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Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand under the Chinese automotive giant Geely Group, has officially begun deliveries in Europe, starting with the Netherlands, where the eagerly awaited Zeekr 001 shooting brake was handed over to its first European...

In early 2024, the automotive landscape in the UK is set to witness a new entrant, the Omoda 5 SUV. The Chinese manufacturer is all set to take on established makers with this family-sized SUV. The Omoda 5 is slightly shorter than the VW ID.4,...

The latest addition to Dongfeng’s M-Hero (Mengshi) brand, the M-Hero M800, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) SUV, raises some eyebrows and prompts a lot of questions. At 17.1 ft long this isn’t your average SUV, with a 1.5-liter ICE and...

Smart’s highly anticipated electric MPV was recently spotted on the streets of China. Heavily camouflaged, the vehicle sports a discreetly placed Mercedes-Benz badge on the B-pillar, and it provides a glimpse into the brand's future plans, with a...

BYD has recently applied for the sales license of the YangWang U9, its first electric sports car. Judging by the official filing from MIIT, the U9 is set to make serious waves in the automotive world. With a jaw-dropping power output of 960 kW...

General Motors has officially confirmed that the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, set to launch in 2025, will be available exclusively in the larger Bolt EUV variant. The decision comes on the heels of remarkable sales figures for the Bolt lineup,...

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has announced a significant wave of layoffs at its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, leaving thousands of workers in a state of uncertainty. The blame for this downsizing has been placed squarely on...

Volkswagen is finally introducing bidirectional charging technology in Europe. Bidirectional charging, often referred to as Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, allows electric vehicles to not only draw power from the grid but also to give back to...

In the latest exchange on the global stage, China accused President Joe Biden's administration of breaching international trade rules by attempting to exclude Chinese batteries from the American electric vehicle supply chain. China's allegations...

Tesla announced that its 2023 Holiday Update will roll out to supported models and countries next week and detailed the changes. One of the major ones is Apple Podcasts support - something that was rumored. Apple Podcasts is a key Apple CarPlay...

Stellantis, the automotive juggernaut behind Fiat, Dodge, Jeep, and Opel, has joined forces with California-based startup Ample to introduce a fleet of electric vehicles that can swap their high-voltage batteries in just five minutes. This approach...

Volkswagen announced a new safety feature dubbed exit warning system. It will come as standard for the ID.7, the new Passat and the new Tiguan. These cars come with all the hardware needed for the feature to work, whereas the Golf, ID.4 and the ID.5...

China's automotive giant BYD just introduced its Seal electric sedan in Mexico, aiming to challenge Tesla's dominance in the country. This addition marks the fifth BYD EV model available in North America, joining the Dolphin, Han sedan, Tang...

Those who purchase a 2024 Kia EV9 in the US for the first time will get 1,000 kWh of free charging in Electrify America's network, the two companies have announced today. You can use your 1,000 kWh free allowance at any of the over 3,000...

XPeng Motors announced the completion of Volkswagen's substantial $700 million investment in the company. That translates into a 4.99% stake in XPeng Motors. In addition to the substantial investment, Volkswagen also secured an observer seat...

Honda announced its intentions to launch a 'new global EV series' at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Japanese automaker aims to release 30 new EVs by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050, so it's got...

Tesla has extended an intriguing offer to Cybertruck reservation holders. The automaker is allowing customers to configure the Foundation Series trucks, which come with a hefty price tag starting at over $120,000 and reaching well above $135,000....

Skoda announced some considerable improvements of its Enyaq SUV for the 2024 model year, bringing longer range, faster charging and more torque. That's all thanks to the new rear motor and battery chemistry. The lineup is down to three Enyaq models...

Long-standing partners Nissan and Mitsubishi have confirmed plans to invest in Renault's electric vehicle unit Ampere. The collaboration aims to develop electric vehicles specifically tailored for the European market among others. Nissan and...

Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is preparing to sell its battery manufacturing unit. The decision comes as part of Nio's strategy to enhance its profitability, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in the fast-paced...