The company has been scrambling to ink deals with autonomous tech providers. And it just landed the big one. Lire la suite…
Lyft Is Behind Uber In The Autonomous Taxi Race. Waymo Will Help It Catch Up
BYD’s new 3,000 hp electric supercar puts Ferrari to shame
BYD claims its new EV supercar has “the world’s strongest horsepower” after showing it off for the first time. The Yangwang U9 02 test car packs nearly 3,000 hp, and it’s coming for Ferrari. Read more…
Kia says ‘a cheap’ $25,000 EV could come one day, but it will depend on this
Kia is launching several lower-priced electric vehicles, but an even more affordable one, starting at about $25,000, could be in the cards. Kia said we could see “a cheap EV” in the future, but it will depend on one very important factor. Read more…
Exclusive: Rivian’s secret upcoming e-bike revealed in leaked images
We’ve known for years that the electric truck maker Rivian has been working on smaller, two-wheeled electric vehicles. After spinning out a micromobility startup, ALSO, to develop and market the vehicles, we’ve been counting the days until the company’s apparent unveiling next month. But now the wait may be over early as leaked images reveal the e-bike expected to be unveiled by the new electric startup. Read more…
Another major automaker is turning to China for help
Nissan becomes the latest global automaker to rely on China for help as it looks to turn things around. The Japanese automaker is facing an uphill battle as it plans to cut about 20,000 jobs while closing several plants as part of its recovery plan. Read more…
Geely Galaxy launches 5.2-meter M9 large SUV, starting at only $24,470
The M9 comes with a discounted starting price of just RMB 173,800 ($24,470), making it one of the most affordable large SUVs in the Chinese market.
Analysts note the M9’s core selling point is its highly competitive pricing, setting a new benchmark in the full-size SUV segment.
Autel Energy integrates Phoenix Contact’s liquid-cooled cable and connector in new 1,000 A EV charging system
Autel Energy has announced the integration of Phoenix Contact’s new 1,000 A liquid-cooled CCS2 cable and connector into its MaxiCharger DT1000 series. This addition enables sustained high-power output for heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and high-performance passenger cars. The Phoenix Contact CCS2 solution features an integrated liquid-cooled cable and connector platform designed for optimized conductor performance…. Read more…
2026 Tesla Model Y Review: The iPhone Of Cars, Now More Than Ever
No, it’s not breaking new ground anymore. But the updated Tesla Model Y Juniper is still an all-arounder that’s hard to beat. Lire la suite…
Tesla scraps entry-level Cybertruck after five months
Tesla has discontinued the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck, its lowest-priced variant, less than five months after its launch. The decision effectively raises the starting price of the electric pickup by 14 per cent to $79,990, with the all-wheel-drive version now the cheapest model in the line-up. Read more…
New IIHS crash tests reveal problems for some popular electric cars
The driver’s seat is no longer the only spot that matters in a crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is putting a new focus on the safety of passengers in the back, and the latest results for a group of popular electric cars show a surprising range of outcomes. Some of the new EVs passed the test… Read more…
Nissan to halve production of Leaf EV due to battery shortage
Nissan is set to cut production of the relaunched Leaf EV to half of what was originally planned this autumn. The cut has been attributed to delays in securing batteries. Read more…
Stellantis clarifies Leapmotor sales comments
Last week, BYD publicly disputed Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa’s claims that Leapmotor outsold BYD in Germany in the year-to-date. Stellantis has now clarified that the remarks referred only to August 2025, when the Leapmotor T03 was Germany’s top selling Chinese-BEV. Read more…
BYD Denza launches updated N9 SUV with unchanged starting price and enhanced features
The 2026 N9 retains its starting price of RMB 389,800 ($54,870) while introducing upgrades to the cabin chip, exterior and interior.
The update arrives just six months after the PHEV’s March launch, making it one of the fastest-evolving models under BYD’s umbrella.
The Porsche Cayenne EV’s Development Moved Fast, Thanks To Skynet
The electric Cayenne was the first Porsche built without early prototypes. Virtual prototypes on digital test drives did the work instead. Lire la suite…
Fastned opens flagship Gentbrugge stations on Belgium’s E17
Fastned has opened its largest charging stations to date on the E17 between Ghent and Antwerp. The twin “Gentbrugge” sites offer 16 fast-charging points for electric cars and two for electric truck on each side of the motorway, alongside a restaurant, shop, and fully electric facilities. Read more…
The EV Tax Credit Is Dying. These Car Companies Are Cashing In First
Interestingly, Tesla isn’t one of them. Plus: Why locals in Georgia are optimistic about Rivian, despite a possible EV downturn. Lire la suite…
The new Nissan Leaf might be hard to get initially as battery shortage plagues production
The new 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with a completely revamped design and is based on a new platform, so it’s a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The initial reviews are very positive, praising its performance and competitive pricing. However, there might be a small issue that could prevent it from becoming a sales success. According to a report by Nikkei,… Read more…
MotorInspector project to automate air gap measurement in electric motor production
The IPH – Institute for Integrated Production Hannover and MFP Messtechnik & Fertigungstechnologie have launched a joint project called “MotorInspector,” which aims to improve the production of electric motors. The project focuses on automating the measurement of the gap between the rotor and stator. Read more…
The Cadillac Optiq Just Crushed Its EPA Range Figure In A Real-World Test
Edmunds says the Cadillac Optiq outperformed its EPA-estimated range by more than 12%. Lire la suite…
EU mega-project on cross-border charging corridors for electric trucks
The European Commission and nine EU member states have officially launched the announced “Clean Transport Corridor” initiative to accelerate the roll-out of charging infrastructure for electric lorries along major freight routes. The initial focus is on a North Sea–Baltic route and a Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor. Read more…
