BMW subsidiary Mini is presenting two new vehicles from the John Cooper Works (JCW) performance sub-brand at the Paris Motor Show. They offer racing-inspired chassis technology and extended standard equipment. Read more…
Germany won’t fund eVTOL startup Lilium
Flying taxi developer Lilium will probably not receive a guarantee from the German government. Although German Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) had campaigned in favour of state aid, the budget committee was not convinced. Lilium has been waiting for a final decision for months. Read more…
EVBox facing the end – operations virtually shut down
The Dutch charging infrastructure provider EVBox has to largely cease operations and only a fraction of the jobs are to be saved. EVBox is said to have posted losses totalling 800 million euros since the takeover by Engie. Read more…
2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron debuts as a more fashionable electric SUV
The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron is a more rakish take on the automaker’s electric SUV Audi said the Q6 Sportback E-Tron will have about 300 miles of range The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron will arrive in the U.S. in 2025 In keeping with the pattern set with its other electric SUVs, Audi on Sunday night unveiled a sleeker, coupe-like version of… Read more…
Tesla Model Y sales in China hits 48,202 in Sept, highest year to date
Model Y sales in China reached a new high for the year in September, as Tesla prioritized the Shanghai-built crossover for deliveries to local consumers. Read more…
Nio Sept deliveries breakdown: ES6 and ET5T contribute over 60%
The ES6, with 7,901 units delivered in September, was the highest-delivering Nio model last month, contributing 37.3 percent of Nio Inc’s deliveries. Read more…
Taking a seat in the Renault 4 E-Tech: more than just retro?
Evil tongues say that when car manufacturers cannot think of anything better, they try a retro version of an electric car. Renault is currently riding the nostalgic wave and has already presented the Renault 4 E-Tech, its second new electric model with references to the classic predecessor. It became clear at the world premiere in Paris that the Renault 4 also surprises with its unique features! Read more…
Audi adds the Sportback to the Q6 e-tron model range
Audi is expanding its electric model range with the Q6 Sportback e-tron. As with the German carmaker’s previous electric SUVs, the SUV coupé will adopt the drives, but it will have a unique rear. The SUV coupé offshoot of the Q6 e-tron will be available to order from the turn of the year 2024/2025. Read more…
2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron Packs Over 400 Miles Of Range
Mind you, that’s on the WLTP cycle, but it’s still very impressive. There’s also a new SQ6 performance trim. Read more…
Mini John Cooper Works Electric: It’s Official This Time, We Promise
The first-ever battery-powered Mini JCW models are here. But you probably already knew that. Read more…
BYD launches Yuan Plus in Madagascar to further expand African footprint
BYD has launched the Yuan Plus in Madagascar, known locally as the Atto 3, expanding its African footprint to 12 markets. Read more…
Dongfeng Voyah launches electric SUV Zhiyin, to be available in global markets
Voyah has launched Zhiyin, its fourth model in China, which is called Courage in overseas markets and is a Tesla Model Y competitor. Read more…
Supplier plant fire briefly affected 7X parts supply, Zeekr exec says
A fire at the plant of one of Zeekr‘s second-tier suppliers briefly affected the supply of Zeekr 7X parts, and the supplier has resumed full production. Read more…
Rosenbauer opens the order books on Panther 6×6 electric fire truck [video]
Austrian emergency vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer has officially opened the order books on its latest electric fire truck. Meet the Panther 6×6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighter (ARFF). Read more…
Lucid Air Pure Lease Rate Drops To $549 Per Month
The Pure is the most efficient version of the Air, too. Read more…
The Lynk & Co 02 Is A Volvo EX30 Designed To Make Car Sharing Easier
This small crossover has a “sharing strap” that will take the driver directly to the app used to manage the carsharing program. Read more…
U.S. EV Sales Hit Another Record In Q3 2024: ‘10% Share Within Reach’
General Motors has officially become America’s second-best-selling EV maker behind Tesla, pushing Hyundai Motor Group into the third spot. Read more…
Price parity is here: new Stellantis crossover is the same price, EV or ICE
The newest midsize crossover in Stellantis’ European lineup is available in five or seven-passenger configurations with either mild hybrid ICE or BEV drivetrain configurations – but that’s not the interesting part. The interesting part is this: whether you go with gas or electric, the price you pay remains the same. (!. Read more…
Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod
Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary The automaker commissioned an electric conversion of its Pride hatchback A pair of 10-kwh batteries provide up to 120 miles of range in the restomod Kia turns 80 this year, and to celebrate the automaker’s U.K. division commissioned an electric restomod of a humble Pride hatchback. The EV conversion was done… Read more…
GMC quietly reveals 2025 Sierra EV Denali with $10,000 lower starting price
The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is still a rare sight on US roads, but that hasn’t stopped GM from rolling out the 2025 version with up to 440 miles of range … and a base price that’s $10,000 lower than the ’24. Read more…
