Plus, Hyundai is completely unbothered about Trump’s EV policies, and Rivian throws Fisker owners a bone. Read more…
Magna Steyr is finalizing deals with XPeng and GAC Motor to build Chinese EVs in Austria
A new report states that Austria-based contract manufacturer Magna Steyr is on the cusp of securing two new customers in XPeng Motors and GAC Motor Co. As a result of the reported deal, those Chinese automakers would have an avenue around additional tariffs on imports imposed by the EU, while Magna Steyr gains some much-needed EV manufacturing on its Austrian assembly lines. Read more…
The Kia EV2 is real: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV on the road [Video]
Kia is gearing up to launch its smallest, most affordable EV yet. Despite its small size, Kia promises the EV2 has “a big personality” with its latest tech, features, and sleek new design. Here’s our first look at the Kia EV2 after it was spotted in public testing for the first time. Read more…
Honda And Acura EV Owners Will Soon Get Tesla Supercharger Access
The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX will need a manufacturer-approved NACS to CCS charging adapter. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck May Soon Get A Significant Battery Upgrade: Report
Tesla’s long-awaited dry cathode program appears to be nearing the finish line. We could see the fruits of that in a few months. Read more…
2025 Shanghai auto show to start accepting media registrations on Mar 21
Media reporters can register online for Auto Shanghai 2025 after 9 am Beijing time on March 21, and the deadline is 8 pm on April 20.
The show will be held from April 23 to May 2, with April 23-24 being press days.
Webinar – Preventing EV recalls: Advanced battery & component inspection with industrial CT
Battery safety is the foundation of electric vehicle reliability, and even the smallest defect can have massive consequences. Successive Chevy Bolt battery recalls, impacting over 140,000 vehicles and costing GM nearly $2 billion, underscore the urgent need for better inspection methods. Traditional quality control techniques can miss internal defects or fail to catch subtle inconsistencies… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck recalled eighth time, exterior body panels can fall off
Over a year after it went on sale, the Tesla Cybertruck is still presenting issues that require recalls. A recall of 46,096 electric pickup trucks announced Tuesday deals with their stainless steel exteriors. The cant rail, one of the exterior trim pieces, can fall off, according to the NHTSA. That can pose a hazard to other road users. The… Read more…
MG revamps its MG4 best-seller
MG, a brand now under the umbrella of SAIC Motor, has unveiled a significantly redesigned version of its MG4 electric hatchback in China. While this is one of MG’s most popular EVs in Europe, current MG4 sales have struggled to gain traction in its home market. The new model, revealed through regulatory MIIT filings, sports larger dimensions and a fresh… Read more…
TRAVIS and Spirii to partner on truck charging across Europe
Danish charging platform Spirii and truck services company TRAVIS have announced a Europe-wide partnership on truck charging infrastructure. It will see the two companies collaborate on new charging infrastructure as well as booking, billing and administration tools. Read more…
How V2G charging and car sharing can be combined – Six questions for Robin Berg from We Drive Solar
Bidirectional charging is not just a use case for the garage at home. Robin Berg from We Drive Solar is convinced that vehicle-to-grid can also prove its worth in stationary car sharing. He is one of the innovative minds behind a car sharing and charging project in Utrecht with 500 EVs. The goal is to provide mobility for people in Utrecht and make the electricity grid more resilient. Read more…
The Chinese MG4 Is A Huge Hit In Europe. Now There’s A Next-Gen Model
The MG4 was one of the best-selling Chinese EVs in Europe last year. Read more…
Huawei, BAIC joint brand Stelato starts pre-sales of S9 EREV, priced 20% lower than BEV variant
Pre-sales for the Stelato S9 EREV start at RMB 318,000 ($43,900), 20.46 percent lower than the starting price of the BEV variant.
The Stelato S9, like the Aito M9, is the flagship model of Huawei’s HIMA business, but its sales performance is far less impressive than that of the latter.
Einride delivers first trucks to Dubai port
DP World has taken delivery of the first electric trucks at the Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. The port operator is looking to electrify logistics there together with Einride. The full fleet of 100 connected electric trucks will be delivered in 2026. Read more…
CATL to up its bet on Mirattery, Nio’s battery asset operator, report says
CATL will increase its bet on Mirattery, in addition to advancing its investment in Nio Power, according to local media.
CATL is one of the founding shareholders of Mirattery, currently holding a 10.68 percent stake.
Tesla upgrades German supercharger network to 250 kW
Tesla has modernised a large part of its fast-charging parks in Germany. All 250 locations now have third and fourth generation Superchargers, which means that EVs can be charged anywhere in Germany with 250 kW. Read more…
MG reveals all-new MG4 EV for 2025
The MG4 EV is set for a complete facelift after just three years on the market. The new model is 11 cm longer than before with a 4.5 cm larger wheelbase, as well as a new electric drive. Read more…
You’ll Soon Be Able To Buy Used Cars On Amazon
The e-commerce giant is already selling new Hyundais online. The next step is to go into the used car market. Read more…
46,000 Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled For Flying Trim Pieces
An adhesive that’s “susceptible to environmental embrittlement” is responsible for body pieces coming unglued and flying off. Read more…
Zeekr introduces G-Pilot autonomous driving technology
Zeekr has unveiled its new G-Pilot intelligent driver assistance system, setting an ambitious goal of becoming a leader in vehicle automation. The G-Pilot promises to deliver a suite of features that are better than those offered by industry giants like Huawei and BYD. The system will be available in different tiers tailored to vehicle models and customer needs. The all-new… Read more…
