When a CEO flies halfway across the world just to hand a single set of car keys to a retail buyer, it rarely has anything to do with customer service. Most of the time, it is a carefully staged photograph designed to convince nervous local dealers and skeptical European leasing companies that the brand is not going to pack up… Read more…
VW Anhui to launch ID. UNYX 09 on October 24 as second model developed with Xpeng
Pre-sales for the ID. UNYX 09 began on September 24, with prices ranging from 199,900 yuan ($29,750) to 249,900 yuan. Read more…
VW’s China reboot off to a slow start
Volkswagen’s restart in China utilising technology from its local partner Xpeng is reportedly off to a very rocky start. According to a news agency report, VW sold less than 10 percent of its targeted volume for the first jointly developed model, the VW ID.UNYX 08. Additionally, VW is said to have once sought an alliance with BYD or Leapmotor. Read more…
Updates and price cuts: what’s new with the BYD Seagull
The BYD Seagull is the Chinese market counterpart to the Dolphin Surf in the European market. As the Seagull, the small electric car now receives a facelift that increases its size for added comfort. Whether the same can be expected for the Dolphin Surf remains uncertain for now. Here’s what’s new with the Seagull. Read more…
Xpeng CEO hands over the keys to first L03 delivered in Europe
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng personally handed the keys to the first European-delivered Xpeng L03 over to its new owner. A French customer received his vehicle during a ceremony in Paris. The founder’s personal involvement underscores the strategic importance of the European market for Xpeng. Read more…
Tesla drops out of top 10 ‘most innovative’ EV manufacturers; Mercedes gains ground
Rankings of the most innovative EV manufacturers in the world continue to be dominated by Chinese and German companies. The Center of Automotive Management (CAM) sees the Geely Group, the Volkswagen Group, BYD, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW among the top 10, while Tesla has dropped out. Read more…
LiveWire set to show off several new electric motorcycles next month
LiveWire is preparing to bring its biggest electric two-wheeler lineup yet to EICMA (Milan Motorcycle Show) next month, including a pair of previously unseen models that will offer a preview of where the electric motorcycle company is headed in 2027. Read more…
Google begins Personal Intelligence rollout for Android Auto
Google is bringing its Personal Intelligence for Gemini to Android Auto. The feature, which was announced back in January, connects your user information from Google’s first-party apps (Search, Photos, Gmail, etc.) and uses that info to give you contextual answers to multi-step questions during conversations. The feature remains optional so you can choose not to activate it if you are… Read more…
China NEV retail sales fall 13% in first 18 days of October, penetration rebounds to 65.9%
China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 520,000 units from October 1 to 18, down 13% year-on-year and 2% from the same period last month. Read more…
CATL shares fall over 10% in Hong Kong as tax changes add to profit pressure
CATL’s Hong Kong shares fell to their lowest since July 2025 after third-quarter net profit declined 5.77% from the previous quarter. Read more…
Segway launches the $1,999 Xyber Air, bringing its futuristic moped-style e-bike to the masses
When Segway launched the original Xyber last year, it was one of those e-bikes that immediately turned heads. With its futuristic styling, oversized frame, and high-performance off-road ambitions, it looked more like a concept vehicle than something you could actually buy. Read more…
BYD releases exterior images of third-gen Qin Plus ahead of key family sedan overhaul
The third-generation Qin Plus EV has appeared in a regulatory filing, measuring 4,840 mm in length. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to use ‘Bosch Inside’ tech for overseas models as Huawei steps back, report says
Overseas versions of the Aito M6, M7, M8 and M9 will be equipped with Bosch’s driver assistance, smart cockpit and chassis solutions. Read more…
GAC-Huawei brand Aistaland said to be planning battery swap models under CATL tie-up
Aistaland is the latest brand to surface under the battery swap partnership between Huawei’s automotive business and CATL. Read more…
Tesla and SpaceX take first step towards merger, would dilute all shareholders
Tesla and SpaceX have both formed special committees within their corporate boards to explore the possibility of merging the two companies according to Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies. Read more…
TDK’s dual-die HAR 3025 position sensor is designed for steer-by-wire and traction motors
TDK’s Micronas HAR 3025 dual-die sensor offers ASIL D safety for steer-by-wire and traction motors with high precision and stray-field suppression. Read more…
Rivian now #2 US EV brand, up from #10, as Big Auto marginalizes itself
Rivian is now the #2 EV brand in the US, up from 10th last year, taking Chevrolet’s spot as almost every other automaker tries to slow down the inevitable transition to electric cars. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 earnings preview: flat revenue, falling profits
Tesla reports its third-quarter 2026 financial results tomorrow, October 21, after the market closes. The earnings call follows at 5:30 p.m. ET. Read more…
A parking giant with 5,700 sites is taking on apartment EV charging
Apartment and condo residents could get more places to plug in their EVs without their buildings needing a costly electrical upgrade. LAZ Parking and EverCharge are launching a charging service that shares available power among vehicles – an approach the companies say can support up to five times as many charging ports on the same power supply. Read more…
Mercedes’ new GLC 400 EV crushes range estimates, driving nearly 400 miles
The new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 331 miles, but in the real world, it will likely go even farther. Read more…
