Chinese EV maker Xpeng has begun local production in Indonesia, assembling the X9 MPV via CKD kits. The move is part of its global localisation strategy, aiming for sales and service coverage in 70% of Indonesia’s core cities by year-end. Read more…
Tesla Promises Unsupervised FSD By End Of Year (Again)
Even if it happens, not everyone will have access to the feature. Lire la suite…
Hyundai’s new EV sports car might be hard to get with limited production
Hyundai’s new EV sports car, the IONIQ 6 N, will be built in very limited numbers. Only a few thousand units will be made annually for buyers in the US, Europe, Korea, China, and other global markets. Read more…
Superchargers are the only part of Tesla’s business seeing growth right now
Tesla’s business in shrinking in every way except for one: Supercharging revenue, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk once said would never become a profit center for the company. Read more…
Tesla claims it produced the first builds of its ‘new affordable’ electric car models
Tesla claims to have produced the “first builds” of its new “more affordable” electric car models, which are expected to be stripped-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot less safe, Optimus freezes, electric Mustang goes 250,000 miles
On today’s road-ready episode of Quick Charge, Tesla released data hinting that its Autopilot ADAS solution may be less safe to use than before. We’ve also got some news from inside the Tesla diner experience, plus a 250,000 mile Ford Mustang Mach-E that still has more than 90% of its battery capacity left. Read more…
Xpeng begins local production in Indonesia
Xpeng delivered the first X9 MPV assembled in Indonesia to a local owner.
Xpeng aims to have its sales and service network cover 70 percent of Indonesia’s core urban centers by the end of this year.
Tesla’s growth engine sputters as earnings drop 23%
For years, Tesla seemed to operate on a different plane than other automakers. But its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 show the electric car giant is facing some very real-world gravity. The company’s sales are down, profits are shrinking, and it’s clear that its current lineup of electric cars is no longer enough to keep its incredible… Read more…
Nio hits 800,000th car production milestone
Nio In today reached the milestone of producing its 800,000th vehicle, which is an L90 from its sub-brand Onvo. Read more…
Great Wall Motor taps US market by partnering with Faraday Future, report says
The first model of Faraday Future’s second brand, FX, the FX Super One, is an MPV licensed from Great Wall Motor, according to a Chinese media report.
The FX Super One marks an important step in the global expansion of Great Wall Motor’s Wey Gaoshan MPV.
Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
Elon Musk claims that Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of the US population by the end of the year and we can’t stop laughing. Read more…
New MG4 EV surfaces in China, armed with new tech to challenge rivals
Ahead of its official debut, the completely redesigned MG4 EV is already appearing at dealerships across China. The updated model is SAIC Motor’s direct answer to the very popular BYD Dolphin. With a fresh design, a larger frame, and new battery technology, MG is making it clear it is serious about the affordable EV space. From the outside, the new… Read more…
Tesla’s profit stays below last year’s figure
Sales and profits are down on the previous year, but the Tesla’s Q2/2025 earnings report indicates a degree of stabilisation. And, as usual, the carmaker is looking ahead – for example, to a more affordable model that is expected to debut this year. Read more…
Charging network IONNA launches EV Rechargeries at Wawa locations in Florida
IONNA, a joint venture charging network founded by eight of the world’s biggest automakers, has set a goal of deploying some 30,000 ultra-fast public charging points by 2030. Now the JV has announced a collaboration with convenience store chain Wawa. The “first of many” Rechargeries at Wawa is now open near the International Speedway in… Read more…
Joby Aviation expands manufacturing capacity, adds new electric aircraft to its fleet
Joby Aviation is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service. Now the company has announced the expansion of its site in Marina, California, which will double its aircraft production capacity at that location. Joby has also expanded its flight test program, adding a new aircraft to its fleet. Joby designs, builds, and tests its… Read more…
Lynk & Co joins China’s EV price war with a $15,200 Z20
The electric car market in China is no longer just competitive – it has turned into a battleground where price is the primary weapon. The latest automaker to enter the fray is Lynk & Co., which just launched two new, more affordable versions of its Z20 compact EV. The company is offering these new models with limited-time pricing that brings… Read more…
Tesla’s Cheaper EV Started ‘Initial Production’ In June
Tesla offered an update on its long-awaited more affordable model in its Q2 earnings report. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Quarter Was Pretty Brutal. Here’s What Happened
Sales are down, regulatory credits are down, and discounted Tesla prices mean less money coming in. Tesla could use some good news lately. Lire la suite…
Ronbay and Rock Tech Lithium partner to provide European battery materials
German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium, which is developing refining capacity in Europe, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese cathode active materials producer Ronbay Technology aimed at creating an integrated lithium-ion battery materials supply chain in Europe. Rock Tech will provide long-term supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Ronbay’s cathode production facilities in… Read more…
