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…
MG IM6 first drive: 553 kW and air suspension for €62,990
The MG IM6 is a nearly five-meter-long electric SUV with 800-volt technology, all-wheel steering, and a power output of up to 553 kW (751 hp). The Chinese company is launching the premium car with a starting price is 56,990 euros, while the all-wheel-drive version is available for 60,990 euros. The all-wheel-drive model also offers an optional adaptive air suspension, which noticeably changes the car’s character. During the first test drive in the French Jura, the real cost becomes clear. Read more…
Nova Scotia introduces new levy on EVs and plug-in hybrids
The Canadian province has introduced a new levy on EVs and plug-in hybrids, with owners set to face additional charges of CA$500 and CA$250 respectively every two years. The levy takes effect on October 1 and will apply when vehicle permits are issued or renewed. Read more…
Volkswagen announce autonomous driving partnership with Wayve
VW is set to collaborate with British AI start-up Wayve on autonomous driving in future. According to media reports, Wayve may have prevailed in an internal comparison – including against Nvidia. Read more…
Joya: new Swiss CPO replaces four charging provider brands
The newly formed Swiss charging provider Joya is now bundling the charging offerings of Energie 360° Mobilität, Gofast, Swisscharge, and Move Mobility. With more than 7,500 public charging points, including over 1,800 fast-charging points, Joya is now the largest CPO in Switzerland from the outset. Read more…
VW’s Electric Polo Is Expensive. But After Driving It, It’s Not Hard To See Why
Volkswagen’s new small EV feels remarkably grown-up on a European road trip. It might be VW’s best EV ever, but it doesn’t come cheap. Read More…
Over 60% Of Toyotas Sold In Q3 Were Electrified
A growing proportion of Toyota and Lexus sales are EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. And the company isn’t slowing down any time soon. Read More…
Kia’s new EV3 is just getting started after 500+ first-month sales
With the 2027 EV3 now on sale and another record sales quarter, Kia said it’s “the brand to watch” in 2027. Read more…
Aptera (SEV) now says it needs $25M to start production, stock drops 15%
Aptera (SEV) now says it needs only about $25 million to start production of its Solar EV, down from the $40 to $45 million it quoted just seven weeks ago. Read more…
BMW is launching a smaller, more affordable EV
BMW joins the growing list of luxury brands planning to introduce an entry-level electric vehicle. The new model will be the most affordable Neue Klasse EV. Read more…
GWM September sales fall 14% in steepest drop this year as domestic slump deepens
GWM sold 114,944 vehicles in September, down 13.99% year-on-year, bringing sales for the first 9 months into decline at 0.33%. Read more…
OCSiAl contributes nanotubes to EU project on aircraft battery cells
OCSiAl contributes nanotubes to a Horizon Europe project developing aviation battery cells exceeding 400 Wh/kg for electric regional aircraft. Read more…
