Denza owner BYD has announced its plan to bring the Z9 GT to Europe, where it will be a cheaper alternative to its main rivals. Read more…
Redwood to recycle BMW of North America’s batteries
US lithium-ion battery recycler Redwood Materials has partnered with BMW of North America to recycle end-of-life batteries from all EVs in the BMW Group, including BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce and BMW Motorrad vehicles. Redwood will work directly with BMW Group’s network of over 700 locations, including dealerships, distribution centers and internal facilities. Redwood has two… Read more…
Leapmotor teases the B10 as global crossover set to debut in Paris
Leapmotor, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Stellantis, is almost ready to unveil its latest offering, the B10 compact SUV, at the upcoming Paris Auto Show on October 14th. This clearly shows the company’s global ambitions for the B10, positioning it as a key player in the competitive electric car market. Leapmotor’s journey began in 2015 as a Chinese… Read more…
Ford exec says most drivers don’t realize the major perks of EVs like charging at home
Ford’s Marin Gjaja explained that most drivers don’t realize the major perks of driving an EV. Not only is it more efficient, but it also offers extra benefits like skipping the lines at the gas station with the ability to charge at home. Read more…
XPeng launches a new variant of its X9 MPV complete with two LiDARs and XNGP capabilities
XPeng Motors has just launched a new advanced version of its X9 MPV, featuring LiDAR, XNGP ADAS, and 610km of all-electric range. This long-range variant is now on sale in China, and XPeng is offering a limited-time discount for customers who buy early. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sees higher expectations from Wall Street ahead of delivery results
Tesla (TSLA) is going to have to deliver as Wall Street is raising expectations in vehicle deliveries for the electric automaker ahead of the results coming next week. Read more…
BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months alone
Yes, you read that correctly. Nine million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built. Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to gain momentum as a globally recognized brand, having built three million NEVs in the past three months, bringing its cumulative total to nine million. Read more…
Anti-China EV Policies Won’t Protect America Forever
Or rather, America’s auto industry, experts say. For now, tariffs buy time. “Then the question is, what will we do with our time?” Read more…
Getting Fisker Oceans Fixed Just Got Way Easier
New service locations are open for business and are equipped with Fisker’s diagnostic tool, the Fisker Owners Association said. Read more…
Fastned to install fast-chargers in London
Charge point operator Fastned and Places for London will set up a joint venture to install ultra-rapid charging hubs across London. The first five sites will be operational in 2026 – with more to come as the partnership progresses. Read more…
5,000 chargers at NYC parking sites could boost EV ownership
New York City is due to get 5,000 new EV chargers through an alliance between a parking operator and charging-infrastructure company. The Hudson Valley Parking Trust, which recently acquired Icon Parking, New York City’s largest purveyor of parking spots, is working with Invisible Urban Charging (IUC) to install the chargers at parking sites it… Read more…
Ford could build EVs in India
Ford is considering to resume production at its dormant Indian factory in Chennai, a city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Local reports suggest the American carmaker may manufacture electric cars in the country. Read more…
Inspection visits to Tesla employees on sick leave
Due to an unusually high number of sick days at the German Tesla factory, Managing Director André Thierig and Head of Human Resources Erik Demmler visited employees unannounced at home. They were not amused. Read more…
Audi Q6 E-Tron Starts At $65,095, Has Up To 321 Miles Of Range
Three variants are available, and the base rear-wheel drive model with the ‘Ultra Package’ provides the most range. Read more…
Volvo Trucks delivers 70 electric trucks in California
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered 70 VNR electric trucks to several fleets in Southern California. They will be used for regional transport and drayage and are subsidised through the SWITCH-ON programme. Read more…
Fisker Owners May Have To Pay For Recalls Out Of Pocket After All
The failed EV startup flip-flopped again on whether customers will need to foot the bill for recall repairs. Now it says they will. Read more…
You can now track Hyundai and Kia cars with Samsung’s SmartThings
Samsung announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai and Kia with the SmartThings ecosystem earlier this year and now shared some more details about it. Future Hyundai and Kia cars will come with an infotainment system offering more advanced controls via a native SmartThings app and Samsung phone owners will enjoy a slew of neat features. One of the best is… Read more…
Electric Volvos won’t look like melted bars of soap
Volvo has no plans to change its current strategy of styling electric cars like its internal-combustion models, Florian Mockenhaupt, the automaker’s senior manager of exterior design, said in an interview with Australia’s Drive. “Everything still has to look like a Volvo,” Mockenhaupt said, adding that Volvo is still chasing reductions in… Read more…
Zeekr launches 009 MPV in Thailand, deliveries to start in Oct
Zeekr has launched the right-hand drive version of the Zeekr 009 in Thailand, the second model it is offering in the Southeast Asian country after the Zeekr X SUV. Read more…
LGES launches new brand for battery management
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has launched a new brand for complete solutions in the field of battery management systems. The brand named “B.around” focuses on software and hardware for the battery management of electric vehicles, through to customized solutions for software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms and use in the battery-as-a-service business. Read more…
