Recent moves by Toyota offer clues about what could be an affordable, high-range new Subaru EV—and probably with a NACS plug too. Read more…
The New Tesla Model Y Gets Its Most Fearsome Competitor Ever
Edmunds pitted three family-friendly electric SUVs against the heavily updated Tesla Model Y Juniper. One emerges as a clear winner. Read more…
Nio reaches 100,000th delivery in Shanghai
Nio reached its 100,000th delivery in Shanghai, marking a milestone in the city where it has its global headquarters.
Since 2024, for every two pure electric vehicles sold in Shanghai priced above RMB 300,000, there is one Nio vehicle.
Michigan Senator Seeks Total Chinese Car Ban
Sen. Elissa Slotkin vows to “lay down on the border to keep Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S.” But is it security or protectionism? Read more…
LiuGong brings battery electric construction equipment portfolio to bauma
Chinese equipment manufacturers LiuGong is showcasing its latest innovations in battery-electric construction equipment at bauma 2025 – including a new 870HE wheel loader (above), excavators, rigid mining trucks, and the the world’s first 25 ton electric grader. Read more…
BrightDrop production paused due to slow demand – it’s still the best EV deal going
A Unifor union rep at the Ontario production facility where GM builds the all electric Chevy BrightDrop van is temporarily halting production of the commercial EV due to slow sales – but with massive discounts, Costco member programs, and state and utility incentives driving costs well below its diesel competitors, it might still be the best EV deal you can get. Read more…
2025 Audi RS e-tron GT: Supercar Speed Meets Daily Driver Comfort
I had the chance to drive the new 2025 RS Audi GT e-tron for a few hours in the Nevada desert and for a few minutes on a race track. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 drops 500 lbs. with new body inspired by the classic Lancia Delta
Based on the excellent Hyundai IONIQ 5 N platform, Vanwall gives its Vandervell H-GT a high-performance aesthetic makeover inspired by the classic Lancia Delta HF Integrale. But what makes this body kit a genuine “high-performance” upgrade isn’t the way it makes the car look: it’s the 500 lb. weight savings. Read more…
U.S. EV Sales Shot Up 11% In Q1. Tesla Plunged 9%
Tesla’s sales are slumping, but rivals like General Motors, BMW, Ford and Hyundai are picking up the slack. Read more…
The dash 3 from dashmoto is a functional carbon-fiber scooter inspired by McLaren [Video]
Normally, the most functional and practical everyday vehicles aren’t the highest performing. Thankfully for the dash 3, dashmoto was born out of a passion for high-performance engineering and was inspired by McLaren’s carbon fiber monocoque chassis. On top of that dashmoto applied that same high-performance engineering passion to personal mobility and crafted an entirely carbon fiber frame, resulting in a lightweight yet rigid scooter with excellent handling, and ride quality.. Read more…
Manitowoc brings massive, plug-in hybrid electric crane concept to bauma [video]
The mobile crane experts at Manitowoc has arrived at bauma Munich with not one but TWO plug-in hybrid all-terrain crane concepts that combine a fully electrified superstructure with Manitowoc’s most popular five-axle carrier designs for cleaner, better job site performance. Read more…
Great news: IMO agrees to first-ever global carbon price on shipping
The International Maritime Organization, a UN agency which regulates maritime transport, has voted to implement a global cap on carbon emissions from ocean shipping and a penalty on entities that exceed that limit. Read more…
Tesla launches accessory to Macgyver power outlets on the go on new cheaper Cybertruck
Tesla has launched a new accessory enabling you to “Macgyver” a couple of power outlets from the Cybertruck’s charge port. Read more…
Mahle secures major contract for DC converters in China
Mahle has landed a major order worth €200 million to supply DC converters for next-generation battery-electric vehicles from an international manufacturer in China. Series production at Mahle’s site in Changshu is scheduled to begin in mid-2028. Read more…
Shanghai allows more old cars to qualify for trade-in subsidies to spur consumption
Shanghai now allows non-locally registered vehicles to be used to apply for trade-in subsidies of up to RMB 15,000.
Previously, Shanghai only allowed vehicles registered in the city to apply for the subsidies.
Nio Power strikes new deal to build swap stations in Yunnan
Nio Power has struck a deal with a state-owned enterprise in Yunnan to jointly build battery swap stations in the province.
This is the fourth partnership with a state-owned enterprise on battery swap stations that Nio has announced in the past month.
At Bauma, Scania debuts new electric power systems for constructon and mining
Scania, a provider of transport solutions, handed over its stage at the 34th Bauma trade fair in Munich to its new all-electric and hybrid power systems for the construction and mining sectors. The new offerings will complement Scania’s existing range of fuel-efficient combustion engine options. In addition, Scania and Cometto, a manufacturer of self-propelled modular… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz gives its electric cars a boost with new update
Mercedes-Benz is making its electric cars even smarter and easier to use. The German car maker is sending out a big update to two million vehicles around the world. This update, called MBUX 2.6, adds new features that will help drivers navigate better, especially those driving electric vehicles. One of the neatest additions is the Google Satellite View. It shows… Read more…
Solaris to deliver 81 electric buses to Stockholm
Solaris has received another significant order from Sweden. VR Sverige AB has placed an order for 81 Urbino 15 LE electric buses to be deployed in the Stockholm region. The vehicles will enter service Q2/2026, supporting Sweden’s ongoing transition to zero-emission public transport. Read more…
The madlads did it: world’s fastest EV drives upside-down & beat an F1 car, too
The McMurtry Speirling, a tiny 1,000hp electric racecar known for smashing records, has now broken two new records in the same day, smashing a 20-year record at Top Gear’s test track and becoming the first(*) car to drive upside down. Read more…
