge Ram Cummins
Sure, the Cybertruck is impressive. But can it beat a modified ‘94 Ram Cummins in a tug-of-war? Read more…
Here’s How Far The Electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore Goes On A Charge
The convertible loses some range to its coupe counterpart. Read more…
Volkswagen’s stylish ID.UNYX electric SUV revealed in China
Volkswagen is expanding its portfolio in China’s competitive electric vehicle market with the new ID.UNYX, a compact coupe SUV, is set to launch in mid-July. The ID.UNYX, known as “Yu Zhong” in Chinese, marks Volkswagen’s first foray into pure electric vehicle manufacturing in China. This stylish EV, built by Volkswagen Anhui, the company’s first new energy vehicle joint venture in… Read more…
