Xpeng’s new Chinese name highlights its status as a group as it doubles down on physical AI and robotics.
Xpeng’s English name, Xpeng Inc, will remain unchanged.
Kia begins series production of the EV2
Kia has begun production of the EV2 at its plant in Žilina, Slovakia. The EV2 is the second electric model from Kia to be assembled in Europe, following the EV4. Read more…
Cupra Tavascan: The next MEB model receives a facelift
Just days after the updated Born, Cupra has unveiled the facelift of its second MEB-based electric vehicle, the Tavascan. The modernized version of the E-SUV also introduces a new base variant with a 140 kW motor and a 58-kWh LFP battery. Read more…
Electric car lineup expands further – SUVs remain the dominant segment
The latest CAM Electromobility Report 2026 from the Center of Automotive Management shows a continued expansion of the electric car offering in Germany. In early 2026, 155 models are available – up from 134 models two years ago. Read more…
Geely rolls out E5 electric SUV across five European markets
Geely is accelerating its European expansion, launching the all-electric E5 and the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i simultaneously in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The rollout marks the brand’s coordinated entry into key Western European markets with a focus on the high-volume SUV segment. Read more…
Study: European companies ramp up electric fleet adoption
Electric company fleets are becoming standard across Europe, according to a study by DKV Mobility. More than half of surveyed firms plan to add further battery-electric vehicles within the next two years. Germany stands out in particular, driven by a notable characteristic in its corporate charging infrastructure. Read more…
‘Unless Things Change, We Will Not Survive’: Even Toyota Doesn’t Feel Safe Right Now
The auto industry is shifting fast, and without some major change, Toyota’s CEO can see the end of the road. Lire la suite…
Jeep Recalls Over 11,000 Wagoneer S EVs Over Liftgate Issue
Model years 2024 through 2026 are affected, but it’s an easy fix at the dealer. Lire la suite…
Xpeng enters Mexico with G6 and G9 SUVs to accelerate global push
Xpeng will focus on core markets including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia in Latin America in 2026, aiming for full regional coverage by 2028.
Xpeng’s long-term goal is for its overseas business to contribute more than 70% of its profit by 2030.
Thailand: Changan holds overseas debut of the all-new Nevo Q05
Changan has introduced the second-generation Nevo Q05 in Thailand at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. The Chinese automaker completed the right-hand-drive conversion of the all-new model and held its overseas debut within just four months. Read more…
Volvo launches EX30 Cargo variant in the UK
Volvo Car UK has introduced the fully electric EX30 Cargo, its first car-derived van for commercial use. The ully electric car-derived van offers up to 1,000 litres of load capacity and is aimed at fleet and business customers. Read more…
Scotland awards £45m for zero-emission buses and coaches
The Scottish Government has allocated £45 million under the ScotZEB3 funding scheme to support more than 330 zero-emission buses and coaches, as well as charging infrastructure. The programme combines public and private investment to accelerate fleet electrification and reduce emissions from heavy-duty transport. Read more…
Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service Will Hit The Uber App Soon
Rimac’s Verne subsidiary is joining forces with Uber and China’s Pony.ai to deploy the first robotaxis in Croatia this year. Lire la suite…
SAIC-GM deploys wheeled humanoid robots on Buick battery assembly line
The robot currently handles core processes on the battery production line for the Buick Electra E7.
SAIC-GM is conducting pilot applications of bipedal humanoid robots in areas including production and logistics.
Tozero opens battery recycling demo plant in Upper Bavaria
The Munich-based startup Tozero, specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, has opened its first demonstration plant on an industrial scale. The facility, located in the Gendorf chemical park in Upper Bavaria, is expected to process around 500 tons of battery waste per year. Read more…
Tesla denies plan to bring cheaper Model 3 to China after rumors spread
Tesla said it has no plans to introduce a cheaper version of the Model 3 to the Chinese market, nor has it built a production line for the model at Giga Shanghai.
Giga Shanghai is currently focused on the production of existing models.
Coperion launches RF400 roller feeder for uniform dry-electrode deposition in battery pilot lines
Coperion K-Tron has introduced the RF400 Roller Feeder for battery manufacturing, a feeding system aimed at improving consistency in dry-electrode processing at laboratory and pilot scale. The company says the RF400 is designed to provide uniform deposition of electrode dry blends while reducing waste and production variability. The system uses a grooved feed roller paired… Read more…
PPST broadens AC/DC power test portfolio with EA Elektro-Automatik battery cyclers and regenerative loads
PPST Solutions says it has been named a value-added reseller for EA Elektro-Automatik, expanding its test portfolio to cover both AC and DC power validation for electrification markets. Engineers increasingly need test coverage across the whole power-conversion chain, not just isolated AC or DC boxes. With the new arrangement, PPST now combines Pacific Power Source… Read more…
Kia EV2 production starts
Kia unveiled the EV2 back in early January, and today the brand has announced that production of the model has officially started. It’s being manufactured at Kia’s facility in Žilina, Slovakia, following a modernization program on its production lines, which was completed in 2025 at a cost of €200 million. The Slovakian plant employs around 3,700 people and more than… Read more…
New EV Sales Dropped 28%. But Used EVs Are Booming.
The new EV market is struggling after the end of the tax credit in September. But that doesn’t tell the whole electrification story. Lire la suite…
