Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in China for its first model based on technology from local partner Xpeng. The ID. UNYX 08 starts at around €30,000 and is a five-metre electric SUV equipped with two Turing Smart Driving Chips from Xpeng for its advanced driver assistance system. Read more…
BYD’s 2025 net profit drops 19% as domestic price war bites
BYD’s full-year net profit for 2025 fell 19% year-on-year to 32.62 billion yuan ($4.72 billion).
Full-year revenue posted a 3.46% growth as overseas expansion partially offset the pressure from the domestic price war.
BREYER supplies calendering lines with cell-level traceability for Porsche-VARTA battery venture
BREYER has supplied the calendering technology for V4Smart, the Porsche-VARTA joint venture producing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in Germany for high-performance applications including sports cars and hybrids. Calendering is one of the key steps in electrode manufacturing: after the slurry is coated and dried, the electrode passes through precision rollers that compress it to a controlled… Read more…
Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker
According to the Volkswagen Group, its joint venture with Rivian has achieved a key milestone by completing winter testing of Rivian’s technology in VW vehicles. As a result, the milestone unlocks an additional $1 billion in investment from Volkswagen Group in Rivian. Read more…
Hyundai’s new electric SUV looks like a twin to the Kia EV2 [Video]
Hyundai is testing a new compact electric SUV that looks nearly identical to the Kia EV2. The new EV was spotted charging in public ahead of its upcoming debut. Read more…
New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels
The US electric vehicle market has split into two diverging realities. New EV sales cratered 28% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to just 212,600 units, according to new data from Cox Automotive — but used EV sales surged 12% to 93,500 units, with prices now within $1,300 of equivalent gas cars. Read more…
Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]
Young American EV startup, Slate Auto, has shared its latest video update, and it’s a chilly one. The company’s development prototypes were recently put through extreme winter testing in Northern Michigan, where, in true Slate fashion, the team had some fun while making great progress. See the video below. Read more…
I Can’t Believe How Smooth The Porsche Cayenne Electric Is
Once you’ve experienced Porsche Active Ride, you’ll never look at a pothole the same way. Lire la suite…
2026 Toyota bZ Review: One Big Thing Missing
Yes, the once-maligned EV formerly known as the Toyota bZ4X is better. But it’s still missing a crucial feature. Lire la suite…
Wuling launches fifth-gen Hongguang Mini EV to defend market share
The fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV starts at 42,800 yuan ($6,190) after trade-in subsidies.
The Mini EV family sold over 430,000 units in 2025.
BYD launches the new Song Ultra EV with fast charging and low prices
BYD released a new electric SUV that is making other car companies nervous. The new model is the Song Ultra EV and it belongs to the Dynasty family of cars from BYD. The car brings new technology to the table that makes driving and owning electric cars much easier. One of the biggest surprises is the price. The Song Ultra… Read more…
ChargePoint launches new charger management tools
ChargePoint has introduced two new service offerings aimed at improving EV charger operations and support. Premier Care and a new self-service Support Portal are designed to streamline network management, enhance transparency and reduce downtime for charging providers. Read more…
VW and Rivian conclude winter testing programme
The Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) joint venture has successfully completed winter testing of its series-oriented zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles. Read more…
Xpeng changes Chinese name to signal strategic shift beyond EVs
Xpeng’s new Chinese name highlights its status as a group as it doubles down on physical AI and robotics.
Xpeng’s English name, Xpeng Inc, will remain unchanged.
Kia begins series production of the EV2
Kia has begun production of the EV2 at its plant in Žilina, Slovakia. The EV2 is the second electric model from Kia to be assembled in Europe, following the EV4. Read more…
Cupra Tavascan: The next MEB model receives a facelift
Just days after the updated Born, Cupra has unveiled the facelift of its second MEB-based electric vehicle, the Tavascan. The modernized version of the E-SUV also introduces a new base variant with a 140 kW motor and a 58-kWh LFP battery. Read more…
Electric car lineup expands further – SUVs remain the dominant segment
The latest CAM Electromobility Report 2026 from the Center of Automotive Management shows a continued expansion of the electric car offering in Germany. In early 2026, 155 models are available – up from 134 models two years ago. Read more…
Geely rolls out E5 electric SUV across five European markets
Geely is accelerating its European expansion, launching the all-electric E5 and the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i simultaneously in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The rollout marks the brand’s coordinated entry into key Western European markets with a focus on the high-volume SUV segment. Read more…
Study: European companies ramp up electric fleet adoption
Electric company fleets are becoming standard across Europe, according to a study by DKV Mobility. More than half of surveyed firms plan to add further battery-electric vehicles within the next two years. Germany stands out in particular, driven by a notable characteristic in its corporate charging infrastructure. Read more…
‘Unless Things Change, We Will Not Survive’: Even Toyota Doesn’t Feel Safe Right Now
The auto industry is shifting fast, and without some major change, Toyota’s CEO can see the end of the road. Lire la suite…
