Mercedes-Benz just kicked off a new phase for its compact luxury SUV, the GLB. The automaker ditched the traditional gas engine, making the 2026 GLB an electric-only vehicle, at least for now. The new model replaces the EQB in the lineup and keeps the boxy, tall shape. Under that familiar silhouette lies a completely redesigned machine, built with an advanced… Read more…
Samsung SDI and BMW to collaborate on solid-state battery validation project
Samsung SDI, BMW and US battery technology company Solid Power have signed an agreement to work together on establishing global value chains for all-solid-state batteries across materials, cells and EVs. The collaboration aims to pave the way for the commercialization of all-solid-state battery cells by bringing together their complementary expertise in cell manufacturing, automaking and… Read more…
This Deal Shows Tesla Is Basically Begging You To Buy A Car Before The End Of The Year
0% APR, $0 down, and free upgrades means that new car deals are so back. Lire la suite…
The Yangwang U9 Is The World Fastest Car. I’m Not Sure That’s Enough
The U9 Extreme may be record-breaking, but I worry that the base U9 may be a tough sell for European buyers. Lire la suite…
Waymo robotaxis roll out in 4 new cities
The race to bring self-driving taxis to the masses just sped up, and the next stop is the frosty Northeast and Midwest. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, announced a major expansion this week, adding four new cities to its map: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and St. Louis. This is yet another big step for the company, pushing its self-driving technology into… Read more…
Tesla’s Panasonic batteries reportedly last significantly longer than LG’s
The EV Clinic, a specialised workshop for electric vehicles, has documented significant quality differences between Tesla battery suppliers. According to their findings, NCA batteries produced by Panasonic in the US last significantly longer than LG’s NCM811 battery packs manufactured in China. Read more…
The Mercedes GLB is back as an electric SUV and it’s better in just about every way [Images]
Mercedes revealed the new GLB, now a fully electric SUV, with more space, luxury, and plenty of other upgrades. Read more…
Two MAN eTGX electric trucks for Sanpellegrino Logistics
MAN has delivered two more units of its electric truck, the eTGX, to Italy. They were handed over to the transport company Koinè, which plans to use the electric trucks in the logistics operations of beverage manufacturer Sanpellegrino. Over the next few years, the logistics provider intends to acquire up to 50 eTGX units from MAN. Read more…
This Rivian R1T Has Over 600 Miles Of Range
It was built to set a new Cannonball Run EV record, so it has more than double the original car’s battery capacity. Lire la suite…
The EV Tax Credit Died And Took New Car Affordability With It
New car prices are turning away buyers: gas and electric. Plus, GM is looking at technology in a new light. Lire la suite…
AUDI’s second model for China to be called E7X
Just a few days ago, Audi unveiled a study of an electric SUV from its new sub-brand AUDI at an auto show in China. Now, the carmaker has already submitted the registration application for the model, which is expected to be called the E7X and might also become available in Europe. Read more…
Bravida orders 500 electric transporters from Ford for Danish fleet
Ford has received an order from the Danish company Bravida for 500 new electric delivery vans. The order includes at least 350 E-Transit Custom and 150 E-Transit Courier models for delivery in 2026. Combined with the existing electric vehicles in the customer’s fleet, the E-Transit vans will account for 60 percent of the company’s total fleet. Read more…
Tesla brings the Model Y Standard to the UK
The Tesla Model Y Standard is now also available in the UK, where it will start at prices of £41,990. Meanwhile, the Model 3 Standard is still not listed in the UK configurator. Read more…
Smart files #6 EHD in China as brand’s 1st sedan
The Smart #6 EHD is a hybrid sedan and the largest model in Smart’s lineup to date.
It will be Smart’s second hybrid model following the Smart #5 EHD.
Battery developer StoreDot plans to go public via SPAC merger
The Israeli battery startup StoreDot, which has developed technology for exceptionally fast-charging electric vehicle batteries, aims to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company Andretti Acquisition. This move is expected to secure StoreDot over 200 million US dollars in fresh capital. Read more…
Allego installs fast chargers at nearly 50 Hofer stores in Slovenia
Hofer, the discount retailer owned by Aldi Süd, has commissioned Allego to build a fast-charging network at nearly 50 Hofer locations across Slovenia by the end of 2026. The charging stations, where possible, will offer charging capacities of up to 200 kW or up to 400 kW. Read more…
LG Just Landed A Billion-Dollar EV Battery Order From Mercedes-Benz
Korea’s LG Energy Solution will supply high-voltage batteries for the German automaker’s future EVs. Lire la suite…
Changan confirms it is coming to Europe
The European auto market is about to face yet another powerful challenge from the East. China’s Changan Auto is no longer just looking at Europe – it is moving in, ready to flood the continent with new electric cars over the next two years. The strategy, confirmed by Klaus Zyciora, Changan’s global design chief, involves a multi-brand approach. Many automakers… Read more…
GAC orders LFP Batteries from Farasis for European vehicle models
Farasis Energy will supply batteries for the GAC Aion V and Aion UT in Europe. The total volume of the order is expected to exceed 10 GWh. GAC is relying on Farasis’ SPS (Super Pouch Solution), which involves batteries with large-format pouch cells. Read more…
GAC orders LFP Batteries from Farasis for European vehicle models
Farasis Energy will supply batteries for the GAC Aion V and Aion UT in Europe. The total volume of the order is expected to exceed 10 GWh. GAC is relying on Farasis’ SPS (Super Pouch Solution), which involves batteries with large-format pouch cells. Read more…
