Production of the Opel model is expected to officially start in 2028, with a target of 50,000 vehicles a year.
The deal, if finalized, would help Stellantis significantly cut the time and financial costs of developing a new EV model.
Polestar Wants Tesla Owners To Jump Ship With A Massive $21,000 Discount
The Swedish automaker’s latest discount round is even bigger than last year, when the $7,500 federal tax credit was still around. Lire la suite…
BMW and Rimac join forces to power the new all-electric i7
The automotive world is talking as two very different companies team up for a major project. BMW, the famous German carmaker, is working with Rimac Technology from Croatia. Together, they are building a new version of the all-electric BMW i7, showing that even the biggest names in the car business need a little help from tech experts to stay ahead.… Read more…
Thailand: Xpeng mulls local production facility amid rising demand
Chinese electric car maker Xpeng is evaluating plans to localise vehicle production in Thailand. The move would make Thailand its second production base in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. Read more…
PepsiCo commissions eight retrofitted electric trucks in India
American food and beverage conglomerate PepsiCo has commissioned eight retrofitted electric trucks for its logistics operations in India. It has collaborated with its long-standing local transport partner, Vayudoot Road Carriers, for this initiative. Read more…
BMW partners with Rimac Technology on Gen6 battery system
BMW Group is partnering with Rimac Technology to equip the updated all-electric BMW i7 with Gen6 cylindrical battery cells, targeting higher energy density, increased range and faster charging. Production of the new high-voltage battery system will take place in Croatia ahead of the model’s debut at Auto China 2026. Read more…
Xpeng releases more official images of its flagship GX SUV
The model, codenamed G01, will be available in both BEV and EREV versions and is expected to officially launch in a few months.
Xpeng’s ramped-up hype for the GX comes the day before Nio is set to hold a technical launch event for the ES9.
Onvo L90 to adopt Nio’s in-house developed Shenji smart driving chip, report says
The 2026 Onvo L90 will feature a new version of the Nio World Model for the first time, according to a local media report.
The move marks Nio accelerating the penetration of its in-house developed semiconductor technology into its sub-brands.
Chinese automaker BYD plans to open 20 Canadian EV dealerships within a year
BYD plans to open 20 EV dealerships across Canada within a year, leveraging new trade policies to expand its electric vehicle market presence. Read more…
CATL taps Zijin founder for mining expansion
CATL has tapped Chen Jinghe, founder and former chairman of Zijin Mining, as an adviser for its mining business.
Chen, a geologist, built Zijin Mining into one of the world’s largest mining companies over the past three decades.
Sneak peek of Rove’s 2nd ‘full service’ EV charger in Costa Mesa, open Wed
Rove, a company founded to improve the EV charging experience by building “full service” EV charging centers with access to amenities you can use while charging, has now opened its second charging plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, and we got a sneak preview. Read more…
Rimac Technology to build BMW i7 battery system in Zagreb, marking first Gen6 cylindrical cell deployment
Rimac Technology builds BMW i7 battery system using Gen6 cylindrical cells, boosting energy, range, and charging at its Zagreb facility. Read more…
Nio’s massive new ES9 is ready for the spotlight
Nio is getting ready for a big party this week – on Thursday April 9, the company will host an event to show off its newest creation: the Nio ES9. This is a very large vehicle that Nio calls a “smart electric executive flagship.” That name might sound like a lot of marketing talk, but it basically means this is… Read more…
Foxconn’s Pan-International invests €35.5M in Belgian axial flux motor maker Magnax
Foxconn’s Pan-International invests €35.5M in Belgian axial flux motor maker Magnax to scale production and expand global e-mobility markets. Read more…
Federal court upholds ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine permit, clearing path to construction
Federal court upholds ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine permit, clearing the way for domestic battery-grade lithium production supporting EV supply. Read more…
Ford is heavily discounting EVs and offering free chargers
Ford is offering free EV chargers through its Power Promise program and discounting models by up to $9,000 this month. Read more…
Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions
Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.3 to HW4 vehicles, and the headline change is under the hood: Tesla rewrote the AI compiler and runtime from scratch on MLIR, which the automaker says delivers a 20% faster reaction time. Read more…
Used EVs just hit a sales record – a much bigger wave is coming
Used EV sales are picking up serious momentum in the US – and now there’s hard data to back it up. Read more…
The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source
Rimac will make the battery packs for BMW’s upcoming flagship sedan. Lire la suite…
Tesla Model Y adds two more seats to win over UK families
Tesla is fighting to keep its spot as a top choice for families in the United Kingdom. The company brought back the seven-seat option for the Model Y, which was only available with five seats for a while now. Parents who need to carry more kids or friends (though they need to be small) have a new choice when looking… Read more…
