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Xiaomi launched its SkyNomad SUV family in China today, a lineup of four extended-range models that starts at RMB 209,900, or about $31,275. It’s Xiaomi’s first move into extended-range vehicles, and the entry price lands below China’s established EREV flagships from Li Auto and Huawei-backed AITO. We covered the SkyNomad’s unveiling in July, so the vehicles themselves aren’t the story. What Xiaomi confirmed today is the part buyers were waiting on: official pricing and the final four-model lineup. The pricing Here’s the full lineup Xiaomi confirmed at its fall launch event: Advertisement – scroll for more content SkyNomad N70 Pro,…

Engwe came to us a month ago with the Eagle and asked if we’d like to review it. The eMoto looks and is specced a lot like some of the other 14/12″ mullet mini eMotos that have flooded the market over the past year, which wasn’t immediately enticing. However, the Eagle smashes through that $1000 price point to $899 after coupon code ELECTREKCO (plus some limited-time gifts). We thought it would be useful to see how they did it and what we found might surprise you. Engwe is a brand we’ve reviewed before and has a track record of building…

A former fire brigade van, today’s Nice Price or No Dice VW LT35 has been converted to camper duty, while still maintaining some of its former uniform. Let’s find out if its price gets us all hot and bothered. There comes a time in every person’s life when they ask themselves, “Am I the kind of person who could be lured by the intrinsic qualities of a basic British sports car, or do I prefer a life with no joy whatsoever?” Few choices are quite as important. I, for one, have spent my entire adult life surrounded by British sports…

Kia’s electric van really can do it all. The PV5 was converted into a mobile grocery store to deliver food and other necessities to those in need for free. Kia PV5 becomes a grocery store on wheels The PV5 is about the closest thing to a real-life transformer. Kia’s electric van comes in a variety of top hats customized for business and personal use. Beyond the standard Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab body styles, Kia has introduced several unique conversion models, including a refrigerated van, mobile gaming rig, AI patrol vehicle, and even a light camper. Most recently, Kia converted…

The new A2 follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, with impressive efficiency and quirky styling. Source link

Massachusetts Vehicle to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program Photo: The Mobility House PG&E just expanded its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program, adding EVs from Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan and opening up as much as $17,000 in incentives to turn a car into home backup power. The California utility brought in Bidirectional Energy and PowerFlex as approved partners, and drivers now have until June 30, 2027 to enroll. New vehicles, new chargers V2X lets a compatible EV work as a mobile battery. With a bidirectional charger, you can pull electricity out of the car to run your house during an outage or push…

Within 24 hours of going on sale, BYD confirmed that the Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders. BYD Sealion 08 orders surge upon launch BYD launched the Sealion 08 on Wednesday, the flagship SUV under its Ocean lineup. The SUV is available in fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, starting at 229,900 yuan, or about $34,000. According to Zhang Zhou, head of sales at BYD’s Ocean division, the flagship SUV is already off to a strong start. Zhou revealed that the Sealion 08 received over 12,000 orders within 24 hours of its launch on September 2. Advertisement -…

Xiaomi Auto confirmed it will start selling electric vehicles in Europe, including Germany, in 2027, and it’s already lining up the dealers to sell them. At IFA Berlin today, the Chinese automaker signed memoranda of understanding with eight of Germany’s largest dealer groups. They’re its first retail partners on the continent. A dealer network before the cars land The eight groups are Ernst Dello, Autohaus Dinnebier, Emil Frey Germany, Fett & Wirtz, Hahn Automobile, LUEG Mobility, Penske-Jacobs Innovation, and SPT Avior. Xiaomi describes them as among the most established premium-brand dealers in Germany, and the deals cover the “high-quality retail…

Jensen is using its track-focused Interceptor GTX as a preview of something rather different: a road-going grand tourer aimed at the likes of Aston Martin DB12 and Bentley Continental GT. The track car will also serve another purpose. Jensen plans to use it to gauge customer interest before moving ahead with the road-going Interceptor. Unlike the two-seat GTX, the production road car will feature four seats and four doors. Jensen says the road version will be positioned as a luxury GT rather than an outright track machine, putting it firmly in Aston Martin and Bentley territory. It is expected to…

Toyota is refuting a report claiming that it’s pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander EV, again. Toyota’s 3-row Highlander EV put on the back burner Update 9/3/2026: A Toyota US spokesperson told CarScoops that the Highlander EV launch has not changed from 2027, as announced in July. With the updated 2027 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland, Toyota now offers three electric SUVs in the US. The 2027 Highlander BEV was initially set to launch by the end of the year, adding a fourth to its lineup, but buyers will have to wait a bit longer. Advertisement -…