The latest funding round of nearly $200 million brings Aridge’s total historical equity financing to about $1 billion.
The fresh capital arrives as the Xpeng-backed company prepares for a potential Hong Kong IPO this year.
Geely Galaxy debuts M7 hybrid SUV targeting budget-conscious buyers with 1,730-Km range
The M7 is expected to target the highly competitive 100,000 to 150,000 yuan segment in China.
The M7’s debut comes as sales data proves PHEVs are currently Geely’s core growth engine in its home market.
Could Stellantis bring in a partner for Europe?
The global automotive group Stellantis is reportedly reviewing its investments in Europe and engaging in discussions with competitors about cooperations and stakes in brands. While Stellantis denies rumors of a breakup, it does not refute the alleged search for partners. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 3 flash-charging edition, opens Tai 7 EV pre-orders
The Tai 3 flash-charging edition hit the market with a starting price of 153,800 yuan ($22,300), featuring a 5-minute fast-charging capability.
Pre-orders for the larger Tai 7 EV flash-charging edition have also opened, marking the brand’s latest offensive in the pure electric market.
BYD to launch ‘Flash Charger’ in Europe in April
The ‘Flash Charging’ technology presented by BYD in China a few days ago is just weeks away from its global market launch. On April 8, the Denza Z9 GT will be unveiled in Paris to European customers, introducing Flash Charging with up to 1,500 kW. Read more…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas
The automaker’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary partnered with Uber to deploy its robotaxis in Las Vegas. Lire la suite…
ChargePoint offers charging solutions for Ford Pro customers
Ford’s light commercial vehicle division and charging infrastructure provider ChargePoint have announced a new collaboration for Germany and the UK. The deal includes specialized EV charging solutions for home, depots, and workplaces for Ford’s commercial fleet customers. Read more…
Maybe robots SHOULD steal some jobs: new firefighting ‘bot saves human lives
Hyundai announced the unimaginatively named Unmanned Firefighting Robot last week – but this life-saving robot isn’t just a futuristic concept. The first operational unit was donated and deployed at the National Fire Agency, where it hopes to prove that there are some jobs robots should take from humans. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bikes from Ride1Up & HeyBike, more Juiced, Rad is back?!
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more. Read more…
BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker
BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed the world’s largest EV maker is studying the Canadian market for a wholly owned manufacturing plant, and signaled it could acquire a struggling legacy automaker to accelerate its global expansion. Read more…
Vetting A Used EV Battery Was About To Get Easier. Then Trump Happened
Why can’t I check an EV’s battery health like I can on my phone? Lire la suite…
Nio Onvo L60 to add LiDAR version in shift from pure vision strategy
Onvo will add a LiDAR-equipped version for its L60 SUV, following a similar plan for the L90, according to a filing.
The move comes as the brand seeks to boost demand in a challenging market.
Leapmotor prepares new budget EV A05 with LiDAR option to boost sales
Leapmotor filed for the A05 compact EV with a LiDAR option, targeting the budget segment.
The move mirrors BYD’s recent strategy of adding advanced sensors to affordable models like the Seagull to enhance competitiveness.
Uber to also offer robotaxis from Amazon subsidiary Zoox
The ride-hailing app Uber is further expanding its partnerships in the robotaxi sector: Amazon subsidiary Zoox’s autonomous vehicles will be available for booking via the Uber app in Las Vegas starting this summer, with the service also set to launch in Los Angeles by mid-2027. Read more…
Upcoming mid-size models: Lucid teases two SUVs and a robotaxi
Lucid Motors has announced the first details about its upcoming mid-size models, which the startup will use to expand from the premium segment into the volume market. Two of the three announced series are SUVs. Additionally, Lucid plans to develop a two-seater robotaxi based on its mid-size platform. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Feb: BYD leads with 19.1%, Tesla 3rd with 8.2%
Tesla returned to the top 10 list of NEV retail sales in February after falling out of the list in January.
In the overall passenger vehicle retail market, Geely ranked first with a 14.1% market share, while BYD came in second with an 8.6% share.
BMW stays profitable as drivers embrace electric cars
The BMW Group shared its financial results for 2025, proving that the famous German automaker can still make billions of euros while moving toward a greener future. Even though the car world faced some tough challenges – new taxes on traded goods and a cooling market in China – BMW stayed on its path. The company earned more than €10… Read more…
Rivian R2 initially launches at $57,990
Rivian has announced the prices and equipment variants of its new mid-sized electric SUV, the R2. Deliveries will begin in spring 2026, starting with the R2 Performance with the Launch Package (from $57,990). A $45,000 version is expected to follow in 2027. Read more…
High demand: BMW produces the iX3 in two shifts
BMW has already switched production of the all-electric BMW iX3 at its Debrecen plant in Hungary to two-shift operation due to high demand. This was confirmed by the automaker in its announcement regarding its business figures for 2025. Read more…
First car on Xpeng platform: VW Anhui launches production of the ID. UNYX 08
Volkswagen Anhui has begun series production of the ID.UNYX 08 at its plant in the Chinese city of Hefei. What makes this electric SUV special: It is the first vehicle developed in collaboration with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng, in which VW holds a stake. Read more…
