The 2026 C-HR is smaller than the bZ and was expected to be the most affordable EV in Toyota’s lineup, starting at under $35,000, but prices are slightly higher than anticipated. Read more…
Off-highway’s electric shift: why voltage, modularity and e-hydraulics matter
Electrification of off-highway vehicles isn’t new. What’s new is the combination of battery economics, tighter urban rules and a rapidly evolving global supply chain—forces that are pushing OEMs to rethink machine architecture, service strategy and the realities of charging on a jobsite. Danfoss Editron’s Eric Azeroual on off-highway electrification trends Electrification is often framed as… Read more…
Mini gives the electric Countryman a range boost for 2026
These days, if an electric car company stands still for even a year, its technology can start to look old. Mini understands this reality well. Even though the latest version of its crossover arrived not that long ago, the brand is already rolling out serious hardware updates. These changes should keep the Mini Countryman E competitive for a little bit… Read more…
Hyundai and Kia reveal ‘world first’ advanced sensing tech
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia unveiled a new advanced sensing technology, “Vision Pulse,” which they say can dramatically improve driving safety. Read more…
Tesla is committing automotive suicide
Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call made one thing painfully clear: the company is no longer interested in being an automaker. Read more…
Waymo begins autonomous taxi service to SFO airport
Waymo has started providing rides with its autonomous taxi service to San Francisco International airport, starting today for select riders. Read more…
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland costs over $10,000 more than its first EV
The bZ Woodland is longer than Toyota’s first electric SUV, and it comes with all-wheel drive as standard. Is it worth the added price. Read more…
The 2027 Acura RSX: Everything We Know
Acura has killed the GM-developed ZDX in favor of an all-new EV designed in house, the RSX. Here’s what we know so far. Lire la suite…
Renault 5 E-Tech review: An icon makes an electric comeback with retro charm
Over nine million units sold made the Renault 5 an icon. With the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, the French are transferring this legacy into the electric age. The electric compact car aims to combine retro charm, driving pleasure, and everyday practicality. Our driving report reveals whether this concept succeeds.
Tesla discontinues the Model S and Model X, shifting its focus to humanoid robots
During the earnings call following its financial on Wednesday, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk dropped a real bomb. He said that it’s time to put the Model S and Model X vehicles to rest. Now it’s not that huge of a change, given that 97% of Tesla’s sales consist of Model 3 and Model Y cars, but the Model S is… Read more…
Tennessee plans tax for public fast chargers
Driving an electric vehicle in the US state of Tennessee could soon become slightly more expensive—at least when using public fast chargers. The state government is planning to introduce a tax on charging electricity. Read more…
Google invests in Redwood Materials
US battery recycler Redwood Materials has announced the final closing of its Series E financing round. After Redwood already raised $350 million in this round, the total volume now amounts to $425 million with Google on board as a new investor. Read more…
Thailand: EV sales jump 80% in 2025, lifting auto market
Thailand’s auto market showed early signs of recovery in 2025, supported by rising demand for electrified vehicles. Battery-electric vehicles made the largest contribution, with sales rising 80.27 per cent year-on-year. Read more…
MG introduces new MG4 to Europe – initially only in the UK
MG Motor has launched the new version of its electric model MG4 in the UK. The new front-wheel-drive MG4 Urban, equipped with a smaller battery (43 kWh), is already available from £23,495. Read more…
Freenow by Lyft to bring robotaxis to Hamburg
An initiative by the mobility app Freenow by Lyft has announced Hamburg’s third major project for passenger transport using autonomous vehicles. The successor to MyTaxi aims to introduce self-driving taxis in cooperation with taxi companies. Read more…
This Small Skoda Might Become One Of Europe’s Most Popular EVs
The Epiq will become the cheapest electric Skoda, but it won’t skimp on range or space. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Profits Are Plummetting As It Steers Toward AI
Plus, Tesla puts a major stake in xAI and there’s a real autonomous trucking service in the U.S. now. Lire la suite…
U-turn: Tesla reinstalls its own 4680 cells in the Model Y
Tesla has resumed US production of Model Y batteries with its in-house 4680 cells—more than two years after the company halted production of the Model Y with 4680 cells to prioritize the Cybertruck. Read more…
Austrian public transport recieves 63 E-Buses From MAN
Autonomous mining truck tech provider Boonray secures strategic investment from BYD
Boonray secured a strategic investment of RMB 100 million ($14.4 million) from BYD.
BYD and Boonray will jointly advance the application of new energy and intelligent technologies in heavy industries.
