California’s 2026–2027 budget proposal includes $200 million for a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive scheme. The programme is intended to replace support lost with the end of US federal EV tax credits at the end of last September and is subject to legislative approval. Read more…
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Somehow Has More Range Now
America’s most affordable new EV can drive over 260 miles on a full charge. Lire la suite…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge has confidentially filed for Hong Kong IPO, report says
Aridge has confidentially filed for a share sale that may take place as soon as this year, Bloomberg reported.
Xpeng has selected JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to prepare for the listing of its flying car business.
BYD Seal 08 sedan spy shots surface, debut set for Q1
BYD previewed the Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV a month ago, revealing they would officially debut in the first quarter.
The Seal 08 is expected to be priced between RMB 200,000 ($28,670) and RMB 300,000.
Chery iCar sees 1st production units of V27 SUV roll off line, targeting domestic and global markets
The iCar V27 will be launched in China in the first quarter, with initial batches also set for export to the Middle East markets.
The V27 marks iCar’s debut in the EREV segment, a powertrain gaining increasing consumer traction in the Chinese market.
Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops
As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an impressive, bladder-busting ride. Read more…
Evotrex says its new RV concept makes its own power – here’s how it works
Evotrex’ is calling its new PG5 travel trailer a “power-generating RV” that offers glampers extended off-grid operation without giving up the comforts of their electrified homes – but the Anker-backed startup isn’t claiming to create energy out of thin air. Read more…
CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh
The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.
The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.
CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh
The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.
The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.
Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe, brings record-breaking charging speeds
The market for station wagons is still very much alive in Europe, even if the rest of the world prefers SUVs. A new challenger has entered this space, and it comes from the Chinese giant Geely. The car is the Zeekr 7GT – an electric wagon that wants to steal buyers away from luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It… Read more…
Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe, brings record-breaking charging speeds
The market for station wagons is still very much alive in Europe, even if the rest of the world prefers SUVs. A new challenger has entered this space, and it comes from the Chinese giant Geely. The car is the Zeekr 7GT – an electric wagon that wants to steal buyers away from luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It… Read more…
Last call: check out these EVs before they’re gone for good in 2026 [update]
A lot of mainstream auto media coverage right now is pushing the idea that some EVs are “dying.” What we’re really seeing is a wave of end-of-cycle, first-generation vehicles making way for their next-gen replacements. Historically, that’s when buyers get the best deals – so if that’s what you’re after, these are the EVs you should be looking at right now. Read more…
EnPower invests in equipment for assembly of battery cells for UAV and defense sectors
Battery technology company EnPower has announced an investment in equipment dedicated to the assembly of battery cells for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and defense sectors. EnPower will install the new equipment in automated battery cell assembly lines at the company’s headquarters in Indianapolis. The new equipment includes advanced features for electrode processing, quality control… Read more…
2026 Avatr 12 is a 955-horsepower beast, new EREV option joins lineup
Avatr, a high-end brand created by a team of Chinese industrial giants, just showed off the updated Avatr 12. The brand is a group effort between battery maker CATL, car giant Changan, and tech wizard Huawei. The company has recently sent images and details of the refreshed model to the Chinese MIIT for approval – these filings tell us a… Read more…
Lucid’s CEO Gets Candid About The EV Mistake Automakers Won’t Talk About
“We need to better explain the superiority of that technology, versus what we have unfortunately done in the past,” Marc Winterhoff said. Lire la suite…
The Zeekr 7GT Does A Lot More Than Just Charge Quickly
Its headline-grabbing charging speed isn’t the only remarkable thing about the Zeekr 7GT, which has several unique features. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor showcases A10 SUV at Brussels auto show amid European market expansion
The A10, branded as the B03X in markets outside China, is Leapmotor’s first global model built on its all-new A platform.
Measuring 4,270 mm in length with a range of up to 500 km, the A10 will be priced below RMB 100,000 ($14,330) in China.
Volkswagen unveils new ID. Era 9X EREV in China
Volkswagen is fighting hard to keep its place at the top of the car world, especially in China. The German giant just released details about its new vehicle called the ID. Era 9X, meant to challenge local favorites like the Aito M8 from Huawei. It is big, heavy, and packed with technology. The ID. Era 9X is an Extended Range… Read more…
Zero Battery Degradation: My Volvo PHEV Is Still Going Strong After 42,000 Miles
My “unicorn” Volvo V90 plug-in hybrid wagon is almost four years old. Here’s how healthy its high-voltage battery is. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ real life range test
Military hardware is rarely linked to status or luxury, yet Mercedes-Benz managed to achieve exactly that with the G-Class, better known as the G-Wagon. Originally launched in 1979 as a utilitarian off-roader, its boxy design has remained remarkably faithful to the original since. Over the decades, the formula has been evolved rather than reinvented, with modern technology and luxury layered… Read more…
