Tesla, Hyundai Lead 2026 JD Power EV App Rankings
Tesla ranked highest at 867 and MyHyundai with Bluelink led the mass-market segment at 827 in the JD Power 2026 U.S. OEM EV App Report, with speed and connectivity now defining satisfaction.
Ferrari Luce Marks Maranello’s First All-Electric Production Car
Ferrari unveiled the Luce in Rome, its first fully electric production car. The four-door, five-seat sedan delivers 1,050 cv from four motors, a 122 kWh battery, and over 530 km of range.
Volvo Opens Tesla Superchargers to European Drivers via App
Volvo Cars will open access to more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across 29 European countries through the Volvo Cars app starting in the fourth quarter of 2026.
BYD DOLPHIN G DM-i Brings PHEV to Europe’s Supermini Class
BYD has unveiled the DOLPHIN G DM-i, a B-segment plug-in hybrid hatchback offering more than 1,000 km combined range, with European sales opening in June and deliveries by end of summer.
Scania Demonstrates V2G Bi-Directional Charging Over MCS
Scania has demonstrated vehicle-to-grid bi-directional power transfer for heavy commercial vehicles using the Megawatt Charging System, reaching 1,000 A and 750 kW in what the truckmaker calls one of the first such MCS implementations for heavy-duty trucks.
Porsche Leipzig Robots Inspect 130 Axle Points in 80 Seconds
At Porsche's Leipzig plant, four robotic arms now check up to 130 inspection points on each assembled axle in 80 seconds, with image data stored for three-year traceability.
Audi Concept C Sweeps Four Global Design Awards
Audi Concept C has won four international design awards in 2025 and 2026, including the Car Design Award and the Driving Vision News Award for Best Concept Car Lighting, confirming the brand's new design direction.
Horse Powertrain Upgrades HORSE V20 Hybrid Engine
Horse Powertrain has launched an upgraded HORSE V20, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine available as a 400V plug-in hybrid or 48V mild hybrid, now in production at Skövde.
VinFast Names Repairwise U.S. After-Sales Partner
VinFast names Repairwise an authorized U.S. after-sales service partner as part of a global push to scale its service network to more than 1,100 workshops in 2026.
Geely Starray EM-i Passes Beyond-Compliance Crash Test
The Geely Starray EM-i completed a dual-sided side-impact crash test at UTAC in France on May 23, with a moving barrier at 60 km/h driving the vehicle into a far-side rigid pole.
Škoda Epiq UK Pricing Starts at £24,950, Matching Petrol Kamiq
Škoda has confirmed Škoda Epiq UK pricing from £24,950 OTR, with two trims, two batteries and a limited First Edition. Order books open in July 2026, with a WLTP range of up to 272 miles.
Kia EV4 Wins Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ 2026
Kia's EV4 has won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 "Best of the Best" distinction, with the PV5 and Hyundai Motor Group's MobED mobile robot platform also recognized as Winners.
BMW Landshut Starts iX5 Hydrogen Energy Master Production
BMW Plant Landshut has begun pre-series production of the Energy Master control unit for the iX5 Hydrogen, while commissioning a second production line for the battery-electric version used in the iX3 and i3.
HEVO and FTT Partner on Saudi Arabia Wireless Fleet Charging
HEVO and Fleet Tracking Technologies signed an MOU to deploy Rezonant wireless charging across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East within 12 months, with a potential FTT equity investment in HEVO.
Unplugged Performance Expands Cybertruck Upgrade Package Lineup
Unplugged Performance has expanded its UP INVINCIBLE® Cybertruck upgrade package lineup, covering suspension, armor, wheels, lighting, and full expedition builds, timed to Tesla's lower-cost coil-sprung AWD trim.