Huawei and SAIC partner to launch new EV brand Shangjie

February 18, 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei and automotive leader SAIC Motor are set to debut their first co-developed electric vehicle under the newly establThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD targets 2027 for first solid-state battery rollout

February 17, 2025

BYD is joining the group of Chinese car makers unveiling their road map towards the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla kickstarts Shanghai Megafactory for energy storage

February 12, 2025

Tesla has officially commenced production at its newly constructed Megafactory in Shanghai, a new milestone in its rapidly expanding energy This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi revives Q4 40 e-tron with new entry-level powertrain

February 12, 2025

To boost the sales volume of its most accessible electric model, Audi is reintroducing the 40 designations to its Q4 e-tron and Q4 SportbackThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Public EV charging surges past government targets in Flanders

February 11, 2025

According to a report in the newspaper De Tijd, the number of public EV charging points in Flanders nearly doubled in 2024, significantly suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Caselani transforms Citroën Ami into retro Type H

February 10, 2025

This wasn’t supposed to happen. Italian tuner Caselani showcased a prototype of an Ami disguised as an old Type H van at the 2CV 24H race This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche scales back EV plans as profits slide

February 10, 2025

Porsche is shifting gears on its electrification strategy, scaling back its ambitious EV plans to bolster combustion and hybrid powertrains.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Plug-in hybrid sales to show little change in 2025

February 07, 2025

Plug-in hybrids saw a modest decline in Europe last year (-4%), and despite renewed government strategies and binding CO2 targets, their popThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway nears 100% EV adoption with new sales record

February 04, 2025

Norway has set another benchmark in electric vehicle adoption, with 8,954 of the 9,343 new passenger cars registered in January being fully This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia confirms EV2 launch for beginning next year, EV4 spied

February 03, 2025

The ramp-up towards compact affordable EVs is taking shape as Kia confirms it will officially launch the EV2 in January 2026. The announcemeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alfa Romeo scales back its 2027 fully electric ambitions

January 31, 2025

Alfa Romeo is reversing course on its ambitious all-electric plans, opting instead for a multi-energy strategy as it battles declining salesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hongqi unveils a BMW i5 rival: the Tiangong 05 sedan

January 28, 2025

China superluxury brand Hongqi has unveiled the Tiangong 05, a pure electric sedan the size of a BMW i5 and the second model in its TiangongThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s Takata crisis deepens: massive recall in Europe

January 22, 2025

Citroën is expanding its recall of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags to cover 869,000 units across Europe. The massive recallThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU files WTO complaint against China over connectivity patents

January 21, 2025

The European Union has lodged a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization against China over what it calls “unfair and illegal”This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery’s Zongheng: the SUV that floats like a boat

January 21, 2025

Jetour, a sub-brand of Chery Automobile, has steep ambitions in its home country to mimic what Land Rover does in the UK and Jeep in the USAThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar revises strategy and brings production of 7 to Europe

January 17, 2025

During a business update on Polestar’s financial performance, CEO Michael Lohscheller shed some light on the upcoming challenges and solutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV sales stall and China competition heats up for Volkswagen

January 15, 2025

The Volkswagen Group saw a challenging 2024, reporting a 2.3% decline in global deliveries across all its brands, totaling 9.03 million vehiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Hey Mercedes!’ means ‘Hey Google!’ in the upcoming CLA

January 14, 2025

While most carmakers choose ChatGPT as the digital assistant for the infotainment experience, Mercedes will embark on Google’s new AutomotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shareholders throw Northvolt a lifeline

January 10, 2025

Beleaguered Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has received a critical endorsement from its shareholders to continue operations in its hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mixed 2024 results hold Polestar in a challenging grapple

January 10, 2025

Chinese-Swedish EV maker Polestar reported an uptick in fourth-quarter sales and order intake for 2024, signaling a potential turnaround amiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda unveils 0 Saloon and 0 SUV at CES, brings ASIMO back

January 08, 2025

Honda took center stage at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with the debut of its groundbreaking 0 Series electric vehicles, the 0 SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Automakers tap Polestar, Volvo, and Tesla to avoid EU CO2 fines

January 08, 2025

As the 2025 EU emissions targets draw closer, automakers hastily form alliances and pool carbon credits to evade potentially billions in finThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New York implements USA’s first urban congestion toll

January 06, 2025

In a groundbreaking yet polarizing move, New York City introduced a $9 congestion toll for vehicles entering southern Manhattan during peak This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK EV sales hit record high but fall short of government target

January 06, 2025

The UK automotive industry achieved a record-breaking year for fully electric vehicle sales in 2024. However, electric cars accounted for juThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla to launch refreshed Model Y production in January?

December 20, 2024

According to a Chinese media outlet, Tesla will begin mass production of its refreshed Model Y at its Giga Shanghai factory next month. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU launches strategic dialogue to support automotive industry

December 20, 2024

The European Commission announced on Thursday that the European Union will launch a strategic dialogue on the future of its automotive indusThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alfa unveils Junior Q4 as world premiere at Brussels Motor Show

December 19, 2024

Alfa Romeo is bringing a world premiere to the Brussels Motor Show next January. The Italian brand will unveil the four-wheel driven versionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Running out of cash Nikola balances on the verge of bankrupcy

December 16, 2024

Embattled hydrogen truck maker Nikola is grappling with severe financial strain as it scrambles to secure funds and stave off bankruptcy. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders delays introduction of road tax for new electric cars

December 13, 2024

The introduction of an annual road tax for new electric cars in Flanders, initially set to take effect on January 1st, 2025, has been postpoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Facelifted BYD Dolphin with new powertrain to be built in EU

December 12, 2024

The facelifted version of the popular BYD Dolphin hatchback has leaked. According to registration details from China’s Ministry of IndustrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota opens orders for 13,000 euro electric SUV in China

December 10, 2024

Toyota’s GAC joint venture has officially opened orders in China for its highly anticipated “new force pure electric SUV,” the bZ3X. WThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s next-gen Blade battery to reduce cost by 15% in 2025

December 10, 2024

BYD aims to stay ahead in the fierce EV battery price war with a new generation of its Blade battery that promises higher energy density, faThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.