Jeep has presented the new Compass. The new edition of the SUV model is based on the STLA Medium platform and is also available as an electric car. The electric version comes with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The latter’s performance is a first for this platform. Read more…
Leapmotor says it secured over 18,000 orders during 5-day Labor Day holiday
On May 5, Leapmotor booked over 3,700 orders in a single day, with the C11 SUV contributing 1,099 units.
Leapmotor delivered 41,039 vehicles in April, its second highest ever.
The 2026 Jeep Compass Gets An EV Version With Up To 404 Miles Of Range
There’s also a plug-in hybrid version with all-wheel drive. Read more…
Ilika develops a roll-to-roll production line for solid-state battery cells
Ilika in the UK is building a roll-to-roll production line for solid-state battery cells, writes Nick Flaherty.
The company has been working with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to scale up the production equipment for the line, and with Mpac on the development of its solid-state battery cells. Read more…
WeRide, Uber expand partnership, robotaxi service to cover 15 more cities
WeRide and Uber will expand their robotaxi partnership to several new cities each year outside the US and China.
WeRide and Uber’s fleet size in Abu Dhabi will reach 50 units by mid-2025.
CATL seeks $1 billion loan for Indonesia plant expansion, report says
CATL’s joint venture in Indonesia plans to build a battery cell plant with an annual capacity of 15 GWh.
The plant is expected to be commercially operational by 2027.
Chinese startup Momenta partners with Uber to launch robotaxi service in global markets
Momenta’s partnership with Uber will start first in Europe in 2026.
The partnership will bring self-driving vehicles to the Uber platform, covering international markets outside of the US and China.
Audi EV deliveries surge in Q1
Audi is finding a bright spot in the growing demand for its electric cars. The company’s overall vehicle deliveries saw a slight dip in the first quarter of 2025, but sales of its EVs surged by an impressive 30% compared to the same period last year. The first three months of 2025 saw Audi deliver 46,371 electric cars worldwide. France… Read more…
Listen up, car dealers – you need to start selling EVs the way you sell tow rigs
Professional salespeople love to talk about “the steps of the sale,” a tried-and-true process that guides every customer from curiosity to closed. But when it comes to electric cars, that old-school hustle can fall flat, leaving dealers struggling with how to fit them into their familiar playbook. But what if I told you, dear dealer, that there’s a whole category of vehicles on existing dealer lots that need to be approached in exactly the same way as an EV to score a successful sale that you’re already familiar with. Read more…
Trump blocked wind projects, and now 17 states and DC are suing
Seventeen state attorneys general and DC are fighting a Trump executive order that froze permits and funding for all onshore and offshore wind projects on January 20. Read more…
Waymo Is Far From Done With The Jaguar I-Pace
Alphabet’s robotaxi company plans to outfit 2,000 more Jaguars with its technology at a new facility in Arizona. Read more…
Sustainability Partners wins contract to provide fleet of 5,000 electric vehicles for state of New Mexico
Sustainability Partners (SP) has won a contract from the state of New Mexico for the electrification of over 5,000 fleet vehicles and the deployment of supporting charging infrastructure. SP provides a comprehensive, turnkey electrification solution—Electric Vehicles as a Service. EVaaS can include any combination of funding, deployment, maintenance, charging station installation, load management and ongoing… Read more…
Nidec Traction expands global production with new auto-winding AC motor line in Mexico
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Traction has launched a high-capacity auto-winding AC motor production line at its Mexico plant. The new line, capable of producing 100,000 units annually, started production in early April. The expansion supports Nidec’s “region-for-region” strategy, aimed at aligning production and service capabilities more closely with local market demands, the company said…. Read more…
Ford Isn’t Slowing Down Mustang Mach-E Production, Despite Tariffs
It may be built in Mexico, but the Mach-E is “essential” to one key part of Ford’s business. Read more…
The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Is America’s New Range King
General Motors’ electric workhorse offers monster range, with admittedly abysmal efficiency. It’s impressive regardless. Read more…
Ford warns Trump’s tariffs will cost $2.5 billion, withdraws 2025 guidance
Ford (F) reported its first-quarter earnings, beating Wall Street’s revenue and EPS expectations. However, with Trump’s auto tariffs, Ford is suspending full-year guidance. Here’s a breakdown of Ford’s Q1 2025 earning. Read more…
Looking for an affordable EV? These 4 May lease deals deliver
If you’re considering going electric, May will be a great time to score a deal on an EV lease. Automakers are slashing lease prices on some of the most popular EVs to move inventory – here are four standouts.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck inventory skyrockets to record high
Tesla’s Cybertruck inventory has skyrocketed to a new record high of more than 10,000 units. The vehicle program is in crisis. Read more…
Samsung SDI starts production of 46-series cylindrical batteries
South Korean battery and electronic material manufacturer Samsung SDI has started production of 46-series cylindrical batteries with a diameter of 46 mm. The modules will be initially supplied to an American customer for use in micro-mobility applications. Samsung SDI unveiled its 46-series lineup, consisting of four sizes—4680, 4695, 46100 and 46120—earlier this month. It plans… Read more…
Tesla offers paid Acceleration Boost for the new Model Y
In the US, Tesla has started offering an Acceleration Boost for the new Model Y. It can be purchased for $2,000 in the Tesla app, and allegedly adds about 100 hp, letting the car go from 0 to 97 km/h in 4.2 seconds, compared to 4.6 seconds without this package. That’s not a huge improvement, granted, but for those who… Read more…
