Category Automotive

Lucid Air Grand Touring achieved 520 km at the 2026 NAF Winter Test in Norway, outpacing competitors by 99 km in record cold conditions of minus 31°C.

Slate Auto is preparing its Warsaw, Indiana factory for electric truck production later this year, repurposing a historic printing facility that dates back to 1958.

BYD has partnered with Electric Vehicles UK to support consumer education and coordinated industry engagement as the organization works toward UK ZEV mandate targets for battery electric vehicle adoption.

Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production ends in 2026. Fremont factory will convert to Optimus humanoid robot manufacturing with one-million-unit annual capacity target.

MG Motor UK expands its MG4 EV lineup with the new Urban model starting at £23,495 and updates the 2026 range with improved technology and 338-mile extended range capability.

XPENG announces 2026 UK plans including updated G6 SUV with 20,000 refinements, new Performance Black Edition, and X9 flagship on 800V architecture arriving mid-year.

Escalent's EVForward 2025 study reveals vehicle design outranks range and charging performance as the leading motivator for BEV purchase consideration among new-vehicle buyers.

BMW's spring 2026 updates bring silicon-carbide inverter technology to the iX1 and iX2, adding 40 kilometers of range, while the iX3 gains optional 22 kW AC charging.

MINI's updated Countryman E electric crossover achieves 501 kilometers of WLTP range through silicon carbide inverter technology and expanded 65.2 kWh battery capacity, arriving March 2026.

Nissan's solar-powered Ariya concept features 3.8 square meters of photovoltaic panels delivering up to 14.3 miles of additional daily range, developed in partnership with Lightyear to support carbon-neutrality goals.

The 2026 Kia Niro EV launches in Wind and Wave trims priced at $39,700 and $44,700 respectively, featuring dual 10.25-inch displays and standard advanced driver assistance systems.

Chery's LEPAS brand introduces the LEX Platform featuring EEA 5.1 architecture, 800V charging capability, and 45.79% thermal efficiency engines for global new energy vehicle markets.

The GAC AION V electric SUV secured dual five-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP alongside multiple industry awards across Australian, Southeast Asian, and Chinese markets.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF earned Best New Model and Best Electric Vehicle Under $35,000 in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, with pricing starting at $29,990 and 303 miles of EPA-estimated range.

NissanConnect services enable remote climate control and comprehensive vehicle monitoring for Nissan's EV lineup, including the ARIYA, LEAF, MICRA, and TOWNSTAR van.

Hyundai's IONIQ 6 N arrives in the UK at £65,800 with 650 PS, 3.2-second acceleration, 302-mile range, and 800V charging capability on a single high-specification trim.

Cadillac's Elevated Velocity electric concept received EyesOn Design's Best Concept Vehicle award for 2026, marking the brand's second consecutive win following the Opulent Velocity concept.

Rivian partnered with Pantone to create "Rivian Green," a signature color rooted in its manufacturing process. The hue is expected to debut on the R2 SUV.