All-New Mazda6e Lands in UK With Half-Price Pod Charger
Mazda Motors UK has set Mazda6e pricing from £38,995 with a 78 kWh LFP battery and 348-mile WLTP range, plus a half-price Pod Point home charger on orders placed by 30 June.
Kempower, Blink Charging Roll Out 14 Fast-Charging Sites
Kempower and Blink Charging are deploying DC fast chargers at 14 sites along the U.S. East Coast through 2026, with two locations in Colorado and Idaho already operational.
Stellantis Unveils €60 Billion FaSTLAne 2030 Strategic Plan
Stellantis unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, a €60 billion plan featuring 29 BEVs, 15 PHEV/REEV models, the new STLA One platform, and STLA AutoDrive launching in 2027.
VinFast VF 8 New-Generation SUV Priced at VND 999 Million
VinFast unveils the new-generation VF 8 priced at VND 999 million (~US$38,000), featuring a 60.13 kWh battery, 500 km NEDC range, software-defined architecture, and pre-orders opening May 27 in Vietnam.
Hyundai Showcases Hydrogen Ecosystem Plan at Rotterdam Summit
Hyundai Motor Group presented its hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam, showcasing the all-new NEXO FCEV and fuel cell systems for industrial applications.
All-New Kia Seltos Hybrid Details Announced
Kia has comprehensively re-engineered the Seltos subcompact SUV on its K3 platform, introducing a new hybrid variant and expanding availability to 189 countries for its 2026 rollout.
MG HS PHEV Tops Auto Express Megatest
The MG HS PHEV claimed first place in an Auto Express evaluation of 59 plug-in hybrids, delivering 68 miles of real-world electric range and competitive pricing.
Newsweek Names Rivian Technology Disruptor of Year
Rivian has secured Newsweek’s 2026 Technology Disruptor of the Year award for its custom in-house silicon development, which powers the company’s new Gen 3 Autonomy Computer for upcoming R2 SUVs.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé Goes Electric With 1,169 HP
Mercedes-AMG's new GT 4-Door Coupé arrives with up to 1,169 hp from three axial flux motors, an 800-volt F1-derived battery, and 600 kW peak DC charging that recovers 460 km of WLTP range in ten minutes.
Hyundai Recalls 54,337 Elantra Hybrids Over HPCU Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling 54,337 model year 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid sedans after a transistor inside the Hybrid Power Control Unit was found to overheat under high electrical loads, creating a fire risk.
Bojangles Opens First EV Charging Station in Savannah
Bojangles has opened its first EV charging station in Savannah, Georgia, partnering with XLR8 America to combine Level 2 and Level 3 charging with dine-in service across a planned national rollout.
Slate Auto Expands Troy HQ, Adding 392 EV Jobs
Slate Auto will invest $10.4 million to expand its Troy, Michigan, headquarters and add 392 jobs, supported by a $5 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.
Kitu Systems Adds 10 FractalEV Chargers at Detroit Condo
Kitu Systems has activated 10 FractalEV Level 2 charging stations at Willy's Overland Lofts in Detroit, bringing the residential condominium to 28 EV charging ports on the Expedition CMS platform.
Autel Energy Europe Unveils Distributed Charging Architecture at 2026 Summit
Autel Energy Europe used its 2026 Amsterdam Partner Summit to present a distributed charging architecture anchored by the DS600L, introduce the MaxiCharger DT300 and DH120 dispensers, and detail commissioning and diagnostics tools for European operators.
MINI Aceman SE Hits Sydney Streets With 405 km Range
The MINI Aceman SE has launched in Australia, with BMW reporting up to 405 km of WLTP range from a 49.2 kWh battery and 160 kW of front-wheel-drive output positioned between the Cooper and Countryman in the local MINI lineup.