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The all-electric Smart #5 SUV has gone on a pre-sale in China ahead of its October 20 official launch. With pre-orders starting at an attractive $35,000, this five-seater SUV is on its way to redefine the brand's image and challenge established...

Mini is among the most recognizable automotive lifestyle brands thanks to its long history of making small cars that are proper fun to drive. Of course, evolving the same recognizable and cute design over the years is a key factor that keeps the...

China's electric vehicle powerhouse BYD has sailed past 1 million EV sales in 2024, following an exceptional August performance. This cements BYD's leading position in the EV market. The company reported selling a staggering 373,082 new energy...

The first all-wheel-drive mid-size electric pickup truck to grace European roads is here. Ford dipped its toes with the F-150 Lightning landing in Norway earlier this year, but then went quiet. So Maxus stepped in and got the honor of being the...

Shortly after Audi announced its plans to close its car manufacturing facility in Brussels, Belgium, rumors started spreading that Nio is looking to acquire the factory. However, the company's CEO denied any such plans. A report surfaced the...

Nio's sub-brand Onvo's inaugural model, the L60, has officially gone on sale. This mid-size SUV comes at an attractive price point, positioning itselft as a formidable contender against the Tesla Model Y. Nio's CEO, William Li, envisioned...

Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is reportedly considering acquiring the Audi Brussels car plant in the city of Vorst. This news, first reported by Belgian media outlet De Tijd, has sent ripples through the automotive industry, hinting at both Nio's...

Are you thinking of getting the new Tesla Model 3 facelift, codenamed Highland, or do you already own one, but you absolutely hate the button blinkers on the steering wheel? Well, there's an aftermarket solution that may give you the best of both...

Chinese automaker GAC Aion (the same company that makes the Aion Hyper SSR and Aion Hyper GT) just lifted the courtain off its latest offering. The Aion RT is a sleek electric sedan promising very good range numbers. The Aion RT sports a low-drag...

At the Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou, XPeng made a surprise entrance as CEO He Xiaopeng personally drove a camouflaged prototype of the much-anticipated P7+. The car had "world's first AI vehicle" emblazoned on its side. The P7+, a...

Ever since Tesla opened up its Supercharger stations for third-party vehicles, there has been a problem with the positioning of charging ports on non-Tesla cars. Some of them have the port on the opposite side, leading to awkward parking positions...

Hyundai is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with a rugged variant of its budget-friendly Casper EV, dubbed the XRT. This new trim, spotted recently in South Korea, adds a touch of off-road styling to the popular city car. The Casper EV,...

The industry-wide adoption of the NACS charging plug in North America continues. Today, GM has announced that owners of EVs made by its brands (Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC) can finally use Tesla's Supercharger network in the US and Canada. This was...

Chinese EV manufacturer Nio started deliveries of its highly anticipated EL8 electric SUV in Europe. Known as the ES8 in its home market, the EL8 began its pre-orders in Europe three months ago. The first batch of EL8s was now handed over to...

CATL is having a very busy week. Only a couple of days ago we reported on the company unveiling its latest battery technology designed for buses. The company now unveiled the Tectrans–T battery at the IAA show in Hanover, Germany. With a colossal...

After launching in its home country of Vietnam last month, the VinFast VF3 EV is about to make a debut in the Philippines. The company's extremely affordable EV, going for just VND 235 million ($9,250) for the subscription-based model, will soon be...

Kia has made a bold statement at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover, Germany, showcasing its new battery-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and unveiling the PV5 and PV7 models. These electric vans, set to hit European roads in 2025,...

Mini's latest addition to its electric lineup is about to heat up the streets. Revealed by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW E is primed to become the brand's most powerful electric...

It's no secret that Xiaomi is working on a new EV model, Lei Jun himself confirmed it on stage a couple of months ago. And even though Xiaomi isn't very vocal about what type of vehicle the company is working on, the reports claim it's an SUV, and...

Lotus unveiled its Theory 1 EV supercar concept, signaling its long-term commitment to going fully electric. The car has a sporty, aggressive design with reverse-swinging, upward-opening doors. The Theory 1 is also Lotus going back to its roots,...