Rivian on Wednesday unveiled new limited editions of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV inspired by California’s desert dunes. Available on Tri-motor versions of the 2025 R1T and R1S, the California Dune Edition treatment cloaks the updated electric vehicles in a Desert Storm color palette and adds off-road accessories. Production… Read more…
The Leapmotor C10 Proves Not All Chinese EVs Are Good
Leapmotor is Stellantis’ big hope for working with Chinese EV makers. Unfortunately, not all of its products have the juice. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck goes through NCAP’s crash tests
Tesla’s Cybertruck has finally gone through NCAP’s extensive testing protocol and scored the highest possible rating of five stars. Historically, Tesla cars have always scored five stars for safety, so it’s no surprise. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) used several Cybertrucks to test the safety of the vehicle, and even though the testing was carried out in… Read more…
The Rivian R1T And R1S Just Got Their First Limited Edition
The California Dune Edition brings new wheels, dark crossbars and a new exterior color for less money than a fully loaded R1S or R1T. Read more…
NASCAR installs EV chargers at Daytona Beach headquarters
NASCAR, in collaboration with Florida Power & Light’s EVolution commercial charging solutions and electrical powerhouse ABB, has completed the installation of 30 Level 2 EV chargers at its Daytona Beach headquarters. This is one step in the organization’s Impact plan, which aims to reduce NASCAR’s carbon footprint to zero across its core operations by 2035…. Read more…
Is Toyota launching an electric RAV4?
Toyota is already developing the next-gen RAV4, and rumors suggest an electric model is in the works. According to internal documents, significant changes are expected. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Toyota RAV4 and a possible EV variant. Read more…
Watch the world’s first electric flying car hop over another vehicle as it takes flight [Video]
Who said electric flying cars are only for the movies? Alef Aeronautics made history after posting a video of its electric car driving and vertically taking off in public. The video shows the electric flying car jumping over another vehicle as it takes flight. Watch “the world’s first real flying car” take flight below. Read more…
Honda Still Might Have Saved Nissan
The merger is dead, but Nissan is still walking away with a stronger hand. Read more…
New dual-motor AWD Xiaomi YU7 SUV gets certified
Xiaomi will have at least two dual-motor AWD versions of its YU7 SUV when it comes out around the middle of the year. One of them was certified by the Chinese authorities earlier, with its front motor developing 220kW (295 hp) of power and the rear one going to 288kW (386 hp). Today, a new filing with the Chinese regulator… Read more…
Aznom turns old Smarts into lightweight electric vehicles
The electric Smart Fortwo is no longer in production. However, the Italian car manufacturer Aznom offers to install electric drives in older Smarts instead. First-generation petrol-powered Smart Fortwo cars are thus transformed into L6e and L7e lightweight electric vehicles that are supposed to appeal to young people. Read more…
Type 00 Prototype Sighting Shows Jaguar Wasn’t Kidding About That Design
The Jaguar Type 00 will look like nothing else on the road when it arrives in 2026, with a super-long hood and unusual proportions. Read more…
Cummins acquires assets of mining decarbonization company First Mode
Cummins, an American multinational that designs, manufactures and distributes internal combustion engines and power generation products, has acquired the assets of Seattle-based First Mode, a company known primarily for its combined fuel cell/battery drive intended for use as a hybrid retrofit for mining haul trucks. The deal ends several years of uncertainty over the future… Read more…
Research confirms Altilium’s recycled cathode materials match performance of mined materials
New research carried out by Imperial College London indicates that recycled EV battery materials produced by UK-based Altilium can match the performance of mined materials. Imperial’s analysis of Altilium’s commercial-grade recycled cathode active materials (CAM), which it began producing late last year, confirmed improvements in purity, morphology and electrochemical performance compared to commercially available materials,… Read more…
Nio denies after layoff rumor runs rampant
Nio called the rumor ridiculously untrue and has reported it to the police.
Nio said it is offering a number of high-quality jobs and welcomes new members.
Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn’t giving up on hydrogen cars
Toyota last week unveiled its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell stack, demonstrating continued commitment to fuel cells alongside battery-electric vehicles. In a press release, the automaker promised improved durability and efficiency, as well as lower production costs for the new stack, which Toyota plans to debut in passenger vehicles and… Read more…
Jysk replaces two diesel trucks with electric ones
Danish furniture retailer Jysk has replaced diesel trucks with electric trucks for the first time in Denmark. The two vehicles transport containers between the port of Aarhus and Jysk’s distribution centre in Uldum. Read more…
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Nikola is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the US Bankruptcy Code and asked the court to allow it to start an auction and sale process. Business operations will continue with some limitations – but only until the end of March. The company will need to find a buyer or partner to survive beyond that date. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Xiaomi adds 2-seat option for SU7 Ultra
Xiaomi has filed for configuration changes for the SU7 Ultra, with the number of seats changing to either 5 or 2 from the previous 5.
Xiaomi previously said the SU7 Ultra would be released at the end of February.
Kempower offers its fast chargers with 0% financing
Finnish charging station manufacturer Kempower now offers zero per cent financing for its DC charging solutions in the UK, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain and Australia until 19 May 2025. The campaign aims to make EV charging infrastructure more accessible and affordable for investors in selected markets. Read more…
Trump Could Hit The Entire Auto Industry With The Chicken Tax
Also on today’s Critical Materials: Rivian’s cost-cutting may have paid off, and electric and hydrogen truck startup Nikola goes bust. Read more…
