LG Energy Solution aims to sell the building of its joint-venture plant for electric vehicle batteries in the US state of Ohio to its partner Honda. Although production under the joint venture’s management is still set to start there as planned, LG Energy Solution wants to reduce its capital burden through the multi-billion transaction. Read more…
LG Energy Solution sells US plant building to Honda
LG Energy Solution aims to sell the building of its joint-venture plant for electric vehicle batteries in the US state of Ohio to its partner Honda. Although production under the joint venture’s management is still set to start there as planned, LG Energy Solution wants to reduce its capital burden through the multi-billion transaction. Read more…
Tesla China’s Dec wholesale sales rise to 97,171 units, its 2nd-highest ever
This trails only November 2022’s 100,291 units, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
Tesla China’s wholesale sales in 2025 totaled 851,732 units, representing a year-on-year decline of 7.08 percent.
China NEV wholesale sales up 4% to 1.57 million in Dec, CPCA estimates show
Cumulative wholesale sales of passenger NEVs reached 15.33 million units in 2025, marking a 25% year-on-year increase. Read more…
BMW launches pre-series production of Neue Klasse cars in China
BMW has commenced trial production of its Neue Klasse electric vehicles at its factory in Shenyang. With the ongoing pre-series of the long-wheelbase BMW iX3, the company considers itself prepared for the start of series production in 2026. Read more…
VW ID. Polo becomes design pioneer of the ID. family
The countdown to the new ID. Polo is on. Ahead of the small electric car’s market launch, Volkswagen recently published the first drivetrain details. Now the manufacturer is also offering first glimpses of the interior of its beacon of hope. However, the likelihood that the carmaker will launch the 25,000-euro variant from the beginning is diminishing. Read more…
The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging
Donut Lab claims it can build gigawatt-hours worth of solid-state batteries today without using any rare materials. Lire la suite…
Zeekr teases high-performance hybrid SUV 8X
The Zeekr 8X is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing starting around RMB 400,000 ($57,290), according to previous reports.
The Zeekr 8X is poised to become Zeekr’s second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X.
All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard. Read more…
Not Just Buttons: Volkswagen’s Latest EV Goes Retro With A ‘Tape Deck’
Rejoice, aging millennials and Gen Z cassette enthusiasts: the new Volkswagen ID. Polo packs lots of salutes to 20th-century tech. Lire la suite…
Convoy – electric semi brand SANY pairs autonomy with human experience
Instead of betting the farm on fully self-driving trucks from the jump, Chinese equipment and heavy truck brand SANY is putting a seasoned driver in a lead vehicle with as many as four autonomous heavy trucks programmed to follow his lead. Read more…
Volkswagen is shaking things up with a new EV interior [Images]
Volkswagen has revamped the interior design for its upcoming affordable EV lineup, adding more physical buttons, an updated infotainment system, and a few extras. Read more…
Toyota’s Most Promising Affordable EV Arrives This Year
The 2026 Toyota C-HR could be one of the most promising EVs to debut this year. Lire la suite…
Rivian Sales Took A Hit When The EV Tax Credit Died. Can The R2 Lead A Comeback?
Rivian set a delivery record in 2024, but it wasn’t so lucky in 2025. The more affordable R2 could be the lifeline it needs. Lire la suite…
Nexeon commissions silicon-carbon plant in South Korea
Silicon battery materials manufacturer Nexeon has brought its silicon-carbon facility in Gunsan, South Korea to production-ready status. Construction started last spring at the location in a key industrial hub in South Korea, which was chosen to ensure Nexeon has supply chain security. It has a reliable pipeline supply of monosilane gas, a key precursor material,… Read more…
The electric minivan Dodge dealers need already exists – just not here
Last week, I argued that Dodge was wasting its time building muscle cars and hiring “badassadors,” and that what the brand needed to change its fortunes was a new electric minivan. That van already exists. Meet the Leapmotor D99. Read more…
The electric minivan Dodge dealers need already exists – just not here
Last week, I argued that Dodge was wasting its time building muscle cars and hiring “badassadors,” and that what the brand needed to change its fortunes was a new electric minivan. That van already exists. Meet the Leapmotor D99. Read more…
FAW Hongqi rolls out 1st prototype car equipped with solid-state batteries
Hongqi’s first full solid-state battery pack has been installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle.
Hongqi said that its research team achieved a series of breakthroughs in critical areas after 470 days of intensive research.
Shanghai aims to become ‘world’s eVTOL capital’
Shanghai targets an annual output value of about RMB 80 billion ($11.4 billion) for the core industries of its low-altitude economy by 2028.
The city targets establishing mass production capabilities for over 500 new-generation aircraft models by 2028.
2026 XPeng G9 interior, design and features review
We’ve been told for many years that if a driver wanted a fancy SUV that felt like a private lounge, they usually had to go straight to a German car dealership. Brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have owned the “premium” world for a long time. But XPeng is working hard to change that tradition. Its newest flagship model, the… Read more…
