Nio priced the ES9 starting at 498,000 yuan ($73,400) including the battery pack, down nearly 6% from the pre-sales price announced last month. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito launches updated M9 SUV to target premium buyers
The standard version of the new Aito M9 starts at 479,800 yuan ($70,760), while the special extended Ultimate edition starts at 649,800 yuan. Read more…
Next-gen Hyundai Kona spotted testing
The latest spy photos of the next-generation Hyundai Kona, codenamed SX3, reveal that the South Korean automaker is completely transforming its small SUV. Instead of a simple mid-cycle cosmetic update, the brand is pushing large-scale structural changes to turn the vehicle into a Software-Defined Vehicle, hoping to elevate the model from an affordable entry-level vehicle into a premium, high-specification challenger… Read more…
Dongfeng unveils hydrogen truck with 400 kW fuel cell
Dongfeng has unveiled its new 400 kW ‘Hydrogen Core’ fuel cell system for 49-tonne trucks. At the same time, the manufacturer introduced a new vehicle platform designed to support the system and enable ranges of up to 1,700 kilometres. Read more…
Autonomous e-bus by Karsan collides with tram in Gothenburg
The launch of Gothenburg’s autonomous bus service ended after just one hour when a self-driving Karsan e-ATAK collided with a tram. No one was injured, but the incident has raised questions about the future of the project — and could also affect ongoing trials in Germany. Read more…
2027 Lexus ES Review: Which Is Better, The Hybrid Or The EV?
The new Lexus ES is available only as a hybrid or full-on EV. I drove both to find out which one is better. Read More…
Hyundai Is Launching A Mobile Service Fleet To Fix Your EV At Home
Hyundai dealers are rolling out fully kitted-out service vans with genuine parts and factory-trained technicians. Read More…
China NEV retail sales drop 11% year-on-year in first 24 days of May
NEVs continue to dominate China’s passenger vehicle market, with retail penetration reaching 62.5% from May 1 to 24. Read more…
ACEA: Battery-electric car registrations jump 38% in April
According to ACEA, registrations of electric cars in the EU rose by 37.7 per cent year-on-year to 200,117 units in April. Since the beginning of the year, battery-electric cars have reached 746,899 registrations and a market share of 19.7 per cent. Read more…
Stellantis to build next-generation electric vehicles in Mulhouse
France has presented its national electrification strategy. As part of the plan, President Emmanuel Macron announced that Stellantis will invest more than one billion euros in the production of a new generation of electric vehicles at its Mulhouse plant from 2029 onward. Read more…
Xiaomi posts EV business loss in Q1 2026
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi slightly increased revenue in its young electric vehicle division in the first quarter of 2026. However, after posting an annual profit in 2025, the company reported a quarterly loss equivalent to around 400 million euros. Read more…
Former Volkswagen boss Diess unveils electric tractor plans
Former Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess plans to launch a new mid-range electric tractor next year. To this end, he has founded Diess E-Agrartechnik AG, based in Munich. One of the unique features of the e-tractor is expected to be a swappable battery system enabling 24/7 operation. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX merger would be Musk’s 4th billion-dollar self-deal
Elon Musk is reportedly floating the idea of merging Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX, just weeks before SpaceX’s massive IPO on the Nasdaq. If it happens, this would literally be the fourth time Musk has orchestrated a billion-dollar transaction between companies he controls. Read more…
Philadelphia just announced 435 more EV charging ports
Philadelphia is expanding its public EV charging network again, adding around 435 new DC fast-charging and Level 2 charging ports across the city. Read more…
Hong Kong: Citybus orders 20 Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners
Wrightbus has secured an order from Hong Kong operator Citybus for 20 battery-electric 6×2 StreetDeck Electroliner double-deck buses. The 12-metre vehicles will be built in Malaysia for delivery in 2027, marking the first international order for the new triple-axle model. Read more…
USA: Voltera and Revel merge to expand urban EV charging network
US companies Voltera and Revel have agreed to combine their businesses to create a charging infrastructure platform focused on electric fleets and autonomous vehicles. The merged company plans more than 1,000 charging stalls across 11 major US metropolitan markets. Read more…
The U.S. Banned Chinese Car Tech—But Volvo Just Got A Special Pass To Keep It
Volvo can continue to sell connected cars with Chinese hardware and software in the U.S., thanks to a special authorization. Read More…
Rad Power Bikes to offer safer replacement e-bike batteries at steep discount
It looks like Rad Power Bikes owners may soon have a more affordable path to upgrading to the company’s newer Safe Shield battery technology. Read more…
Nio taps basketball legend Yao Ming as ES9 chief experience officer ahead of launch
Nio hopes to leverage the global influence of the NBA Hall of Famer to build momentum for its flagship SUV launching tonight. Read more…
Volvo integrates 20,000 European Tesla Superchargers into native app
Automotive manufacturers continue to remove friction from the public charging experience to encourage consumer adoption of electric cars. Volvo Cars announced an agreement that incorporates the Tesla Supercharger network directly into its proprietary ecosystem. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026, owners of fully electric Volvo vehicles can bypass third-party software entirely when pulling up to Tesla fast-charging stations. The… Read more…
