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Geely has launched the Battleship 700 in China, and the numbers are rather wild for an SUV starting at just $26,800. Known locally as the Galaxy Zhanjian 700, it combines plug-in hybrid power with serious off-road hardware, while the range-topping version delivers performance that would make plenty of sports cars conscious. The SUV is available in six configurations, priced between 179,800 yuan and 369,800 yuan ($26,800–$55,200). Buyers can choose between a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 161 hp and a larger 2.0-litre unit making 215 hp. The real headline is the flagship’s tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup, which produces a combined 1,113 hp.…
SpaceX has agreed to buy a nationwide block of low band wireless spectrum, a deal the company says will let Starlink Mobile operate as a full US carrier rather than a satellite add-on for someone else’s network. The company announced the agreement on X on Thursday afternoon, saying it will “pave the way for @Starlink to become a major mobile carrier in the US.” The seller is Grain Management, a private investment firm that confirmed in a statement that SpaceX will acquire 100% of its nationwide 800 MHz portfolio. That covers up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum in the…
BMW revealed the new iX4, its new electric coupe-SUV that can drive up to 428 miles on a single charge. Meet BMW’s newest EV, the iX4 The iX4 arrives as a sportier, coupe-like sibling to the new iX3 SUV. Following the iX3 and i3, the iX4 is the third EV from BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup. Earlier this week, images of the iX4 leaked online with reports claiming it would make its official debut on October 8. The rumors proved true. BMW unveiled the all-new iX4 on Thursday, an all-electric replacement for the X4. Like the iX3 and i3, the new…
Image: Tesla Tesla is preparing a dedicated Tesla Semi service center in Las Vegas, according to a new building permit filed with Clark County, Nevada. It’s one of the first concrete signs of the service network Tesla needs to support its electric Class 8 truck, which only entered volume production two weeks ago. What the permit shows The Clark County record (BD26-39451) describes the project in plain terms: “Tesla Semi Service Center. Tenant Improvement in new shell building.” The site is 3780 N Las Vegas Blvd, part of the LV Logistics One industrial development on the northeast side of the…
Photo: VinFast VinFast wants to put electric buses on US streets, and its pitch goes beyond the vehicles: charging, maintenance, and operations bundled into one package. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028. The Vietnamese EV maker announced the plan at the APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. It signed an initial agreement with NexMove, a joint venture between passenger transportation company Transportation Management Services and commercial EV charging provider Zeem Solutions. For transit agencies and fleet operators, the appeal is having one provider handle the buses and the services needed to keep…
PROS ›› Well-priced, plush interior, has a fridge, efficient CONS ›› Little brand value, unusual design If you walked up to someone on the street and asked them what a GAC Aion V was, most would give you a blank stare. Those brave enough to answer might think it’s a fancy new washing machine, while others may guess it’s the name of an advanced hot-water system. It’s actually an electric SUV, and it’s launched in several markets, eager to shake up the EV establishment. On paper, the Aion V seems almost too good to be true. This SUV promises space…
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a solar-powered electric seated scooter, LiveWire Honcho approved for MSF motorcycle training courses, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video…
Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027. What Geely isn’t saying is which vehicles. There are no models, no prices and no dealer locations, just a new website at geely.ca and a promise of more details closer to launch. A 3-million-car automaker most Canadians have never driven Geely Auto Group sold more than 3.02 million vehicles in 2025, including nearly 1.69 million electrified vehicles (BEVs and plug-in hybrids), according to the company. It…
Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page. The rename follows Germany’s Transport Ministry calling the FSD name misleading, and it’s part of a deal that has Berlin backing Tesla’s push for EU-wide approval. Germany wanted a new name, and Tesla offered one In a statement published October 6, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) wrote that the name of the system formerly sold as “FSD – Full Self-Driving Supervised” is misleading because the system…
A Rolls-Royce Phantom and a BYD Sealion electric SUV were involved in a crash near Singapore’s Clarke Quay on Friday afternoon, leaving a 72-year-old woman injured. Police are investigating the drivers of both vehicles following the incident. The accident occurred at around 2.40 pm on October 9, at the junction of New Bridge Road and Carpenter Street. Images from the scene showed damage to both vehicles. The Rolls-Royce Phantom suffered damage to its front bumper and radiator grille, while the BYD’s left-side passenger doors were crumpled and its airbags had deployed. The injured woman, who was travelling as a passenger…