BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report
BMW is looking into bringing back range extenders for some of its EVs. The German brand used a gas engine in the quirky first-generation i3 to boost its range. Now, the setup could return in the large iX5 SUV and i7 sedan. BMW is on a roll with its Neue Klasse platform for electric vehicles. […]
Huawei-backed Aito plans to launch new SUV model M6 in Q2 2026
The Aito M6 is expected to target the RMB 250,000 ($35,180) segment family SUV market, according to a local media report. Aito will launch a facelifted M9 next year and introduce a longer-wheelbase M9L variant. (An Aito M5 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) Aito, a brand jointly developed […]
Tesla launches longest-range new 5-seat Model Y variant in China
The new Model Y variant starts at RMB 288,500 ($40,500) and boasts an 821-km CLTC range, with estimated delivery times of 2-4 weeks. It features a 78.4-kWh battery pack, the same as the 830-km range Model 3. (A screenshot from Tesla’s China website shows a new Model Y variant with an 821-km range.) Tesla (NASDAQ: […]
I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next year […]
Nio to unveil new flagship SUV ES9 in Q2 2026
Nio CEO William Li revealed the plan during an offline Q&A session, marking the first time Nio management has mentioned such a specific timeline. The ES9 will be larger than the third-generation ES8 and is expected to incorporate some of the same technologies found in the ET9 sedan. (A spy photo shows a Nio ES9 […]
Huawei-backed Aito launches updated M7 SUV, gets over 10,000 orders in 5 minutes
The updated M7 starts at RMB 279,800 ($39,350) and offers both BEV and EREV options. Pre-orders for the model exceeded 230,000 units since pre-sales began on September 5. (Image credit: Aito) Aito, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Seres Group, has officially launched the updated M7 SUV (sport utility vehicle), refreshing one of […]
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 […]