So far, Hyundai’s Genesis brand has primarily used group platforms for its vehicles. Now, a high-ranking manager has confirmed that the premium brand is working on its own platform for its future electric and hybrid models, enabling more individualized design and tuning. Read more…
Genesis plans bespoke vehicle platform as early as 2027
So far, Hyundai’s Genesis brand has primarily used group platforms for its vehicles. Now, a high-ranking manager has confirmed that the premium brand is working on its own platform for its future electric and hybrid models, enabling more individualized design and tuning. Read more…
Brazil ends preferential tariffs for EV assembly kits
Brazil has ended a tariff concession that primarily allowed Chinese manufacturers like BYD to import electric vehicles as SKD or CKD kits into the country for local final assembly. The tariff rate will now increase gradually, reaching 35 per cent as of January 2027. Read more…
Brazil ends preferential tariffs for EV assembly kits
Brazil has ended a tariff concession that primarily allowed Chinese manufacturers like BYD to import electric vehicles as SKD or CKD kits into the country for local final assembly. The tariff rate will now increase gradually, reaching 35 per cent as of January 2027. Read more…
Porsche switches cell suppliers for the Macan Electric to Samsung SDI
Porsche has apparently decided to use exclusively Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the Macan Electric was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year onward, vehicles will be sold with batteries from Samsung SDI. Read more…
Porsche switches cell suppliers for the Macan Electric to Samsung SDI
Porsche has apparently decided to use exclusively Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the Macan Electric was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year onward, vehicles will be sold with batteries from Samsung SDI. Read more…
Older Rivian R1T And R1S EVs Are Getting Digital Key Support–Sort Of
The latest Rivian EVs have proper digital key support, and now the company has found a workaround for Gen 1 models. Lire la suite…
William Li reaffirms Nio’s 2026 annual profitability target in internal address
William Li reiterated to employees the goal of achieving annual profitability in 2026, following Nio’s alert of its first quarterly profit in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Reasonable profits are the foundation for the company’s sustained development, and this target must be met, Li said.
William Li reaffirms Nio’s 2026 annual profitability target in internal address
William Li reiterated to employees the goal of achieving annual profitability in 2026, following Nio’s alert of its first quarterly profit in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Reasonable profits are the foundation for the company’s sustained development, and this target must be met, Li said.
Ferrari sheds light on its first all-electric supercar: the Ferrari Luce
The legendary Italian carmaker has finally pulled the curtain back on the Ferrari Luce, its very first attempt at electric cars. This is a massive shift for a company known for screaming gasoline engines. Many fans were worried that an electric Ferrari would be boring, but the company invited famous designers to help make the cabin feel special. The big… Read more…
BYD releases official images of Song Ultra EV amid ramped-up marketing efforts
The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850 mm in length and boasts a CLTC range of up to 710 km.
The Song Ultra EV is BYD’s first B-segment pure-electric SUV in its Dynasty lineup and will be the latest addition to the popular Song series.
BYD surpasses 5,000 vehicles sold in Vietnam
In 2025 — BYD’s first full year in the Vietnamese market — the company sold 3,718 vehicles in the country.
BYD entered the Vietnamese market in June 2024 and currently offers nine models in the country.
AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center
Windrose is making big, fast moves in the heavy-duty EV space with its electric semi truck business already expanding into four continents — but CEO Wen Han doesn’t want to stop there. He’s got an idea for a mobile data center and BESS solution packed into one, and he really wants us to know about it. Read more…
Tesla goes through another head of North American sales
Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan, who was tapped to lead North American sales after the previous head was dismissed, has announced his departure after 13 years at the automaker. It’s the latest in a string of high-profile exits as Tesla’s sales continue to struggle. Read more…
Arcfox unveils new Wendao product lineup to target premium market
The first model in the Arcfox Wendao lineup, the V9 MPV, is expected to be launched in the second quarter.
The Wendao V9 extended-range MPV measures 5,300 mm in length and will feature a magnetorheological suspension for enhanced comfort.
Xiaomi founder says no plans to bring EV business to US after YU7 spotted in America
Xiaomi founder said that Xiaomi EV currently has no plans to enter the US market, and the YU7 seen in the US was likely purchased by a US peer or supplier.
A Xiaomi YU7 Max was spotted earlier this month on US Interstate 5 bearing an Illinois license plate.
Toyota and Pony.ai reveal new bZ4X robotaxi for China
What once used to be a dream of sitting in the back seat while a car drives itself through heavy traffic has become a reality. Autonomous taxis are slowly becoming the norm, and in China, two big companies just took a major step to bring this service to the local market. GAC Toyota and an autonomous driving company, Pony.ai, showed… Read more…
AutoFlight unveils large aerial taxi for cargo transport or ten passengers
Chinese eVTOL developer Autoflight has unveiled an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft capable of carrying a payload of 1,500 kg. Alternatively, the aircraft also offers space for either 10 business-class seats or six VIP seats. Read more…
Canada to attract Chinese automakers through joint ventures
The Canadian government is working to establish a Sino-Canadian automotive plant intended to export electric vehicles globally. Read more…
Kia’s electric hot hatch caught in action for the first time [Images]
Days after opening orders for the EV4 GT, we are getting our first look at Kia’s electric hot hatch driving in public. Read more…
