The Epicland X9 starts at a limited-time discounted price of 279,800 yuan ($41,460), with key rivals including the Aito M9 and Li Auto’s Li L9. Read more…
MG Commercial debuts electric bus range for European public transport
At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Sunwin used the show to underline its European ambitions and to present a new electric bus portfolio under its MG Commercial brand. As the commercial vehicle and public transport sectors continue their shift towards low-carbon and increasingly digitalised mobility, the Chinese manufacturer is looking to establish a stronger foothold in Europe. In our interview at the show, Sunwin executives explained the technology behind the new buses, the company’s market-entry strategy and why they believe now is the right time to expand in Europe. Read more…
General Motors introduces recycled battery materials in customer vehicles
General Motors has built its first production vehicles with battery cells whose cathode active material is made entirely from recycled nickel, cobalt, and manganese. The raw materials are partly sourced from decommissioned batteries of GM vehicles and were recovered and processed by partner Cirba Solutions. Read more…
BYD teases China launch of Shark pickup over 2 years after overseas debut
BYD released official images of the Shark, bringing the pickup a step closer to a domestic launch following its overseas debut. Read more…
The Renault 8 Gordini Is Back As A Gorgeous Rear-Wheel Drive EV
Renault, give your designers a raise. They deserve it. Read More…
GAC-Huawei brand Aistaland launches GX7, targeting extended-range SUV market
The GX7 is Aistaland’s second model, with a limited-time starting price of 229,900 yuan ($34,060). Read more…
IM Motors launches next-gen LS6 from $29,320 with up to 782 km range
The next-generation LS6 comes standard with a by-wire chassis and an 800-volt platform, taking on the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X. Read more…
AEM’s rare earth-free Titan heavy-duty motor delivers 700 kW peak power
Advanced Electric Machines rates its rare earth-free Titan heavy-duty motor at 700 kW peak, highlighting thermal management and torque innovations. Read more…
Chinese automakers could sell 1.7 million vehicles a year in US by 2038 if allowed in
Chinese automakers could capture 11% of annual US new car sales by 2038 if allowed into the market, according to Mobility Global. Read more…
CATL says its modular TECTRANS II battery platform offers up to 1,000 km of range
CATL unveils TECTRANS II, a modular commercial vehicle battery platform offering up to 1,000 km range and fast megawatt-level charging. Read more…
The reborn Nissan PIXO could be the urban EV we actually need
Who remembers the original Nissan Pixo? Back in 2009, it arrived as a rebadged Suzuki Alto assembled in Delhi: a cheap, bare-bones box powered by a buzzy 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine. It was transport in its purest, least romantic sense – an appliance designed to get budget-conscious commuters from point A to point B without emptying their wallets. Thirteen years after… Read more…
BMW fast-tracks the new i3, with reservations now opening next week
BMW will open US reservations for the new i3 early, now scheduled for next week. Read more…
Nissan’s Newest EV Isn’t Actually A Nissan
Nissan’s newest EV is this adorable city car with an LFP battery. Read More…
Deutronic’s DVCH3003 DC/DC converter handles up to 900 V for off-highway EVs
Deutronic USA launches DVCH3003 DC/DC converter handling up to 900 V for off-highway EVs, offering high efficiency and robust protection features. Read more…
Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle, at a global debut in London today. It’s an SUV with up to 888 PS (876 hp), a 113 kWh battery, and up to 375 miles (600 km WLTP) of range. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo gets a stretched version starting at about $60,000
Volkswagen launched the new ID. Buzz Cargo with a longer wheelbase, offering more space and updated software. Prices start at about $60,000, but a cheaper version will go on sale soon. Read more…
Bentley’s First EV Charges Faster Than You Can Finish Lunch
Bentley enters the electric era with an opulent midsize SUV called the Torcal. Read More…
Eight Cheap EVs Were Driven Until They Died. One Was A Clear Overachiever
It may not be the most efficient in the test, but it managed to beat its officially claimed range in a real-world highway range test. Read More…
Four minutes to charge an EV? Geely says its 2.2 MW is the answer
This week has been a proper whirlwind of battery announcements – and the message has never been clearer: you can forget the half-hour charging sessions. We used to tell ourselves that 30 minutes was a reasonable trade-off for zero emissions. It was the price of admission. But in China, it seems nobody got that memo. We heard from Sunwoda about… Read more…
Buick refreshes Electra E7 after just 5 months, adding features and power
The refreshed Buick Electra E7 arrives just 5 months after its initial rollout, underscoring pressure on joint-venture brands to catch up in China. Read more…
