VW UK is introducing the ‘ID Promise’ scheme which gives retail EV customers between 80 and 100 days after vehicle delivery to return their vehicle. The offer began on November 3 and expires on 31 March 2026. Read more…
Kia’s gearing up for a big year with new electric and hybrid vehicles: Here’s what’s coming
Kia is set to launch a slate of new electric and hybrid vehicles over the next year as it looks to boost its presence in the US, European, and other global markets. Read more…
Daimler Truck claims electric truck battery remains intact even in side crash tests
Daimler Truck has published the results of crash tests carried out by the manufacturer on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck. According to the results, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remained intact even in a side impact. Read more…
Polestar faces Nasdaq delisting
The US technology exchange Nasdaq has warned electric car manufacturer Polestar that trading in Polestar shares could be halted there next year. The reason for this is the fall in the price of Polestar shares. Nasdaq regulations stipulate a minimum share price of US$1, which Polestar has been trading below for weeks. Read more…
EV Sales Are Slowing. Now The Auto Industry Is Banking On A Self-Driving Boom
Automakers are banking on an AV comeback. Plus: Tesla’s door handle mess gets worse, and even Toyota can’t escape tariff pain. Lire la suite…
Google Maps Is About to Get A Whole Lot Smarter With ‘Live Lane Guidance’
The 2026 Polestar 4 will debut a new Google Maps feature that will make getting lost on the road really difficult. Lire la suite…
The Polestar 4 Has No Rear Window. Here’s Why That’s Not Crazy
Polestar’s sleek coupe-SUV loses the rear window for a covered area, with a digital camera as a mirror. Here’s what it’s like to drive. Lire la suite…
Here’s the interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Tesla-style big infotainment screen included
Back in September, Hyundai introduced its Concept Three, which is a preview of the upcoming Ioniq 3, expected to make its debut next year. The compact-class hatchback will bear an interesting design (if it makes the jump from the concept), but the inside is where it will differ most from the rest of the Ioniq line. The leaked images you… Read more…
Alpitronic fills two key positions
Alpitronic is strengthening its management team. With new executives in the service and finance departments, the Bolzano-based fast-charging experts aim to drive forward their strategic development and international expansion. Read more…
Toyota looks set to debut fully electric Hilux
Starting with the next generation, Toyota is set to offer the popular Hilux pickup truck as a purely electric model. The BEV version will primarily be tailored to the Thai market, where it will also be manufactured. Read more…
IM Motors starts pre-sales of LS9 extended-range SUV with 402-km battery range
The IM LS9 starts at RMB 336,900 ($47,280) during pre-sales, with its official launch set for November 12.
It ranks among China’s longest-range EREVs.
BYD launches updated Xia MPV at significantly lower prices
The 2026 Xia MPV carries an official starting price of RMB 206,800 ($29,020), representing a 17.21 percent reduction compared to its predecessor.
The updated Xia achieves longer battery ranges and reduced fuel consumption.
Waymo plans to launch robot taxi service in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Diego in 2026
Waymo’s robot taxi service is accelerating its expansion: Google’s sister company has now announced that it will also launch in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Diego next year. Together with its existing markets and other announcements, Waymo is likely to serve a dozen cities soon. Read more…
Jungheinrich invests in EVs for its customer service fleet
Hamburg-based intralogistics specialist Jungheinrich wants to significantly accelerate the electrification of its global customer service fleet. By 2030, more than 3,500 service vehicles are to be electric – corresponding to every second customer service vehicle in the group-wide fleet. Read more…
The 2026 Polestar 4 Is Flawed But Charming—And Probably Polestar’s Best Yet
The electric SUV-coupe isn’t a spec-sheet champion, but it feels unapologetic and confident in the way it drives. Lire la suite…
Korean Air orders up to 100 Archer Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
Korean Air has placed an order for up to 100 of electric plane manufacturer Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The deal comes after South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced in 2022 that eVTOL and urban air mobility adoption would be a priority for the Korean government. The… Read more…
BYD launches Electric Taxi Program in Nuevo Leon
The Chinese automaker is set to deploy 3000 BYD Dolphin Mini e-taxis and install more than 100 charging stations across the Mexican state. Full service is expected to begin in 2026. Read more…
Amazon places ‘largest ever’ electric truck order in the UK
Once fully deployed, Amazon will operate a total of 160 electric trucks on UK roads – making Britain home to the retail giant’s largest fleet of electric HGVs. The company is also set to deploy more than 800 electric vans over the coming months. Read more…
Nio’s William Li visits Europe as EV maker’s overseas efforts continue
Accompanying William Li on the European trip are Firefly president and Nio CFO Stanley Qu, who also heads Nio Power.
Firefly entered the European market in August, with its first deliveries there taking place on August 14 in Norway and the Netherlands.
Trade-in your gas-powered car, get free supercharging from Tesla (sort of)
After the federal tax credit of €6,400 for new electric vehicles is no longer active, manufacturers are thinking of other creative ways to lure buyers into their showrooms. Tesla, being the biggest American EV manufacturer, has a new promo that lets you trade your current non-EV for free Tesla supercharging for 2000 miles in the USA. Check out how here.… Read more…
