The spy shots of Nio Firefly’s debut model over the past few months have largely been about the front and rear, and now a new high-definition spy shot shows its side for the first time. Read more…
Cupra wants to launch in the US
Cupra is looking to come to the US by 2030. The company is exploring a partnership with Penske Automotive Group, a prominent automotive retailer, to set up its sales network in the new market. Read more…
Tesla China’s payment cycle to suppliers shortened to 90 days, exec says
Tesla China’s payment cycle to supply chain partners has been further shortened to around 90 days from about 101 days in 2023, according to Tesla VP Grace Tao. Read more…
Toyota behind schedule for next-generation electric cars
There appears to be a further delay in Toyota’s production plans for next-generation electric cars. The new Lexus brand battery-electric model scheduled for 2026 will not go into production until mid-2027. Read more…
Horizon unveils 400 kW fuel cell for heavy-duty commercial vehicles
Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has introduced the VLS-IV fuel cell with a power output of 400 kW. The company developed the latest fuel cell for heavy-duty on-road trucks and other high-power equipment. Read more…
Zeekr launches 009 MPV, opens 500th global store in Singapore
Zeekr has launched the Zeekr 009 in Singapore, its second model there after the Zeekr X. Its first store in Singapore is the 500th in the world. Read more…
Volkswagen reviews its sales model
The Volkswagen Group is taking a closer look at its sales model in selected European markets. Although direct sales with a ‘Full Agency’ remains the German carmaker’s long-term goal, there could be a return to traditional sales in the short and medium term. Read more…
Xpeng sees 10,000th P7+ roll off line, 20 days after launch
Xpeng said its plant is in full swing to expand capacity. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz updates its Active Parking Assist
Mercedes-Benz just unveiled an enhanced version of its Active Parking Assist system. The latest edition is now available in a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. The improved system now operates at a speed of 4 km/h – twice as fast as its predecessor, significantly reducing the time spent maneuvering into those tight spots. Drivers can initiate the parking process with… Read more…
E-bikes gain BMS based on 100 V Gan devices
Innoscience Technology has launched a battery management system (BMS) based on 100 V gallium nitride (GaN) devices for electric three-wheelers and e-bikes, writes Nick Flaherty.
The VGaN devices are connected by a common drain for bidirectional switching of battery charging and discharging, reducing on-resistance to 3.2 mΩ. Read more…
China Nov EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 22,000, Tesla 80,000, BYD 520,000
Deutsche Bank expects the Nio brand to deliver 17,000 units in November and the Onvo sub-brand 5,000 units. Read more…
Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) reaches 500,000 EV deliveries
Among the most interesting developments in the fast-growing Chinese EV market is the rapid rise of Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). In just 32 months, HIMA has delivered over 500,000 vehicles, a remarkable feat for a newcomer in the automotive industry. HIMA is a collaboration between Huawei and several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This unique approach allows Huawei to… Read more…
Tesla now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis
Tesla has started offering lease buyouts on all its vehicles, allowing customers who lease a Tesla to purchase their vehicle at the end of the lease term. But this represents a pullback from its previous autonomous vehicle ambitions. Read more…
Man who created rumor of BYD buying Nio detained
The man used AI software to create the fake image and spread it online to boost the popularity of his own self-media account, according to local media. Read more…
Leapmotor signs deal to assemble cars in Myanmar
Leapmotor has signed a cooperation agreement with Myanmar’s NPK Motor to assemble vehicles on a KD (Knocked Down) model in the Southeast Asian country. Read more…
Super changes to Supercharger network, EV sales set to spike in Q4, and more
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making significant updates to its Supercharger network as it welcomes new makes and models to the service. Meanwhile, analysts are expecting a big EV market spike ahead of the new year. Read more…
Pony AI debuts on Nasdaq at $5 billion valuation
Pony AI raised $413 million in its US offering, making it the largest IPO in the autonomous driving space on the US stock market this year. Read more…
Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 flashes a stylish new design ahead of its big debut [Video]
With its big debut around the corner, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 was just spotted with a sleek new design. The already stylish EV is about to get even better. Here’s a look at the refreshed model. Read more…
Genesis is set to shake up the ultra-luxury SUV market with its flagship GV90 coming soon
Genesis is preparing to launch its new ultra-luxury GV90 electric SUV. After the first prototypes were caught near Hyundai’s facility, we are learning more about what to expect from the flagship SUV. Read more…
These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this Black Friday [Updated]
With big discounts and lower-priced models hitting the market, electric vehicles are getting more and more affordable. Here are the EVs you can drive off in this Black Friday with lease prices under $300 a month. Read more…
