Google is bringing its Personal Intelligence for Gemini to Android Auto. The feature, which was announced back in January, connects your user information from Google’s first-party apps (Search, Photos, Gmail, etc.) and uses that info to give you contextual answers to multi-step questions during conversations. The feature remains optional so you can choose not to activate it if you are… Read more…
China NEV retail sales fall 13% in first 18 days of October, penetration rebounds to 65.9%
China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 520,000 units from October 1 to 18, down 13% year-on-year and 2% from the same period last month. Read more…
CATL shares fall over 10% in Hong Kong as tax changes add to profit pressure
CATL’s Hong Kong shares fell to their lowest since July 2025 after third-quarter net profit declined 5.77% from the previous quarter. Read more…
Segway launches the $1,999 Xyber Air, bringing its futuristic moped-style e-bike to the masses
When Segway launched the original Xyber last year, it was one of those e-bikes that immediately turned heads. With its futuristic styling, oversized frame, and high-performance off-road ambitions, it looked more like a concept vehicle than something you could actually buy. Read more…
BYD releases exterior images of third-gen Qin Plus ahead of key family sedan overhaul
The third-generation Qin Plus EV has appeared in a regulatory filing, measuring 4,840 mm in length. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to use ‘Bosch Inside’ tech for overseas models as Huawei steps back, report says
Overseas versions of the Aito M6, M7, M8 and M9 will be equipped with Bosch’s driver assistance, smart cockpit and chassis solutions. Read more…
GAC-Huawei brand Aistaland said to be planning battery swap models under CATL tie-up
Aistaland is the latest brand to surface under the battery swap partnership between Huawei’s automotive business and CATL. Read more…
Tesla and SpaceX take first step towards merger, would dilute all shareholders
Tesla and SpaceX have both formed special committees within their corporate boards to explore the possibility of merging the two companies according to Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies. Read more…
TDK’s dual-die HAR 3025 position sensor is designed for steer-by-wire and traction motors
TDK’s Micronas HAR 3025 dual-die sensor offers ASIL D safety for steer-by-wire and traction motors with high precision and stray-field suppression. Read more…
Rivian now #2 US EV brand, up from #10, as Big Auto marginalizes itself
Rivian is now the #2 EV brand in the US, up from 10th last year, taking Chevrolet’s spot as almost every other automaker tries to slow down the inevitable transition to electric cars. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 earnings preview: flat revenue, falling profits
Tesla reports its third-quarter 2026 financial results tomorrow, October 21, after the market closes. The earnings call follows at 5:30 p.m. ET. Read more…
A parking giant with 5,700 sites is taking on apartment EV charging
Apartment and condo residents could get more places to plug in their EVs without their buildings needing a costly electrical upgrade. LAZ Parking and EverCharge are launching a charging service that shares available power among vehicles – an approach the companies say can support up to five times as many charging ports on the same power supply. Read more…
Mercedes’ new GLC 400 EV crushes range estimates, driving nearly 400 miles
The new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 331 miles, but in the real world, it will likely go even farther. Read more…
LGMG showcases DC fast charging and integrated energy solutions for mining electrification
LGMG showcases DC fast charging and integrated energy solutions for electric mining trucks, boosting fleet efficiency and renewable power use. Read more…
BMW to make Neue Klasse inverter power modules in-house at its Austrian plant
BMW Group invests €100M to produce Neue Klasse inverter power modules in-house at its Steyr plant, enhancing e-mobility and semiconductor sourcing. Read more…
Subaru is killing off gas cars and will only sell EVs in Europe
Subaru is phasing out combustion-engine vehicles in Europe by the end of 2027 and will sell only EVs. Read more…
Segway E3 Go electric scooter launches at $100 off, Bluetti 2,016Wh FridgePower station exclusive $854 in Member Sale, more
Our two headliners for today’s edition is the newly launched Segway E3 Go Electric Scooter with $100 savings at $550, which sits just $50 above the current pricing of its sibling E3 Pro model. Next, Bluetti has begun its 4-day Member Sale event that has a selection of deals on power stations units, solar panels, and expansion batteries, including 2x points and redemption deals, not to mention our exclusive bonus savings code. This sale is giving folks the chance at the FridgePower 2,016Wh Station with 2x points down at an exclusive $854, amongst others. We’ve also got deals for the 40-mile Hiboy Max Pro e-scooter, the 40V Worx Nitro Leafjet blower, a 82V Greenworks chainsaw, and more. Don’t forget about yesterday’s hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like the EcoFlow power station Halloween Sale, or the new Monarc e-bike battery options that start prices lower than ever from $1,399, and more.. Read more…
Li Auto launches Lianshan in-house EV tech system, backs self-developed batteries with lifetime safety pledges
The launch comes as Li Auto shifts its batteries from CATL to in-house developed ones produced by its joint venture with Sunwoda. Read more…
The latest Xiaomi HyperOS 1.18 teaches the SU7 and YU7 to relax in traffic
The irony of owning an electric car with enough power to outrun most supercars isn’t funny at all – we spend four days out of five stuck behind delivery vans in total gridlock. We love to obsess over Nürburgring lap times, wild zero-to-sixty sprints, and chassis balance on a mountain pass, but most of our miles are spent staring at… Read more…
Xpeng starts Mona L03 deliveries in Europe, with CEO handing over first car in France
He Xiaopeng handed over a Mona L03 to its first customer in France last week in Paris. Read more…
