The updated Geely Xingyuan has a limited-time starting price of 61,800 yuan ($9,130), a 6% reduction from its predecessor. Read more…
Toyota reportedly pauses plans for electric Lexus saloon
Toyota has reportedly suspended development of an electric Lexus saloon that was due to enter production from late 2026 using a new gigacasting process. The Japanese manufacturer first presented the concept model in 2023 under the name Lexus LF-ZC. Read more…
Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body
The Rivian R2 Performance’s final EPA ratings are now published, and the numbers confirm something impressive: the R2 Performance matches the Tesla Model Y Performance on efficiency at 105 MPGe combined and 32 kWh per 100 miles — while actually beating it on range with 330 miles versus 306. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aistaland GT7 starts pre-sales, targeting shooting brake market
Aistaland GT7 pre-sales start at 219,900 yuan ($32,490), featuring Huawei’s latest ADS 5 smart driving system and high-spec LiDAR. Read more…
Li Auto to launch updated L8 in late June, shifting seating layout from 6 to 5
The new Li L8 will transition from a six-seat to a five-seat layout to avoid cannibalizing the similarly six-seat Li L9. Read more…
Waymo to launch new Ojai robotaxi model for passenger service
Robotaxi operator Waymo has announced plans to integrate the new Ojai vehicle model into its public transport service in the coming weeks. The electric van was developed together with Chinese manufacturer Zeekr, which supplies the chassis and body. Waymo, however, equips the vehicles with its own sensors, computers and software. Read more…
Market launch of E7X: Audi’s sub-brand makes its second move in China
Audi has launched sales of the second model of its sub-brand in China. The AUDI E7X is available in five variants with starting prices ranging from the equivalent of €34,200 to €45,600. The new model is a full-sized crossover SUV measuring five meters in length and offering up to 500 kW of power. Read more…
Zeekr offers limited additional sales of 001 anniversary edition to sustain growth
The Zeekr 001 Fifth Anniversary Edition starts at 365,000 yuan ($53,920) and focuses on extreme track performance. Read more…
Zum and SFUSD launch largest electric school bus fleet in the US
Zum and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) have announced the deployment of what they describe as the largest electric school bus fleet in the United States. The project combines 238 electric buses with bidirectional charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid integration. Read more…
V2G project: Hyundai Group and Vattenfall Test EVs as mobile energy storage
Hyundai and Kia plan to launch a pilot project for bidirectional charging in the Netherlands together with Vattenfall. The initiative, scheduled for the second half of the year, will include up to 80 households practicing V2G charging with an EV9 or Hyundai Ioniq 9 for a six-month field trial. Read more…
Xpeng deliveries fall by one-third
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng recorded a sharp decline in deliveries during the first quarter of 2026. The company delivered 62,682 vehicles, representing a year-on-year drop of one-third. Revenue also declined, falling by 17.6 per cent. Read more…
BMW opens configurator for rear-wheel-drive iX3
Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It’s Nowhere Near That
The official count was revealed for the first time in registration information submitted by Tesla to the Texas DMV. Read More…
Slate’s Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Opens Preorders June 24—But There’s A Catch
The company is taking $300 non-refundable deposits to secure a place in line for the first finished vehicles. Read More…
Audi launches E7X SUV in China with aggressive pricing to rival Tesla
AUDI E7X starts at 269,800 yuan ($39,850), down 6.9% from its pre-sales price. Read more…
Waymo launches first purpose-built robotaxi
The race to dominate driverless transportation took a leap forward today – Alphabet’s self-driving division, Waymo, is officially introducing its first custom-built EV, the Ojai. Select passengers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix can now hail rides in this newly designed model. The company is even offering initial trips completely free of charge. This launch is a permanent shift… Read more…
China’s ‘Tesla of trucks’ Zeron files for Hong Kong IPO
Zeron generated 522 million yuan in revenue in 2025 and achieved positive operating cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
BYD to launch flagship Datang SUV in mid-June amid strong pre-sales
BYD’s Datang SUV began pre-sales on April 24, with orders topping 100,000 units in the first two weeks. Read more…
GMC’s New Hummer X Mid-Size EV Truck Concept Has Stackable Screens
The rugged electric SUV and pickup feature beadlock wheels, removable fender flares, and a scout drone. Read More…
US clean energy is booming and unraveling at the same time
Clean energy developers announced more than 50 new utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects in Q1 2026 as companies scramble to get projects moving before a looming federal deadline tied to Trump’s big bill act passed last year. Read more…
