News

As some of you may have heard, Mercedes-Benz has been granted regulatory approval to begin testing its Level 3 autonomous driving technology on Nevada roads. This marks a significant milestone for the company, as it is the first automobile...

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is reportedly working on two electric vehicles (EVs), with the first model aiming to compete with Tesla's Model 3 sedan, according to a report by local media. The first model, codenamed Modena, is said to be...

Mercedes-Benz is planning to roll out a worldwide network of over 10,000 charging stations for electric vehicles, starting with North America before expanding to China, Europe and other regions. The first stations are expected to be built in the US...

Musk famously tweeted that the Model X and S Plaid will never have a standard steering wheel, but luckily common sense has prevailed and the option is now available. Tesla has recently added the option to its online store in China, allowing you...

Dutch company Lightyear has previewed its second generation solar-powered electric car, which it claims will make it easy, convenient, and economical to purchase an electric vehicle. The new electric car, called Lightyear 2, was unveiled at CES...

Yet another electric truck debuted at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show as Ram unveiled its 1500 Revolution BEV concept. Serving as a preview of an electric 1500 pickup that is set to be released in 2024 it gives insight into the company's future...

The Peugeot Inception concept was the latest arrival at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. This latest concept by the French maker is a stylish new sedan that features some of the early design elements of the upcoming STLA Large platform from...

Google announced a new HD version of its Maps service for cars with the Android Automotive operating system. The new HD maps will provide more detailed road markings, lane-level localization, road barriers and signs. The feature will debut on the...

Today at CES Qualcomm unveiled its newest SoC family built for cars. The latest addition to the Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio is the Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, which supports mixed-criticality workloads on the same hardware. This means your...

Kia has added a new member to its Niro EV lineup - the Kia Niro EV Cargo. The car will be on sale in the Netherlands both as a standalone model and as a conversion kit for an existing Niro EV. There are two tiers - Basic kit, which costs €1,990...

BYD marked the official start of its premium YangWang brand today with the launch of the U8 SUV. And while those bits were expected, the company also had a surprise up its sleeve - a second car that wasn't previously spotted and that goes by the...

Right on schedule BYD unveiled its new premium brand YungWang and showcased its first vehicle. The new U8 SUV was driven on stage by the chairman of BYD, Wang Chuanfu himself. The YangWang U8 is 5.3 meters long with a wheelbase of 3.05m - a...

BMW unveiled its i Vision Dynamics electric concept vehicle today, representing the "next level of human-machine interaction," in the German automaker's view. This vehicle gives a preview of the high-tech future in store for the BMW 3 Series. The...

Sony and Honda just took a major step forward in their joint EV journey by unveiling the name of the brand and its first electric vehicle. Afeela is the name for the first production model of the joint venture and we saw the first concept on stage...

Maserati's global head of e-mobility, Ana Paola Reginatto, has some weird ideas about EVs. She thinks what's needed in the EV space is for manufacturers to shift consumers' attitudes towards slower charging. Yes, you read that right: slower...

Sony Honda Mobility has not revealed much about its forthcoming vehicle, but what little it has shared has generated excitement. The joint venture plans to start manufacturing its first electric vehicle in 2026, with a focus on North American...

Eleanor Sand, the Network Development Lead at Nio, announced that the company will be installing Power Swap Stations (PSS) throughout the United Kingdom in 2023. Sand posted a message on LinkedIn stating that Nio is looking for locations in all...

Lotus will allow buyers in China to configure the Eletre SUV with e-mirrors. The option will cost CNY 16,000 (€2,190, converted) and can be added for those who've already made an order. The Lotus Eletre is set to ship to customers from July 1,...

Volvo chose to unveil the EX90 at CES, a technology trade show, rather than an auto show because the company believes the vehicle will be "a highly advanced computer on wheels," as stated in a press release. The company is now taking pre-orders...

This VW prototype, disguised in colorful and glowing camouflage is attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and provides a sneak peek at the all-new Volkswagen ID.7. Previously known as the Aero B concept vehicle, it will initially be...