China’s passenger NEV market showed a significant recovery in May, driven by elevated global oil prices and robust export demand. Read more…
Toyota shelves the futuristic Lexus sedan
The global auto market is forcing even the largest automakers to hit the brakes and rethink their billion-dollar EV investments. In a major shift, Toyota Motor Corporation confirmed it has canceled plans for a next-generation battery-powered luxury sedan under its Lexus brand. The vehicle, which was designed to challenge premium rivals like the new BMW i3 sedan, will no longer… Read more…
Scania to build electric trucks in France
Scania is investing 70 million euros in its plant in Angers, France, to prepare the site for future electric truck production. At the same time, the Swedish manufacturer has unveiled its first battery-electric double cab for emergency vehicles, marketed as the Scania CP31L. Read more…
Kempower delivers Australia’s first pantograph-down electric bus chargers
Brookvale Bus Depot in New South Wales has become home to over a dozen new Kempower pantograph chargers, which will enable the electrification of up to 229 diesel buses. It’s the first charging system of its kind in Australia. Read more…
Uber and Autobrains to partner on Munich robotaxi pilot project
The ride-hailing service Uber has announced a robotaxi pilot project in collaboration with Israeli specialist Autobrains as well as Nvidia in Munich. This announcement is surprising, as Uber had originally planned to launch a robotaxi pilot project in Munich this year with Chinese provider Momenta. Read more…
BYD introduces damage cover for driver assistance system in China
BYD is introducing a full damage cover scheme for the Urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) feature of its God’s Eye driver assistance system in China. This means the Chinese automaker will assume full liability if anything goes wrong while the feature is in use. Read more…
Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving
The Lucid Air Pure inverter’s internal components may get damaged over time, leading to signal interruptions. Read More…
The Company That Builds The iPhone Just Unveiled A Tesla Model Y Competitor
It’s no Apple Car, but Foxconn’s Cavira gets an LFP battery and a dual-motor powertrain that can deliver up to 468 horsepower. Read More…
WeRide, Uber to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi service
Commercial robotaxi service will launch in Madrid later this year, marking WeRide and Uber’s first joint entry into the European market. Read more…
BYD records first sales increase in eight months
Chinese manufacturer BYD recorded a marginal increase in vehicle sales in May, ending its eight-month streak of declining sales figures. However, this does not yet signify a trend reversal. The slight rise of 0.26 percent indicates stagnation rather than growth. Read more…
Mulhouse plant to produce first Peugeot models on Stellantis’ STLA One platform
Stellantis has confirmed the billion-euro investment in its Mulhouse plant announced last week by French President Emmanuel Macron. From 2029, the site will produce three electric and hybrid models based on the new STLA One platform for Peugeot. Read more…
EZO and eir launch first high-speed EV charging hub in Dublin
Irish charging operator EZO and telecommunications company eir have launched the first dedicated high-speed EV charging hub under a new nationwide partnership. Located in Walkinstown in Dublin, the site marks the beginning of a planned rollout of 50 urban charging hubs across Ireland over the next three years. Read more…
MG to build factory in Spain with annual production target of 120,000 vehicles
MG Motor, the passenger car brand of China’s SAIC Group, plans to establish its first factory in the EU in north-western Spain. The investment of around 200 million euros is set to become a key milestone in MG’s “in Europe, for Europe” growth strategy. Read more…
Tesla Is Selling Discounted Used Cybertrucks Now
The cheapest used Cybertruck in Tesla’s inventory is less than $67,000. Is that enough to convince buyers, though? Read More…
Nio doubles user base in wealthy Zhejiang province to 200,000 in under two years
Zhejiang has the highest number of Nio users among all provinces in China, accounting for about one-sixth of its total user base. Read more…
Rivian rejects Apple CarPlay and bets heavy on AI for future electric cars
Automakers continue to argue over how drivers should interact with their dashboard screens. Many car buyers expect to see smartphone screen-mirroring platforms like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto when they step inside a new vehicle. A small number of manufacturers of electric cars are choosing a completely different direction. Companies like Tesla, General Motors, and Rivian are deliberately leaving these… Read more…
India: Tesla announces major price cut for the Model Y
Following the launch of the Model Y’s six-seat ‘L’ version in India, Tesla has rejigged the mid-size EV’s grade structure. The company has slashed the entry price by 900,000 rupees (approx. 8,100 euros) to position the model more competitively. Read more…
First Bus launches first repowered electric buses in Bath
First Bus has introduced the first electric and repowered buses in Bath. The converted double-decker vehicles are among 27 buses that previously operated with diesel drivetrains and are now being transformed into battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
These polite Canadian lawbreakers may soon be going legal under new e-bike law
The issue of e-bike scofflaws has grown considerably over the last few years, normally taking the form of teenagers on fast e-bikes illegally cruising down sidewalks or recklessly riding through intersections. But as it turns out, Canada’s largest province is full of e-bike scofflaws of a different variety: parents simply wanting to bring their kids to school without using a car. Read more…
Xpeng initiates non-compete probe against former employees amid AI push
One former employee faces a massive claim of nearly 10 million yuan ($1.48 million) from Xpeng for an alleged breach of contract. Read more…
