The entire US auto industry is back at it again, lobbying Congress to stifle competition and ensure that Americans remain stuck with overpriced, second-rate, highly-polluting vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving can now take over manual driving to avoid a collision
Tesla is rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software that can take control of your car to avoid a crash, even when you’re driving manually. Read more…
Defender’s smaller off-road EV spotted testing ahead of its debut
Defender is preparing to launch its first fully electric SUV, a compact off-roader that’s expected to debut by the end of the year. Read more…
Li Auto to invest $390 million in Sunwoda EVB, becoming second-largest shareholder
Li Auto will directly hold an 8.79% stake in Sunwoda’s power battery unit, while its related entities will have a combined stake of 11.17%. Read more…
Volkswagen supervisory board approves management’s restructuring plan
Surprisingly, the Volkswagen supervisory board has approved the management board’s restructuring plan early. According to Volkswagen, the vote was unanimous – partly because a decision on potentially spinning off the core Volkswagen brand has been deferred, removing some of the immediate pressure for now. Read more…
China further reduces tax incentives for EVs
China is gradually phasing out tax incentives for electric cars and batteries. Since September, the previously announced consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries has been in effect, and further benefits will be removed in 2027. Read more…
Vulcan advances Ludwig lithium project
Vulcan Energy has presented a pre-feasibility study for its second lithium project in the Upper Rhine Valley. The Ludwigshafen region is expected to produce 21,100 tons of lithium carbonate annually. However, several development steps are still required before an investment decision can be made. Read more…
Stellantis selling refurbished high-voltage batteries
SUSTAINera, Stellantis’ circular economy business unit, is expanding its range of refurbished parts with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles. Refurbished high-voltage batteries are now available for most BEV and PHEV models of Stellantis brands. Read more…
‘Unfair Trade’: Automakers Push Congress To Ban Chinese Cars In The U.S.
A major auto industry lobby group wants Congress to put an end to Chinese imports before they even start. Read More…
Tesla debuts Cybercab autonomous rides
Tesla has deployed its first fleet of Cybercabs- the company’s highly anticipated robotaxi, which operates completely without a steering wheel or pedals. In Austin, Texas, Tesla is now allowed to use the all-electric two-seaters for its driverless ride-hailing service. Read more…
Watch Tesla’s Cybercab Carry Passengers Through Austin. It’s Almost Boring
Tesla’s self-driving taxi completed an uneventful trip in Austin with no steering wheel, pedals, or apparent human intervention. Read More…
BYD’s Electric Kei Car Was Driven In Japan. It Fits Right In
This early English-language of BYD’s kei EV reveals a roomy, comfy and thoughtfully engineered EV that feels right at home in Japan Read More…
This 7-Seat EV Went 582 Miles On A Charge. But There’s A Catch
A production-spec Skoda Peaq traveled 582 miles on one charge, driving on secondary roads and hypermiling to achieve it. Read More…
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Brake Lines Or Brake Fluid. Here’s How It Stops
The two-seater doesn’t have a steering wheel or pedals. As a result, controlling the brakes and steering needed a rethink. Read More…
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Giving Paid Robotaxi Rides. Here’s What It Can And Can’t Do
The gold-colored two-seaters went live in Austin, Texas, after a launch event that had a notable absentee: Elon Musk. Read More…
Freelander 8 tops 5,000 firm orders in 12 hours after launch
The Freelander 8, developed by a joint venture between Chery and JLR, starts at 289,900 yuan ($42,770) after incentives. Read more…
William Li says market undervalues Nio, overlooks its AI and energy businesses
Li said Nio’s market capitalization was once very high in 2021, but the company is now healthier than it was then. Read more…
Xiaomi Auto prepares to storm Europe in 2027
At IFA Berlin 2026, under the sterile white exhibition lighting usually reserved for curved televisions and robotic vacuum cleaners, Xiaomi Auto dropped a sledgehammer right into the heartland of European motoring. With an official European market launch locked in for 2027, the Beijing tech giant isn’t even trying to test the waters – it is setting up camp in Germany’s… Read more…
Voyah Dream 9 MPV to open for pre-sales on September 5
Voyah will directly disclose the Dream 9’s variants and pre-sales prices, replacing launch-event fanfare with hands-on customer experiences. Read more…
Tesla opens search for Cybercab fleet sales, but FSD owners are still left out
Tesla has started distributing a “Robotaxi interest form,” collecting interest from fleet buyers who would want to build a Robotaxi network or provide related infrastructure services. Read more…
