In a very short space of time, Xiaomi has gone from being a force in tech to a serious player in the world of electric cars. The latest data shows that the company moved 21,440 EVs during the month of March. While that number might not sound massive compared to industry giants, the story behind the numbers shows exactly where… Read more…
Grab sees rising EV adoption in Thailand and the Philippines as fuel prices surge
Singapore-based superapp Grab is seeing increasing adoption of EVs on its platform in Thailand and the Philippines. As fuel costs rise owing to the war in Iran, its service providers are increasingly turning to electric models to improve their earnings. Read more…
Chinese electric vehicle exports continue to rise
Sales figures for electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China reached 1.252 million units in March. The slight overall growth was primarily driven by exports, which more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Read more…
Hyundai brings Ioniq line-up to China
With its electric vehicles ranging from the Ioniq 5 to the Ioniq 9, the South Korean automaker has already achieved international success—yet in China, the brand lags behind in its electric ambitions. Now, Hyundai has introduced the all-electric Ioniq lineup in China for the first time and unveiled two design concept vehicles ahead of Auto China 2026. Read more…
Tesla secures first European approval for ‘FSD (Supervised)’ driver assistance system
Tesla has received the first approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Europe from the Dutch authority RDW. The installation of the driving assistant in customer vehicles will begin in the coming days via an over-the-air software update. Tesla is also seeking regulatory approvals in other European countries. Read more…
Chery, JLR’s revived Freelander brand previews first production model
Freelander shared multiple images of its first production model testing in extreme cold. Read more…
Chery brings humanoid robot to general consumer market
Chery’s Aimoga has launched online sales of its robots to ordinary consumers, with a humanoid model carrying a retail price tag of 285,800 yuan ($41,830). Read more…
Why does Western media keep failing on the Royal Enfield electric motorcycle launch?
There’s a strange pattern emerging in Western coverage of Royal Enfield’s upcoming electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6. And if you’ve been following the story closely, it’s getting harder to ignore. Read more…
Xpeng to hold tech event for flagship SUV GX on Apr 15
The large six-seater SUV marks Xpeng’s latest ambition in the premium luxury segment, expected to target the market above 400,000 yuan ($58,530). Read more…
Nio shares surge in Hong Kong as CEO reiterates confidence in delivery target
Nio shares jumped over 7% in Hong Kong early trading after its CEO reiterated strong confidence in an annual delivery growth target of 40% to 50%. Read more…
Tiny electric Honda Super-N is bringing hot-hatch fun back to the streets
Honda clearly thinks we all need to lighten up. While most car companies are busy building giant electric SUVs, Honda is going the other way. The company is bringing a tiny, boxy car to the United Kingdom and Europe this July. It is called the Honda Super-N, and it looks like a toy that escaped from a 1980s cartoon. 2026… Read more…
Hot pursuit: watch this Harbinger electric van chase down a package thief [video]
With some 440 hp and nearly 1,200 lb-ft of instant electric torque on-hand, the Harbinger electric delivery van is more than capable of keeping up with modern day traffic. To show off just how capable it is, Harbinger’s marketing team has put together this fun, fictional, high octane voltage chase scene. Read more…
Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range review
Kia is one of the most rapidly expanding brands in the world and with a continuously growing lineup they conquer new markets and segments on the regular. The EV lineup was recently expanded by two new models – the Kia EV4, offered in hatchback and sedan form. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech… Read more…
Backup power is the LEAST interesting thing your home battery can do
Almost everyone positions home solar panel systems with home batteries as backup grid power insurance – and while that can be vitally important in a whole host of “what if” scenarios, keeping the lights on is the LEAST interesting thing your home battery can do. Read more…
Workhorse slashes prices by $60,000 and Purolater buys 100
Commercial fleet operators scrambling to electrify in the face of rising diesel prices can buy a Workhorse W56 step van for nearly $60K less than before – and Ohio-based Purolator is taking advantage of the deal with a stout, 100-unit order. Read more…
Tesla’s FSD Is Finally Approved In Europe. Only Not Everywhere Yet
The Dutch approval is a milestone for Tesla, but expanding beyond a single market will require more regulatory wins. Read More…
Li Auto CEO slams unfair competition tactics, pointing finger at Nissan
Li Auto CEO accused a “Japanese brand” of launching organized online attacks to damage the market reputation of its core products. Read more…
Nio’s William Li urges battery and chip standardization to curb EV supply chain waste
Li proposes standardizing battery cells and reducing chip varieties to unlock over 100 billion yuan in industry-wide cost savings. Read more…
Tesla brings FSD Supervised to the Netherlands
The Dutch vehicle authority, known as the RDW, gave Tesla a big “thumbs up,” making the Netherlands the first country in Europe to officially approve the company’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) Supervised system. Although the name suggests the car does all the work, it is actually only a smart helper for drivers. The approval means that Tesla owners in the Netherlands… Read more…
Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
Tesla is producing a final limited-edition “Signature Series” run of the Plaid Model S and Model X — 350 vehicles total — as a farewell to its flagship programs before they shut down for good. The Model X Signature starts at $159,420. Read more…
