Spurred by high oil prices and enthusiasm from the Beijing Auto Show, multiple major automakers posted stellar April sales. Read more…
Nissan equips the Ariya with new features for the upcoming Model Year
Nissan has updated the Ariya for the upcoming model year, introducing subtle styling revisions alongside new features such as Vehicle-to-Load capability and integrated Google services. What remains unchanged, however, is the model’s relatively premium pricing. Read more…
IFAT Munich showcases next generation of municipal electric vehicles
For the IFAT in Munich, truck and body manufacturers have polished their toughest vehicles to a high shine: garbage trucks, winter service trucks, cranes, sewer cleaners, and sweeping machines dominate the stands. And more and more often, orange high-voltage cables flash beneath the bodies. Diesel is making way for electric drive systems in more and more municipal applications. We took a look around the trade fair. Read more…
EU and India jointly promote battery recycling
The EU and India are launching a joint initiative worth €15.2 million dedicated to recycling electric vehicle batteries. The program aims to advance recycling technologies and establish a pilot plant in India. Read more…
Opel Says This EV Is A True Hot Hatch. The Specs Back It Up
The new Opel Corsa GSE EV has the power and the upgrades to deserve being called a hot hatch. Read More…
CATL strikes Bedrock Chassis deal with Turkey’s Togg for 2027 EVs
Togg will build three models based on CATL’s Bedrock Chassis, with the first slated for mass production in 2027. Read more…
BMW announces US and Canadian pricing for iX3 50 xDrive
BMW has confirmed pricing and technical details for the new iX3 50 xDrive in the US and Canada. The first Neue Klasse production model will start at $61,500 in the US and 75,900 CAD in Canada. Read more…
Mercedes ramps up GLC production
The electric GLC from Mercedes-Benz is selling very well. The manufacturer now reports that it is in the middle of ramping up production of the new GLC at its Bremen plant—and also provides some insights into the supply chain. Read more…
Toyota unveils electric Highlander alongside Lexus TZ
Toyota’s premium brand Lexus has unveiled a new electric SUV called the Lexus TZ, which is based on the upcoming Toyota Highlander BEV. While the Highlander is initially intended only for the US market, the Lexus TZ is set to arrive in Europe as early as next year. Read more…
Geely to acquire Ford Spain facility for European EV expansion, report says
Geely plans to use the line to produce a model based on the GEA architecture, likely a localized European version of the Geely Xingyuan. Read more…
The 2027 Lexus TZ Is A Three-Row EV SUV With 300 Miles Of Range
Lexus says that its first three-row electric people hauler has the quietest cabin of all its SUVs. Read More…
Huawei-backed Luxeed to launch V9 MPV later this month
The MPV began pre-sales on April 22, with a starting price of 399,800 yuan ($58,750). Read more…
New electric Opel Corsa GSE outruns the hot hatch competition
For a while now, many people thought electric cars were only for saving money on gas or helping the planet. Many EVs seemed a bit boring to drive, but Opel is trying to change that mindset. The company revealed the new Corsa GSE. This small car is what car fans call a “hot hatch” – it is relatively light, and… Read more…
Xiaomi may launch second auto brand targeting extended-range family SUVs
Xiaomi may launch a new sub-brand named Skynomad to enter the highly competitive extended-range family SUV market. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Slate Auto’s Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Snyder believes his new truck is the right size and price to drive fleet adoption AND fandom. We only had a few minutes with Jeremy, and Slate is nearly ready for prime time. Read more…
Humble Hauler autonomous trailer takes the truck out of trucking
The startup that dares to ask, “Why does the Macbook driving my freight around need a whole cab?” just showed off a fully driverless, cab-less, and truck-less battery-electric freight platform designed to handle containerized cargo more efficiently than ever. Read more…
Canada weighs specific EV caps for Tesla, BYD to prevent market dominance
Canada is weighing how to allocate a low-tariff quota for 49,000 China-made EVs to prevent a single automaker from dominating the market. Read more…
Tesla files new Roadster trademarks with unique badge ahead of launch
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, revealing a stylized wordmark and a distinctive triangular badge that departs from the automaker’s standard branding approach. Read more…
ESS adds 8.5 GWh of sodium-ion to its battery storage portfolio
ESS is moving beyond its long-duration energy storage roots into the crowded short- and medium-duration battery storage market – but not with lithium. Read more…
PolyJoule’s 3rd-gen conductive polymer battery self-extinguishes at 3,600 °F and delivers 10,000+ cycles
PolyJoule launches 3rd-gen conductive polymer battery with self-extinguishing cells and 10,000+ cycles, improving safety and energy density. Read more…
