The Japanese automaker has missed out on the hybrid sales boom. That could soon change with the Rogue e:Power. Read More…
Nissan’s ‘Home Run’ Hybrid SUV Arrives In November To Rival Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V
Here’s Our Best Look Yet At The Volkswagen ID.4 Successor
A boxier face, normal door handles, updated underpinnings and a new (but familiar) name are all coming to VW’s electric SUV. Read More…
Scalable Measurement At Your Desk: Centralized And Flexible (Webinar)
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG sets price for three-motor CLA 45 at 80,000 euros
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ is now available for order from dealerships and online. Equipped with three axial-flow motors, the all-electric CLA is available as a sedan and a Shooting Brake, delivers 500 kW, and costs roughly 80,000 euros in Germany. Read more…
SUN Mobility launches battery-swapping network in Kenya
SUN Mobility has launched its battery-swapping system in Africa. Initially, 35 stations are operating in Kenya for electric two- and three-wheelers from more than ten manufacturers. The company plans to expand the network to other African markets in collaboration with Vivo Energy. Read more…
Chaevi to expand fast-charging network on South Korean motorways
South Korean charging infrastructure provider Chaevi is set to install 131 fast chargers at 29 motorway service areas. Most of the new charging points will be equipped with NACS connectors, allowing Tesla drivers in particular to charge without a CCS1 adapter. Read more…
Nissan and Honda partner on E/E architecture for smart cars
Nissan and Honda have just signed a new development agreement that aims to acelerate development cycles for smart cars. Evidently, despite having scrapped their merger plans early last year, the two Japanese automakers remain open to close collaboration. Read more…
MHI brings electric transport refrigeration to Europe for electric trucks
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems is launching a new range of electrically powered transport refrigeration units in Europe. The TEU series was developed specifically for electric trucks and is designed to take up less space and weight thanks to its modular construction. Read more…
Tesla confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in strange fatal crash
Tesla told federal regulators that its driver-assist system was “verified engaged” when a Model 3 crashed at 104 mph and killed its driver in Clute, Texas — a detail that never appeared in any police statement or news report about the crash, which happened in May 2026. Read more…
EPA estimates vs. real-world data: EV drivers share some surprising experiences
Electric cars are often marketed as having “x” miles of EPA-estimated range, but that doesn’t mean that’s how many miles you’ll be able to get out of yours. That’s the reality facing a growing number of Redditors who are sharing their EV commuting experiences online — and their real-world results might surprise you. Read more…
Kia confirms PV7 debut and previews the larger electric van for the first time [Video]
Kia is preparing to launch its second fully electric van following the PV5’s success. With its debut less than a month away, Kia offered a first look at the larger PV7. Read more…
I traded my electric motorcycle for a gasoline bike on vacation. It was pretty shocking
For the last few weeks, my wife and I have been hopping between islands in the Philippines, and like so many travelers (and locals), we’ve been getting around on small gasoline-powered motorbikes. Read more…
XPeng G6 Long Range – first impressions
Like it or not, first impressions are what really count. It applies to people as much as it applies to cars. If the car fails to spark your interest in the first 30 seconds, it’ll struggle to convince you even with outrageous performance or crazy tricks. If you are buying a car, it has to “zing” with you. And if… Read more…
EV rebates reopen in Oregon USA, but not for long
In the US state of Oregon, the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program has reopened for eligible vehicles bought or leased through to 4 November 2026. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this round of funding is expected to run out by then and will therefore suspend the program again by the 5 November. Read more…
New aluminium housing for commercial EV batteries
An aluminium battery housing solution for commercial electric vehicles has been developed by Novelis and Maxion Structural Components. The product was developed from stamped, rolled aluminium using a new alloy specially created for the batteries of heavy duty vehicles such as buses and trucks. The new technology is both lighter and more is able to provide more energy density that previous materials. Read more…
Switch Mobility wins tender for 650 electric buses in India
Electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer Switch Mobility has secured a new order for 650 nine-metre electric buses in India. The company will supply the electric public transport vehicles under the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ PM E-Drive scheme. Read more…
ID. Aura T6: Volkswagen’s electric SUV for the Chinese smart car market
FAW-Volkswagen has launched pre-sales of the ID. Aura T6 in China, where it is being marketed as a locally manufactured, family-friendly smart car. The five-seater mid-range SUV is available in four variants, with pre-sale prices ranging from the equivalent of 17,400 to 21,800 euros. Read more…
BYD deepens PaXini ties, opens auto factories to robots
BYD will provide complex auto manufacturing environments and real-world operating data for robot validation and model iteration. Read more…
The World’s EV Capital Doesn’t Need Fast Chargers Everywhere
Almost half the cars in Oslo are electric, and it keeps them charged with thousands of AC plugs placed where drivers already park. Read More…
Zero-emission trucking corridor from Canada to Mexico
State governments from Canada, the USA and Mexico along the North American West Coast have launched an initiative to collaborate on an intra-continental truck charging and hydrogen refuelling (ZEV – zero-emission vehicle) corridor. Megawatt chargers and hydrogen filling stations are planned across the 2,222-km route spanning three countries to form the British Columbia to Baja California ZEV Corridor (BC2BC). Read more…
