The Toronto-based firm has filed for bankruptcy protection in both Canada and the US, and is expected to begin selling off its business or assets. Once valued at over $2bn, the firm has faced months of mounting financial difficulties. Read more…
Paxster opens new factory in Norway
Norwegian electric delivery van manufacturer Paxster has opened a new factory in Sarpsborg. The new factory, which cost about 55 million kroner (approx. 4,780,000 euros) is planned to boost production by 2,250 vehicles per year. Read more…
Nio’s updated ET5, ET5 Touring reach showrooms, launch to be on May 25
The updated ET5 and ET5 Touring became available at Nio showrooms today, with three days to go for the launch.
They are expected to receive feature upgrades with no price changes.
Qbuzz places second order with Yutong
Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz is strengthening its zero-emission bus fleet with a second batch of 62 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong. This comes as European suppliers struggle with reliability and delivery, pushing operators to secure proven alternatives. Read more…
Xpeng halves net losses
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has presented its business figures for the first quarter of 2025. Xpeng was able to significantly increase sales with new models – and the black zero is also increasingly within reach. Read more…
Fiat’s New EV Might Be The Cutest Pickup In The World
The Tris doesn’t need a conventional EV charger–it can just be plugged into a 220V outlet. Read more…
Seat: EV production in Spain takes shape
Seat says it has reached two milestones on the road to series EV production at its Martorell plant. One is the assembly of pre-series battery systems, and the other is the start of pre-series production of initial body parts using the new PXL press. Read more…
The Dodge Charger EV Sedan Is Finally Here
The four-door Charger Daytona comes with 670 hp and a mechanical limited-slip diff at the rear. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht inks strategic tie-up with engine maker Dongan
Xpeng Aeroht and Dongan signed a strategic cooperation agreement to create aviation-specific hybrid systems.
Dongan is the range-extender supplier for Xpeng Aeroht’s modular flying car’s parent vehicle.
ChargePoint and Eaton join forces to accelerate EV infrastructure integration
ChargePoint and Eaton are teaming up to simplify EV infrastructure deployment across North America and Europe. The collaboration will see both firms integrate EV charging solutions with power distribution technologies to offer turnkey electrification. Read more…
BYD signs new deal to supply energy storage systems for project in Chile
BYD has signed an agreement with Spain’s Grenergy to supply an additional 3.5 GWh of energy storage systems.
The supply is for Oasis Atacama in Chile, one of the largest electrochemical energy storage projects in the world.
Xiaomi founder says official launch of YU7 SUV expected in Jul
The official pricing of the YU7 won’t be announced at tonight’s pre-launch event and its pre-orders won’t be open.
The YU7 will be unveiled at Xiaomi’s product launch event, which starts at 7:00 pm Beijing time today.
Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi fleet reaches 1,000-vehicle milestone
Baidu CEO said he sees a clear path to profitability for Apollo Go.
In the first quarter, Apollo Go provided more than 1.4 million rides, up 75 percent year-on-year.
Geely Galaxy shares 1st official images of M9 SUV as global debut nears
Geely Galaxy will give the M9 its global debut at an event in Milan, Italy later today.
In January-April, Geely Galaxy sales were 356,341 units, up 595.26 percent year-on-year.
Li Auto reportedly lowers 2025 sales target to 640,000 from 700,000 units
The sales target was lowered primarily due to order intake not being as strong as expected following the launch of the updated Li L6.
To ensure it achieves full-year profitability this year, Li Auto will exercise moderate cost controls.
BYD launches its best-selling compact EV in Europe, starting at $26,000
The Seagull, rebranded in Europe as the Dolphin Surf, went on sale in 15 European countries on Wednesday.
The Seagull sold 55,028 units in April, contributing 14.48 percent of BYD Group’s monthly sales.
BYD launches its best-selling compact EV in Europe, starting at $26,000
The Seagull, rebranded in Europe as the Dolphin Surf, went on sale in 15 European countries on Wednesday.
The Seagull sold 55,028 units in April, contributing 14.48 percent of BYD Group’s monthly sales.
Cadillac’s new luxury EVs are quickly catching on, especially among Tesla owners
GM’s luxury brand now has a full lineup of EVs, and it’s already starting to pay off. Cadillac’s EVs are quickly catching on with nearly 80% of buyers new to the brand, many of them Tesla drivers. Read more…
Trump wants to kill ENERGY STAR – here’s how that impacts you
The Trump administration wants to pull the plug on ENERGY STAR, the federal program behind those familiar blue labels on energy-efficient appliances, homes, and buildings. Launched in 1992, ENERGY STAR has saved Americans more than $500 billion in energy costs while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.. Read more…
Why The New Toyota RAV4 Is Bigger News Than You Think
The hybrid-only RAV4 is a very big deal. Read more…
