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Geely's commercial vehicle arm, Farizon, is set to launch its electric van, the Farizon SV, in the UK, challenging the dominance of the Ford E-Transit Custom and the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric. The Farizon SV will be offered in three body styles and...

Tesla's Cybertruck has passed a key regulatory hurdle in China, securing an energy consumption homologation from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This strongly hints at fast approaching launch of the electric pickup truck...

During a media call, GM's CEO Mary Barra announced that it's canceling its further efforts in the Cruise Robotaxi service. The company poured $10 billion into the startup but doesn't see any future for the service. Mary Barra cites increasing...

Stellantis, the automotive giant behind brands like Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot, has announced a major partnership with CATL, the world's leading battery manufacturer. Together, they will invest up to $4.80 billion to construct a state-of-the-art...

The BYD Dolphin is getting a refresh for 2025. Revealed on December 9th by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the updated Dolphin sports subtle exterior design tweaks and a new, more powerful electric motor...

Pope Francis has received a new ride: a one-of-a-kind, all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, specially designed and handcrafted for his use. This bespoke "Popemobile" was presented to the pontiff by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius and a team of...

Last week Lucid started the production of its Gravity SUV, about a month after the company started taking orders for it. Today a new piece of the Gravity puzzle has finally been revealed: its official EPA-estimated range. So far Lucid has always...

Following yesterday's leak, Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun officially acknowledged the YU7 electric SUV. Jun confirmed the company's second EV is undergoing rigorous road testing ahead of its market launch in June or July of next year. In a statement, Jun...

The latest regulatory filings from the Chinese MIIT reveal new additions to BYD's fast-growing lineup of NEVs - or New Energy Vehicles. They are the all-electric Sealion 05, hybrid Seal 05, and hybrid Seal 07. The Sealion 05 EV will be the...

The Avatr 06 is a mid-size electric sedan developed as a collaboration between Changan, Huawei, and CATL. It will be available in both battery-electric and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) versions. The Avatr 06 has a sleek and modern...

BMW is developing fully electric M cars that will one day come standard with four electric motors. Carsten Wolf (Integration Vehicle Characteristics BMW M) revealed this in a video of an i4 M50 prototype. If you're unfamiliar with BMW's M cars,...

Following the successful launch of its debut SU7 model and the rapid ramp-up of its production, Xiaomi is now looking to expand its EV portfolio. The tech giant turned EV startup was rumored to add a second model and we now have solid evidence of...

The French auto market has been facing some turbulence lately, mirroring the political turmoil that ended up with a collapse of the government. However, the electric vehicle segment seems to be thriving. In November alone, EVs accounted for over 15%...

The third quarter of 2024 sales results reveal a fascinating dynamic in the US electric vehicle market. The overall market share of EVs went down from 7.4% to 7%, despite Americans buying more EVs than in the previous quarter. There was a bit of a ...

Mini is a lifestyle icon and one of the most recognizable names in the automotive world. Its legacy started in the late 1950s but its true glory began after it stopped being promoted as an economy vehicle, but focused on winning rally starts. This...

A recent range test conducted in the chilly Norwegian countryside pitted three new electric SUVs against each other: the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor, the Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro, and the Porsche Macan 4. The test, carried out by YouTube channel...

Lucid started taking orders for the Gravity, its first SUV, in early November. About one month later, the company is proudly announcing that production for the Gravity has commenced at its factory in Arizona, in line with its previous promise that...

Introduction The M Hero-1 is Dongfeng's answer to the electric Hummer, and possibly even the Mercedes G-Class EV, but it aims to be better off the road and nicer on the inside. If you don't know, Dongfeng is a large Chinese manufacturer...

Automotive giant Toyota has decided to delay the launch of its highly anticipated next-generation electric vehicles. Originally slated for an already late debut in 2026, these EVs, including the Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts shown at the Japan Auto...

Tensions are growing at Volkswagen as workers are getting ready for a second round of walkouts on December 9. This comes as negotiations between labor reps and management on the contentious cost-cutting ideas at the automaker have reached an...