Vauxhall Grandland Griffin Opens for Orders with More Equipment and Lower Pricing
Vauxhall has opened orders for the Grandland Griffin, a new value‑focused trim that replaces the Design specification on both electric and hybrid SUVs. The Griffin adds visual upgrades, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and an ergonomic driver seat while retaining advanced driver‑assist features. Pricing starts at £31,480 (~$40,000) for the hybrid and £34,495 (~$43,800) for the electric model after the UK grant, delivering up to 322 mi WLTP range and 80% charge in 30 minutes. The launch is paired with an “Electric All‑In” package offering eight‑year roadside assistance and a £500 home‑charging credit.
Volkswagen Golf, T-Roc Get Full Hybrid Powertrain; 1.5L TSI Petrol Engine with Two E-Motors, 1.6 kWh Battery
Volkswagen unveiled a full‑hybrid powertrain for the Golf and T‑Roc, slated for European launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The system pairs a 1.5‑liter TSI turbocharged engine with two electric motors and a 1.6 kWh NMC battery housed under the...
Tesla’s New EV Charger Looks Familiar, But It’s Nothing Like Its Predecessors
Tesla introduced the Basecharger, an all‑in‑one DC fast charger aimed at electric truck depots. It can deliver up to 125 kW, recharging a Tesla Semi to roughly 60% in four hours. The unit eliminates the bulky power cabinet found in V4...
Bajaj Auto Sales Rise 40% in April on Export Surge; Buyback Ahead
Bajaj Auto posted a 40% year‑on‑year rise in April sales, moving 513,000 units, driven largely by an 83% jump in exports to 265,000 units. Export growth was powered by a 125% surge in three‑wheelers and a 78% rise in two‑wheelers,...
Ather Energy Crosses Rs 1,100 Cr Revenue in Q4 FY26; Losses Trim 57%
Electric two‑wheeler maker Ather Energy posted a record Q4 FY26 operating revenue of ₹1,175 crore (≈$157 million), a 74% year‑on‑year increase, while its quarterly loss shrank 57% to ₹100 crore (≈$13 million). For the full fiscal year, revenue grew 63% YoY and losses narrowed...
Hyundai Launches and Prices Its Ioniq 6 N – the Performance EV with Full Wings
Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 6 N, a high‑performance electric sedan priced at $115,000 before on‑road costs. The model adds a full‑size rear wing, wider fenders and reinforced chassis to deliver a 0.274 drag coefficient and track‑ready stability. Powered by a 478 kW...
1000bhp BMW M3 EV to Be Priced 'in Same Ballpark' As Petrol Twin
BMW announced that its next‑generation M3 will be offered in two parallel versions – a high‑performance quad‑motor electric model slated for 2027 and a refreshed internal‑combustion‑engine (ICE) variant. Both cars will sit on BMW’s new electric Neue Klasse architecture (EV)...
Tesla and Polestar Sales Double as EV Sales Continue Surge in April
Australian specialist EV makers Tesla and Polestar more than doubled their combined sales in April, moving from 702 units a year earlier to 1,458. Tesla accounted for 1,225 of those vehicles, driven largely by a surge in Model Y demand, while...
Honda Shows Zero-Emissions Tech at ACT Expo 2026
At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Honda announced it will begin offering its Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) swappable battery for U.S. B2B product integrations starting in June. The portable battery is designed to reduce charging time, extend range, and...
Proton AMA02 Production to Begin in Q3 2026, Says Supplier – Saga Cross A-Segment SUV to Rival Ativa
Proton’s next AMA02 model, expected to be branded as the Saga Cross, will start production in the third quarter of 2026, according to supplier Feytech. Feytech has secured an 84‑month contract worth RM96.8 billion (approximately $21 billion) for leather seat covers. The...
National Capital Leads Australia’s EV Charge with 34 Pct of New Car Sales in April
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) recorded a record 34% of new car registrations as zero‑emission vehicles (ZEVs) in April, the highest share among Australian jurisdictions. The ACT ZEV fleet reached 15,596 vehicles at the start of May, comprising 15,165 light...
Knorr-Bremse Completes Travis Acquisition for CVS Push
Knorr‑Bremse has completed its acquisition of Travis Road Services International, adding a digital booking network to its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) Service Platform. Travis links more than 3,500 service partners across 26 European countries, enabling fleets to find, book and...
Price Wars, Tech Wars: China’s Auto Bloodbath Rages On
The 2024 Beijing auto show expanded to three times its previous floor space, displaying 1,451 vehicles and unveiling 181 new models. China is cutting EV purchase‑tax exemptions by 50% in 2026 and ending them in 2027, prompting a 20.3% dip...
Denso Aims to Build System to Wirelessly Charge Moving EVs by FY 2029
Japanese auto parts supplier Denso, a Toyota affiliate, announced it aims to commercialize a wireless charging system that powers electric vehicles while they are in motion by fiscal 2029. In a September 2024 test at its Aichi headquarters, the prototype...
Every AI Company Now Wants to Ride Shotgun. The Car Dashboard Is Becoming the Last Screen that Matters.
Apple’s iOS 26.4 update lets third‑party AI chatbots run natively on CarPlay, opening the car dashboard to competitors like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini and soon xAI’s Grok. CarPlay is already on over 800 million iPhones and in 98% of new U.S. vehicles,...
Tesla Reaches 10 Billion FSD Miles — Is There’s a Magical Milestone for Autonomy
Tesla announced its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) fleet has surpassed 10 billion miles, logging about 29 million miles per day by late April—double the rate at the start of the year. The company cites a crash rate of one serious incident per 5.3 million...
Why Did Car Brands Ditch Traditional Door Handles?
Automakers have embraced hidden, flush door handles to shave drag and boost electric‑vehicle range, a trend popularized by Tesla and copied by brands like Toyota and Nissan. The design offers a sleek, futuristic look but can freeze in cold weather...
Global Carmakers Desperately Want to Be More Chinese
The Beijing International Auto Exhibit, now twice the size of its 2024 edition, displayed roughly 180 new vehicles, underscoring China's dominance in the automotive sector. Chinese manufacturers are outpacing foreign rivals in electric‑vehicle technology and autonomous‑driving showcases. Global OEMs are...
Used EV Sales Are Surging — How Their Ownership Costs Compare to Gas-Powered Cars
Used electric vehicle (EV) sales surged 27.7% in March year‑over‑year and were 53.9% higher than February, fueled by a wave of three‑year lease returns flooding dealer lots. The average price of a used EV fell 6.1% to $34,653, narrowing the...
Fewer Features, More Value: Why some Americans Are Buying Simpler Cars
Average new‑vehicle prices are edging toward $50,000, leading many American buyers to favor basic, lower‑priced models. Sales of base trims such as the Ford Maverick, Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Trax and Nissan Kicks have surged, with some models more than doubling...
This 380,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Has Its Original Battery. Range Loss Is Huge
A 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range with 380,000 miles still runs on its original battery, but its EPA‑rated range has dropped from 240 miles to 158 miles—a 34.2% loss. The car completed a highway test at 68 mph, covering 138.3 miles...
Ramkrishna Forgings Set to Foray Into Forged Wheel Production Next Month
Ramkrishna Forgings will launch commercial operations at its Chennai plant in June, marking its entry into forged‑wheel production. The $240 million facility, built in two phases, will become Asia's second‑largest wheel unit with an annual capacity of 228,000 wheels. In FY26...
AUR Stock In Focus After Massive Driverless Truck Expansion Plan
Aurora Innovation announced an expanded partnership with Hirschbach Motor Lines that could see the carrier own 500 Aurora Driver‑powered trucks, delivering roughly 500 million driverless miles. The memorandum of understanding sets the stage for a multi‑year revenue stream once commercial terms...
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating in developing regions, with Costa Rica leading the Western Hemisphere at 18% of new car sales in the first quarter of 2026. Across Latin America, Africa and much of Asia, EV sales jumped 79%...
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
Costa Rica’s 2018 law mandates fast chargers every 50 miles and offers tax breaks, propelling electric vehicles to represent about one in five new car sales. The country’s utilities typically install a single charger per site, but many units are...
Google Gemini Comes to Polestar and Volvo EVs
Google Gemini is being rolled out to Polestar and Volvo electric vehicles in the United States via over‑the‑air updates, replacing traditional voice commands with a natural, conversational AI. The system, built on large‑language models, understands context, handles multi‑turn dialogues, and...
Maruti Suzuki India Starts FY27 with Increase in Market Share to 42%
Maruti Suzuki India opened fiscal 2026‑27 with a 42% domestic market share, up from 39% a year earlier. The automaker logged a record 191,122 units sold in April, driven by strong passenger‑car and SUV demand. Passenger‑car sales jumped to 96,725...
Omoda Jaecoo Extends Amazing J5 EV $36,990 Driveaway Price to EOFY
Chinese automaker Chery has extended the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV’s A$36,990 drive‑away price (≈US$24,400) until the Australian financial year end on 30 June 2026. The midsize electric SUV has already attracted more than 4,000 orders, driven by fuel‑price spikes and its competitive pricing....
Geely Offers Low Finance Rate and Free Charger with EX5 Extended Range Model
Geely has extended its sales incentives for the Australian EX5 Extended Range electric SUV, offering a 0.88% comparison‑rate finance over 36 months with no deposit. The deal also includes a free 7 kW single‑phase home charger (installation excluded) and is available...
Fuel Crunch Driven by Iran War Boosts China’s Electric Two-Wheeler Exports to South-East Asia
Chinese electric two‑wheelers saw a sharp export surge to Southeast Asia in Q1 2026 as the Iran‑driven fuel crunch forced consumers to seek cheaper alternatives. Exports to Myanmar jumped 617.5% YoY to 64.7 million yuan (≈$9 million), while Laos and Cambodia grew 25.7%...
Toyota Drives EV Recycling in Crucial Race to Save Planet
Toyota Motor Philippines brought its partner En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler to Japan for a two‑day training on EV battery dismantling, storage and recycling. The program, part of Toyota’s Global 100 Dismantlers Project, also included participants from Thailand and aims to expand a...
Is The 2025 Kia EV9 Reliable? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
The 2025 Kia EV9 targets families with a spacious, premium‑styled electric SUV priced from $56,395 to $75,395. While reviewers praised its driving dynamics and interior, Consumer Reports ranked it among the least reliable new EVs. The main reliability culprits are...
An Inevitable Rise in Chinese-Made EVs in America?
U.S. policymakers from both parties have converged on a hard line against Chinese electric vehicles, with President Biden imposing a 100% tariff and former President Trump echoing the same stance. Chinese EV makers leverage years of joint‑venture experience and advanced...
12 New SUVs Coming Out In 2026 We're Most Excited About
The 2026 model year introduces a wave of all‑electric SUVs from legacy and new‑comer brands, spanning luxury, mainstream, and budget segments. Notable launches include Cadillac's Vistiq at $77,395, Rivian's R2 starting around $48,490, and Jeep's Recon priced at $65,000, each...
Odysse Electric April Sales Jump over Threefold to 965 Units
Odysse Electric Vehicles reported a 333% year‑on‑year surge in April 2026, shipping 965 two‑wheelers versus 223 in April 2025. The growth builds on March momentum and reflects expanding consumer confidence in electric mobility. The company now serves over 150 cities,...
1966 Ford Mustang Converted Into a Tesla with Working ‘Full Self-Driving’
A Sacramento auto‑parts shop spent about $40,000 and two years turning a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully electric vehicle powered by a 2024 Tesla Model 3 dual‑motor drivetrain. The conversion includes Tesla’s 15‑inch touchscreen, Cybertruck‑style yoke, and a retrofitted camera...
The Key to Exciting EV Racing? Japanese Commentary and Jazz Fusion
The Japan Electric Vehicle Race Association (JEVRA) launched its 2026 All‑Japan EV‑GP at Tsukuba, featuring production‑based electric cars such as the Tesla Model S Plaid, Model 3 Performance and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The event paired a jazz‑fusion soundtrack with high‑energy Japanese commentary, creating an...
Electric Bus Sales up 19% in Jan–Apr; JSW Entry Signals New Capacity as April Sales See Dips
India’s electric bus market expanded 19% year‑on‑year in the first four months of 2026, with registrations reaching roughly 1,868 units versus 1,571 a year earlier. April dispatches dropped 37% to 347 units after a March surge, highlighting the influence of...
GAC's Overseas Export Volume Breaks Through to New Highs, Surging 133.9% Year-on-Year From January to April, as Its Global Expansion...
GAC reported exporting 70,474 vehicles between January and April, a 133.9% year‑on‑year increase, building on 86% growth in Q1. The AION UT electric hatchback topped sales rankings in several markets, including Hong Kong, Colombia, Uruguay and Singapore, and secured over 600 orders...
The EVs America Is Losing in 2026 Are Not Failing. They Are Being Tariffed Out of Existence.
In 2026 a wave of electric‑vehicle models vanished from the U.S. market, including Tesla’s Model S and Model X, Honda’s entire 0 Series, Volvo’s EX30, BMW’s i4 and iX, and several Hyundai and Kia EVs. The exodus stems not from technical failure but...
EVs Slashed Global Fuel Consumption Massively In 2025
Electric and plug‑in hybrid vehicles eliminated an estimated 2.3 million barrels of oil each day in 2025, according to BloombergNEF, with two‑ and three‑wheelers responsible for nearly half of that reduction. Global plug‑in vehicle sales reached 20.7 million units, a 20 % year‑over‑year...
Nagpur Civic Body Approves ₹7.65 Crore for EV Bus Depots, Charging Infrastructure
Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s transport committee approved a ₹7.65 crore (≈ $918,000) package to build 33 kV feeder bays and charging infrastructure at two major bus depots. The Wathoda depot will receive an ₹80.07 lakh (≈ $96,000) feeder bay, while Khapri depot’s project is set at...
“Combining Chinese Speed with Our Global System Expertise” – Philipp Ibele of Bosch
Bosch’s Electrified Motion unit is leveraging China’s rapid innovation pace while applying its global system expertise to deliver complete power‑train solutions and individual components. By developing worldwide and manufacturing close to customers, Bosch creates resilient supply chains, standardised platforms and...
Autonomous ‘BumbleB’ Shuttle Begins Campus Trials in Stuttgart Mobility Project
Bertrandt’s autonomous electric shuttle BumbleB has started real‑world trials on the Fraunhofer IZS campus in Stuttgart, linking the research site to the nearby Universität S‑Bahn station. The shuttle is part of the IZSMO project, which will also transform about 700...
EV Sales Defy Seasonal Dip; Apr Clocks Second-Highest Volumes
EV sales in India in April 2026 held strong, reaching 239,000 units – the second‑highest monthly total on record – despite a modest dip from March’s record 282,000. Two‑wheelers fell sharply, dropping to 149,000 units and 62% of total EV...
BYD April 2026 Sales: Overseas Surge Offsets China Slowdown
BYD reported April 2026 sales of 321,123 new‑energy vehicles, a 6.96% rise from March but an eighth straight month of year‑on‑year decline, down about 15‑16% versus April 2025. The slowdown at home was offset by a record 134,542 overseas deliveries,...
Uber Wants to Turn Its Millions of Drivers Into a Sensor Grid for Self-Driving Companies
Uber is planning to turn its global fleet of human drivers into a massive sensor network that streams real‑world data to autonomous‑vehicle (AV) developers. CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga said the initiative builds on the AV Labs program, which currently uses...
AC Electric Double-Decker Bus Rolls Out in Maharashtra
Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the first of ten AC electric double‑decker buses for Thane Municipal Transport, aiming to ease congestion on the busy Teen Haath Naka‑Gaimukh corridor. The 4.5‑metre‑tall buses can carry 65 seated and 33 standing passengers...
Tesla Launches Model 3 RWD in Canada at Record-Low $39,490 ($29,000 USD) From China
Tesla introduced a Model 3 Premium RWD in Canada for $39,490 CAD (about $29,000 USD), the lowest price ever for the sedan in the market. The price advantage stems from sourcing the car from Giga Shanghai after Canada reduced its tariff on Chinese...
Andhra Pradesh Govt Notifies Five Model E-Mobility Cities Under EV Policy 4.0
The Andhra Pradesh government has activated its Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0 by designating Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore and Tirupati as five model e‑mobility cities. A dedicated fund of Rs 250 crore (about $30 million) will support charging networks, battery‑swap stations, zero‑emission zones and...