General Motors is folding BrightDrop, initially envisioned as a standalone business focused on electric vans for commercial fleets, into its Chevrolet division. GM said the move will open up sales for BrightDrop vans to Chevy’s larger dealer network. BrightDrop has sold vans through its own dealerships, but now all Chevy dealers will have the… Read more…
Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over
As Polestar falters, this Geely-backed EV company is one to watch. Plus: Hyundai’s Genesis needs hybrids to grow. Read more…
IM Motors starts pre-sales of updated LS6 SUV from $32,410
IM Motors today began pre-sales of the LS6 at the Chengdu auto show, with a price range of RMB 229,900 ($32,410) to RMB 299,900. Read more…
BYD officially unveils the Seal 06 GT
The 2024 Chengdu Auto Show witnessed the debut of BYD’s latest offering – the Seal 06 GT. Pre-sales for the all-electric hatchback are slated to kick off in China in September, followed by a global launch in early 2025. Built on BYD’s advanced e-platform 3.0 Evo, the Seal 06 GT offers a choice between single and dual-motor configurations. The single-motor… Read more…
Nissan USA approves Fermata bidirectional charger
Nissan USA has approved an enhanced Fermata Energy bidirectional charger for use with the Nissan Leaf. Read more…
UL Solutions opens battery lab in Michigan
UL Solutions opened the doors of its new North America Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, one of the most extensive electric and hybrid vehicle and industrial battery testing laboratories in the USA. Read more…
Driivz opens new HQ in the USA
EV charging software company Driivz has established a US-American headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. The new HQ is to help the company expand its footprint on the US market. Read more…
BYD launches 2025 Song L EV, prices start at $26,700
BYD today launched the 2025 Song L EV with a starting price of RMB 189,800 ($26,700), the same as its predecessor but with the DiPilot 100 driver assistance system. Read more…
Q2 figures: Polestar with renewed drop in sales
The electric car brand Polestar continues to struggle, as the figures for Q2 2024 show. Although sales increased again compared to the first quarter, there was a significant drop in turnover compared to the same period last year. Read more…
Grab integrates 1000 BYD electric vehicles in Indonesia
The Singapore-based ride-hailing service Grab is set to expand its fleet in Indonesia by more than 1,000 electric vehicles by the end of this year. Grab is relying largely on BYD electric cars as well as BYD’s M6, an electric multipurpose van recently launched in the Southeast Asian country. Read more…
Nio Firefly’s 1st model to be ready by year-end, report says
Nio Firefly’s first model is expected to be ready by the end of this year, with the smart driving system to be based on a vendor-supplied solution, according to local media. Read more…
2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE recalled because battery may short out
BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electric hatchbacks due to a manufacturing issue that could cause short circuits in the EVs’ battery packs. The Cooper SE is an all-electric version of the 3-door Mini hatch that was introduced for the 2020 model year. The recall includes 12,535 vehicles from that model year up to 2024. These vehicles may have… Read more…
Zeekr 7X announced: a family-friendly electric SUV to challenge the Tesla Model Y
Zeekr, the electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Geely, just officially pulled back the curtain on its latest offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. This new model, aimed at the family car market, made its debut at the Chengdu auto show and is set to hit Chinese roads by the end of September, with global deliveries expected sometime next year. The Zeekr… Read more…
Mack Trucks releases MD Series upgrades
Mack Trucks has announced a significant refresh of its Mack MD Series electric medium-duty trucks, featuring a larger cab that improves the driver environment and incorporates new safety features. Read more…
Hedin sells German BYD sales organisation to BYD Europe
What has become apparent over the past few days is now official: BYD is taking sales in Germany into its own hands. To this end, the Chinese car manufacturer is founding a company called BYD Automotive GmbH and taking over Hedin Electric Mobility, the Hedin subsidiary previously responsible for imports. Read more…
BYD unveils Xia MPV, official launch to be within this year
Xia is a new model sequence from BYD, and the Xia MPV will be priced in the RMB 300,000 yuan ($42,340) class. Read more…
GM transfers its BrightDrop electric van division to Chevrolet
General Motors is transferring the BrightDrop electric van division to its Chevrolet brand. As a result, BrightDrop vans will be integrated into Chevrolet’s commercial vehicle sales and service network. The restructuring of the electric subsidiary is thus entering another round. Read more…
Chinese EV startup Rox Motor goes global, to build sales outlets in 5 overseas markets
Rox Motor has signed distribution agreements with partners from Qatar, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, and Egypt to initiate the construction of sales channels in these five emerging markets. Read more…
2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 EPA Range Rating: Up To 212 Miles
Mini’s first all-electric crossover will hit U.S. dealers in September. Here’s how it compares to one of its main rivals. Read more…
Hyundai unveils new strategy: 3-row Ioniq 9, hybrids, and EREVs on the way
Hyundai is setting ambitious goals to accelerate its growth, particularly in the electric vehicle market, as unveiled during its 2024 CEO Investor Day. The company’s new strategy, dubbed the “Hyundai Way,” outlines a plan to push its annual global vehicle sales to 5.55 million by 2030, a significant jump from last year’s 4.2 million. The centerpiece of this strategy is… Read more…
