CEO Mocks VW After Adopting Range-Extender Tech It Once Dismissed
Volkswagen revives its EA211 engine as a range-extender in the ID. Era 9X SUV, years after its China CEO criticized EREV tech by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago Two different powertrains will be offered for the VW ID. Era 9X. The ID. Era 9X is similar in size to the BMW X7 and has up […]
2026 CUPRA Born Debuts with 600km Range, 240kW VZ
The new 2026 CUPRA Born sharpens its edge. CUPRA’s first all-electric model returns with a more emotional design, upgraded tech and a broader powertrain line-up — reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s most distinctive electric hot hatches. Designed and developed in Barcelona and built in Zwickau, Germany, production starts in Q2 2026, with market […]
The three-row Toyota Highlander BEV debuts in North America
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle strategy in North America with the premiere of the Toyota Highlander BEV, a fully electric version of its popular three-row SUV. The new model was revealed on February 11, 2026 (JST), during an event in Ojai, California, and is scheduled to go on […]
Nio sets Apr 9 for flagship ES9 SUV tech launch ahead of Beijing Auto Show
Nio will hold a tech launch event for its flagship ES9 SUV on April 9, slightly earlier than the April 10 date previously expected by company executives. The automaker will also introduce minor upgrades to its core “5566” lineup this year to boost overall market competitiveness. (A Nio ES9 filing image.) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, […]
Surge in Electric Vehicle Interest: How the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Shaped Sustainable Transportation Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic changed life. It changed how people ride and care for nature. One change was a rise in electric car interest. Car sales fell, yet electric car sales got stronger. Global numbers show fast growth in China, Europe, and the United States. The Pandemic’s Initial Impact: Disruptions and Challenges In early 2020, lockdowns […]
Tesla FSD (Supervised) fleet passes 8.4 billion cumulative miles
Tesla Sweden is seeking regulatory intervention after a Swedish power grid company refused to reconnect an already operational Supercharger station in Åre due to ongoing union sympathy actions. The charging site was previously functioning before it was temporarily disconnected in April last year for electrical safety reasons. A temporary construction power cabinet supplying the station […]
2026 Hyundai Elexio Review: Hyundai calls on China to help it invigorate its EV sales in Australia. Should you be tempted?
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Hyundai Elexio to the Korean giant’s plans to revive its EV fortunes in Australia. It’s pitched into the most popular five-door five-seat SUV segment, priced pretty competitively (with caveats) and comes with a nice, long WLTP-rated range between recharges. It’s also the first passenger car Hyundai has ever imported […]
Tata Sierra EV Launch Confirmed By July 2026 – Price Expectations & Variants
Tata Motors has confirmed that its next major electric vehicle will arrive in 2027, strengthening the brand’s long-term EV roadmap for India. As the country’s dominant electric car manufacturer with over 43% market share as of early 2026 and more than 250,000 EVs sold to date, Tata isn’t just launching another product. It’s opening an […]
Could Stellantis soon adopt Leapmotor technology?
Stellantis is considering expanding its joint venture with Leapmotor to gain access to the Chinese company’s battery and electric vehicle (EV) powertrain technologies – at least, that’s according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the plans. The partners aim to finalise an agreement later this year. Leapmotor International, the joint venture, was established in 2023 […]
Lucid Motors to lay off 12 per cent of its workforce
Embattled California-based electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has confirmed that it will lay off 12 per cent of its workforce in a move intended to “streamline” the company and boost profitability. First reported by TechCrunch late last week, which obtained an internal Lucid memo, the job cuts were later confirmed by other outlets including Reuters. […]