The Italian competition authority AGCM has dropped its investigations into BYD, Stellantis, Tesla, and Volkswagen over allegations of misleading consumers about the performance of their electric vehicles—following concessions from the automakers. Read more…
Ford launches electric Bronco in China starting at $32,640
Ford offers both BEV and EREV options for the electric Bronco in China, part of its efforts to make a comeback in the world’s largest EV market.
The electric Bronco BE is equipped with a 105.4-kWh LFP battery pack, delivering a CLTC range of 650 km.
Welsh Ambulance Service deploys first BEVs
The Welsh Ambulance Service has put its first fully electric vehicles into operation. Ten MAXUS eDELIVER 5 units have entered service alongside 20 plug-in hybrid Ford Transit Custom models, following a £22.4 million fleet investment by the Welsh Government. Read more…
Iveco delivers 275 eDaily to Petit Forestier
The refrigerated vehicle rental company Petit Forestier has expanded its fleet by nearly 300 Iveco eDaily vehicles. To date, 275 vehicles with bodywork have been delivered to Petit Forestier’s French and other European branches. Read more…
Rivian R1T Owners Can Now Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Off-Grid Camping
It’s made in America, and it can be fitted to trucks with or without a factory power retractable tonneau cover. Lire la suite…
CPCA expects China Dec NEV retail to hit record high of 1.38 million units
China’s overall passenger car retail sales in December are projected to come in at about 2.3 million units, marking a year-on-year decline of 12.7 percent.
Due to the widespread adjustments to trade-in subsidies in November, most manufacturers have adopted a neutral-to-conservative outlook for December sales.
New leaders take the wheel of the global electric car race
The United States and Europe used to lead the way in car trends for decades. Today, that story is way different. New data from this year reveals that electric cars are no longer just a luxury for wealthy nations. Instead, emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America are now the ones adopting EVs the fastest. In 2019, only four… Read more…
Polestar secures $600 million loan from Geely
The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar is receiving a loan of up to 600 million US dollars from its majority owner Geely. Half of this amount is immediately available to Polestar, while the second tranche depends on further developments. Polestar reports high losses and is fighting against delisting from the US stock exchange Nasdaq. Read more…
Polestar secures $600 million loan from Geely
The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar is receiving a loan of up to 600 million US dollars from its majority owner Geely. Half of this amount is immediately available to Polestar, while the second tranche depends on further developments. Polestar reports high losses and is fighting against delisting from the US stock exchange Nasdaq. Read more…
The 2027 Dodge Charger EV Gets A Tesla Charging Port
Order books are now open for both the two-door coupe and the four-door sedan. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor manager confirms European production from 2026
Chinese automaker Leapmotor plans to produce up to four models at Stellantis’ Spanish plant in Figueruelas near Zaragoza. As expected, production will start with the B10, followed by three additional models by 2027. Read more…
Audi likely to scrap plans for own US plant
The Volkswagen Group has completed its planning round for the next five years, albeit with a delay, but has not yet presented any results. This is likely also due to the situation at Audi. Now, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner is said to have abandoned plans for a standalone US plant—though not for Audis built in America. Read more…
Deliveries of MG4 Anxin Edition with semi-solid state battery start in China
SAIC’s MG brand began delivering its latest MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback in China. The latest version of the popular MG4 holds the title of being the first mass-produced passenger vehicle to use a semi-solid state battery. While many companies have promised this technology for years, MG managed to put it on the road first. But looking closer at the specification,… Read more…
GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says
GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor. But first, she is putting him through a “tough test” in his new role as Chief Product Officer. Read more…
US wind growth picks up speed as power demand surges
After a sluggish stretch, US wind is heading into a pivotal moment, with a near-term rebound colliding with rising power demand, tariffs, and stubborn permitting bottlenecks. Read more…
MG begins deliveries of the world’s first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery
SAIC MG delivered the first MG4 model with a semi-solid-state EV battery in China, starting at under $15,000. Read more…
Happy holidays! Volvo CE gifts new electric excavator to Mass school
Volvo CE is getting into the spirit of the holidays with the donation of a band-new, $100,000 Volvo ECR25 Electric mini excavator to the Westfield Technical Academy’s horticulture department in Massachusetts.. Read more…
Jeep is offering up to $16,750 cash back on select 2025 Wagoneer S
Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S was supposed to be sporty, luxurious, and appeal to a whole new Jeep buyer. Despite being a decent vehicle, it never really found its place — but now that Jeep is offering nearly $17,000 off select models, it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) reassures investors on growth plans after its stock hits a new low
After Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock price reached a new all-time low this week, the company’s communication boss is out to set the record straight. Read more…
The Latest Rivians Just Got ‘Universal Hands-Free’ And A Bunch Of Other Updates
Get ready for hands-off driving, new display animations, the Rivian Digital Key and more. But not everyone is getting the best new feature. Lire la suite…
