Starting in 2026, the Volkswagen and Jetta brands of FAW-Volkswagen want to offer eleven new models tailored to the Chinese market in several market segments. The list includes six pure electric models, two PHEV and two EREV models. Read more…
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai to open 1st overseas plant, aims to start production in 2026
Hesai will break ground on its first overseas project by the end of this year, with production targeted for 2026, according to the Financial Times.
Hesai said last week that it had a multi-year exclusive supply partnership with a top European automotive OEM — reportedly Mercedes-Benz.
BYD teases new electric SUV Sealion 05 EV
The compact electric SUV Sealion 05 EV will be based on an all-new platform with a rear drive powertrain.
The Sealion 05 EV will be the third model in BYD’s Sealion series after the Sealion 07 EV and Sealion 05 DM-i.
VW, FAW JV to launch 11 new models in China from 2026, including 10 NEVs
FAW-Volkswagen will launch six BEV models, two PHEV models, and two EREV models from 2026.
The plan to launch EREVs is interesting, considering that several years ago Volkswagen management was not optimistic about EREVs.
William Li details how Nio should control costs in internal speech
William Li said Nio is aiming for single-quarter profitability in the fourth quarter and needs to become more rational in cost control, resource allocation, and priority setting.
He asked staff to change the unjustifiable practices of the past, focus on efficiency, and deliver on business goals.
BYD’s 5th car carrier BYD Changsha to be launched soon
BYD Changsha is the fifth in BYD’s fleet and its second car carrier with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles.
BYD’s fleet previously included BYD Explorer No.1, BYD Hefei, BYD Changzhou, and BYD Shenzhen.
London is getting 570 ‘flat and flush’ sidewalk EV chargers
EV drivers in the Borough of Camden in London will soon see a major boost in sidewalk chargers, thanks to a new partnership between Camden Council and Scottish charge point company Trojan Energy. Read more…
All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for March 2025 [Updated]
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as industry noobs. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, down payment requirements, and interest rate objections so you can drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot drives into Wile E Coyote fake road wall in camera vs lidar test
Tesla Autopilot drove into Wile E. Coyote-style fake road wall in the middle of the road in a camera versus lidar test. Read more…
Turing AI and “bulletproof” EV batteries arrive with 2025 Xpeng G6 SUV
The Xpeng G6 all-electric SUV has received a raft of 81 updates for the 2025 model year – and chief among these is a new, “bulletproof,” ultra-fast 5C charging “A.I. battery” that can go from 10 to 80% charge in just twelve minutes. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot ‘Fooled’ Wile E. Coyote-Style, Crashes Into Fake Wall
Call it the “Road Runner test.” And it shows the weaknesses of Tesla’s camera-only approach to autonomous driving. Read more…
The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Good, But Can It Be Great?
There are many things the new electric and hybrid CLA-Class gets right. But it comes with some compromises as well. Read more…
Nuvve wins $400 million V2G, EV charging contract in New Mexico
The State of New Mexico has awarded Nuvve a $400 million contract to provide turnkey EV charging solutions – including hardware, maintenance, and data management – to the state’s growing fleet of electric vehicles. Read more…
Meet the Rise Robotics Superjammer – the world’s strongest robotic arm
Rise Robotics’ electric Superjammer industrial robotic arm has the best name in the business. And now, it’s gunning for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm. Read more…
You Can Buy A Super Discounted 393-Mile EV From Hertz Right Now
The rental-car company has budget-priced Chevrolet Silverado EVs, Bolt EVs and Ford Mustang Mach-Es for days. Read more…
Study: Trump killing EV tax credits would decimate US industries
If the Trump Administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, it could have a devastating effect on U.S. manufacturing, a new study warns. Produced by the REPEAT Project, a Princeton University group that analyzes environmental policy, the study found that killing the $7,500 tax credit would reduce EV demand, as well as endanger manufacturing… Read more…
Peugeot e-3008 GT Electric real-life range test
The 3008 is one of Peugeot’s best-selling vehicles and now for the first time ever it comes in fully electric flavor in the e-3008. It remains a small crossover SUV with extravagant styling both inside and out, only now it has a more slanted roofline for better aerodynamics. We are testing the 73 kWh GT Electric version, which outputs 157… Read more…
First drive in the new Mercedes GLC: An ICE gets an electric companion
No compromises: Because the GLC is their best-selling model, Mercedes is changing its electric strategy for it. Instead of making compromises for the other drive system, they are building an independent electric version in parallel with the combustion engine from 2026 and inviting people to test drive the prototype a year earlier.
Tesla Model S Plaid gets smoked in drag race by Xiaomi’s cheaper SU7 Ultra
The SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi’s new flagship electric vehicle, went against a Tesla Model S Plaid in a drag race and it smoked it. Read more…
Tesla’s top crash safety architect quits
Tesla’s top crash safety architect, who helped the automaker achieve top safety scores for its entire car line-up, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 14 years. Read more…
