
Explore the engineering and manufacturing challenges of hairpin motor windings in EV traction motors and their impact on performance and cost. Read more…
BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test

BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. Read more…
The Self-Driving Car Story Started Earlier Than You Think

Decades before Waymo and Tesla, a Mercedes van used cameras and computers to drive itself down the autobahn. Read More…
KIA UK expands PV5 lineup with Cargo and Passenger additions

KIA UK has announced that a new entry-level Cargo variant and a seven-seat Passenger model will join its roster of PV5 EVs for MY2027. Additional tweaks and improvements have also been introduced for existing models. Read more…
This 85% Scale Vintage Bentley Is One Of A Kind—And Electric

The bespoke Bentley Blower Junior was commissioned by American actor Jason Momoa. Read More…
Tesla Wants Its Cameras To ‘Blink’ Like a Human Eye

Computers might be better at some things, but Tesla’s newest patent shows that the human eye remains undefeated in one important area. Read More…
Ireland announces €10m in funding for EV scrappage scheme

A newly announced scrappage scheme in Ireland aims to help consumers replace aging ICE vehicles with new battery electric vehicles. Applicants could receive up to €5000 in addition to other grants if they agree to scrap an ICE vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Read more…
Samsung SDI reportedly to supply battery cells to Volkswagen

Volkswagen is reportedly bringing the South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI on board as an additional supplier for its Unified Cell. The standardised battery cell is currently produced by VW subsidiary PowerCo in Salzgitter and by VW affiliate Gotion in China. Read more…
Moment Energy opens new second-life facility in Vancouver

Canadian company Moment Energy is on the verge of commissioning a facility for repurposing used electric vehicle batteries in stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The factory in Vancouver is expected to reach an annual capacity of 1 GWh soon. Read more…
Tesla hit with class action in Quebec over up to $400m in heat pump failures

A Quebec Tesla owner has filed a class action request against Tesla over heat pump failures, seeking damages for all Tesla owners in the province after being stuck with a $4,477 repair bill when her Model 3’s heat pump died after just six years. Read more…
From iPhone to an electric SUV that sprints to 60 mph in 3.8 sec., Foxconn makes it

The Taiwanese assembly experts at Foxconn have taken the wraps off the Cavira, a new Tesla Model Y competitor that offers a 468 hp AWD powertrain, sub-four-second 0-60 mph performance, and up to 359 miles of range. Read more…
SpaceX’s xAI just bought another $269M of Tesla Megapacks

SpaceX’s amended S-1 IPO filing, published yesterday, reveals that xAI purchased another $269 million worth of Tesla Megapack products in April 2026 alone. That single month exceeds what xAI spent on Tesla Megapacks in all of 2024. Read more…
New e-bike law could help legalize those 30 and 40+ MPH ‘grey-zone’ bikes

Illinois is on the verge of adopting a major update to its e-bike laws, and unlike many recent proposals around the country, this one doesn’t simply focus on traditional electric bicycles. In addition to the traditional 3-class electric bicycle system, it also sets in place a path forward for out-of-class models that are too fast or powerful to qualify as true electric bicycles. Read more…
Electric Trucks Have Failed Spectacularly In America. Here’s Why Ford Is Trying Again

Ford says its upcoming electric truck has one job: to be a great vehicle first. The EV part is almost beside the point. Read More…
Xpeng to produce fourth model at Magna Steyr in Graz

Chinese EV firm Xpeng is expanding its collaboration with contract manufacturer Magna Steyr. In addition to the G6, G9, and P7+, a fourth model will also be produced at its plant in Graz, as confirmed by Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng. However, it remains unclear which vehicle this will be. Read more…
Mercedes F1 team deploys eActros 600 across European season

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will use a battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for all nine European Formula One races this year. According to the team, this makes it the first Formula One team to use an electric truck throughout an entire European race season. Read more…
UK EV market share reaches 27.3% in strongest May since 2019

Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK continued to accelerate in May, with BEV volumes rising by 34.2% year-on-year to achieve a market share of 27.3%. According to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the result marks the highest monthly BEV share recorded so far in 2026. Read more…
Leapmotor sees sixth management stake increase in two years

The latest share purchase comes as Leapmotor’s stock price has tumbled 29% since mid-April. Read more…
Tesla alters past agreements as Autopilot promises fade

Tesla faces new criticism after changing the digital paperwork for its premium driver-assist software. Multiple owners of Tesla’s electric cars report that the company altered or blocked access to original sales contracts. These documents date back several years, a time when the automaker promised its vehicles would eventually drive themselves without human input. The issue involves the software package long… Read more…
Nissan explores contract manufacturing for Chery in Sunderland

Nissan and Chery have officially confirmed that they are negotiating a potential contract manufacturing agreement for Chery passenger vehicles at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK. Nissan had previously announced plans to reduce its own production at the factory to a single production line. Read more…

