Category Automotive

The updated Opel Astra Electric delivers up to 454 kilometers of range from its 58 kWh battery, adds V2L capability, and starts at €37,990 in Germany.

Lynk & Co 08 earns Guinness World Records title for longest electric-only range by a plug-in hybrid SUV, achieving 293 kilometers during certified real-world testing in Mexico.

Hyundai Mobis secured 9.17 billion USD in global orders for 2025, exceeding targets by 23% through electrification component contracts and emerging market expansion in China and India.

Plug closed a $20 million Series A led by Lightspeed to scale its EV-specific marketplace, which has facilitated over $60 million in used electric vehicle sales since 2024.

ZF and BMW signed a multi-billion-euro agreement extending the 8HP automatic transmission partnership through the late 2030s, with development focused on electrified drive applications.

Porsche begins Cayenne Electric production in Bratislava with in-house battery modules, 113 kWh capacity, 800-volt fast charging, and a world-first double-sided cooling system.

The VinFast VF 9 full-size electric SUV offers 402 horsepower, 330-mile range, and comprehensive warranty coverage as the automaker targets American premium buyers.

Green NCAP named Dacia Spring and FIAT 600e as top sustainability performers for 2025, while Kia EV9 and Mercedes-EQ EQE 350+ earned recognition for charging speed and cold weather range.

Faraday Future delivered FX Super One vehicles to UAE Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Blue Sea Auto in Ras Al Khaimah, advancing its 2026 Middle East sales plan.

Chery's iCAUR V27 hybrid SUV launches globally in Dubai on February 8, featuring over 150 km electric range and 1,000 km combined range from its REEV powertrain.

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.