The four-seat Avatr 012 is based on the Avatr 12 electric sedan and is limited to 700 units worldwide, targeting high-end groups that value fashion.
The Avatr 012 uses CATL’s Qilin Battery, supports 5C charging, and has a CLTC range of 650 km.
EV registrations rise by 28 per cent in the EU
According to the industry association ACEA, new registrations of battery-electric cars in the EU rose by 28.4 per cent year-on-year to 255,489 units in the first two months of 2025, achieving a market share of 15.2 per cent. Read more…
EV registrations rise by 28 per cent in the EU
According to the industry association ACEA, new registrations of battery-electric cars in the EU rose by 28.4 per cent year-on-year to 255,489 units in the first two months of 2025, achieving a market share of 15.2 per cent. Read more…
Xpeng has planned at least 5 EREVs, report says
Xpeng’s first EREV model will be developed based on the X9 MPV and will go into mass production in the second half of this year, according to local media.
Xpeng announced the Kunpeng extended-range system on November 16, 2024, marking an important strategic shift.
Xiaomi SU7 earns top safety marks in Chinese crash tests
The Xiaomi SU7, the company’s debut electric car, has achieved a five-star rating in the Chinese C-NCAP crash tests. Xiaomi just keeps proving that new players in the EV market can produce exceptional and safe vehicles. The C-NCAP tested the Max version of the SU7, which ended up outperforming all other vehicles tested under the 2024 standards. The C-NCAP is… Read more…
BYD increases revenue to 99 billion euros
In 2024, BYD was still just behind Tesla in electric vehicle sales. However, the Chinese automaker has surpassed the US company in terms of revenue: In its annual report, BYD reports a revenue of approximately 99 billion euros. Read more…
The Leapmotor B10 is expected to start production in Spain from early 2026
There are growing indications that Leapmotor International will make Spain the production hub for the Leapmotor B10 for the European market. According to the latest information, the electric SUV is expected to roll off the production line in Zaragoza starting in the first quarter of 2026. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Group expands investment in US production
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to invest a total of 21 billion US dollars in the United States between 2025 and 2028. This investment aims to increase the company’s US production capacity to 1.2 million vehicles. Additionally, component manufacturing will be strengthened, including the production of battery packs. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Group expands investment in US production
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to invest a total of 21 billion US dollars in the United States between 2025 and 2028. This investment aims to increase the company’s US production capacity to 1.2 million vehicles. Additionally, component manufacturing will be strengthened, including the production of battery packs. Read more…
Tesla Is In Freefall In Europe. EV Sales Still Went Up In February
The long-time leader in EV sales is going down, but European buyers have a lot of options to choose from. Read more…
Neta reportedly strikes deal to turn some creditors into shareholders
Neta has reached a debt-to-equity swap agreement with 134 core suppliers worth more than RMB 2 billion ($275 million) to prepare for the resumption of production, according to local media.
Due to its high debt, potential investors want Neta to reduce its debt before they are willing to provide new investment.
Li Auto says it sold 8,600 cars last week
After suspending the sharing of weekly insurance registration data last week in response to CAAM’s call, Li Auto has resumed publishing the data, but only its own.
Li Auto’s sales last week increased 8.86 percent from the previous week’s 7,900 units.
Zeekr shares teaser video of hybrid SUV 9X, hinting at strong powertrain performance
The Zeekr 9X can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds, the EV maker said.
The Zeekr 9X will be officially unveiled at the Shanghai auto show in April and officially launched in the third quarter.
Trump supporter arrested at Tesla protest after using a taser [video]
A self-proclaimed Trump supporter was arrested at a Tesla protest in California after he tried to use a taser against peaceful protestors. Read more…
Peugeot asks the question: what if you built a LeMans-inspired cargo van?
Peugeot UK says its new E-EXPERT SPORT electric cargo van was inspired by the brand’s rich motorsport pedigree, and the desire to bring that racing heritage to the everyday working professional. And let’s face it, kids – if a fat-tired and bespoilered European cargo van doesn’t excite you, I don’t know what will. Read more…
Tesla’s all-time net income is still far below Elon Musk’s $55B compensation package
Tesla’s all-time accumulated net income is far below the $55 billion CEO compensation package Elon Musk is trying to secure. Read more…
Toyota’s ultra-long-range EV batteries may have just hit a speed bump
Those ultra-long-range Toyota EV batteries we were waiting for? Yeah, they might take even longer than expected. Toyota is delaying plans to build a new EV battery plant in Japan, where it was expected to begin producing its next-gen batteries with over 620 miles (1,000 km) range in 2028. Read more…
Hyundai reveals multi-billion-dollar bet to dodge Trump’s tariffs and boost EVs in the US
The South Korean auto giant has no plans to slow down in the US. To drive growth in the US, Hyundai will invest $21 billion over the next three years. The funds will help expand production, partnerships, and EV charging infrastructure in the US. Some of the investment will also be used for a new plant to produce steel for its upcoming EVs.. Read more…
Pittsburgh goes electric: inside the district’s new clean school buses
First Student has rolled out 16 new electric school buses for Pittsburgh Public Schools, thanks to first-round funding of the US EPA Clean School Bus Program. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Is A Crowd Magnet
People love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz so much that even the cops might pull you over just to check it out. Read more…
