Here is an EV swap where using the manual gearbox actually makes sense. Lire la suite…
This Electric Conversion Is The Original BMW Neue Klasse EV
This Breakthrough EV Motor Makes 1,000 Horsepower—And Fits Inside A Wheel
Yasa’s record-breaking, insanely powerful axial flux motor made is now being tested for in-wheel powertrains. Lire la suite…
2026 XPeng Mona M03 interior, design and features review
XPeng unveiled the Mona M03 a while ago. This compact sedan immediately attracted a lot of attention and quickly became the company’s bestseller. It significantly undercuts the Tesla Model 3 in terms of pricing, starting at RMB 119,800, which translates to roughly €14,400. At that price point, you could expect a “cheap-and-cheerful” vehicle. The logic dictates that this has to… Read more…
China’s Most Luxurious EV Does Not Disappoint
Its name might not resonate like Maybach or Bentley, but the Maextro S800 strives for the same level of luxury and costs less. Lire la suite…
Buick’s electric flagship MPV arrives in China as PHEV, battery version to follow
Buick just dropped a massive new vehicle into the Chinese luxury market. The Electra Encasa is a new MPV that instantly assumes the flagship position in Buick’s lineup. It is the first MPV to come out of the high-end Electra sub-brand, and it is the sixth generation of the brand’s highly popular GL8 model. Positioned as a mid-to-large vehicle, the… Read more…
The future of electric farming is taking shape at John Deere [video]
Energy independence and cost control are top of mind for farmers, and more companies are rolling out electric equipment that can be charged by solar, wind, or even on-farm biogas. With the debut of its latest next-generation electric tractor at Agritechnica last month, John Deere is signaling that it intends to lead that revolution. Read more…
Kubota, Kilter to partner on next-generation autonomous farm robot
The Japanese agriculture equipment experts Kubota are partnering with Norwegian tech startup Kilter to co-develop, pilot, and promote the new Kilter AX-1 ultra high-precision weeding robot across Europe. Read more…
The ticket bot cometh: cities are ticketing drivers that AI says are bad [update]
In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet. Read more…
How to Disable Driver Assistance Features in the 2026 Mercedes CLA C174
Modern car safety features have saved countless lives and keep getting better every year. They help prevent accidents, but sometimes, these features can be implemented in ways that might do more harm than good, which is why many owners wonder if it’s possible to turn them off and how to do it if so. We already did an article explaining… Read more…
Tesla’s Awesome Supercharger Map Update Takes The Guesswork Out Of Finding A Plug
Finding an EV charger just got a little easier. Tesla’s 2025 holiday update introduces 3D Supercharger station maps. Lire la suite…
Engineers Explain How BMW Made The iX3 A Charging And Range Powerhouse
I sat down with BMW’s charging and battery experts to learn what went into the extremely impressive iX3. Lire la suite…
Tesla launches stripped-down versions of its EVs in Europe
Tesla is making a calculated and aggressive move into the European mass market, rolling out new “Standard” versions of its popular Model 3 and Model Y electric cars. The automaker is cutting prices and removing options to aggressively challenge rivals and regain footing in a key region where sales have fallen hard. Data from Europe shows why this change became… Read more…
Why Uber Picked The Lucid Gravity As Its Next-Gen Robotaxi
Uber’s Lucid Gravity robotaxis will enter San Francisco next year. Lucid’s CFO explains why the rideshare giant picked its electric SUV. Lire la suite…
Porsche considers adding fake gearshift to EV models
Porsche will reportedly introduce gearshift simulations in its electric vehicles in the future, starting with the 2027 Taycan, which is set to launch at the end of 2026 with a ‘virtual transmission’. Read more…
670hp Chinese AUDI E7X surfaces, set to global debut
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released details on the new AUDI E7X. This comes after the German automaker applied for a sales license, confirming the vehicle’s size, power, and potential to reach markets far beyond Asia, including Europe. The E7X is the second vehicle from the new, all-electric AUDI brand, a partnership between SAIC and Volkswagen. The… Read more…
Electreon reports 300 kW inductive charging power with Infineon’s SiC chips
Electreon is a pioneer in the field of dynamic inductive charging. The Israeli company has now specified that it relies on Infineon’s silicon carbide power modules for transmitting electricity. These modules enable continuous and peak charging powers of 200 kW and 300 kW, respectively. Read more…
XCharge to install fast chargers in Mexico
Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has teamed up with Mexican fast-charging provider FAZT Charging to deploy a total of 1,000 fast and ultra-fast charging points in Mexico by 2030. Read more…
The new EV world order: tiny Wuling Mini EV beats Tesla Model Y in global sales race
October 2025 proved that size – and even a familiar brand name – doesn’t always win the day. Global sales of plug-in vehicles grew by 10% compared to October 2024, with over 1.9 million registrations. The top spot for best-selling model went to a tiny Chinese vehicle, the Wuling Mini EV, which pushed the mighty Tesla Model Y out of… Read more…
Tesla announces 2025 holiday update with a few cool features
Tesla has officially announced its 2025 Holiday Update, and this year, the automaker is not using the usually bigger update for any groundbreaking stuff, but there are a few interesting new smaller features. Read more…
Dongfeng Nissan files for NX8 SUV, set to debut in H1 2026
The NX8 is a mid-to-large SUV offering both EREV and BEV options, slated for release in the first half of next year.
Measuring 4,870 mm in length, the model features CATL batteries.
