After Smart confirmed the Fortwo successor, the Smart #2, in September, real-world testing of the underlying Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) has now begun. Smart is conducting these tests using bodyshells from the current Smart Fortwo – a move that effectively confirms the #2 will remain true to the original’s ultra-compact dimensions. Read more…
Bristol Airport to electrify two bus services
Bristol Airport is set to move two of its Airport Flyer bus services to fully electric fleets, as part of its goal to reach net zero operations by 2030. Read more…
GWM’s Ora sub-brand launches Ora 5 SUV starting at $13,040
The Ora 5 is one of Ora’s major models launched after a long period of silence, set to compete with models including the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
The Ora 5 delivers 150 kW (201 horsepower) and offers a range of up to 580 km.
Ford pulls the plug on the F-150 Lightning and goes into grid battery business
Ford is officially scrapping the all-electric F-150 Lightning, abruptly ending production of a vehicle that was once hailed as revolutionary. The company will instead focus on profit and move away from big, pure EVs, with hybrids and cheaper electric models taking over. Ford’s financial reports show exactly why this is happening: its EV division (called Model e) lost €1.20 billion… Read more…
China grants first approvals for highly automated Level 3 driving
BAIC and Changan have become the first manufacturers to receive approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for Level 3 highly automated vehicles. Specific electric vehicles from these companies are now permitted to begin test drives in designated areas of Beijing and Chongqing. Read more…
Ford’s Historic Louisville Assembly Plant To Shut Down For EV Transformation
The plant retooling required for Ford’s radical Universal EV Production system is about to begin. Lire la suite…
Nio launches new limited editions for ET5 and ET5 Touring to boost sedan series demand
Nio rolled out new limited editions for the ET5 and ET5 Touring featuring an exclusive purple exterior package, limited to 555 units.
The limited edition ET5 is priced 5.03 percent higher than the base version, while the ET Touring is priced 6.04 percent higher than the base version.
Hubject integrates Shell charging network into intercharge platform
Hubject has expanded its Intercharge roaming platform to include Shell Recharge, Shell’s public charging network. This allows other e-mobility service providers connected to the platform to offer the oil company’s charging points to their customers. Read more…
Renault Twingo available to order from €21,090
The Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is now available for pre-order in some countries as part of Renault’s R-Pass pre-order programme in the ‘Techno’ trim. The base price for this version is €21,090 (before government incentives). Read more…
VinFast starts operations at its EV plant in Indonesia
VinFast has commenced production at its EV plant in Indonesia, beginning with its micro-SUV – the VF 3. The new facility is the company’s second overseas EV plant following the one it opened in India in August. Read more…
Ionity enables charging at Fastned, Electra and Atlante
Following Electra, the fast-charging joint venture Ionity now also provides access in Europe to the charging stations of ChargeLeague members Fastned, Electra, and Atlante. However, there are no uniform kilowatt-hour prices. These vary depending on the tariff, provider, and country. Read more…
Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says
Li Auto has secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, its headquarters city, and has been conducting regular road tests.
Xpeng has also secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in its headquarters city of Guangzhou.
Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says
Li Auto has secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, its headquarters city, and has been conducting regular road tests.
Xpeng has also secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in its headquarters city of Guangzhou.
Tesla resumes battery pack assembly in Berlin
Tesla is once again assembling battery packs at its plant in Grünheide on the outskirts of Berlin. However, it remains unclear how long battery assembly was suspended on-site. Grünheide is now set to become Tesla’s ‘most highly automated battery factory worldwide’—though the battery cells are supplied from the USA. Read more…
Nissan begins series production of the new Leaf
Japanese automaker Nissan has begun production of the third-generation Leaf. The company invested over 500 million euros in its Sunderland, UK, plant for this model. Read more…
China to halt price war in EV market
China’s market regulation authority has published draft guidelines for compliance with pricing regulations in the automotive industry and is now seeking feedback from companies. The aim is to curb destructive price competition in the sector, which has already forced some smaller manufacturers out of the market. Read more…
Ford discontinues several EVs in US
Ford has announced a comprehensive realignment of its electric vehicle business—primarily focused on North America. Production of the F-150 Lightning, which was already paused, will not resume, and the electric pickup developed under the codename T3 will not be brought to market. Read more…
Lucid Is Now Selling Certified Used EVs
There are some good deals to be had on low-mileage cars that were inspected and repaired by Lucid. Lire la suite…
Chinese battery startup Deegares hikes prices by 15%
Deegares becomes the first Chinese battery maker to publicly announce a price increase, signaling that higher raw material costs are being passed on to battery production.
Over the past few months, several key battery raw materials have experienced significant price increases.
The 2026 Polestar 4 Gets A Huge Price Cut, Just In Time For The First U.S. Deliveries
Polestar’s most important model is finally going into U.S. customers’ hands, and there’s a hefty discount for the holidays. Lire la suite…
