Both BYD and Tesla saw year-on-year declines in their 2025 retail sales in China.
In overall passenger vehicle retail sales, BYD ranked first with a 14.7% market share, while Geely ranked second with 11.0%.
Stellantis ends Jeep and Chrysler PHEV production in North America
Stellantis has officially discontinued all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold under its Jeep and Chrysler brands in North America. Production of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV ended with the 2025 model year, confirming a complete exit from PHEV offerings in the US market. Read more…
Mercedes pauses Level 3 driving assistance – for now
As the first German manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has long offered a Level 3 driving assistant (‘hands-off, eyes off’) in the S-Class and its electric counterpart, the EQS. However, the new version will likely only feature a Level 2 system instead. Read more…
Astemo plans synchronous reluctance motor for 2030
The joint venture Astemo, a collaboration between Hitachi and Honda, has developed a new motor for battery-electric vehicles that completely eliminates the use of rare earth materials. The development is based on a synchronous reluctance motor system. However, it will take some time before it reaches production maturity. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘New’ Model Y Can Go Over 400 Miles In Europe
Tesla claims the newly introduced EV is its most efficient Model Y yet. However, you’ll have to settle for a decontented car. Lire la suite…
Zeekr opens the order books for the new electric estate 7GT
Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
Zeekr opens the order books for the new electric estate 7GT
Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
Xpeng P7+: ID.7 rival launches in Europe at €46,600
With the five-meter sedan P7+, Xpeng is expanding its model range in Europe. At its premiere at the Brussels Motor Show, the Chinese automaker not only presented all the specifications but also provided insights into its development. The P7+ is intended to be not just a software-defined car, but an AI-defined one. Read more…
BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
Both sides agreed it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters shipping passenger BEVs to the EU.
This will contribute to the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations and uphold the rules-based international trade order, a statement said.
Kia unveils three new GT models
At the Brussels Motor Show, Kia not only celebrated the world premiere of the EV2 but also unveiled the sporty GT variants of the EV3, EV4, and EV5. These 400-volt electric models feature all-wheel drive but offer less power than the GT variants of the 800-volt models. Read more…
California proposes $200 million EV incentive programme
California’s 2026–2027 budget proposal includes $200 million for a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive scheme. The programme is intended to replace support lost with the end of US federal EV tax credits at the end of last September and is subject to legislative approval. Read more…
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Somehow Has More Range Now
America’s most affordable new EV can drive over 260 miles on a full charge. Lire la suite…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge has confidentially filed for Hong Kong IPO, report says
Aridge has confidentially filed for a share sale that may take place as soon as this year, Bloomberg reported.
Xpeng has selected JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to prepare for the listing of its flying car business.
BYD Seal 08 sedan spy shots surface, debut set for Q1
BYD previewed the Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV a month ago, revealing they would officially debut in the first quarter.
The Seal 08 is expected to be priced between RMB 200,000 ($28,670) and RMB 300,000.
Chery iCar sees 1st production units of V27 SUV roll off line, targeting domestic and global markets
The iCar V27 will be launched in China in the first quarter, with initial batches also set for export to the Middle East markets.
The V27 marks iCar’s debut in the EREV segment, a powertrain gaining increasing consumer traction in the Chinese market.
Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops
As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an impressive, bladder-busting ride. Read more…
Evotrex says its new RV concept makes its own power – here’s how it works
Evotrex’ is calling its new PG5 travel trailer a “power-generating RV” that offers glampers extended off-grid operation without giving up the comforts of their electrified homes – but the Anker-backed startup isn’t claiming to create energy out of thin air. Read more…
CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh
The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.
The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.
CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh
The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.
The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.
Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe, brings record-breaking charging speeds
The market for station wagons is still very much alive in Europe, even if the rest of the world prefers SUVs. A new challenger has entered this space, and it comes from the Chinese giant Geely. The car is the Zeekr 7GT – an electric wagon that wants to steal buyers away from luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It… Read more…
