The Irish energy management specialist Eaton plans to spin off its Mobility Group into an independent company, which encompasses its vehicle and e-mobility divisions. The spin-off is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2027. Read more…
Traton invests up to 25 million mollars in partnership with autonomy start-up PlusAI
The German commercial vehicle group Traton (including MAN and International) is expanding its partnership with PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks. Traton plans to provide up to 25 million US dollars in earmarked R&D funds. Read more…
BYD’s new flagship SUV in Tang series spotted in real life for 1st time
BYD will unveil the new flagship model of its Tang SUV series and the new flagship model of its Han sedan series in the first half of the year.
The new SUV is expected to target the premium market segment priced around RMB 400,000 ($57,510).
Mercedes-Benz Is Putting This Hydrogen Electric Semi Truck Into Production
The NextGenH2 Truck is like an EREV with a hydrogen fuel cell that acts as a generator–minus the charging port. Lire la suite…
Nio brings in former Alibaba exec as part of efforts to ramp up AI push
Yang Sheng, a former algorithm expert at Alibaba’s DAMO Academy, has joined Nio for research on cutting-edge architecture and algorithm.
Yang previously served as director of Alibaba’s autonomous driving lab and launched the Robovan project for Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics subsidiary.
New Free Trade Zone announced between India and the EU
The European Union and India have agreed on a comprehensive trade deal. Among other provisions, this includes significant tariff reductions for the EU automotive industry on imports to India. Duties for a specific quota of goods are set to drop from the current 110 per cent to as low as 10 per cent. Read more…
Chery’s Rely brand launches R08 EV to tap China’s electric pickup market
The R08 EV starts at RMB 127,800 ($18,370) and is Rely’s first pure-electric pickup.
Pickups represent a niche market in China, with annual sales totaling 589,000 units in 2025.
Nio participates in large-scale V2G trial in Jiangsu, testing power supply to grid
Six Nio battery swap stations delivered a peak power output of 1,540 kW during the trial, contributing 15% of the total discharge share.
The trial involved 70 energy facilities in total, comprising 56 charging stations and 14 battery swap stations.
Michigan takes Big Oil to court over electric cars
Michigan is taking a legal stand against the biggest names in the petroleum business. Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit that targets companies like BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. The legal filing also names the American Petroleum Institute, which is a major group representing the interests of these businesses. The state argues that these companies worked… Read more…
EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time
Europe hit a historic milestone as EV sales surpassed gas cars for the first time, despite geopolitical headwinds. Lire la suite…
BYD aims to sell over 10,000 cars in South Korea in 2026
The target represents a 64% increase from BYD’s 2025 sales of 6,107 passenger vehicles in South Korea.
BYD plans to add three new models to its South Korean product lineup in 2026.
Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward
Rad Power Bikes has officially found a buyer. Just over a month after entering the bankruptcy process, the once-dominant direct-to-consumer electric bike brand has reached an agreement to sell its assets. Read more…
Geely EX2 overseas production commences in Indonesia
Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) has commenced local assembly of Geely’s EX2, which was originally introduced as the Xingyuan in China. The move marks the start of the model’s overseas production. Read more…
Tesla launches Cybertruck in the Middle East as American sales crater
Tesla is moving its infamous electric pickup, the Cybertruck, into new territory. The company started delivering the vehicle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making the Middle East the second place outside of North America where the truck is officially available, following a launch in South Korea late last year. To celebrate the arrival, Tesla held a big event in… Read more…
BYD’s European registrations surge 270% in 2025 while Tesla slips 27%
BYD achieved over 200% year-on-year growth in Europe during most months of 2025, whereas Tesla saw declines in every single month.
In December 2025, BYD’s registrations in Europe reached 27,678 units, marking a 229.7% year-on-year increase.
BYD’s European registrations surge 270% in 2025 while Tesla slips 27%
BYD achieved over 200% year-on-year growth in Europe during most months of 2025, whereas Tesla saw declines in every single month.
In December 2025, BYD’s registrations in Europe reached 27,678 units, marking a 229.7% year-on-year increase.
Eaton plans Mobility Group spin-off into a standalone vehicle powertrain company
Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, together called its Mobility Group, into an independent, publicly traded company. Eaton says the move is intended to sharpen its focus on its electrical and aerospace businesses as part of its 2030 growth strategy, while positioning the spun-out Mobility business as a dedicated engineered-solutions… Read more…
Rising metal and memory prices weigh on China’s EV industry, analysts say
If all cost increases are borne by automakers, they could completely erode profit margins, UBS said.
UBS estimates that the cost of a typical mid-sized smart EV could increase by RMB 4,000 ($575) to RMB 7,000.
Chinese-made vehicles now make up nearly 20% of cars sold in Mexico
Nearly one in five cars sold in Mexico in 2025 was made in China. The newspaper Reforma reports that, according to data from the national statistics agency INEGI and industry groups including the Electro Mobility Association and the Nuevo León Automotive Cluster (CLAUT), some 306,351 “Made in China” light vehicles were sold in Mexico last… Read more…
Beam Global sells ten EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems to New York residential development
Beam Global makes portable off-grid solar-powered EV charging systems. Some of the company’s most reliable customers have been government agencies and municipalities. During 2025 however, the company diversified its customer base, and saw increasing demand from commercial customers. Now Beam has announced the sale of ten EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems to a new… Read more…
