Beyond 2000! 2026 Zeekr 7X electric SUV locked-on for an arrival next month with bulging order book as battle with Tesla Model Y and Polestar 4 looms

The booming electric mid-size SUV segment will expand to include the 2026 Zeekr 7X next month when first deliveries of the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 rival begin on October 15. Announcing that an impressive 2000 Zeekr 7X SUVs had been pre-ordered ahead of its arrival, the Geely-owned brand said more than half […]
Rivian spinoff focuses on small EVs, “ways to move beyond cars”

Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake” Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today’s cars or SUVs In-house-built for core components, may share sales space with Rivian Flagship product coming in early 2026 Do we really need a new generation of EVs that are bigger and heavier than […]
15 Benefits of Installing EV Chargers in Commercial Buildings

Installing EV chargers in commercial buildings isn’t just about sustainability – it’s about staying ahead in the UK market. CITA EV Charger is already helping commercial properties across the country adopt smart and reliable charging solutions. Our certified AC and DC chargers, combined with the CITA’s Charge Point Management System (CPMS), make it easy […]
2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD specifications for Europe

Tesla Model Y Performance AWD was announced for the European market with first deliveries scheduled for September. On the German Tesla website, the vehicle is priced at EUR 61990. This model is underpinned by the Tesla Performance 4DU (drive unit), which also powers the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD. While the electric motor combo […]
2026 Toyota RAV4 Aussie range detailed: PHEV and hybrid on the way, but so are price rises

Toyota Australia has revealed more details of its inbound sixth-generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 mid-size SUV ahead of sales commencing between April and June next year. As previously reported, the new Toyota RAV4 will be offered locally with plug-in hybrid power for the first time, along with fresh styling and enhanced tech to help it fend […]
Fiat opens its UK order books for the Grande Panda

The new Fiat Grande Panda will actually hit the stores a little earlier, as dealers will be displaying the car on a nationwide tour taking place between 4 September and 11 October. For customers, November remains the more interesting date, as deliveries are scheduled for then. Fiat is making the new version of the Grande […]
Hyundai Offers 7-year warranty across line up, including EVs

Hyundai, one of the first brands to bring EV offerings to Australia, has now increased the warranty on all their passenger cars to 7 years, including their EV lineup – if they service their vehicle at a Hyundai dealer. The previously long-standing 5-year offering had been in place for 18 years, and still remains for owners […]
Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?

Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to juggle its 3.6-liter V-6 and a pair of electric motors, which can both be used as generators for […]
City of Amsterdam orders 40 all-electric DAF XD trucks for waste collection

The City of Amsterdam is acquiring 40 electric DAF XD trucks for waste collection. The DAF XD Electric 6×2 FAN trucks will be delivered in 2026 with a variety of body types, each designed for a specific application. The order of fully electric DAF trucks is part of Amsterdam’s ambition to reduce CO2 and other emissions […]
Tesla Model Y L is launched in China

Tesla Model Y L also listed as Tesla Model YL has been launched in China. The vehicle’s price starts at CNY 339,000, which is roughly USD 47,180. The first units will be delivered to customers in China next month. Here are the complete Tesla Model Y L specifications for China. More details will be added […]