Chery EVs Arrive in Canada Ready of Pre-Selling Preparations
Chinese automaker Chery has moved from planning to execution in Canada, positioning several camouflaged vehicles on Toronto streets for testing and certification. Approximately 150 units—including the Jaecoo J5 EV, Omoda 9 plug‑in hybrid, and an Exeed premium SUV—have arrived to populate showrooms and support regulatory work. The company aims to have a network of ten dealerships operational by the end of June 2026, with a further 1,000 vehicles slated for delivery within three months. This coordinated rollout signals an aggressive market‑entry strategy targeting multiple vehicle segments.
Peugeot Boss Says Bringing Back 308 GTi 'Makes a Lot of Sense'
Peugeot CEO Alain Favey told Autocar that reviving the 308 GTi as an electric model "makes a lot of sense" after the e‑208 GTi is set to launch in June at Le Mans. The e‑208 GTi will carry roughly 280 hp, marking...
Divergence in the World EV Market — Auto China 2026 vs US Market
At Auto China 2026, analysts Larry Evans and Raymond Tribdino highlighted the sheer breadth of electric‑vehicle models on display, noting a surge in Chinese EVs targeting ASEAN, South America and other export markets. They contrasted this with the United States,...
GM's Rare Quadrasteer System For Pickup Trucks Was Innovative (And A Massive Failure)
General Motors introduced Quadrasteer, a rear‑wheel steering system, on early‑2000s GMC Sierra Denali trucks, shrinking the turning radius to 37.4 ft versus the typical 43‑52 ft. The technology cost $7,000 as an option in 2002, later discounted to $1,995 before being dropped in...
Tesla Postpones Model S/X Signature Delivery Event, Leaving Attendees Holding the Bag
Tesla abruptly postponed the May 12, 2026 Signature Edition delivery event at its Fremont factory, notifying the 350 invited owners with a brief two‑sentence email and no new date. The buyers, who each paid $159,420 for limited‑edition Model S or Model X vehicles...
Xiaomi Auto Goes Global: A "German Exam" That Must Be Won
Xiaomi Auto announced its first global expansion, targeting a 2027 launch in Germany. The company revealed a Munich‑based R&D center dedicated to high‑performance and luxury electric vehicles, and restructured its leadership with Yu Liguo heading overseas preparations. With over 650,000...
Cadillac Surpasses 100,000 EV Sales in the U.S.
Cadillac announced it has sold more than 100,000 electric vehicles in the United States, a milestone reached in under four years since the Lyriq debuted. The Lyriq remains the brand’s best‑selling EV, anchoring a rapidly expanding lineup that now includes...
Chevy Is Discontinuing the Medium-Duty Silverado That International Builds
General Motors will cease production of its medium‑duty Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 models at the end of September 2026. The decision follows GM’s choice not to renew its 2015 joint‑venture contract with International, which is also shutting down its...
Forget the Massive Infotainment Screen—Older Car Dashboards Were Actually Smarter
Modern cars are swapping massive touchscreens for physical buttons after safety studies showed drivers are slower and more distracted using digital controls. An IAM RoadSmart test found infotainment systems impair reaction times more than alcohol or cannabis. Euro NCAP’s 2026...
Japan’s Hybrid Car Strategy Gains Ground as EV Demand Rises
Japanese automakers are solidifying their lead in the global hybrid market as demand surges in emerging economies. In India, hybrid sales jumped fourfold from 98,010 units in 2020 to 362,866 in 2026, and hybrids are expected to account for about...
Understanding Hunan's Automotive Industry Cluster at a Glance | Gasgoo Global Automotive Industry Big Data
Gasgoo’s data shows Hunan’s auto sector organized around a core‑periphery model, with Chang‑Zhu‑Tan as the nucleus. Changsha leads with over 1,000 suppliers and a full‑stack vehicle‑manufacturing and intelligent‑technology ecosystem, while Zhuzhou and Xiangtan supply power‑train components and cost‑effective chassis parts...
Top 10 Destinations by BYD's Passenger Vehicle Shipments (Jan.–Mar. 2026): Brazil Leads with 89,637 Units | Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute
BYD exported 89,637 passenger vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, with Brazil accounting for more than half of the total. The shipment mix featured 53,355 battery‑electric cars and 36,282 plug‑in hybrids, underscoring a dual‑track powertrain approach. Europe delivered balanced...
Bihar Govt to Roll Out EV Charging Network Across Highways
The Bihar government will install electric vehicle charging stations along national and state highways at dhabas, hotels, motels and petrol pumps. Transport secretary Raj Kumar met with auto, petroleum and OEM representatives to set technical standards and operational guidelines. The...
Kodiak and Roehl Transport Begin Autonomous Freight Operations Between Dallas and Houston
Kodiak AI has begun autonomous freight operations with Roehl Transport, hauling trucks between Dallas and Houston four times per week. The Kodiak Driver, the company’s AI‑powered autonomous system, earned a 98‑out of‑100 VERA safety score, the highest in an independent...
China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere
Chinese firms have quietly built a massive footprint in the U.S. automotive supply chain, owning stakes in roughly 10,000 American parts suppliers. More than 60 of those suppliers are directly controlled by Chinese companies, ranging from air‑bag producers to glass...
Sungrow Expert Christos Tsegkis: “The Combination of PV, Storage, and Charging Is Highly Attractive”
Sungrow, a Chinese power‑electronics pioneer, is leveraging its Munich hub to roll out a full suite of EV‑charging solutions across Europe. Its portfolio now spans AC wallboxes from 22 kW to 3.5 MW, DC chargers up to 480 kW, and the ultra‑fast ChargeStack 1000...
First Bus Uses Electric Bus Depots to Support the Grid
First Bus has launched the UK’s first smart‑charging trial for its electric‑bus fleet, beginning at a Glasgow depot and slated to expand to Great Yarmouth. Partnering with Optimo Energy, the trial uses a platform that synchronises charging with real‑time grid...
Tesla Recalls some Cybertrucks for Wheel Issue, More than 200,000 Other Cars for Camera Failure
Tesla announced two separate recalls on May 9, 2026. It will fix 173 Cybertrucks from model years 2024‑2026 after rotor cracks could cause wheel‑stud separation, replacing rotors, hubs and lug nuts at no cost. A second recall affects more than 200,000 Model Y,...
Hon Hai, Poland Firm Evaluate Potential EV Production, R&D Hub
Taiwanese manufacturing giant Hon Hai (Foxconn) has formed a strategic partnership with state‑owned ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) to evaluate establishing an electric‑vehicle production and R&D centre in Poland. The joint effort focuses on leveraging Foxtron Vehicle Technologies' EV platforms and engineering...
Tactility Is the New Tech: Why Buttons Are More Premium than Pixels
The article argues that premium automotive brands are reverting to physical buttons and dials as a status signal, countering the industry’s screen‑heavy trend. While mainstream manufacturers adopt touchscreens for cost and regulatory reasons, luxury makers like Rolls‑Royce, Bentley, Bugatti and...
The Road to Safer Mobility: How Connected Car Data Can Transform Road Safety
Connected‑vehicle ecosystems, powered by telematics and V2X communication, are reshaping road safety as highways—only 2.3 % of India’s road network—account for over 36 % of traffic fatalities. V2X enables real‑time data exchange between vehicles, infrastructure and pedestrians, enhancing driver awareness and enabling...
Chery UK Nears 7% Market Share Following Strong April Growth
Chery International UK’s three‑brand portfolio—OMODA, JAECOO and CHERY—recorded a combined 6.73% share of the UK car market in April 2026, edging close to the 7% milestone. JAECOO posted the strongest performance with 2.60% share and 3,877 registrations, followed by OMODA...
MG Reveals New Small Electric SUV with “Liquid-Solid State Battery”
MG, a SAIC brand, teased the 4X, a compact electric SUV in China featuring a novel liquid‑solid state battery. The vehicle is expected to launch in the next few months with a base price under A$22,000 (≈$14,500 USD) and a larger...
An Electric Citroën 2CV for Less Than £15,000? I’m Drooling
Citroën is developing an electric version of its iconic 2CV, priced under £15,000 (approximately $19,000). The model is intended to revive the “people’s car” concept that once revitalized Europe’s post‑war auto market. A prototype is slated for debut at the...
At Under $49,000, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz Might FINALLY Be Priced Right
Volkswagen has begun advertising its all‑electric ID.Buzz minivan for under $49,000, with dealer listings as low as $48,365—roughly $15,000 below the original MSRP. The price drop comes as VW announced it will not produce a 2026 model for the U.S.,...
How Euler Motors Zoomed In On Electric Cargo, Laid Out Its Growth Blueprint
Euler Motors, founded in 2018, has raised $229 million and now commands roughly 22% of India’s electric cargo‑vehicle market. After proving demand with three‑wheelers for logistics giants, it launched the HiLoad EV in 2021 and expanded into four‑wheel commercial EVs, which...
How Legacy Car Companies Are Skewing Debate and Slowing Transition to Electric Cars
According to a University of Sussex and Fraunhofer Institute survey of 74 German automotive managers, 61% of firms are rapidly advancing toward electric vehicles while 39% lag behind, distorting public debate. The study warns that weakening the EU’s 2035 internal‑combustion‑engine...
Why Is Honda Still Suspending $15 Billion EV Factory in Canada?
Honda has placed its $15 billion electric‑vehicle factory in Canada on indefinite suspension, citing steep U.S. tariffs and sluggish American EV demand. The pause, originally framed as a temporary delay, now appears permanent as the automaker pivots to hybrids for its...
REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy Electric Trailer at ACT Expo 2026
Range Energy showcased its production‑ready electric semi‑truck trailer at the ACT Expo 2026. The battery‑powered eTrailer can cut fuel consumption by up to 70% and double as on‑demand grid storage. After a multi‑year winter testing program, the company validated performance...
Tesla Sees ‘Many Thousands’ of Semis Being Built in 2026
Tesla announced it will build "many thousands" of Class 8 battery‑electric Semis before the end of 2026, with a long‑term goal of 50,000 units per year. The first Semi rolled off the high‑volume Reno line in late April, and the company...
China’s Electric Concrete Mixer Boom Is A Warning To Slow Heavy Truck Markets
Battery‑electric ready‑mix concrete trucks have exploded in China, moving from under‑2% market share in 2021 to nearly 44% of new mixer sales in 2024 and projected 70% by 2025. In Q1 2026, 5,125 new‑energy mixers were sold, 99.5% of which were...
Automakers Have Only Themselves To Blame For Losses On EV Investments
U.S. automakers disclosed tens of billions in losses tied to electric‑vehicle investments, with Stellantis, Ford, Honda and GM reporting a combined $67 billion shortfall. The financial pain followed the expiration of the federal EV tax credit and coincided with aggressive lobbying...
Podcast: Tesla Semi and 4680 Battery, BMW iX3 Price, Rivian R2 Pickup, and More
The Electrek podcast highlighted several key EV developments, including Tesla’s confirmation of two battery sizes for the Semi—822 kWh and 548 kWh—and ongoing performance issues with its 4680 cells. Rivian’s CEO teased the upcoming R2 pickup and R2X SUV, while BMW opened...
Cupra Raval
Spanish‑born Cupra has turned into a core VW Group brand, outselling Seat three‑to‑one in the UK in 2026. The new Cupra Raval, the first of four super‑mini EVs on the MEB+ platform, arrives with a sport‑tuned chassis, 10 mm wider tracks...
Tesla’s Latest Recall? Wheels May Fall Off Cybertrucks
Tesla announced a recall of 173 rear‑wheel‑drive Cybertruck Long‑Range trucks after discovering that the wrong grease on lug nuts can loosen them, allowing brake‑rotor stud holes to crack and potentially detach the wheel hub. The defect could cause wheels to...
Volvo Criticizes In-Car Subscriptions: 'You Shouldn't Nickel-And-Dime Customers'
Volvo has launched production of the EX60, its first electric vehicle built in Sweden, while investing over $1 billion in megacasting and cell‑to‑body technology at the Torslanda plant. The company assembles battery packs in‑house from Chinese cells, allowing tighter cost control...
Spain, Another Chinese Automaker Setting Up Base?
Chinese automaker Geely is in talks to acquire a portion of Ford's No. 3 assembly line at the Almussafes plant in Valencia, aiming to start local production of one of its models. The deal would be a partial takeover, lowering upfront...
Sitan Semiconductor, Changelight Form Partnership, Deepening Micro-LED Industry Chain Collaboration
Xiamen‑based Sitan Semiconductor and Changelight have signed a strategic partnership to create a vertically integrated micro‑LED supply chain for automotive displays. The collaboration links Sitan’s CMOS driver and module‑packaging expertise with Changelight’s sapphire epitaxy and chip production, targeting die‑to‑die and...
NXP, Hangsheng Deepen Strategic Cooperation
NXP Semiconductors and Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronic have signed a Strategic Cooperation MoU 2.0, deepening a 30‑year partnership focused on smart cockpits, intelligent driving and secure connectivity. The agreement will establish joint technology innovation centers in Shenzhen, Yangzhou and Chengdu to accelerate...
New Vision's 2025 Revenue Reaches 667 Million Yuan, Up 15.4% Year-on-Year
New Vision reported 2025 revenue of ¥667 million (approximately $93 million), a 15.4% year‑on‑year increase. HUD sales topped 840,000 units, with its AR‑HUD line CyberVision surging 226.6% and accounting for 21% of total sales. The company added 14 projects from six new...
Huayou Cobalt: Proposes to Acquire 100% Equity in Atlantic Lithium for $210 Million
Huayou Cobalt announced a $210 million deal to acquire 100% of Atlantic Lithium, securing the Ghana‑based Ewoyaa lithium project. The asset contains 36.8 million tonnes of JORC‑compliant resources at an average 1.24% Li₂O grade, equating to roughly 1.13 million tonnes of LCE. The...
Focusing on Embodied Intelligence, Hangsheng Signs Another Major Partnership
Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics (HSAE) signed a strategic cooperation framework with Zhuojun Holding Group, while its subsidiary Hangsheng New Energy entered a similar agreement with Yimaike. The three firms will collaborate on intelligent cockpits, the embodied economy, and market‑supply‑chain synergy, leveraging...
Samsung Reveals Next-Gen Stretchable Display
Samsung Display unveiled a stretchable microLED instrument cluster at SID Display Week 2026, delivering a world‑leading 200 PPI resolution—about 67 percent higher than its 120 PPI predecessor. The panel uses a novel bridge structure that doubles pixel density while preserving electrical performance during...
Join Our Webinar on EV Li-Ion Batteries
IDTechEx will host a live webinar on May 14, 2026, focusing on emerging lithium‑ion cell chemistries, pack trends, and evolving supply chains for electric‑vehicle batteries. Presenter Daniel Parr, a technology analyst, will examine battery requirements, compare chemistry advantages, and discuss...
How to Train Your Trucker
Werner, a major fleet operator, deployed a high‑fidelity 18‑wheel tractor‑trailer simulator at a trade show to train new hires on the nuances of heavy‑duty driving. The immersive rig replicates steering, braking, seat‑belt feedback and visual cues, revealing how even experienced...
Ampeco Teams up with Plugsurfing on Roaming for eMSPs
Ampeco has partnered with Plugsurfing to add a managed roaming solution for eMSPs across Europe. The integration uses a single Roam‑OCPI interface, giving eMSP customers access to over one million charging points in 28 countries. The managed roaming option joins...
Fraunhofer IZM’s Novel SiC Inverter Hits 99% Efficiency in a 1-Liter Package for 800 V EV Drives
Fraunhofer IZM unveiled a 500‑kW silicon‑carbide inverter that occupies just one liter, delivering more than 99 % peak efficiency for 800‑V electric‑vehicle drives. The design embeds twelve SiC MOSFETs per phase directly on the PCB, uses a flat aluminum heat sink...
NeuroHUD Puts Tesla Navigation and Alerts Where Drivers Can See Them
NeuroHUD, a startup targeting Tesla owners, has launched a Kickstarter for the first true heads‑up display built specifically for Tesla vehicles. The device projects navigation, speed, autopilot status and safety alerts directly into the driver’s line of sight, eliminating the...
Cadillac Admits that After Buying an EV, You Don’t Go Back to Gas as Sales Surpass 100K
Cadillac announced that its U.S. electric‑vehicle sales have passed the 100,000 mark, four years after launching the Lyriq. The brand now offers a full suite of luxury EVs, from the entry‑level Optiq to the ultra‑luxury Celestiq, and reports that about...
PPC Plans 34 Fast-Charging Sites in Greece and Romania
Greece’s Public Power Corporation (PPC) will roll out 106 fast and ultra‑fast electric‑vehicle chargers at 34 strategically placed sites across Greece and Romania. The deployment, part of the EU‑backed Blue Route 4E programme, is funded with up to €3.42 million (about $3.7 million)...