BYD vehicles equipped with smart driving systems now generate over 130 million km of assisted driving data daily.
In October, sales of BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems reached 316,759 units.
Mercedes doubles the discount on the G580 EQ in Germany
The BEV version of the off-road icon appears to be continuing to fall short of expectations. Mercedes has now doubled the discount on the G580 EQ from five to ten per cent in Germany. This saves customers almost 15,000 euros on the base model. Read more…
Italian ACC battery factory likely to close for good
The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery cell joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies appears to be on the verge of permanently closing its factory in Termoli, Italy. An announcement could be made in a matter of weeks. Read more…
Leapmotor teases new small SUV A10 as debut 1 week away
A Leapmotor executive shared two images of the A10, offering the first glimpse of the small SUV.
Leapmotor will showcase the A10 at the 2025 Guangzhou auto show starting November 21.
Li Auto fires multiple employees over costly Mega MPV recall
Analysts estimate the Li Mega recall could drag down Li Auto’s profits by RMB 1.14 billion.
Li Auto also dismissed some employees over quality complaints related to its 2025 L-series EREVs.
New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Undercutting Competitors
The American-made Pebble Flow Magic Pack undercuts its nearest rival by $15,500, and an even cheaper version is on the way. Lire la suite…
Daimler Truck’s GenH2 Truck enters second phase of customer testing
Just under a year and a half ago, Daimler Truck launched customer-oriented testing of its fuel cell truck. Now, as planned, the second phase is underway with real-world customer tests at five partner companies: Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva, Rhenus and DHL Supply Chain. Read more…
Grab invests in remote car rental service Vay
Singapore-based ride-hailing company Grab is investing $60 million in German company Vay. Together the companies plan to scale up operations to new U.S. cities beyond Las Vegas, where Vay is currently active. Read more…
Li Auto to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 26
Li Auto delivered 93,211 cars in the third quarter, down 39.01 percent year-on-year and down 16.08 percent from the second quarter.
Analysts estimate the Li Mega recall could reduce Li Auto’s profits by RMB 1.14 billion.
Porsche details electric Cayenne’s wireless charging
Owning an electric car usually involves a specific routine. You drive home, open the charge port, wrestle with a thick cable, and plug it in. It is not difficult, but it is a manual task that drivers must repeat every now and then, depending on how much they drive. Porsche wants to change this habit with the new Cayenne Electric.… Read more…
Tadus unveils near-series electric tractor
German company Tadus has presented the T16.20, a near-production electric tractor designed for continuous farm operation, at Agritechnica 2025 in Hannover. The model targets agricultural, municipal and yard applications with zero-emission drive technology. Read more…
Tadus unveils near-series electric tractor
German company Tadus has presented the T16.20, a near-production electric tractor designed for continuous farm operation, at Agritechnica 2025 in Hannover. The model targets agricultural, municipal and yard applications with zero-emission drive technology. Read more…
Kia opens phase one of dedicated PBV production hub in Korea
Kia has completed the Hwaseong EVO Plant East and broken ground on the EVO Plant West, creating Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) production hub in Korea. The two facilities will support a combined annual capacity of 250,000 PBVs. Read more…
London confirms changes to the Congestion Charge
London will introduce a revised Congestion Charge structure from January 2026, raising the daily fee from £15 to £18. EVs will no longer be exempt, but are eligible for a discount of up to 50 per cent – at least until March 2030. Read more…
Years later Tesla may finally add Apple CarPlay to its cars
A massive shift might be coming for Tesla owners who own an iPhone. A new report claims the biggest name in electric cars is testing Apple CarPlay. This news comes as a shock to many people in the auto industry. For years, Tesla refused to add this popular feature. The company preferred to make drivers use its own software. Now,… Read more…
Germany clears the way for bidirectional charging
Germany has unexpectedly taken an important decision that removes the previous multiple charging of electricity used in bidirectional charging. Grid fees for interim storage will no longer apply. Experts see this as a key step for the future of vehicle-to-grid in Germany. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 really does have coach doors [Video]
Genesis is taking luxury to the next level with its new flagship SUV. The GV90 is shaping up to be the brand’s most lavish vehicle yet, offering ultra-premium features like coach doors. Read more…
Solar and wind are covering all new power demand in 2025
Solar and wind are growing fast enough to meet all new electricity demand worldwide for the first three quarters of 2025, according to new data from energy think tank Ember. The group now expects fossil power to stay flat for the full year, marking the first time since the pandemic that fossil generation won’t increase. Read more…
Is Elon Musk delusional or lying about Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threw shade at Waymo for having “rookie numbers” amid Tesla’s own disappointing autonomous-driving performance, raising the question: Is Elon Musk delusional or simply lying about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. Read more…
China Is Cracking Down On Too-Quick EVs
Proposed legislation would lock the default 0-60 mph times behind an artificial 5-second wall. Lire la suite…
