Strong exports supported wholesale growth, while domestic retail sales remained under pressure. Read more…
Volkswagen announces the ID.Tiguan – a more refined successor to the ID.4
The ID.4 was first released back in 2020, and it quickly became a popular model, especially in the US, where people really like their crossovers. But some inherent teething problems still plagued the user experience. Volkswagen, determined to right its wrongs, now introduces the ID.Tiguan to replace the old ID.4 and fixes many, if not all, of the issues the… Read more…
VW recalls another 22,524 ID.4 vehicles due to fire risk
Volkswagen has announced another recall in the US for 22,524 ID.4 units. Until a final solution is available, affected vehicles should only be charged up to a maximum of 80 per cent. Read more…
Max stupid: EU may loosen EV rules for third time in two years, aiding China
During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow its automakers to produce more of the vehicles that directly caused each of those problems. Read more…
Li Auto to launch 2026 Li i6 on October 28, deliveries to start in early November
Li Auto will begin displaying the 2026 Li i6 at 485 stores in China on October 11, with the model set to appear at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. Read more…
E.ON Drive takes over BP Pulse fast-charging network in the Netherlands
E.ON Drive Infrastructure is taking over the former BP Pulse fast-charging network in the Netherlands and will operate it under the Essent brand in the future. The network comprises a total of 79 locations with 370 charging points. Read more…
Cell bypass aims to extend the usable life of EV batteries
A study by Chalmers University of Technology examines reconfigurable battery packs that can selectively bypass weaker cells. Under optimal conditions, this could extend the lifespan of batteries in certain high-voltage vehicles by more than 20 per cent. Read more…
Nio completes nearly 1.2 million battery swaps over 7-day holiday, sets daily record twice
Nio’s 4,168 battery swap stations completed 1,192,221 swaps from October 1 to 7, with the daily average rising 22% year-on-year. Read more…
BYD humanoid robot design emerges as formal debut remains pending
Patent images show a bipedal humanoid robot designed for service, education and industrial applications. Read more…
GM and PG&E offer an incentive package for managed EV charging program
GM Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric offer incentives including home chargers and bill credits for customers joining a managed EV charging program. Read more…
Renault sharpens up the 4 E-Tech
Way back in 1961, Pierre Dreyfus handed his Renault engineers quite an interesting brief for the original 4L: build a “blue jeans car.” He meant an honest, functional tool meant for everyone from shopkeepers to farmers. The original was never designed to be precious. It wasn’t built to flatter egos. Fast-forward to the upcoming 2026 Paris Motor Show, and Renault… Read more…
Xpeng launches Dark Knight package for P7+ sedan, echoing Nio’s design update playbook
The Dark Knight package is priced at 6,000 yuan ($890) for a limited time, lifting the appeal of the electric sedan with exterior and interior updates. Read more…
Irizar presents a new 15-meter version of its electric coach
Irizar Group unveils a new 15-meter electric coach with 500 km range, enhanced safety features, and high recyclability for sustainable transit. Read more…
Xiaomi’s SkyNomad lineup secures 70,000 locked-in orders in one month
Xiaomi launched its SkyNomad N90 and SkyNomad N70 EREVs in China last month, with pre-orders having started at the end of July. The company has now announced that it’s already secured over 70,000 locked-in orders for the two models in just one month from the launch. Xiaomi delivered over 10,000 SkyNomad vehicles in September, helping drive its total car delivery… Read more…
Nanoramic launches an eight-product catalog of NXSP binders for Li-ion electrodes
Nanoramic launches NXSP binder catalog for lithium-ion electrodes, boosting energy density and lowering costs with advanced composite binders. Read more…
Take a look at the spaceship-inspired interior of BYD’s third-generation Tang SUV
Back in August at the Chengdu Auto Show, BYD first showed the upcoming third-generation Tang SUV, and today the brand has decided to unveil its interior. The five-seat SUV is scheduled to launch in China before the end of this year, joining the Great Tang (Da Tang) in its roster to create a dual-flagship SUV lineup in the Dynasty series.… Read more…
BYD reveals tech-savvy 5-seat SUV interior with two massive 30-inch+ screens
BYD offered an early look at the third-generation Tang’s interior, its flagship “tech-savvy” five-seat electric SUV. Read more…
Rivian brings Ghostbusters to its vehicles in 2026 Halloween update
Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 7 is coming as a big sibling to the IONIQ 5
If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. Read more…
Battery Thermal Management by Design: How Advanced Materials Are Enabling the Next Generation of EV Batteries
Sponsored by H.B. FullerAs electric vehicles evolve, battery design is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Automakers are under pressure to deliver greater driving range, faster charging, lower costs, improved safety, and more sustainable manufacturing practices, all within the same battery system. Achieving those objectives requires more than advances in cell chemistry alone. Increasingly, innovation is coming… Read more » Read more…
