The BMW 3 Series has been a favorite for drivers who love a sporty ride for fifty years. That’s a huge number but now, a major change is coming to this famous car. BMW is getting ready to launch its first all-electric sedan based on an entirely new platform called the “Neue Klasse.” The new BMW i3 is the second… Read more…
Is Mercedes-Benz planning a new EV platform based on Geely technology?
China’s Geely Group has been one of the largest single shareholders in Mercedes-Benz for years, yet technological cooperation between the two companies has so far remained limited. Reports from China now suggest this could change, although the German manufacturer has denied the claims. Read more…
BYD launches 2026 Yangwang lineup with next-gen blade battery
BYD launched the 2026 Yangwang U7, U8, and U8L models, applying the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology to its most high-end products.
The new models are priced from 658,000 yuan to 1.3 million yuan, serving as an important platform for BYD to showcase its core technologies.
Xpeng expands dual-powertrain lineup with G6 extended-range model
Xpeng has launched the extended-range version of the G6 SUV starting at 186,800 yuan ($27,080), with a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers.
The new model features a standard 800V high-voltage platform and tiered paid options for advanced driving features.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao unveils Tai 3 and Tai 7 flash-charging editions, launch set for Mar 13
Both Tai 3 and Tai 7 EV flash-charging variants feature the second-generation blade battery and ultra-fast charging technology.
More details regarding these two models will be revealed at the dedicated launch event on March 13.
Tesla raises Cybertruck AWD price by $10,000 just days after launch
Tesla has increased the price of the Cybertruck AWD in the US to $69,990 only ten days after introducing the new entry-level version at $59,990. Delivery timelines have naturally extended as order volumes increased following the launch. Read more…
EU Council approves 2040 climate target with 90% GHG reduction
The EU has adopted a 2040 interim climate target, committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to 1990 levels. At the same time, the introduction of the second EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2) has been postponed by one year and is now scheduled to start in 2028. Read more…
BMW completes winter testing programme for upcoming i3
BMW has completed the final winter testing phase for the upcoming i3 ahead of its design premiere on 18 March. Prototypes of the second model in the Neue Klasse are currently undergoing extensive validation at BMW’s winter testing centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Read more…
VW Commercial Vehicles Ramps Up Pre-Series Production of the Autonomous ID. Buzz AD
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Hanover plant has now begun ramping up pre-series production of the fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD. Before the end of this year, the first 500 vehicles for projects in Europe and the USA are to be manufactured. Series production of the ID. Buzz AD is set to begin in 2027. Read more…
California dad hit with felony after son runs red light, crashes illegal electric motorbike
A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when children ride high-powered electric two-wheelers illegally. Read more…
The Honda Insight Is Back, And It’s An EV Now
Honda’s legendary Insight nameplate is back. This time, it’s an electric crossover with over 300 miles of range. Lire la suite…
BYD launches Seal 07 EV and updated Sealion 06 EV, both equipped with 2nd-gen blade battery and flash-charging
The Seal 07 EV and the 2026 Sealion 06 EV are among the first models to be equipped with the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology.
The Seal 07 EV sedan has a starting price of 169,900 ($24,600) yuan.
CATL’s battery swap ecosystem expands as GAC and BAIC set to launch new models
GAC Aion will launch a battery swap version of the Aion RT in April, while BAIC Arcfox is set to unveil a battery swap sedan.
CATL is accelerating infrastructure construction, planning to build over 3,000 battery swap stations in China by the end of 2026.
Nio launches Firefly brand in Thailand, entering 2nd right-hand drive market
Firefly has already entered 10 overseas markets, with plans to expand to nearly 40 markets across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia.
The move aims to bypass tariff barriers in European and US markets, positioning Southeast Asia as a key pivot for sales growth and expansion.
Global EV battery market share in Jan 2026: CATL 45.2%, BYD 13.8%
The combined EV battery installation volume of CATL and BYD in January was 42.4 GWh, accounting for 59.0% of the global total.
The combined market share of the three major South Korean battery manufacturers dropped to 12%.
Li Auto pivots to robotics with secret ‘Nexus’ project amid weak EV sales
Li Auto is reportedly developing robots through a secret project codenamed “Nexus” and plans to release its first two-wheeled robot later this year.
Li Auto’s strategy is similar to Tesla’s, opting to iterate its robotics technology in closed factory environments first.
BYD opens pre-sales for Song Ultra EV with flash-charging and 710 km range
The Song Ultra EV starts at 155,000 yuan ($22,490) in pre-sales and features second-generation blade battery technology.
As BYD’s first B-segment pure-electric SUV in its Dynasty lineup, the Song Ultra EV will compete for market share in the mid-size pure-electric SUV segment.
BMW puts the finishing touches on the Neue Klasse i3 EV ahead of its debut in less than 2 weeks
BMW will finally reveal the new i3, the second Neue Klasse EV following the iX3 SUV, on March 18. With its debut less than two weeks away, BMW revealed a few more details about what to expect. Read more…
BYD debuts Seal 08 sedan, launch set for Q2
The Seal 08 is built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and equipped with BYD’s latest second-generation blade battery.
The new vehicle is equipped with megawatt-level flash-charging technology, adding 400 kilometers of range in just five minutes of charging.
BYD’s new Datang SUV debuts with record 950-km range
The Datang SUV is equipped with BYD’s latest second-generation blade battery technology and features megawatt-level ultra-fast charging.
The Datang SUV currently boasts the longest range among large pure electric SUVs globally.
