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BMW's Digital Key has added support for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Razr 50 Ultra (also known as Razr+ in North America). It works through NFC on the Razr and through UWB technology on the Edge 50 Ultra if it's updated to Android 15 - if not,...

Volvo intends to make a big impact with its upcoming 2025 ES90 sedan. While many initially assumed it would simply be a sedan version of the EX90 SUV, Volvo has just revealed a very important upgrade: a next-generation 800V electrical...

Lucid Motors is on a roll, and it has set some seriously ambitious goals for 2025. The company wants to double its electric vehicle production, driven mainly by the launch and ramp-up of its new electric SUV, the Gravity. This highly optimistic...

Toyota is almost ready to reveal a new electric crossover on March 11. The vehicle, teased with a single image and short video, appears to be the production version of the bZ Compact SUV concept showcased in 2022. Although the video states the...

The 2026 Ram Ramcharger is the first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) from Stellantis. In a way it's a bridge between the familiar power of gasoline engines and the innovative world of electric cars. Ready to hit dealerships in the latter half...

Sony Honda Mobility has opened its first public studio in Los Angeles, dedicated to its first EV - the Afeela. Located in the Westfield Century City mall, the studio offers a chance for potential customers and EV enthusiasts to get up close and...

Mercedes revealed its future plans in a rather lengthy press release. To some extent, Mercedes admits its mistakes with its all-electric EQ lineup and maintains its commitment to ICE models. That doesn't mean the EVs presence will be reduced, but...

Mercedes-Benz has started road tests of its solid-state battery technology. This is a big step towards safer, lighter, and more dense batteries for electric vehicles, with Mercedes claiming the new batteries can potentially increase range by...

BYD is preparing to launch its latest offering in the Chinese electric car market: the Qin L EV. This all-electric sedan joins the very popular Qin family, but the Qin L EV is designed to appeal specifically to a younger demographic that wants a...

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is a very popular Mini EV in China, owing to its pricing and compact size. And now to further broaden its appeal it's getting a four-door version. The Hongguang Mini EV has been a runaway success since its initial...

Nissan's merger plans with Honda recently fell through, but the Japanese company still has a lot of issues and so it needs outside help (read: a sizeable investment if not an outright purchase). It now seems like the Japanese government would...

BMW claims it has made huge progress in electric car tech with its sixth-generation eDrive system. This new system, which will be featured in the upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles, promises to boost range and charging speed, and improve overall...

During an earnings call, following the Q4 2024 report, Rivian's CEO had some good news to share. First, the company recorded its first "positive gross profit", and secondly, he teased a new hands-free driving feature for US...

Xiaomi is expected to fully launch the SU7 Ultra performance car later this month alongside the 15 Ultra smartphone. The SU7 Ultra was first presented in October, which is also when pre-orders started. Ahead of the full launch and the start of...

Volkswagen is doubling down on its commitment to the Chinese EV market. Abysmal sales figures show a decline in overall vehicle deliveries, but the German automaker is forging ahead with strategic partnerships and big investments. A key element of...

Following the addition of support for Samsung Wallet a few days ago, today Polestar is announcing that its cars' owners can now store their keys in Apple Wallet. Thus, you can lock, unlock, and start your Polestar with your iPhone or Apple Watch....

The A390 will be Alpine's second EV, following the A290 which launched back in 2024. The A390 will be its first "100% electric sport fastback", Alpine says. It will feature "a concentration of technology that reinvents the legendary sportiness of...

Volvo teased its upcoming ES90 sedan, revealing an interesting feature. The ES90 gets the powerful Nvidia Drive AGX Orin system, making it the most computationally powerful car Volvo has ever created. This advanced technology is part of Volvo's new...

Google just announced a big new upgrade to Android Automotive - support for over 70 new apps. Up until now, Google's native infotainment system platform supported just under 200 apps, but with the new update, the library is now closer to 300. But...

Ahead of the official debut later this month, Kia has unveiled its new and innovative electric van. This is Kia's first electric vehicle in the Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) segment. The PV5, showcased in initial images, will be officially revealed...