The “lower-priced Model Y” doesn’t have much change in the battery, power and chassis, according to local media.
The timing of the launch of this new model will depend on the order performance of the updated Model Y.
Rivian unlocks hands-free driving, dual-motor performance upgrade
Rivian on Tuesday confirmed a number of new software-enabled features for its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, enabled with its latest over-the-air software update 2025.06. For Gen 2 vehicles (2025 model year and beyond), Rivian is launching a hands-free driver assist system known as Enhanced Highway Assist. Like Rivian’s previous… Read more…
Nio’s William Li shares animated images showing robots working as quality inspectors at F2 plant
Nio’s F2 factory has added several robotic quality inspectors that perform smoothly over a range of operations, said William Li.
A year ago, UBTech Robotics showed its humanoid robot working on an assembly line at a Nio factory in a video.
Tesla working with Baidu to improve its smart driving system in China, report says
Baidu recently dispatched engineers to Tesla’s Beijing office to work on better integrating its navigation map information with the FSD, according to Reuters.
The move aims to improve the FSD V13’s understanding of Chinese roads with more accurate and updated map information.
European EV battery dream dashed as Northvolt files for bankruptcy
The push for Europe to become a key player in the EV battery market has suffered a major setback. Northvolt, a Swedish startup once hailed as a beacon of hope against Asian battery dominance, has filed for bankruptcy in its home country. Northvolt announced it could not secure the necessary funding to continue operating in Sweden. A court-appointed trustee will… Read more…
US EPA to loosen environmental protections
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now officially announced that it will review the emissions targets set under the previous administration for vehicles from model year 2027 onwards. US President Donald Trump had previously announced this on the day of his inauguration. Read more…
2025 Audi A6 E-Tron Arrives In The U.S. With Nearly 400 Miles Of Range
The longest-range EV in Audi’s North American lineup will only be available in sedan form. Read more…
Thailand approves Sunwoda’s $1 billion investment in EV battery cell plants
Sunwoda’s first factory in Thailand, located in Chonburi Province, will produce lithium-ion battery cells for EV makers.
Several Chinese battery makers have already localized their production in Thailand, but all of them have built packs based on battery cells.
Renault Megane E-Tech gets a sporty makeover and smarter charging
Renault has given its Megane E-Tech electric car an upgrade, adding a new sporty version and improving its charging capabilities. Gone is the 40 kWh 130 hp EV40 version and the Megane E-Tech now comes in a single EV60 version and three trims: Techno, Esprit Alpine, and Iconic. The big news is the introduction of the Esprit Alpine, a trim… Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to officially launch updated M9 SUV on Mar 20
Aito began accepting pre-orders for the M9 on March 6, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 478,000 yuan.
Aito will launch its new SUV, the M8, in April, and the model has a pre-sales price of RMB 368,000 yuan.
BYD Yangwang to officially launch luxury sedan U7 on Mar 27
The U7 is a flagship sedan priced at the 1 million yuan ($138,000) level and will feature groundbreaking technologies, Yangwang said.
Its launch event will be held in Shenzhen on March 27 at 7:30 pm Beijing time.
Leapmotor says B10 SUV gets 31,688 pre-orders in initial 48 hours
The B10 is the first model in Leapmotor’s B-series, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,170).
The less expensive LiDAR-equipped variant — with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 129,800 — is the most popular.
Six years and 30,000 hours: Orange EV electric terminal truck supports Dot’s fleet operations
Dot Transportation added a lone Orange EV electric terminal truck to its fleet in 2018. Some six years later, the yard dog, as terminal trucks are affectionately called, is still going strong after accumulating 30,000 hours on the clock, and it now has several additional Orange EV yard dogs to keep it company. “DTI has… Read more…
BMW gives a sneak peek at the new i3 and iX3 during final stages of testing [Video]
BMW is preparing to launch its next-gen EVs, promising to deliver significantly more range, faster charging, and advanced new tech. With their debut just around the corner, BMW is giving us a closer look at the upcoming i3 and iX3 as it wraps up testing. Read more…
EPA’s Zeldin starts efforts to poison you, raise fuel costs and harm US industry
Lee Zeldin, titular head of the Environmental “Protection” Agency, officially announced several efforts to harm Americans’ health, increase their fuel costs by tens of billions of dollars per year, and to ensure that US manufacturing be less competitive into the future. Read more…
A man set himself on fire trying to burn Tesla chargers
A man set fire to three Tesla chargers at a charging station in a South Carolina parking lot, but karma got him back quickly as he also set his clothes on fire. Read more…
Toyota just gave the bZ4X the glow-up it deserves: Check out the new electric SUV
Toyota’s first electric SUV is getting a major overhaul. The new bZ4X now has a bigger battery for more range, faster charging, dedicated EV features, a stylish facelift, and much more. Here’s our first look at the new Toyota bZ4X. Read more…
Lexus refreshes RZ with more power, range, steer-by-wire and fake gear shifts
Lexus is refreshing its solo electric offering for the new model year. The 2025 RZ is bringing a blend of advanced technology and a touch of traditional driving feel. The updated RZ, while retaining its familiar look, introduces significant changes, most notably a steer-by-wire system and simulated gear shifts. The European market will see three trims: the RZ 350e, RZ… Read more…
Monta and GridBeyond collaborate to help stabilize UK power grid
A partnership between Danish EV charging platform Monta and Dublin energy-management technology company GridBeyond has registered its first 2,000 EV charge points into the UK’s Static Firm Frequency Response (SFFR). The SFFR is a preventative service in the UK electricity grid by which a predetermined quantity of power is automatically injected into the system when… Read more…
DHL and Cox Automotive announce large-scale EV battery repair, remanufacturing logistics and storage center in the UK
Logistics provider DHL Supply Chain and connected automotive services provider Cox Automotive are working together to deliver in-life EV battery services for UK manufacturers and fleets. The new cooperation provides battery repair, remanufacturing logistics and storage services at DHL’s EV Centre of Excellence in Rugby. Designed to comply with the latest government regulations and meet… Read more…
