In future, China will ban car manufacturers from using the phrases ‘intelligent driving’ and ‘autonomous driving’ when advertising driver assistance functions. Manufacturers will also no longer be allowed to conduct public beta tests, and over-the-air updates can only be transmitted after validation has been completed. Read more…
Renault’s ‘Horse’ Wants To Turn EVs Into Hybrids
As automakers tone down their EV ambitions, Horse Powertrain came up with a quick and cheap way to add gas engines to EVs. Read more…
EVs from Kia, Hyundai, Volvo and VW sweep 2025 World Car Awards
New York played host to the 2025 World Car Awards, and the results sent a clear message: the automotive future is electric. Across nearly every category, battery-powered vehicles took home top honors, showing the growing global appeal of electric cars. Unfortunately for American consumers, the celebration comes with a tinge of disappointment, as many of these award-winning EVs aren’t currently… Read more…
Old BMW i3 Gets Double The Range With This New Chinese Battery
New, more energy-dense cells from CATL are the secret sauce. Read more…
Hyundai’s Tariff Strategy: ‘Sell Like Hell’
Plus, UAW argues automakers can absorb tariffs and VW support’s Scout’s decision to high-nose dealerships. Read more…
Infineon introduces more efficient chip generation
To make electric cars and plug-in hybrids more efficient and powerful, Infineon is launching a new generation of high-voltage power chips on the market. These include the EDT3 chips and RC-IGBT chips. Read more…
Tesla starts testing new Model Y in India
Not long after kicking off deliveries of the updated Model Y in key global markets, Tesla has started testing it in India. In parallel, the company continues to recruit new personnel in preparation for entering the new market. Read more…
Nio reveals new information about the Onvo L90
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio plans to present the Onvo L90, a large SUV with six seats, at the Auto Shanghai next week. First images and technical details have now been published. Read more…
Irizar showcases hydrogen coach on Alpine tour
The hydrogen-powered Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen coach has successfully completed a round trip between Ormaiztegi, Irizar’s headquarters, and the town of Briançon in the French Alps. The total route covered 2,500 kilometres. Read more…
BYD enters Czech Republic and Slovakia as European expansion continues
The first models offered by BYD in the Czech Republic and Slovakia include an all-electric SUV and a hybrid SUV.
BYD aims to have 30 stores in the Czech Republic and 20 in Slovakia by the end of 2025.
BYD files for Sealion 06 SUV as new member of Sealion family
The Sealion 06 will be the latest addition to BYD’s Sealion family, following the Sealion 07 EV, Sealion 05 DM-i, and Sealion 05 EV.
BYD’s Sealion family sold 18,125 units in March, up 41.12 percent from February.
China to introduce stricter EV battery standards in 2026
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced new mandatory national safety standards for electric vehicle batteries, set to come into effect on 1 July 2026. A key requirement of the revised regulation is that batteries must no longer pose any risk of fire or explosion. Read more…
Huawei and SAIC announce joint electric car brand Shangjie
Tech giant Huawei has officially unveiled yet another automotive brand, Shangjie. This venture is a partnership with SAIC Motor, a major Chinese automaker, and the two companies signed a formal agreement two months prior. Richard Yu, a top executive at Huawei, introduced the Shangjie brand at an event showcasing Huawei’s HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) business. He announced that the… Read more…
Subaru unveils second electric model – the Trailseeker EV
Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…
Subaru unveils second electric model – the Trailseeker EV
Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…
Rivian electrifies HelloFresh’s van fleet
HelloFresh is Rivian’s first major commercial customer since its exclusivity clause with Amazon ended in 2023. So far, HelloFresh has introduced 70 electric Rivian vans into its fleet – meaning a quarter of its whole fleet is now electric. Read more…
Mercedes launches series production of the CLA
Production of the electric Mercedes CLA at the Rastatt plant has apparently already started. The probable background to the earlier series production: The official order release is said to have been brought forward from mid-June to 29 April. Read more…
ENSO launches Premium tire range designed for Tesla and other high-performance EVs
EV tire specialist ENSO has launched a new premium range of ultra-high performance (UHP) tires designed for passenger electric vehicles. Soon, US drivers of EVs from Tesla and other high-performance models will be able to purchase this new tire range as ENSO significantly expands its product lineup. Read more…
China puts brakes on chaos in smart driving sector
Chinese authorities have begun to step up efforts to regulate the software deployment and marketing in the smart driving space, amid concerns over the growing abuse of the systems.
Car companies are asked to refrain from using words like smart driving and to perform OTA updates only after completing validation.
Take a look at Nio’s Onvo L90 SUV in all its massive glory
Nio’s sub-brand Onvo is almost ready to launch its second model, following the L60 SUV which came out last year. The next Onvo will also be an SUV, but a much larger one. Meet the Onvo L90. This was just certified for sale in China by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a process which always reveals images of… Read more…
