Tesla China announced a new update coming to the Model 3 that includes a new 16-inch display with higher resolution and refresh rate, a new gray interior option and V2L functionality. Today, Tesla USA announced similar upgrades to its Model 3 that are also coming to Mexico and Puerto Rico. Interestingly, Canada wasn’t mentioned in the original Tesla post on… Read more…
EU Transport Committee postpones ‘Auto Package’ vote
The European Parliament is soon set to vote on the EU Commission’s ‘Auto Package’ which aims to weaken fixed CO2 targets for 2035, albeit under strict conditions. However, a vote by the crucial Transport Committee has now been postponed. Read more…
September was BYD’s strongest month of the year so far
With a total of 463,561 ‘NEVs’ delivered, Chinese manufacturer BYD recorded its strongest month of 2026 so far. The number of all-electric vehicles increased significantly, while plug-in hybrids declined. Once again, exports to Europe and other markets played a key role. Read more…
Orders for the 2027 BMW i3 open early in US
Since Wednesday, customers have been able to place orders for the 2027 BMW i3 – a week earlier than planned. The electric saloon is initially being offered in a single all-wheel-drive configuration, with an estimated EPA range of up to 468 miles (753 km). Read more…
BMW begins Gen6 battery production in Irlbach-Straßkirchen
BMW has officially opened its new battery plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen and launched series production. The site will supply sixth-generation high-voltage batteries initially for the new BMW i3 from Munich and is set to play a central role in Germany’s production network in the future. Read more…
2027 Hyundai Tucson Bets On Hybrids And A Modern Infotainment System
Hyundai’s best-seller is bigger, more efficient, and fancier than ever. Read More…
Tesla Model 3 gets range and performance boost, plus a new 16-inch screen in US
Tesla is now putting its larger 16-inch center touchscreen in every Model 3 sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, a day after it rolled out the same upgrade in China. Read more…
A “Harbinger” of the end of the Age of Pilots: FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks
FedEx places a $300M order for 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger, marking a major step in large-scale fleet electrification by 2027. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still in the EV sales mix, with 31,000+ sold in 2026
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the EVs Americans are buying the most, with more than 31,000 sold through September. Read more…
California gives the green light to balcony solar
Californians who can’t install rooftop solar are getting another way to tap into the sunshine. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill opening the door to small plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, alongside two laws designed to get more out of home energy devices and the grid California already has. All three were signed on September 30. Read more…
Tesla launches capability to drive away while plugged in after deadly Supercharger shooting
Tesla launched a new feature called “Emergency Drive Away” that lets drivers shift into Drive and leave while still plugged into a Supercharger. Read more…
The new Range Rover Sport swaps V8 thunder for high-voltage muscle
The Range Rover Sport has been the bad boy of the luxury SUV world for good two decades. A rebellious, leather-lined battering ram equally good at doing burnouts outside Harrods as it was at scrambling up a muddy Scottish hillside. For three generations, and more than one million sales, its defining party piece was the supercharged V8 soundtrack that announced… Read more…
Huawei, Seres sign new 5-year deal to upgrade Aito business
Huawei and Seres are deepening their partnership about 2 weeks after announcing a shift in control of the Aito brand’s operations. Read more…
Qnovo pilots Battery Genome application to assess EV batteries for EU battery passports
Qnovo pilots its Battery Genome application to assess EV battery health and value, aiding OEMs with EU battery passport compliance. Read more…
The Fathom Is Ford’s Shot At EV Redemption. The CEO Knows He Has To Get It Right
Ford’s $30,000 electric pickup is its opportunity to reset its EV business, but it won’t be easy. Read More…
Toyota bucks the trend as new EVs drive growth
Toyota’s new electric vehicles are selling surprisingly well, even as many automakers report fewer EV sales in the third quarter. Read more…
EV expert Rustam Kocher on the European EV charging scene, bad charging apps, good charging apps, and more
EV expert Rustam Kocher shares insights on European EV charging apps, roaming agreements, and challenges in public charging infrastructure. Read more…
General Motors’ EV Sales Are Way Down. But It’s Not As Bleak As It Seems
Silverado EV sales fell 92% year or year. But it’s more to do with tax credits than anything else. Read More…
Geely September sales rise 7% to 2026 high as record export streak ends
Geely Auto exported 106,685 vehicles in September, up 162% year-on-year but down 3% from August, ending 8 consecutive months of record exports. Read more…
Tesla brings several upgrades to the Chinese Model 3
Instead of the Roadster, which was once again postponed, Tesla announced a handful of neat upgrades to the Model 3 in China today. It got a bigger screen, V2L and new interior color option. Tesla Model 3 upgrades in China Tesla published a few marketing images to promote the new Model 3 features, starting with the central infotainment display. Now,… Read more…
