The Swedish manufacturer has had to recall almost 73,000 plug-in hybrids of various series worldwide. When the battery is fully charged, parked vehicles may experience a short circuit in the high-voltage battery. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles. Read more…
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: If You Can’t Beat Em, Join Em, Right?
Mazda’s crossover gets its guts from Toyota, but it doesn’t feel like one. Read more…
First Student to use Ampcontrol’s EV charging platform for its electric school buses
School bus operator First Student has selected Ampcontrol‘s EV charging platform to monitor and optimize all of its electric school bus operations. The partnership includes Ampcontrol’s cloud software, AmpEdge onsite controller solution, and professional services to optimize the energy usage and operation of the electric fleet. First Student expects to realize a substantial reduction in… Read more…
Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems
Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. The DA14533, the first device in the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced power management features to simplify… Read more…
Hyundai teases mystery electric SUV
Hyundai is getting ready to introduce a new electric SUV designed specifically for the Chinese market. A teaser video shows a heavily camouflaged prototype going through cold-weather testing. It reveals a vehicle with styling somewhat different from the globally recognized Ioniq lineup. This new SUV was developed through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture, and will add to Hyundai’s EV offerings… Read more…
This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Over 400,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke
It’s an impressive feat for any car, but with one big catch. Read more…
BP to sell off gas stations in Austria
The mineral oil company BP wants to sell its petrol station network in Austria before the end of this year. The company hopes to find a buyer for more than 260 petrol station locations and charging stations by the end of the third quarter. Read more…
NaaS Technology and Xiaomi announce EV charging partnership
The two companies will collaborate across the Chinese EV charging ecosystem by integrating NaaS’ charging network with the Xiaomi Auto app. It means Xiaomi EV drivers will access to more than 100,000 charging hubs across China. Read more…
BMW Regensburg plant opens additional body shop
BMW has opened an additional body shop for its factory in Regensburg. In the new production hall in Neutraubling, the manufacturer currently produces about 120 car bodies per day. This is because the plant’s output is constantly increasing, with more than a third of electrified cars already rolling off the production line there in 2024. Read more…
London pilot brings mobile charging to electric construction equipment
Electric construction equipment is quieter, cleaner, and safer to operate than diesel equipment anywhere, but that’s especially true in crowded urban areas where more people live and work. Charging that equipment isn’t always as easy as driving over to the nearest BP Pulse fast charger, however. Now, a new pilot program in London is hoping to eliminate the need to take equipment to chargers, and bringing charging to them. Read more…
Report: Trump’s tariffs on imports could cripple Stellantis’ annual earnings by 75%
A recent report from a notable investment bank says newly imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and components could decimate the 2035 earnings of European automaker Stellantis by as much as 75%. The automaker currently relies heavily on North American factories outside the US for that respective market, which contributes to a massive portion of its annual sales. Read more…
Hyundai Goes All In On Connected Cars With New ‘Pleos’ Software
A new vehicle OS and a next generation infotainment system are in the cards for the next few years. Read more…
‘Armageddon’: Trump’s Tariffs Could Wreck The Car Industry, And Your Wallet
Auto experts sound alarm bells over Trump’s tariffs, likening it to the “cubanization” of cars and a pandemic-style disruption for the industry. Read more…
Portsmouth evaluates 300 new charging locations
Portsmouth City Council in the UK says it is looking at installing 300 new on-street charge points in residential areas. It is working with charge point operator Zest to identify potential locations for the new chargers. Read more…
Hina Battery presents sodium-ion battery for commercial vehicles
Chinese company Hina Battery has presented a sodium-ion battery solution for commercial vehicles. This battery is designed to last a very long time, can be charged quickly and can also cover a wide temperature range. Read more…
2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Range Test: ‘Flabbergasted’
The Taycan blasted past its EPA range despite conditions that weren’t ideal. Read more…
Android Auto 14.1 beta brings games to your infotainment screen
Android Auto is about to add a new dimension to in-car entertainment. The latest beta version, 14.1, introduces support for Android games, transforming your vehicle’s display into a temporary gaming console. Designed for use only when parked, the new gaming feature gives us a new way to pass the time while either stuck in traffic for hours or waiting for… Read more…
Nio wants to raise fresh capital by issuing shares
Chinese electric carmaker Nio is planning to raise the equivalent of around 420 million euros via share placement. The proceeds will be used primarily for R&D and new products, but will also strengthen the company’s balance sheet. Read more…
Airbus presents hydrogen aircraft technologies at Airbus Summit
At the 2025 Airbus Summit, the aircraft manufacturer has provided an update on its future aviation technologies, including a revised ZEROe project roadmap and the presentation of several “key technology building blocks that will enable the advent of a fully electric, fuel-cell powered commercial aircraft.” Read more…
Porsche to establish high-voltage battery recycling network
With a pilot project, Porsche wants to recover valuable raw materials from high-voltage batteries after their use in the vehicle and test a raw material cycle that is as closed as possible. In the future, a recycling network for high-voltage batteries is to be established together with external partners. Read more…
