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This Nissan Leaf Limo Has Two Batteries. Here’s How Far It Can Go On Empty
Renault 5 E-Tech real world range test
Renault was among the first manufacturers to ride the electric car wave in the early 2010s but despite the initial push, developments of new models decreased as competitors started to catch up. Now, Renault debuted a modern version of the iconic Renault 5 more than 50 years after the original hatch was unveiled. Renault revolutionized urban mobility with the 5… Read more…
Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
Tesla has raised Model S and Model X prices by $10,000, but it decided to include its ‘Full Self-Driving’ package, free Supercharging for life, ‘Premium Connectivity’, and a new ‘Premium Service’ for 4 years. Read more…
No, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill doesn’t mean it’s too late to benefit from home solar
The Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) is doing a lot of damage to America’s health, economy, and global standing – but one thing it certainly has not done is make it “too late” for US homeowners to benefit from a rooftop solar system. Read more…
Out of control Mustang Mach-E in viral video isn’t real, driver arrested for DUI
That viral Tik Tok video showing a “self driving” Ford Mustang Mach-E scraping its way down the highway with a helpless passenger behind the steering wheel praying for his life? California Highway Patrol says the car wasn’t driving itself during the viral highway crash and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence. Read more…
Driving The Renault 5 E-Tech EV Gave Me Hope
With impressive Chinese electric cars flooding the European market, it’s reassuring to see a local EV that’s both good and charming. Lire la suite…
Not enough: Corvette concept falls 1,000 hp short of Chinese hypercar hype [video]
The Corvette CX making its debut at this weekend’s The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, generates more than 2,000 combined hp from its four, individually controlled and torque-vectoring electric motors. It’s staggering power, draped in beautiful bodywork, at a point in time when Corvette is rapidly climbing through the supercar ranks. There’s only one problem with this latest rendition of America’s motorsports icon: China’s has 1,000 more hp. Read more…
I Drove The BYD Seagull. This $8,000 Chinese EV Is Scary Good
Once China’s best selling car, we head to the streets just outside of Shanghai to see just how good it is. Lire la suite…
This $2,000 Chinese pickup truck golf cart is lovably strange
Sometimes on Alibaba, you find something that makes you stop, scratch your head, and wonder whether the designer started with a golf cart and added a pickup truck bed… or started with a farm truck and grafted on the front half of a golf cart. Either way, the end result is this glorious mashup of country club chic and back-forty practicality.. Read more…
This $2,000 Chinese pickup truck golf cart is lovably strange
Sometimes on Alibaba, you find something that makes you stop, scratch your head, and wonder whether the designer started with a golf cart and added a pickup truck bed… or started with a farm truck and grafted on the front half of a golf cart. Either way, the end result is this glorious mashup of country club chic and back-forty practicality.. Read more…
Lucid Air sets new 829 km record in Autobild’s 27 electric car range test
Electric cars are no different from their gas-powered cousins when it comes to this one thing: official range figures. Those “official” numbers are one thing, but real-world performance is what truly matters to drivers. A comprehensive test conducted by the Norwegian Automobile Association (NAF) put 27 new electric vehicles to the test, and the results were quite interesting. The Lucid… Read more…
Robotaxis for Southeast Asia: Grab invests in WeRide
Singapore-based ride-hailing company Grab has invested in WeRide, the autonomous driving specialist from Guangzhou, China. The investment forms part of a strategic partnership between the two companies to commercialise robotaxis and autonomous shuttles in Southeast Asia. Read more…
Germany: Leipzig orders 40 electric articulated buses from Solaris
Leipzig Transport Authority (LVB) has ordered 40 new articulated electric buses, specifically the Solaris Urbino 18 electric. They will replace older diesel vehicles. The first 15 electric buses will be delivered from November 2026, with the remaining 25 arriving from mid-2027. Read more…
GWM’s Brazil plant begins production with annual capacity of 50,000 cars
The Brazil plant is GWM’s third full-fledged vehicle manufacturing center outside of China.
GWM sold 15,700 vehicles in Brazil in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 19.8 percent.
Prague approves major charging infrastructure expansion
The Prague City Council has approved the launch of a major investment project for charging infrastructure. Over the next few years, the Czech capital will install up to 1,500 publicly accessible AC charging stations. Read more…
BYD opens new racetrack as it seeks to bring car culture to general public
The racetrack is located in Zhengzhou, Henan province, and is the second BYD racetrack following the one in Hefei.
In addition to a traditional circuit, the facility offers diverse terrain features.
Volkswagen’s latest feature is a monthly bill for your car’s horsepower
The subscription model has officially moved from your TV screen to your driveway. Volkswagen is now asking some of its customers to pay a recurring fee to unlock the full performance of their electric cars. The days of buying a car and getting everything it was built with may be changing, one software update at a time. The program focuses… Read more…
Nio shows the new ES8’s interior ahead of August 21 launch, and it’s huge
Nio is launching the new ES8 on August 21, and ahead of that the brand is teasing various aspects of what will become the biggest electric SUV from a Chinese company. The ES8’s interior has been shown in official images, including details in the doors. There are apparently 120,000 stitches on the seats. The car is 5,280 mm long, 2,010… Read more…
Nio shows the new ES8’s interior ahead of August 21 launch, and it’s huge
Nio is launching the new ES8 on August 21, and ahead of that the brand is teasing various aspects of what will become the biggest electric SUV from a Chinese company. The ES8’s interior has been shown in official images, including details in the doors. There are apparently 120,000 stitches on the seats. The car is 5,280 mm long, 2,010… Read more…
Lease an electric G-Wagon? Mercedes is dangling $9,500 in incentives
If you’ve been eyeing the all-electric G-Wagon, Mercedes-Benz just sweetened the deal – but only for a limited time. Read more…
