At the Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 hacker competition, security researchers focused on stress-testing charging stations and electric vehicles. Numerous security vulnerabilities were exposed. A highlight: One team managed to run the classic first-person shooter game ‘Doom’ on an Alpitronic charging station. Read more…
Genesis expands into Italy as its fourth European market
Following its European launch in 2021 in Germany, the UK, and Switzerland, Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis is now expanding its business into Italy with the three BEV models, Genesis GV60, Electrified GV70, and Electrified G80. Additionally, further expansion into France, Spain, and the Netherlands is set to follow soon. Read more…
Tesla UK sales plunge 57% in January as BYD races ahead
Tesla’s struggles in Europe have reached the UK, with January 2026 registrations plunging more than 57% year-over-year to just 647 vehicles, according to new data. Read more…
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. Read more…
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. Read more…
I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America’s Weirdest EV
Polestar built a BMW-fighting faux-SUV with no rear window and a lot of horsepower. Nobody asked for it, but we’re glad it’s here. Lire la suite…
Porsche reconsiders electric future for 718 Cayman and Boxster
Porsche has been planning to turn its famous 718 sports cars into electric cars for quite a while now. The development has taken much longer than expected, and many drivers were hoping to see the battery-powered Cayman and Boxster in showrooms very soon. Unfortunately, a new leader at the company might change everything. Michael Leiters took over as CEO on… Read more…
Ikea to start using the eActros 600 in Italy
Together with its logistics partner LC3 Trasporti, furniture giant IKEA is launching an initiative for CO2-free road freight transport in Italy. By the third quarter of 2026, both partners aim to build a fleet of more than ten electric trucks of the eActros 600 model, two of which are already in operation. Read more…
Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?
Plus: Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian’s robotics venture takes shape. Lire la suite…
BMW Has Built The First Neue Klasse i3 Electric Sedans
Full-scale i3 production will begin in Munich in the second half of 2026. Lire la suite…
India: Cochin Airport to deploy three hydrogen buses
Kochi Airport (COK), a major airport in the state of Kerala in India, has announced plans to deploy three hydrogen-powered buses. With this move, it will become India’s first airport to commercialise hydrogen buses. Read more…
Nidec Aerospace opens new site in Atlanta
Nidec Aerospace, a joint venture between Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is establishing a new location in the city of Atlanta. This move aims to advance the development and deployment of electric propulsion systems in aviation. Read more…
BMW launches pre-series production of the i3
The Munich plant has now started producing the first pre-series vehicles of the upcoming BMW i3. This marks the beginning of the final preparation phase for the start of series production of the electric sedan in the 3 Series format in the second half of 2026. Read more…
Europe’s EV capital Oslo changes pricing model for AC Charging
Oslo is the capital city with the highest proportion of electric cars worldwide. What was previously little known: at public AC chargers, the capital’s residents used to pay by the minute. Now, the city is changing its pricing model, but it is not completely removing time as a criterion. After all, with the number of EVs in Oslo, charging stations need to be rotated quickly. Read more…
Tesla adds cheaper all-wheel-drive option to Model Y lineup
Tesla made a quiet but significant change to its most popular vehicle. The company launched a new version of the Model Y that brings all-wheel drive (AWD) to a much lower price point. The automaker previously called its entry-level vehicles “Standard,” but it has now dropped that name altogether. The new variant is simply the Model Y All-Wheel Drive, and… Read more…
Kia launches PV5 pickup in South Korea
With its ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, Kia aims to become a key player in the light electric commercial vehicle segment. The manufacturer has now unveiled a new variant of its electric transporter PV5—a fully electric pickup. Read more…
Agrale orders more drivetrains from Equipmake
Equipmake announced that it has received a further £2.4 million order from Agrale to supply electric drivetrain systems for 23 Agrale buses of varying types. This follows a previous order for 50 drivetrains. Read more…
Sunswap expands into Australia with battery-electric refrigerated trailers
Sunswap is a UK-based developer of battery- and solar-powered transport refrigeration units that can be used in applications such as truck trailers. After entering four European markets and Chile, Sunswap has now announced Australia as its next target market. Read more…
SNE Research: CATL continues to dominate global battery market
The global market for electric vehicle batteries grew by 31.7 per cent last year, according to an analysis by SNE Research. The largest supplier, CATL, expanded even more strongly than the overall market and further consolidated its dominant position. Read more…
China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates show
Compared with December 2025, the estimate represents a 42.42% decline.
Consumer demand was pulled forward in December, resulting in a drawdown of January demand.
