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The push for Europe to become a key player in the EV battery market has suffered a major setback. Northvolt, a Swedish startup once hailed as a beacon of hope against Asian battery dominance, has filed for bankruptcy in its home...

Renault has given its Megane E-Tech electric car an upgrade, adding a new sporty version and improving its charging capabilities. Gone is the 40 kWh 130 hp EV40 version and the Megane E-Tech now comes in a single EV60 version and three trims:...

Lexus is refreshing its solo electric offering for the new model year. The 2025 RZ is bringing a blend of advanced technology and a touch of traditional driving feel. The updated RZ, while retaining its familiar look, introduces significant changes,...

Chinese state-owned Changan Automobile plans to put solid-state batteries in prototype cars by the end of 2025, early 2026. The aim is to validate solid-state vehicle batteries by the end of 2026 and begin mass production by 2027. Changan...

Toyota is giving its bZ4X electric SUV a major overhaul for the new model year. The updates address key concerns, including range, power, and towing capacity, making the bZ4X a far more compelling option for potential buyers. A major highlight of...

The new BMW iX3 is probably the most important electric SUV for the brand ever. It has big shoes to fill in - it signals the start of the company's "Neue Klasse" era. This new vehicle, designed to compete with rivals like the Audi Q6 E-tron and...

Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward into the electric vehicle market with its upcoming line of luxury electric vans, built on the new VAN.EA platform. These vehicles, designed for both personal and commercial use, are currently undergoing rigorous...

Tesla Cybertruck, known for its controversial design, faces new scrutiny after a stress test revealed a potential weakness in its towing capabilities. An experiment showed the electric truck's rear frame ripping apart under pressure, raising...

This is a new series we're very passionate about - talking to our readers about their EVs. What they drive, what they love about it and what they don't, and how it has been overall! Reviewing a new car is all well and good, but looking at a car...

BMW announced its new electronic system with four high-performance Superbrains computers that will power all upcoming vehicles on the Neue Klasse platform, regardless of the powertrain. BMW says the new system is more powerful and efficient, and...

The Kia EV4 was fully unveiled just a couple of weeks ago and it comes in sedan and hatchback flavors. Now, the vehicle is officially launching in its first market - South Korea, where it starts just under KRW 43 million ($30,000). With...

Jaguar jumped into the deep end of the controversy pool with its latest creation. The company just revealed its Type 00 Concept in Paris in a striking new "French Ultramarine" blue color. This public appearance, complete with actor Barry Keoghan,...

Chinese company Farasis Energy has revealed new battery technology that promises to cut charging times dramatically. This development means drivers concerned about the time it takes to recharge their EVs will have one fewer thing to worry...

Nissan is celebrating its latest advancements in self-driving technology, after putting a modified Serena minivan through the bustling Minato Mirai district, Japan. What sets this test apart is the complete absence of a human driver within the...

Who knew touchscreens controlling everything in a car would be a horrible idea and lead to a lot of inattentive drivers? Oh, yeah, the entire car media and most owners of new cars. But not car makers, at least not for many, many years. Now we're...

Xiaomi took the SU7 Ultra to the Mobile World Congress and displayed the beast of an EV for everyone to see. This is our first of hopefully many more encounters with the SU7 Ultra. The SU7 Ultra is the top-of-the-line variant of the SU7...

Volvo just announced the ES90 sedan, and it uses an 800V architecture, which enables faster DC charging than the EX90's 400V one. But not for long. The company is planning on upgrading the EX90 with the 800V architecture to bring it on par with...

It looks like Tesla's new Model Y is getting some serious traction in China. According to local reports, the new model attracted 200,000 pre-orders since its January 10th debut. A portion of these orders are refundable, but the sheer volume suggests...

Volvo surprised viewers during its ES90 sedan presentation with a brief glimpse of its upcoming EX60 electric SUV. This new compact crossover, the electric sibling to the popular XC60, is set to launch next year and is already attracting a lot of...

Honda is making a serious push into China's electric car market with the launch of the S7 electric SUV. No longer called Ye S7, the new model, produced through the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture, has a lot riding on it - Honda hopes it will capture a...