The off-road SUV gains driver-assistance and cabin upgrades while retaining plug-in hybrid and gasoline options. Read more…
The floating 1,197-HP Yangwang U8 now patrols the streets of Dubai
Once you’ve been driving for a few years, you start to recognize unmarked police cars from quite far away. In the UK, traffic officers usually spend their shifts in a Skoda Octavia vRS, waiting for someone to get a bit too optimistic in the outside lane. In Germany, the autobahn patrols rely on practical BMWs, Volkswagens, and a growing fleet… Read more…
Price reduction at market launch: Jetta M6 enters the Chinese market
VW’s sub-brand is launching the Jetta M6 at dealerships in China. With the market launch, the manufacturer is also adjusting the pre-sale prices downward by 1,000 yuan (~€134 euros). Read on for more details on what makes this mid-size sedan stand out, along with key data for the three available versions. Read more…
BAIC and CATL aim to accelerate battery swap approach
Chinese automakers BAIC Group and CATL are deepening their partnership in the field of passenger car battery swapping: BAIC plans to develop more compatible models and advance the construction of swapping stations with the help of its dealer network. Read more…
VW ‘centralising’ ADAS development under Audi’s leadership
Volkswagen is apparently establishing a unit called ‘OneTeam’ to accelerate the development of driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Cariad manager Manuel Birke will reportedly take over the leadership and will report to Audi development board member Rouven Mohr in the future. Read more…
CPCA forecasts weak China NEV retail sales in October as peak season falters
China’s NEV retail sales are expected to come in at 1.07 million in October, down 16.5% year-on-year. Read more…
Mercedes in high demand as six-month lead time for CLA and GLC
Mercedes-Benz is surprised by the high demand for its all-electric models CLA and GLC. Currently, the delivery time for both vehicles is six months. The battery plant in Kamenz has been operating six days a week in a three-shift system since June to secure the supply of traction batteries. Read more…
Bosch faces radical corporate restructuring amid competitive pressures
The Bosch Group is undergoing an internal corporate restructuring. From August 1, 2027, the Mobility business sector will exist as an independent subsidiary, among others. Three additional areas will also be transferred to subsidiary companies. The group aims to enhance its competitiveness and operate with greater flexibility. Read more…
Canada freezes CO2 standards for passenger cars until 2029
Canada’s government is freezing fleet emission standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles at 2026 levels through 2029. This move aims to give automakers more flexibility. However, annual tightening of standards will resume starting with the 2030 model year. Read more…
Chery considers local production in Canada, plans sales launch in 2027
Chery is assessing idle capacity at existing plants and exploring partnerships with potential investors. Read more…
QuantumScape hires Muehlbauer to build its first 100 MWh solid-state battery production line
If you own an EV, then you most likely share my skepticism toward battery breakthroughs. Every few months, a press release promises a miracle technology – charge in five minutes, last a million miles, and weigh next to nothing. When a company says they have a new manufacturing roadmap, I don’t get too excited – I look past the marketing,… Read more…
EU Auto Package: Committee vote to relax CO₂ rules
In the European Parliament, standing committees have voted on the Auto Package. The votes are seen as an indicator of whether and to what extent the so-called combustion engine ban in the EU will be softened. The result: a majority of the Industry and Transport Committees are in favour of relaxing the CO2 rules, which the so-called centrist platform had internally agreed upon shortly before. Read more…
Arcfox opens pre-sales for 2027 Alpha S5 with standard LiDAR, starting at about $18,130
The 2027 Arcfox Alpha S5 sedan starts at 121,800 yuan ($18,130) in pre-sales and offers a CLTC range of up to 750 km. Read more…
Nio third-gen ES8 reaches 160,000 deliveries, adding 10,000 in 33 days
The third-generation ES8 remains a key sales driver for the Nio main brand more than 1 year after launch. Read more…
BYD steps up teasers for second-gen Seal 07 sedan, turns focus to cabin
The second-generation BYD Seal 07 is larger, with a length of 5,080 mm. Read more…
Tesla plans to start selling its Cybercab to customers by the end of this year
Tesla announced the driver-less taxi Cybercab in late 2024 and two years later, the company is already running test drives in Austin, Texas and the fleet is slowly growing bigger. The manufacturer is already producing some units at its Texas Gigafactory, but all of those units are destined for Tesla’s own taxi fleet. However, if production goes as planned, Tesla… Read more…
The 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Has More Range As Standard
The extended-range battery is now fitted at no extra cost across the lineup. Plus, there’s a new Trail trim with lifted suspension. Read More…
The Ferrari Luce Officially Starts At $560,800
The first-ever electric Ferrari makes a Rolls-Royce Cullinan look like a bargain. Read More…
I Drove The Electric And Gas-Powered BMW X5. I Know Which One I’d Pick.
For the first time ever, the X5 is going electric. I drove the iX5 to see if it’s compelling enough to get BMW buyers into an EV. Read More…
Want The Best Range Rover? Get The Electric One: First Drive
The electric model is powerful, elegant, and capable. And it doesn’t even cost more than the gas model. Read More…
