The Mona L05 SUV is positioned above the Mona L03, which starts at 123,800 yuan ($18,400) in China. Read more…
Smart #2 now available to pre-order for under €20,000
Earlier this week, the new Smart #2 took centre stage in Paris – and now, the manufacturer has opened pre-orders. The compact electric two-seater can be reserved immediately in four trim lines – with a base price between €19,990 and €25,690. Read more…
Xiaomi Auto September deliveries hit 2026 high of 40,015, still down year-on-year
Xiaomi Auto’s September deliveries rose 32.71% from August but fell 4.61% from a year earlier, marking a second consecutive year-on-year decline. Read more…
Leapmotor starts B10 production in Spain, gives A05 European debut
The B10 has rolled off the assembly line at Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant, marking a major milestone in Leapmotor’s European localization efforts. Read more…
Nio ES9 deliveries reach 7,706 in September, second-highest this year
ES9 deliveries rose 18.94% from August, accounting for 36.15% of Nio’s main-brand deliveries. Its combined share with the ES8 climbed to 85.62%. Read more…
Blaguss and FlixBus deploy 8 Yutong electric coaches on Vienna-Bratislava route
Blaguss and FlixBus deploy eight Yutong electric coaches on Vienna-Bratislava route, advancing cross-border fleet electrification with renewable charging. Read more…
Russians snap up Chinese EVs as Ukrainian attacks make fuel scarce
Russian EV sales surge amid fuel shortages, driven by Chinese automakers and government incentives boosting fleet electrification. Read more…
Ford’s electric pickup is suddenly selling like hotcakes at 50% off used
Once America’s most popular electric pickup, Ford’s F-150 Lightning is finding a second life on the used market. Read more…
Chalmers researchers model reconfigurable EV battery packs that bypass weak cells
Chalmers University researchers model reconfigurable EV battery packs that bypass weak cells, extending battery life and reducing costs by over 20%. Read more…
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving in Europe to secure approval
Tesla has renamed its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe, following criticism from German authorities that the original name was misleading. The new name has already appeared on Tesla’s European websites, but it’s still called Full Self-Driving in the US (and elsewhere). The reason for the change is Germany’s Transport Minister. Steffen Bilger argued that the… Read more…
Tesla ordered to pay $162,000 for Model X fire after failed ‘vandalism’ defense
Tesla told a Quebec court that car fires are “generally” caused by misuse or vandalism. The judge didn’t buy it, and Tesla Canada now has to cover the C$161,700 an insurer paid out for a Model X that burned in Montreal. Read more…
These are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US through Q3
The US electric vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in a year in the third quarter. Here are the top 10 most popular so far this year. Read more…
Aito confirms 2027 European entry at Paris Motor Show
Aito showcased 4 SUVs — the Aito 9, Aito 8, Aito 7 and Aito 6 — at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Read more…
Alfa Romeo shows the Cuorerosso concept, the 8C of the future
Automotive fans always prick up their ears whenever Alfa Romeo starts talking, and what it had to say today at the Paris Motor show has a lot to do with hearts and passion (but little to do with an actual car you’ll get to buy soon). Meet the Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso (literally red heart), Alfa’s latest 2+2 coupe concept. Concepts… Read more…
Li Auto i6 makes European debut ahead of Q1 2027 launch in Norway and Netherlands
The European version of the Li i6, named Li 6, was originally scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. Read more…
Wolfspeed gets conditional commitment for up to $1.5 billion US Department of War loan
Wolfspeed secures conditional $1.5B US Department of War loan to boost silicon carbide and wide bandgap power device manufacturing. Read more…
Xpeng launches its own robotaxi brand called Yoyo
Chinese manufacturer of electric cars, robots and drones, Xpeng is advancing its entry into the robotaxi business. Under the Xpeng Yoyo brand, the company has unveiled its own service for autonomous rides and opened registration for the first external users in China. For the operational management of the fleet, Xpeng plans to rely on external partners. Read more…
Tesla and Pilot Travel Centers launch proprietary truck charging network
Pilot Travel Centers, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has begun installing its proprietary charging stations for the Tesla Semi, as announced in January. The first six “Megachargers” have been commissioned at the Pilot rest area in Ellabell, Georgia. Read more…
Renault and EDF unveil bidirectional charging offering
The Renault Group and Électricité de France (EDF) will launch a new bidirectional charging offering in France next summer: The solution includes an electric vehicle, a wallbox, and intelligent charging management. Owners of electric vehicles from the Renault, Alpine, and Dacia brands will thus be able to feed power back from the EV battery into the grid. Read more…
OTTO’S electrifies entire truck fleet with the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
Swiss retailer OTTO’S is converting its entire truck fleet to electric drive. The 22 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will supply the company’s 140+ branches in Switzerland with goods, supplied with solar energy from the company’s own rooftops. Read more…
