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Nio announced a new Signature Edition of its ET9 flagship sedan after the Limited Edition model, which was launched on December 21st, sold out within 12 hours. The ET9 Signature Edition is priced from RMB 808,000 ($110,700), making it RMB 20,000...

The NACS revolution is upon us, Tesla essentially made its charging port into a de facto standard in North America, and all other EV makers have announced its adoption over the past few months. Their new cars will come with NACS connectors starting...

The Leapmotor B10 was sort of introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October. We say "sort of", because all we saw were some renders showing the outside of the car, and nothing for the inside. That changes today, but not thanks to Leapmotor...

Over the weekend Nio held its Nio Day 2024 event, where, as expected, it officially unveiled its third and most affordable brand - Firefly. Firefly official images Firefly's first car is also simply called Firefly, and you can see it in...

No one wants the new FIAT 500 EV. The Stellantis brand has paused production twice on the model already, first in September, and then earlier this month. The FIAT 500 production lines in Mirafiori will now remain shut until at least January 20,...

Last week sources left and right claimed Nissan and Honda had entered merger talks, and today the two companies have confirmed those reports. Nissan and Honda have started to discuss a merger, in a move to stave off the threat they both face from...

Xiaomi's SU7 has been incredibly successful, with the company having delivered more than 100,000 units in just a few months. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has already confirmed that the second model is coming next year, it's called YU7 and will be an SUV (that...

Ford's Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature has stopped working on some smartphones running Android 14. The company is issuing a public service announcement directly to users of its PAAK feature via email, as shared on Facebook by one such...

Tesla is taking big steps towards its ambitious robotaxi service. The company has reportedly initiated preliminary discussions with officials in Austin, Texas, with intent to launch its first fully autonomous ride-hailing operation in the city. This...

Electric car adoption is rising, but concerns about battery life and range anxiety still worry many potential buyers. A new study published in Nature Energy offers promising insights, suggesting that EV batteries might actually last significantly...

Android Auto 13.4 is a new update that's now rolling out to all users, and it comes with a rather obvious UI change. It seems like Google has added Material You accent colors to Android Auto with this release. Thus, new colorful accents will show...

In a surprising turn of events, the Dacia Sandero, a budget-friendly internal combustion engine hatchback, is about to become Europe's best-selling vehicle of 2024. This victory comes at the expense of Tesla, which dominated the European market in...

The world is watching as self-driving cars move from science fiction to reality. One of the leading companies in this space, Waymo, has just released data that addresses a key concern for many: safety. A study conducted in partnership with...

The future of Volkswagen's German factories hangs in the balance as the automaker struggles to maintain profitability. A massive strike stopped Volkswagen's assembly lines earlier this month as workers protested job cuts, factory closures, and wage...

Over the past 12 months Tesla has started selling the refreshed Model 3, codenamed Highland, and the company is due to do the same with the Model Y, its best selling car. The Model Y refresh, codenamed Juniper, is now rumored to go into production...

Honda is coming to CES 2025 with two prototype electric vehicles from its highly anticipated 0 Series lineup. These prototypes, teased by the automaker, offer a glimpse into Honda's electric future and apparently will hit the global market in 2026....

In a surprising move, Stellantis has announced it will delay the launch of its highly anticipated all-electric pickup truck, the Ram 1500 REV. Instead, the automaker is going ahead with the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, a range-extended electric vehicle with...

Following Nio itself and Onvo, Nio's stable is about to get even bigger as it welcomes its third and cheapest brand yet: Firefly. This will be officially presented during Nio Day 2024 on December 21 when its first model will also be introduced, but...

Large SUVs aren't necessarily the safest vehicles on the road, but the 2025 Rivian R1S is bucking the trend. The American IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded the R1S with its Top Safety Pick+ rating after the latest crash testing...

The automotive world woke up to the news that Japanese car giants Nissan and Honda are talking about a merger. This potential partnership could create the world's third-largest automaker, right behind Toyota and Volkswagen. The auto industry is...