BYD Denza launches N9 flash charging edition, featuring 9-minute fast charging
The Denza N9 SUV’s flash charging edition starts at 409,800 yuan ($60,260), significantly lower than its previously announced pre-sales price. The flagship SUV is equipped with the second-generation BYD Blade Battery, capable of charging to 97% in 9 minutes. (Denza N9 flash charging edition. Image credit: Denza) BYD’s (HKEX: 1211) premium brand Denza officially launched […]
A 550 HP Inline-Six From The Charger Could End Up In Alfa’s Next Giulia And Stelvio
Alfa Romeo delayed the next Giulia and Stelvio until 2028 after rethinking its electric-only strategy for both nameplates The redesigned Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are due in 2028. They’ll be offered with conventional, electric, and plug-in hybrid power. Models reportedly had to be reengineered to allow for engine cooling. Alfa Romeo was set to […]
Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Relies On This Unique Hybrid System. It’s Nothing Like Toyota’s
Nissan’s upcoming hybrid crossover will be notably different from the gas-electric powertrains Honda and Toyota have long pioneered. The Rogue Hybrid e-Power will arrive in the U.S. in late 2026, the automaker confirmed Wednesday. It will drive more like an electric vehicle minus the range anxiety, with the fuel economy benefits of a hybrid. The return […]
BYD Denza opens pre-sales for second-gen D9 MPV with faster charging
The second-generation Denza D9 is equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. The pre-sales starting price of the updated MPV has been set at 389,800 yuan ($56,400). (Image credit: Denza) BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for its second-generation D9 […]
Zeekr starts pre-sales for 8X hybrid SUV to expand premium lineup
The Zeekr 8X pre-sales start at 376,800 yuan ($54,640), marking Zeekr’s further expansion into the premium plug-in hybrid market. Equipped with a tri-motor system delivering up to 1,030 kW of combined power, the model is expected to begin mass deliveries in the second quarter. (Zeekr 8X. Image credit: Zeekr) Geely’s premium electric vehicle (EV) brand […]
Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
Lamborghini’s CEO confirms that the brand’s first electric vehicle is dead before it arrived. The plan was to launch a high-riding electric two-door in 2028 or 2029, but the project is now officially cancelled. It could still arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which makes sense given the softened 2035 EU gas car sales ban. […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
Can Nvidia Beat Tesla At Its Own Self-Driving Game?
I’ve heard my industry colleagues say that CES 2026 was “slow” on the automotive front. Well, I still walked at least five miles a day to cover tech’s biggest trade show, had dozens of conversations with top executives from around the world, and came home with the flu. (I’m on the mend, but thanks for asking.) I’d […]
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe in November. Electric car sales might not be too rosy in the United States right […]
2025 Omoda 9 Review: New premium plug-in hybrid takes the fight to Tesla, BYD, Zeekr, Mazda, Volvo – and more
First things first: Omoda was previously a model within the Chery family. Along with sister brand Jaecoo it’s now been spun out into its own brand and the Omoda 9 is the SUV hero. Chery will remain the mainstream brand from the Chinese automotive giant (there’s a Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid coming that uses a […]