BMW Transforms Munich Plant for Neue Klasse Production
BMW will begin series production of the Neue Klasse i3 at its Munich plant in August 2026, investing €650 million to transform the facility into an all-electric production site by 2027.
Lucid Updates 2027 Gravity Lineup With New Features
Lucid Group updated the 2027 Gravity SUV lineup with new standard features, including DreamDrive 2 Premium. The Grand Touring trim also gains a comprehensive Prestige Package option with upgraded wheels and seating.
U Power Expands Battery-Swapping Operations in Thailand, Hong Kong
U Power Limited advances battery-swapping operations in Asia, completing initial heavy-truck production for Thailand and targeting Q2 2026 for Hong Kong taxi deployment.
Rivian R2 Wins 2026 Electric Green Car Award
Rivian R2 wins 2026 Electric Green Car of the Year from Green Car Journal, joined by award winners from Lexus, Jeep, Ford, and Bintelli across five categories.
Subaru Launches First-Ever Forester Wilderness Hybrid
Subaru debuts the 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid, combining a 194-hp series-parallel hybrid powertrain with 9.3 inches of ground clearance for up to 25% better fuel economy.
ChargePoint Deploys 90-Plus Charging Ports for South Coast AQMD
ChargePoint has deployed more than 90 Level 2 charging ports for South Coast AQMD, replacing outdated equipment with faster CP6000 stations serving employees and the public.
Kia EV3 Debuts as Affordable Entry EV SUV
The 2027 Kia EV3 debuts at NYIAS as an affordable E-GMP-based electric SUV offering up to 320 miles of estimated range, fast charging, and available AWD across five trim levels.
Subaru Reveals 420-HP Electric Getaway Three-Row SUV
Subaru unveiled the all-electric 2027 Getaway three-row SUV at the New York Auto Show with 420 hp, over 300 miles of range, and standard AWD.
Nissan Brings Series Hybrid e-POWER to 2027 Rogue
Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-POWER brings the automaker's third-generation series hybrid system to the U.S. with dual-motor AWD, e-Pedal, and late 2026 availability.
BMW iX3 Wins World Car of the Year
The BMW iX3 won both 2026 World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle at the New York Auto Show, marking BMW's 11th World Car Award.
Freelander EV Brand Debuts Globally With Concept 97 Show Car
Freelander debuted as an independent premium EV brand from the Chery-JLR partnership on April 1, 2026. The Shanghai event featured Concept 97 show car. The company targets global model launches and China dealer expansion.
Wallbox Finalizes Debt Restructuring Terms With Creditors
Wallbox has agreed on final restructuring terms covering 83% of its debt, extending maturities to 2030 and raising €10.65 million in new equity to stabilize the EV charger maker's finances.
Greenlane Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance for Fleet Charging
Greenlane has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination covering a full year of security controls across its commercial EV fleet charging platform and physical site operations.
Kia Named Best Manufacturer at TopGear.com EV Awards
Kia earned the Best Manufacturer title at the TopGear.com EV Awards 2026, with editors praising the consistent quality across its expanding UK electric vehicle lineup.
Hanon Systems Debuts Integrated EV Thermal Module
Hanon Systems launches a 16 kg integrated cooling module for EVs, consolidating refrigerant-circuit components into a single unit first deployed on the BMW iX3.