The most Subaru of all the brand’s EVs is visually identifiable, competent off-road and on—and lighter than competitors. “When we showed them the side view, without any badges, and asked them what brand it was, everyone said, ‘It’s a Subaru!’,” said Garrick Goh. He’s the car line planning manager for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the… Read more…
2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV first drive: the most Subaru-looking EV yet
The most Subaru of all the brand’s EVs is visually identifiable, competent off-road and on—and lighter than competitors. “When we showed them the side view, without any badges, and asked them what brand it was, everyone said, ‘It’s a Subaru!’,” said Garrick Goh. He’s the car line planning manager for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the… Read more…
Einride secures additional $113 million in SPAC listing
Einride, a provider of electric and autonomous heavy-duty transport solutions, is set to receive an additional capital injection of $113 million as part of its planned merger with special purpose acquisition company Legato. The new funding comes on top of the $220 million that Legato is contributing to the transaction. Read more…
Subaru Trailseeker first drive – a capable electric Outback replacement
Subaru invited us to try out its upcoming rugged Trailseeker EV’s off-road chops on a muddy day in Southern California. But how does it compete in the crowded electric SUV market. Read more…
Subaru Trailseeker first drive – a capable electric Outback replacement
Subaru invited us to try out its upcoming rugged Trailseeker EV’s off-road chops on a muddy day in Southern California. But how does it compete in the crowded electric SUV market. Read more…
Xiaomi Is China’s First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car
Xiaomi was China’s first car company to get a spot in GT7. Now, the automaker is upping the ante with the Vision GT. Lire la suite…
Morgan Stanley calls Xpeng VLA 2.0 ‘a bold leap forward’
Morgan Stanley believes progressive developments in VLA and physical AI will help convince investors that Xpeng is more than just an auto company.
Analysts believe the launch of VLA 2.0 will position Xpeng at the cutting edge of the L3/L4 autonomous driving rollout.
Mahle battery diagnostics system receives CARA certification
Automotive supplier Mahle has announced that its E-Scan battery diagnostics function has been certified by the European Used Car Dealers Association (CARA). The certification is intended to confirm that the tool can reliably assess the state of health of electric vehicle batteries during a short, stationary check. Read more…
Factorial evaluates Philenergy production technology for solid-state batteries
US solid-state battery specialist Factorial intends to work with South Korea’s Philenergy on manufacturing technology. The cooperation will centre on scaling production of the Solstice platform, which Factorial is developing in close partnership with Mercedes-Benz. Read more…
Tesla hikes the price for the Cybertruck AWD by $10,000
We all know that the EV world moves fast, but Tesla just set a new record for speed in the wrong direction for buyers’ wallets. Just 10 days after introducing a more affordable version of its famous electric pickup, the company hit the brakes on the deal. The Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive (AWD), which briefly started at €51,210, now carries a… Read more…
TotalEnergies and BayWa put German charging businesses up for sale
TotalEnergies is reportedly reviewing options for its German charging business and has begun sounding out potential investors. At the same time, Germany’s BayWa has confirmed it will divest its charging infrastructure arm as part of an ongoing restructuring programme. Read more…
Škoda expands battery system assembly in Mladá Boleslav
Škoda, the Czech subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, has inaugurated a new battery system assembly hall at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. With the expansion, the company says it has become the largest manufacturer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group. Read more…
BYD sells more cars overseas than in China for the first time
China’s largest carmaker BYD recorded a 41 per cent drop in sales in February 2026, delivering 190,190 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. At the same time, overseas sales surpassed those in China for the first time in a single month. Read more…
Tesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Isn’t So Cheap Anymore
The dual-motor Cybertruck’s $60,000 price tag survived less than two weeks. To make matters worse, deliveries are slated for 2027. Lire la suite…
Tesla plant in Grünheide reportedly running at 40% capacity
According to data from Inovev, Tesla’s output in Grünheide is set to decline markedly in 2025. Production of the Model Y at the German site is projected at 149,000 units, around 30 per cent fewer than in 2024. The plant is designed for an annual capacity of 375,000 vehicles. Read more…
Xpeng launches updated X9 electric MPV at lower price to boost premium sales
The 2026 Xpeng X9 electric MPV has a starting price 14% lower than its predecessor, highlighting its aggressive pricing strategy.
Xpeng aims to achieve up to 600,000 deliveries in 2026 through its premium vehicle lineup and dual-power strategy.
UK: £4 million boost to accelerate electrification of NHS fleet
The UK government has awarded a further £4 million to expand EV charging across the National Health Service (NHS) in England, bringing total investment to £22 million to support fleet electrification and decarbonise 460 million miles of travel annually while cutting operating costs. Read more…
Gotion finalizes design for 2-GWh solid-state battery line
Gotion is accelerating the commercialization of its next-generation batteries, with the design work for its 2-GWh all-solid-state battery line now largely complete.
The company previously established its first 0.2 GWh pilot production line for the Gemstone all-solid-state battery.
Gotion finalizes design for 2-GWh solid-state battery line
Gotion is accelerating the commercialization of its next-generation batteries, with the design work for its 2-GWh all-solid-state battery line now largely complete.
The company previously established its first 0.2 GWh pilot production line for the Gemstone all-solid-state battery.
BYD teases ‘disruptive technology’ launch on Mar 5
With sales declining for six consecutive months, this technology could serve as a key catalyst to boost market demand.
The upcoming new technology may be closely linked to BYD’s recent large-scale deployment of megawatt-level flash-charging infrastructure.
