Leapmotor’s first-quarter revenue reached 10.82 billion yuan, its best first quarter on record, but gross margin dropped significantly. Read more…
Volkswagen reveals the new electric ID. Polo GTI
The wait is over – Volkswagen finally revealed its first-ever electric GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours event. The German automaker wants to prove that electric cars can still carry a classic hot hatch character. The new model is named the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, and it brings a legendary 50-year-old performance badge into the modern era of EVs. Unfortunately,… Read more…
The Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live. But You’ll Have To Wait Until 2027 For The Best Color
Now we know more than ever about the R2’s range, options, pricing, and more. Read More…
Nio expands mass-market lineup with official launch of Onvo L80
The final starting price of the Onvo L80, including the battery pack, is 242,800 yuan, down 1.22% from its pre-sales price. Read more…
Anthro Energy clears DOE phase approval for 12,000-ton lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant in Louisville
Anthro Energy advances US-based lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant with DOE approval, securing $43M to boost domestic advanced battery materials. Read more…
The first new-era Jaguar finally has a name
Jaguar’s new all-electric era started off with some hiccups surrounding its rebranding and the launch of the Type 00 concept car back in 2024. Some time has now passed, the internet has moved on, so the company has decided it should finally tell us the name of the first EV it will be launching in this new era. Ladies and… Read more…
VW’s First Electric GTI Wants To Feel Old-School
It may not have a combustion engine under the hood, but the VW ID. Polo GTI looks, feels, and sounds like an old-school hot hatch. Read More…
Leapmotor confirms second brand plans
Products from the second brand are expected to debut as early as the end of this year, a Leapmotor executive said. Read more…
Hyundai EVs score free FIFA World Cup 2026 infotainment update
Hyundai wants to inject international football into daily driving through a new software update for its electric cars. The South Korean manufacturer announced an exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 Display Theme, connecting the upcoming global sports tournament with modern dashboard technology. Drivers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and South Korea can access this digital package right now. The tournament… Read more…
Parents: if your kid wants a fast e-bike, this may be the safest compromise yet
There’s a tough conversation happening in a lot of households right now. Teenagers want cool, fast electric bikes. Parents see viral crash videos and stories about reckless riding and understandably want nothing to do with it. Read more…
Nio Onvo to start pre-sales of updated L60 at Shenzhen Auto Show later this month
The upcoming Shenzhen auto show will be held from May 29 to June 7. Read more…
BYD sees monthly sales climbing on battery capacity ramp-up
BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu said current battery capacity is tight as several key models enter the ramp-up phase. Read more…
World premiere: VW ID. Polo GTI – a compact electric sports car with major impact?
Volkswagen is bringing the GTI into the electric era while drawing heavily on the badge’s heritage. A red stripe, tartan trim and GTI mode meet 166 kW, an adaptive chassis and a front-axle differential lock. Whether the iconic name lives up to expectations on the road remains to be seen. What is certain is that Volkswagen will open pre-sales for the ID. Polo GTI in autumn at prices starting just below €39,000. Read more…
Huawei HIMA alliance adds Luxeed V9 MPV to growing EV lineup
The Luxeed V9 starts at 389,800 yuan ($57,290), marking the first MPV model under Huawei’s HIMA alliance. Read more…
Honda posts first annual loss since 1957, gives up on its electrification targets
Honda has just posted its first annual loss since 1957 as a listed company, due to the hit it took in order to restructure its EV business. Its operating loss totaled JPY 414.3 billion (approximately €2.22 billion), for its fiscal year which ended in March, compared to a profit of JPY 1.2 trillion (€6.40 billion) the previous year. Honda’s EV-related… Read more…
SAIC Audi reportedly to drop fuel cars as German carmaker reshuffles China JVs
Audi may redefine the roles of its dual joint ventures in China, with FAW Audi focusing on the four-ring brand and fuel cars, while SAIC Audi concentrates on the AUDI brand. Read more…
BMW And Mini EV Drivers Get A Sweet Discount At Ionna
One of the best DC fast charging networks in the U.S. is slashing prices for BMW and Mini EV drivers until September 30. Read More…
Stellantis, Dongfeng strike $1.18 billion deal to produce Peugeot and Jeep models in China
Stellantis will invest €130 million to produce Peugeot and Jeep brand EVs at the Wuhan plant. Read more…
Google upgrades Android Auto with smart AI integration and better visuals
Software directs the modern automotive industry. Today, electric cars and traditional vehicles operate as rolling computers, and the dashboard screen serves as the main command center. Google is at the forefront of this shift and announced a major overhaul for its Android Auto platform. The latest update promises to directly challenge Apple CarPlay by redesigning how drivers interact with their… Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo turns two, to launch new L80 SUV in hours
Onvo L80 began pre-sales on April 28 with a pre-sales price of 245,800 yuan ($36,170) including the battery pack. Read more…
