2026 Beijing Auto Show opens media registration

The 2026 Beijing auto show has opened its media registration system, with the online window remaining open until 12 pm on April 25.
April 24 and 25 are designated as press days, exclusively hosting domestic and foreign journalists.
I Tried Mercedes’ Futuristic New Steering Yoke. It’s Better Than It Looks

The refreshed Mercedes EQS will be available with optional steer-by-wire, and it completely changes driving. Lire la suite…
ROHM adds 17 CMOS op amps for automotive sensor processing and motor control
Avant Car to launch electric car sharing service in Ljubljana

Ljubljana City officials have signed a 20-year agreement with the car rental and fleet management company Avant Car to deliver a public EV rental and carsharing service. It follows an earlier electric car-sharing pilot scheme in the city. Read more…
Mer sells Swedish AC charging network to Milepost

The charging station operator Milepost is taking over Mer’s AC charging network in Sweden. The acquisition includes around 250 charging points across the country. The agreement follows Mer’s new strategy to focus entirely on public fast charging. Read more…
Tesla Q1 deliveries show stabilisation rather than a breakthrough

Tesla has released its production and delivery figures for the first quarter. As is often the case at the beginning of the year, sales started off somewhat subdued. With 358,023 electric vehicles delivered and 408,386 units produced, Tesla’s start to the new year is modest, though far less dire than in 2025. Read more…
From dating apps for charging stations to diesel scents for e-trucks – the industry’s April Fools’ jokes

This April Fools’ Day once again featured plenty of pranks centered around electric mobility. This year, however, the jokes didn’t come from the infamous ‘Diesel Dieter’, who still clings to diesel even at €10 per liter – but from companies and figures within the eMobility industry. Here’s a quick overview. Read more…
Xpeng launches updated Mona M03 as it seeks to maintain sales momentum

The updated Mona M03 maintains its starting price of 119,800 yuan ($17,380) and features the Turing AI chip in higher-trim versions.
Xpeng aims to boost profit margins through hardware and software bundling.
Candela’s new P-12 Business electric ferry is luxury soaring just above the waves

Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled its latest vessel, the P-12 Business, and it’s aiming to do something that’s long felt overdue: make getting to your destination on the water just as enjoyable as the destination itself. Read more…
Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results

American automaker Rivian has posted its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2026 and has set the date for its full financial report.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles

Tesla released its Q1 2026 production and delivery results today, confirming 358,023 vehicle deliveries — about 7,600 units below the Wall Street consensus of 365,645 vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Sales Rebound In Q1 2026, But Fall Short Of Analyst Estimates

The first quarter of last year wasn’t a high bar to begin with. Lire la suite…
Tesla Q1 global deliveries miss expectations despite China sales rebound

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles globally in the first quarter, with Tesla China contributing 60%.
Tesla China’s first-quarter wholesale deliveries were pushed up to 213,398 vehicles, representing a 23.53% increase from a year earlier.
Improving recycling rates for cell-to-pack battery systems

The new research project ‘Difference’, led by Fraunhofer IPA, aims to improve the recycling rate for battery systems where cells are no longer assembled into modules but integrated directly into the battery pack. This includes the use of robot-based disassembly methods. Read more…
USA: Uber expands EV grants nationwide

Uber has expanded its electric vehicle incentive scheme across the United States, offering eligible drivers a grant of up to $4,000 to support the transition to battery-electric vehicles. The programme, previously limited to select markets is now available nationwide. Read more…
MAN launches Lion’s City E production in Ankara

MAN Truck & Bus has started series production of the fully electric MAN Lion’s City E at its plant in Ankara. The first vehicles have recently rolled off the production line, marking the introduction of the electric city bus at a third MAN production site. Read more…
BYD launches first overseas SkyRail project with Brazil monorail

The SkyRail route developed by BYD for Sao Paulo has begun operations, marking the launch of its first overseas rail transit project.
The launch of this infrastructure project comes as BYD seeks to significantly boost its overseas NEV sales in 2026.
Lucid Recalls Thousands Of Gravity SUVs Over Rear Seatbelt Issue

All Gravity SUVs manufactured before February 14 will be inspected and repaired at no cost. Lire la suite…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Still Crushing It

Despite the recent EV slowdown, the American-made Ioniq 5 is winning hearts left and right, with double-digit sales increases. Lire la suite…



