The Arcfox Alpha T7 has a subsidized pre-sales starting price of 137,800 yuan ($20,320), with some higher-priced variants featuring Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Pro. Read more…
Geely’s new 1,000V architecture is upending EV charging
The quick petrol station stop has always been the elusive holy grail for EV owners. We all know the ritual: pull up to the pump, squeeze the trigger for two minutes, grab some snacks, and head back onto the open road. But electric vehicles, for all their neck-snapping launches and digital trickery, have spent the last decade asking drivers for… Read more…
Waymo plans robotaxi launch in Munich for 2027
Waymo is preparing to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Germany. In the coming weeks, the first vehicles are expected to hit the roads in Munich, initially with human drivers behind the wheel. Commercial robotaxi operations are planned for the end of 2027. Read more…
Continental develops recycled tyres for electric vehicles
Tyre manufacturer Continental has developed a concept tyre for the EU’s ZEvRA project, containing around 43 per cent recycled materials. Its low rolling resistance is also intended to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai invests in product offensive with first EREV models
Hyundai Motor Company has presented its growth strategy through 2030. The South Korean group continues to target annual sales of 5.55 million vehicles, including 60 per cent electrified passenger cars. Next year, Hyundai will introduce its first range-extender electric vehicle (EREV). Read more…
New electric Flyer promises 15 minute service from Chicago to O’Hare
A group of Chicago business leaders have announced plan to launch what they’re calling, “the first airport express train in the US.” The O’Hare Flyer is a fully electric train that will offer non-stop rides between downtown Chicago and America’s busiest airfield. Read more…
Li Auto narrows Q2 loss as margin remains nearly half year-earlier level
Li Auto posted a second-quarter net loss of 1.7 billion yuan, while revenue fell 15.1% year-on-year to 25.7 billion yuan. Read more…
APM Terminals orders 96 electric yard trucks for New Jersey port
APM Terminals is electrifying more of the equipment at its container terminal in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The company has ordered 96 electric yard trucks from Orange EV as well as 34 electric gantry cranes from Konecranes. Read more…
Has vacuum specialist Dreame abandoned its electric car plans?
A year ago, Chinese vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dreame Technology announced plans to enter the luxury electric vehicle market. According to media reports, the project could now be coming to an end – following a similar fate to another vacuum cleaner manufacturer that previously ventured into the automotive industry. Read more…
Toyota launches refreshed bZ5, betting on stronger driver assistance to retain Chinese buyers
The 2027 bZ5 starts at a limited-time price of 109,800 yuan ($16,170), with its driver-assistance system upgraded to Momenta 6.0. Read more…
Renault sharpens its brilliant Renault 5 retro-hatch
Small French hatchbacks have always had a knack for punching well above their weight, thumbing their noses at bigger cars while delivering driving joy on a shoestring budget. When Renault resurrected the 5 as a retro-futuristic electric runabout, it felt like someone had finally cracked the code for modern urban motoring. But instead of basking in a flood of design… Read more…
Tesla raises Cybertruck prices again in the US
Tesla has increased prices for two of the three Cybertruck variants in the US. The entry-level AWD model now costs $74,990 – $15,000 more than when the version launched in February. Read more…
Li Auto to launch next-gen Mega MPV on September 2 with upgraded cabin, smart driving hardware
Li Auto’s CEO said the next-generation Mega MPV will feature an interior distinct from all the company’s other models. Read more…
Waymo is headed to Munich, Germany
Today, Waymo has announced that it is now “laying the groundwork” for its fully autonomous driverless ride-hailing service in Munich, Germany, “one of the world’s premier hubs for automotive engineering and urban mobility”. “In the coming weeks”, Waymo cars will appear on the streets of Munich. Waymo is taking a “rigorous, phased approach” to its rollout, that starts with manual… Read more…
Robot vacuum company cancels its rocket-boosted electric hypercar
Dreame is no longer planning to build the electric hypercar it unveiled in April, which it had said would have solid rocket boosters to achieve 0-60mph in 0.9 seconds. It’s also shuttering the rest of its car-related ambitions. Read more…
BYD’s low-cost electric hatch is about to get a bigger sibling
BYD is preparing to launch a new electric hatch, positioned between the Dolphin and Seagull (Dolphin Surf) in terms of size. Read more…
Can Tesla FSD Take You Up The Steepest Dirt Road In America All By Itself?
It turns out that FSD is surprisingly capable even when the pavement disappears. Read More…
WAFIOS introduces three new operator-assistance systems for its metal-bending machines
WAFIOS launches myWAFIOS.ai, an AI assistant accessed via QR code to streamline machine setup and operator training for wire bending equipment. Read more…
European EV market is booming, 25% of the cars sold last month were EVs
According to a Dataforce analysis of newly registered vehicles in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and the UK, 25% of all cars sold in July were EVs. In the first seven months of 2026, EV sales were up 37% compared to the same period last year. The most obvious reason why Europeans are flocking to battery-powered vehicles is gas prices.… Read more…
Future EVs could get more range from this tiny TI sensor
A tiny new sensor from Texas Instruments (TI) could help future EVs squeeze more range from their batteries while delivering smoother acceleration and less motor noise. Read more…
