From 2026, Oliver Blume will step down from his dual role as CEO of Volkswagen and Porsche and focus entirely on Wolfsburg. Statements from sources close to the Porsche and Piëch owner families suggest that Blume needs to show results soon – because support for him appears to be waning. Read more…
Magna to build the GAC Aion V in Graz
Magna has started series production of another Chinese electric car model, the Aion V from GAC, at its plant in Graz. The G6 and G9 models from Xpeng have also been assembled at the Magna plant since September. Read more…
Gotion High-Tech mass-producing VW standard cells
Gotion High-Tech has begun mass production of its standard cells for the Volkswagen Group. To commemorate the collaboration, the first symbolic delivery to the German manufacturer took place this week. The supply agreement between the two partners runs from 2026 to 2032. Read more…
Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out
For most of human history, currency was a direct claim on tangible, productive output. Before the abstraction of government fiat or cryptocurrency, value was stored in things that required real work and resources, bushels of grain, livestock, gold, assets with their own direct productive output: horses, and tragically, slaves. Read more…
Voyah launches 4-seat version of Dream MPV starting at $99,810
The four-seat Dream MPV Shanhe Edition starts at RMB 709,900 ($99,810), doubling the price of the regular Dream MPV.
The special edition features a two-tone body design, upgraded wheels, and enhanced interior finishes.
Nio Firefly hits 30,000 deliveries, plans to add 17 markets to global footprint
Firefly will accelerate its global expansion, with next steps including entry into 17 additional countries across Europe, America, and Southeast Asia.
Firefly has delivered 3,758 vehicles so far this month.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Is Coming To The U.S. ‘In Limited Quantities’
The electric performance sedan is a stunner, but that might not be enough to attract a lot of buyers. Lire la suite…
Geely Galaxy debuts V900 MPV, its first V-series model
The V900 is built on Geely’s GEA Evo architecture and will feature the G-Pilot H5 driver assistance system.
The MPV measures 5,360 mm in length and features ternary lithium batteries supplied by CALB.
The Genesis GV60 Magma Performance EV Has Virtual Gears And A Drift Mode
The GV60 Magma is no longer a concept car. The production model is packing 650 hp, and it’s coming to the U.S. next year. Lire la suite…
CATL aims to restart key lithium mine in early Dec, report says
CATL has drawn up a preliminary plan to restart its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Yichun by early December, Bloomberg reported.
CATL suspended production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit, which had triggered a surge in lithium prices.
Leapmotor debuts A10 small electric SUV with 500-km range
The Leapmotor A10 will be priced below RMB 100,000 ($14,060) and begin deliveries in the first half of next year.
It will offer up to 500 kilometers of range and can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in 16 minutes.
Xiaomi EV unveils enhanced HAD driver-assist system leveraging world model capabilities
Xiaomi HAD Enhanced Edition builds upon the 10 million clips version by introducing reinforcement learning and world model capabilities.
Xiaomi’s smart driving team comprises over 1,800 members, including 108 PhDs.
Nio launches new color options for ET9 Horizon Edition to ramp up exploration in ultra-premium market
Nio introduces two new theme colors for the ET9 Horizon Edition, with a starting price of RMB 818,000 ($115,000) including the battery pack.
The ET9 is one of the most expensive models from a Chinese domestic automaker, aiming to challenge traditional luxury vehicles including the Mercedes-Maybach.
Nio Onvo launches L90 Black Knight Edition limited to 999 units
The Onvo L90 Black Knight Edition starts at RMB 306,800 ($43,140), which is RMB 41,000 or 15.43 percent higher than the regular L90 model.
The limited edition comes standard with an all-wheel-drive system and enhanced configurations, with deliveries set to begin in early December.
Xpeng hits 1 million car production milestone
Xpeng saw its one-millionth vehicle roll off the production line, 14 months after the 500,000th unit.
Xpeng’s cumulative deliveries reached 945,588 vehicles by the end of October.
Zeekr 9X luxury SUV deliveries surpass 10,000 units less than 2 months after launch
The Zeekr 9X has become a new choice for luxury car buyers, with an average sales price of RMB 538,000 ($75,640), Zeekr said.
Zeekr launched the Zeekr 9X, its first hybrid model, on September 29.
Tesla deploys its first Superchargers owned by 3rd-party in the US
Tesla has officially deployed its first Supercharger station owned by a third party in the US, a step in the automaker’s effort to accelerate the charging infrastructure growth while reducing capital expenditure. Read more…
Check out Hyundai’s cool new off-road electric SUV concept [Images]
Hyundai took the sheets of its new off-road electric SUV, the Crater Concept, at the LA Auto Show. Here’s our first look at the compact off-roader. Read more…
EQORE bags $1.7M to bring smart storage to power-hungry factories
EQORE, a distributed battery storage startup based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has raised $1.7 million in seed funding to help industrial buildings tackle rising electricity costs. The round was oversubscribed and includes backing from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), Henry Ford III of Ford Motor Company, and Jonathan Kraft of The Kraft Group. Read more…
Classic Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets a battery electric makeover [video]
Texas-based tuning firm Vigilante 4×4 is known for its wild, high-horsepower Jeep SJ Hemi restomods – but they’re more than just a hot rod shop. To prove it, they’ve developed a bespoke, all-electric skateboard chassis designed to turn the classic Jeep Grand Wagoneer into a modern, desirable electric SUV. Read more…
