China’s NEV retail sales are expected to come in at 1.07 million in October, down 16.5% year-on-year. Read more…
Mercedes in high demand as six-month lead time for CLA and GLC
Mercedes-Benz is surprised by the high demand for its all-electric models CLA and GLC. Currently, the delivery time for both vehicles is six months. The battery plant in Kamenz has been operating six days a week in a three-shift system since June to secure the supply of traction batteries. Read more…
Bosch faces radical corporate restructuring amid competitive pressures
The Bosch Group is undergoing an internal corporate restructuring. From August 1, 2027, the Mobility business sector will exist as an independent subsidiary, among others. Three additional areas will also be transferred to subsidiary companies. The group aims to enhance its competitiveness and operate with greater flexibility. Read more…
Canada freezes CO2 standards for passenger cars until 2029
Canada’s government is freezing fleet emission standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles at 2026 levels through 2029. This move aims to give automakers more flexibility. However, annual tightening of standards will resume starting with the 2030 model year. Read more…
Chery considers local production in Canada, plans sales launch in 2027
Chery is assessing idle capacity at existing plants and exploring partnerships with potential investors. Read more…
QuantumScape hires Muehlbauer to build its first 100 MWh solid-state battery production line
If you own an EV, then you most likely share my skepticism toward battery breakthroughs. Every few months, a press release promises a miracle technology – charge in five minutes, last a million miles, and weigh next to nothing. When a company says they have a new manufacturing roadmap, I don’t get too excited – I look past the marketing,… Read more…
EU Auto Package: Committee vote to relax CO₂ rules
In the European Parliament, standing committees have voted on the Auto Package. The votes are seen as an indicator of whether and to what extent the so-called combustion engine ban in the EU will be softened. The result: a majority of the Industry and Transport Committees are in favour of relaxing the CO2 rules, which the so-called centrist platform had internally agreed upon shortly before. Read more…
Arcfox opens pre-sales for 2027 Alpha S5 with standard LiDAR, starting at about $18,130
The 2027 Arcfox Alpha S5 sedan starts at 121,800 yuan ($18,130) in pre-sales and offers a CLTC range of up to 750 km. Read more…
Nio third-gen ES8 reaches 160,000 deliveries, adding 10,000 in 33 days
The third-generation ES8 remains a key sales driver for the Nio main brand more than 1 year after launch. Read more…
BYD steps up teasers for second-gen Seal 07 sedan, turns focus to cabin
The second-generation BYD Seal 07 is larger, with a length of 5,080 mm. Read more…
Tesla plans to start selling its Cybercab to customers by the end of this year
Tesla announced the driver-less taxi Cybercab in late 2024 and two years later, the company is already running test drives in Austin, Texas and the fleet is slowly growing bigger. The manufacturer is already producing some units at its Texas Gigafactory, but all of those units are destined for Tesla’s own taxi fleet. However, if production goes as planned, Tesla… Read more…
The 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Has More Range As Standard
The extended-range battery is now fitted at no extra cost across the lineup. Plus, there’s a new Trail trim with lifted suspension. Read More…
The Ferrari Luce Officially Starts At $560,800
The first-ever electric Ferrari makes a Rolls-Royce Cullinan look like a bargain. Read More…
I Drove The Electric And Gas-Powered BMW X5. I Know Which One I’d Pick.
For the first time ever, the X5 is going electric. I drove the iX5 to see if it’s compelling enough to get BMW buyers into an EV. Read More…
Want The Best Range Rover? Get The Electric One: First Drive
The electric model is powerful, elegant, and capable. And it doesn’t even cost more than the gas model. Read More…
‘Propulsion-Agnostic’: GM Wants To Bring Tesla-Style Software Features To Its Gas SUVs, Too
Its next-generation EVs will offer security camera functionality and autonomous driving. But its gas SUVs won’t get left behind. Read More…
Nio Firefly launches larger 60-kWh battery pack, extending range to 560 km
Both new and existing owners can opt for the larger battery, with the permanent upgrade priced at 17,000 yuan ($2,530) for owners who bought the vehicle outright. Read more…
DeepDrive to supply radial flux motors to a global automaker as it expands to China
DeepDrive wins series-supply nomination from a global automaker and expands to China with its dual-rotor electric motor technology. Read more…
sonnen files for insolvency in Germany as US sales double
Residential battery storage maker sonnen is reporting two very different stories today: Its German business has filed for insolvency, while sonnen USA says sales have doubled and it’s preparing to expand. Read more…
Another megawatt-level charger enters China: 300 miles in 5 minutes
Chery has announced a 1.44 megawatt charging system, able to deliver 500km (311 miles) in 5 minutes. And it’s not even the fastest system available in China. Read more…
