Author: Sofia
Audi developed two new EVs specifically for China. The flagship E5 Sportback and E7X SUV were never meant to be sold in Europe. Now, though, a company is importing and selling them in Audi’s backyard. Pretty much everyone knows by now that China’s car market is different from the one in America and Europe. Chinese car buyers want a tech-heavy car that’s also affordable and luxurious, which has forced Western automakers to ditch their traditional offerings and go for a local approach. It’s why Audi, like others, has set up a separate brand in China and is relying on two…
Toyota If you thought the GR GT was going to be one of those supercars that would be expensive but available to anyone with the cash just because it’s a Toyota, think again. Instead, it’s going down the Ford GT route: only about 200 to 250 cars are coming to the U.S., Toyota is seemingly handpicking customers with a strong preference for enthusiasts over potential flippers, and, of course, the first America-bound batch is already sold out. Speaking to The Drive, Toyota’s Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Andrew Gilleland said, “We’re not going to have enough to meet demand,…
With prices starting at $35,250, the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the most affordable EVs on the market. 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range Just last month, several reports suggested Hyundai dealers were running out of IONIQ 5 inventory, with buyers being put on a waitlist. Since it went on sale in late 2021, Hyundai’s electric SUV quickly became one of the most popular in the US. For the 2025 model year, Hyundai introduced the first upgraded IONIQ 5, its first EV built in the US at its Metaplant outside of Savannah, GA. Advertisement – scroll…
The first-generation Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro EVs are known for their failing drive units. Now, a German company is offering a cheaper alternative to the replacements offered by dealers. The same company makes plug-and-play replacements for the first-generation Tesla Model S. Electric cars are a lot simpler than combustion vehicles, but even simple things can break. And when they do, the bills can be quite high, especially if we’re talking about affordable cars These first-generation Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro crossovers were some of the most affordable EVs in the United States when they were new, and you could…
Einride is putting 500 Tesla Semis on US roads, the largest commitment to Tesla’s electric truck that anyone has made public. That will takes the Swedish freight company from roughly 250 deployed electric trucks to about 750. First deliveries start next month, with the rest arriving in phases over 24 months. Einride (Nasdaq: ENRD) announced the deal Tuesday alongside its first-half results. Five states are in scope: California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, and Georgia. Amazon is the named customer, and every truck gets managed through Saga, Einride’s software platform for routing and charging windows. No Tesla Semi commitment announced so…
Ride1Up’s Portola has been one of those e-bikes that make a lot of sense on paper: a compact folding design, useful cargo capability, and the kind of pricing that helped Ride1Up build its reputation for high-value e-bikes in the first place. Upon its initial release nearly three years ago, the Portola was obviously a shot across the bow of the massively popular 20″ wheel folding e-bike market. And now with a major update to the winning model, Ride1Up has shown that they’re here to compete in the booming category. That’s right, the company is back with the second-generation Portola 02,…
Mercedes has officially closed the door on bringing a V8 engine back to the current-generation AMG C63, even as the company extends V8 production for larger models through 2035. Klaus Rehkugler, Mercedes-Benz Head of Product Management and Global Training, said, “Although the four-door C63 was a very popular car in several markets, including North America, Australia, Japan, China and Korea, we’re not planning a return of the V8 model.” Despite ruling out the C63 V8, Mercedes is not abandoning eight-cylinder engines altogether. Rehkugler stated that strong demand in North America and the Middle East will keep V8 production alive until…
The 2027 Tesla Model Y L was put to the test by Edmunds. Despite being heavier and more powerful than a dual-motor Model Y, the new three-row EV drove farther. It also beat Tesla’s range estimate by 10% on Edmunds’ test cycle. Tesla’s newest car in the United States, the 2027 Model Y L, not only promises more seats than the regular Model Y, but it can also deliver more range than what’s written on the box. The three-row EV debuted in the U.S. last month with a Tesla-estimated driving range of up to 325 miles, but Edmunds tested the…
BYD confirmed the new Denza N8 has a “world-leading” pure electric CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles), and it can recharge in as little as 5 minutes. BYD reveals new Denza N8 range reaches over 1,000 km The Denza N8 first went on sale in China in 2023, a mid-to-large size luxury SUV. It was initially available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a combined CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles) on a full charge and full tank of fuel. The PHEV version was sold in six and seven-seat configurations, but discontinued after less than a year due…
This plant will produce battery cells for both cars and energy storage systems. The Toyota Highlander will use NMC cells from this plant. The energy storage systems will use LFP cells. This facility will employ up to 1,700 people and produce up to 35 GWh worth of cells per year. LG Energy Solution announced today that it has officially started production of EV batteries in its new facility in Lansing, Michigan. This 226-acre plant will be instrumental in providing EV battery cells and modules to key products from some well-known car brands. The 226-acre facility has had more than $2…