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 […]
Aussie tech boost! New R&D base proposed for Kia, Hyundai and Genesis in Australia. Would help develop next-gen EV and hybrid utes and SUVs
A new technical centre proposed for Australia could play an important role in developing Hyundai Motor Group’s next generation of hybrid and battery electric vehicles for remote, rugged and off-road driving. The impetus for the centre has been boosted by Kia Australia’s deep involvement in the development of the new Kia Tasman ute. But all […]
Xpeng P7 sets EV driving record, travelling almost 4,000 km in 24 hours
Xpeng, one of the fastest-growing Chinese EV brands, says its newly unveiled P7 electric sedan has completed a 24-hour endurance test, completing almost 4,000 km of EV driving during that period, and setting a new record. “According to third-party testing, the all-new Xpeng P7 completed a total mileage of 3,961 km in the “24-hour endurance […]
New plug-in hybrids for 2025
Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated. Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the ownership experience […]
Genesis may drop its most affordable model for SUVs and EVs
It’s only a matter of time before the Genesis G70 sedan will no longer be offered. Genesis is reportedly planning to kill off its most affordable model as it shifts its focus to SUVs and electric vehicles. The most affordable Genesis model is on the way out Starting at $42,500, the G70 is the most […]
Nissan Micra and Ariya qualify for the new EV Grant
Two of Nissan’s flagship electric vehicles, the all-new Nissan Micra and the Nissan Ariya, qualify for the UK Government’s newly launched Electric Car Grant. This initiative, announced in July 2025, reduces the purchase price of eligible electric vehicles, helping to make sustainable mobility more accessible to UK drivers. The sixth-generation Nissan Micra qualifies for the […]
BMW iX3 will make its world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich
At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich to be held next month, BMW Group will present one of the most significant new models in the history of its home city. The BMW iX3, the first model of the Neue Klasse, will celebrate its public premiere accompanied by revolutionary new and groundbreaking technologies for the future […]
2025 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid Review: Meet the budget Chinese alternative to the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Kia Sportage Hybrid
The GWM Haval H6 has scored a decent upgrade for 2025 with a revised look, more equipment and a solid hybrid driving experience. The latest iteration of the medium SUV has big hopes of boosting its market share in a highly competitive slice of the market. GWM is currently a smaller player against heavy hitters […]
Zeekr files for 9X hybrid SUV, pre-sales to begin by end of this month
The Zeekr 9X is Zeekr’s first hybrid model, measuring 5,239 mm in length. Its battery pack has a capacity of up to 70 kWh, enabling a battery range of over 380 kilometers. Zeekr (NYSE: ZK) has filed for its flagship hybrid SUV (sport utility vehicle) model, the Zeekr 9X, as its launch approaches. China’s Ministry […]