Xpeng has consolidated its 4 product lines into 2 to focus R&D resources and reduce costs. Read more…
Momenta to develop advanced driver assistance for Peugeot, Jeep in China and overseas
New models under the partnership are scheduled to hit the market from 2027, with powertrain options including battery electric and plug-in hybrid. Read more…
VW’s Jetta brand opens pre-sales for M6 electric sedan in China, starting at about $11,900
M6 is Jetta’s first battery electric model and is scheduled for an official launch in mid-October. Read more…
NIO sells 30% of battery swap unit to Geely at more than $2 billion
Geely is buying into NIO’s battery swap network. NIO announced definitive agreements on Sunday that hand a Geely Holding subsidiary 30% of NIO Power, the unit running its swap stations and chargers, at a post-money valuation of about RMB16 billion ($2.4 billion). Read more…
BREAKING: Geely to take 30% stake in Nio Power with battery swap assets and cash
Geely will invest its entire equity interest in Yiyi Power and 640 million yuan in cash in Nio Power, integrating battery swap operations for commercial fleets. Read more…
Survey Sunday: When self driving cars crash, who gets the blame?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek readers who should be held responsible when AI fails, and people get hurt. After nearly 3,000 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Elektrotrucker sets off to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes eActros 600 electric truck
Elektrotrucker begins global tour in Mercedes eActros 600 to test battery-electric long-haul truck performance across diverse conditions. Read more…
Charge up your Christmas tree with this Hallmark Keepsake Daytona Scat Pack
The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona may not have been a stunning sales success with either EV fans or the Mopar faithful, but that didn’t change the fact that it’s one of the most competent straight-line performance cars ever built – and now, Hallmark is making it easier than ever to park one under a Christmas tree. Read more…
Mazda adds LiDAR to CX-6e, rolls out “self driving” tech in China
Mazda’s CX-6e just got a major tech update in the form of a new LiDAR suite that makes the sporty electric SUV capable of delivering “advanced L2” autonomy, navigation on autopilot (NOA), and automated parking. Read more…
OBE Power secures new equity investment to expand its North American EV charging network
OBE Power secures new equity investment from North Sky Capital to accelerate expansion of its North American EV charging network. Read more…
EU presses UK to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, report says
The EU links treatment of British goods to closer trade policy alignment and suggests London join its customs union. Read more…
2026 Mini John Cooper Works Aceman E review
Mini is one of those brands that transcends the automotive world and is now an inherent part of the pop culture with its unique take on life. It all started with the fun little three-door Mini, but the company recently introduced the significantly larger Countryman, which also gained significant traction. And now we have the Aceman, which should fit nicely… Read more…
‘Cannot Give Up Right Now’: Hyundai’s R&D Boss On The Solid-State Battery Bet
Hyundai’s head of R&D says small-volume cars with solid-state batteries should hit the market within five years. Read More…
The Genesis GV90 Has A Huge Screen. Park And It Gets Even Bigger
The GV90’s motorized display rises to turn parking into movie night. Its engineers had rather more to worry about than popcorn. Read More…
Think gas prices are too low? Don’t fret, Trump plans to raise them Monday
The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the world struggles with the effects of a war of choice that has spiked energy prices globally. Read more…
Blue paint, white stripes: Renault 8 Gordini returns as a RWD electric ghost
Long before the hot hatch became Europe’s idea of fun, French rally enthusiasts worshipped a little shoebox called “la Gorde.” In 1964, Renault put a crossflow head onto a rear-mounted engine, dialed in a tail-heavy, pendulum-like handling balance, slapped two white racing stripes over Bleu de France paint, and gave everyday motorists a masterclass in opposite-lock physics. If you mastered… Read more…
New Kempower charging deal powers up Canadian port operations
The Finnish EV charging experts at Kempower are bringing high-speed electric vehicle charging infrastructure to all of Canada’s DP World Canadian terminal operations – and the first two sites are online NOW. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: EGO POWER+ Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher
The latest leaf vacuum, mulcher, and blower three-in-one from electric tool brand EGO promises fully 210 mph of blowing power and enough mulching mayhem to turn 16 bags of autumn leaves into just one for easy fall cleanup. Read more…
Survey Sunday: how much pain at the pump will it take to switch to EV? [update]
Back in April, we ran a sidebar survey about how much Electrek readers think gas would need to cost to convince the most dedicated anti-EV hysterics to switch to a plug-in car. After receiving over 2,800 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Mazda launches updated EZ-60 in China, adds LiDAR variants to close smart driving gap
Changan Mazda rolled out the updated model a year after the EZ-60’s launch, with limited-time prices starting at 113,900 yuan ($16,880). Read more…
