Copenhagen switches fully to electric buses
Copenhagen now operates a fully electric bus fleet after converting its final two routes, 19 and 5C, on 29 March. The move marks the completion of the city’s transition to emission-free public bus transport. Read more…
Tesla showroom in Sydney torched in suspected arson, 3 vehicles destroyed
A Tesla showroom in Parramatta, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, was set ablaze in an overnight attack that destroyed three vehicles and damaged the building. Jerrycan lids were found at the scene. Read more…
The Freelander SUV is reborn as a sharp off-road EV, and it’s going global [Images]
The Freelander SUV was the best-selling 4WD off-roader in Europe for years. Now, it’s back with an electric powertrain and a sleek new style. Here’s our first look at the Freelander EV. Read more…
GM idles Factory Zero again, lays off 1,300 EV workers for a month
General Motors has shut down production at Factory Zero in Detroit for the second time in less than three months, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers. The plant won’t restart until mid-April. Read more…
VinFast is going all-in on electric scooters with massive battery swapping rollout in Vietnam
VinFast is making a bold push to electrify two-wheeled transport in Vietnam, with plans for a nationwide expansion of its electric scooter lineup alongside an ambitious battery swapping network that could reshape how riders think about charging. Read more…
Baidu’s Apollo Go starts driverless commercial operations in Dubai
Apollo Go launched fully driverless commercial operations in Dubai as planned, following a brief suspension of its UAE operations earlier this month due to regional conflict.
Apollo Go is now the first and only one-stop platform offering driverless services in Dubai.
BMW expands the iX3 series with new iX3 40 entry-level configuration
BMW announced the iX3 back in September last year, but only the pricier iX3 50 xDrive configuration was made available, with all-wheel drive, a large 108.7 kWh battery and 469 hp maximum output. Nonetheless, customers are apparently loving it because BMW is struggling to keep up with demand. No wonder – our real life range test of the BMW iX3… Read more…
BMW unveils entry-level iX3 RWD with €63,400 price tag
BMW is expanding the lineup of its new iX3 with the rear-wheel-drive iX3 40. The new variant undercuts the all-wheel-drive version by €7,500, with prices in Germany starting at €63,400; pricing for other markets has not yet been announced. Despite the lower entry price, the model still offers a WLTP range of up to 635 kilometres. Market launch is scheduled for this summer. Read more…
Valeo launches production of E-Axle for Mahindra in India
French automotive supplier Valeo has inaugurated a new production line for electric drive systems at its plant in Pune, India. The facility will manufacture 3-in-1 e-axles for Indian automaker Mahindra, which plans to use them for EVs under the ‘Born Electric’ label. Read more…
EMT Madrid adds 120 battery-electric buses
Spanish public transport operator EMT Madrid plans to put a total of 120 new electric buses into operation by mid-2027. These buses have now been ordered from manufacturers Daimler Buses, Irizar, and Solaris. With the new e-buses, the share of electric vehicles in the fleet will rise to 25 percent. Read more…
Lynk & Co names first wagon 07 GT ahead of 2026 launch
Lynk & Co is entering a new segment with the 07 GT.
The new model comes as sister brand Zeekr prepares to update two shooting brake-style vehicles.
Chery launches its compact and affordable QQ3 EV
Chery officially launched the QQ3 EV – an affordable, urban-friendly car with an enticing price tag. The small EV was put up for pre-sale earlier this month with a price tag of RMB 68,920 ($9,980), but during the launch event, the company surprised everyone by announcing an even lower early bird price of RMB 58,900 ($8,530). Chery QQ3 This aggressive… Read more…
Global production of Polestar 3 shifts exclusively to the US
The Polestar 3 is the brand’s first EV to be manufactured on two continents. However, this is not set to last much longer, as Volvo Cars and Polestar have announced that global production of the electric SUV will be concentrated at the US plant in South Carolina. This means the Polestar 3 will no longer be produced in parallel in Chengdu. Read more…
GM enforces four-week production break at EV factory
General Motors has paused production at its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit-Hamtramck for four weeks, placing around 1,300 workers on mandatory leave. The move reflects continued weak demand for the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Hummer EV. Read more…
Volvo to become sole European importer of Lynk & Co
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed that Volvo Cars will become the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co vehicles in Europe. This move represents a step forward for the partners, as Volvo Cars and Lynk & Co vehicles are already sold through the same dealers at selected locations today. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks makes Volvo Manager Marcus Ekman Head of Development
Marcus Ekman will take over as Head of Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks on 1 October, succeeding Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, who will retire at the end of July 2026. Ekman joins from Volvo Group, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President Truck Quality. Read more…
£17.8 million in funding for EV charging in Scotland
The Scottish Government is rolling out £17.8 million in funding for 2026-27 designed to support EV adoption initiatives. These will focus on expanding access to public, workplace and home charging, and contains provisions for ‘targeted support’ for rural areas, low income households, and those without off-street parking. Read more…
Upgraded Zeekr 007 lineup to start pre-sales Apr 2, launch Apr 10
The upgraded Zeekr 007 and 007 GT feature a new 900-volt high-voltage architecture, with a range of up to 905 kilometers.
Zeekr to also launch a limited fifth-anniversary edition of the Zeekr 001 shooting brake on April 10.
Google Maps adds EV routing on Android Auto
Today, Google has announced that it’s bringing Google Maps’ AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models that support Android Auto. This lets Google Maps recommend when and where to charge based on your EV’s model and battery level, “reducing anxiety and the need to juggle multiple apps”, the company says. You can add your specific EV to Google… Read more…
