Category Automotive

AFEELA 1 Unveiled: Preorders Open

AFEELA 1 Unveiled: Preorders Open

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) has introduced the AFEELA 1, the inaugural model under the AFEELA brand, at CES® 2025 in Las Vegas. This electric vehicle (EV) is set for production in Ohio, with official sales in California anticipated in…

Honda Partners with Renesas on High-Performance SoC

Honda Partners with Renesas on High-Performance SoC

Honda and Renesas Electronics Corporation have announced a partnership to develop a high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) designed for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This new SoC will deliver industry-leading AI performance and power efficiency, targeting use in the upcoming Honda 0 Series electric…

2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition Debuts

2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition Debuts

The 2025 Toyota Prius lineup introduces the Nightshade grade, delivering a bold, moody aesthetic with exclusive features. Building on the XLE trim, the Nightshade edition offers unique black exterior accents, 19-inch alloy wheels, and an exclusive Karashi exterior color. With…

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Wins Best Car Award

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Wins Best Car Award

Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 N has been crowned Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy 2025, securing its position as a standout among luxury and performance vehicles. Praised for its blend of innovation, performance, and enthusiast appeal, the IONIQ 5 N…

Zeekr Showcases Innovations at CES 2025

Zeekr Showcases Innovations at CES 2025

Zeekr, the global premium electric mobility brand, unveiled groundbreaking technologies and strategic initiatives at CES 2025, reinforcing its commitment to co-creating innovative solutions with customers and partners. Highlights include its industry-leading intelligent driving domain controller, an expanded collaboration with Qualcomm,…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Wins Best Car Title

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Wins Best Car Title

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz has been named Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2025, celebrating its blend of retro design, modern technology, and environmental consciousness. Starting at $59,995 MSRP, the ID. Buzz serves as the spiritual successor to the…

Lucid Gravity SUV Powered by Panasonic

Lucid Gravity SUV Powered by Panasonic

Lucid Group and Panasonic Energy have announced a collaboration to power the Lucid Gravity SUV with Panasonic’s next-generation lithium-ion battery cells. The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring combines exceptional range, performance, and interior space, offering up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated…

Mazda to Build New EV Battery Plant

Mazda to Build New EV Battery Plant

Mazda Motor Corporation is set to construct a module pack plant for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The facility will produce battery packs for Mazda’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) built on a dedicated EV platform.…

MAHLE: Electrification Takes Center Stage at CES 2025

MAHLE: Electrification Takes Center Stage at CES 2025

MAHLE showcases cutting-edge innovations in thermal management and electrification at CES 2025, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability in e-mobility. Featured technologies include a groundbreaking wireless charging system, bionic-inspired thermal solutions, and advancements in electric motor performance. Key Highlights: MAHLE’s exhibit at…

Genesis Redesigns GV60 Electric Model

Genesis Redesigns GV60 Electric Model

Genesis has unveiled a redesigned version of its GV60, the brand’s first dedicated electric vehicle. The updated model introduces significant exterior and interior enhancements, blending Genesis’ hallmark design philosophies, ‘Athletic Elegance’ and ‘Beauty of White Space’, to deliver a luxurious…

Volkswagen ID.4 Resumes Sales Nationwide

Volkswagen ID.4 Resumes Sales Nationwide

Volkswagen has announced the resumption of sales for its ID.4 electric vehicles, following the availability of new parts to address a recent recall issue. Existing vehicles in dealer stock can now be sold, and affected components in customer vehicles can…

Ford Extends Free Home Charger Program

Ford Extends Free Home Charger Program

Ford Motor Company has extended its popular Ford Power Promise program, offering complimentary home chargers and standard installation for new electric vehicle (EV) buyers through March 31, 2025. Following record year-over-year EV sales in 2024, this initiative aims to make…

XPENG Unveils XOS 5.4 OTA Update

XPENG Unveils XOS 5.4 OTA Update

XPENG has launched its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, XOS 5.4, delivering enhanced intelligent driving, advanced safety features, and personalized experiences. Beginning January 2, 2025, global users will receive upgrade notifications, reinforcing XPENG’s commitment to innovation and AI-driven mobility. Key…

Lucid Motors Integrates AI-Powered Voice Assistant

Lucid Motors Integrates AI-Powered Voice Assistant

Lucid Motors has partnered with SoundHound AI, Inc. to launch the Lucid Assistant, a groundbreaking in-vehicle voice assistant powered by generative AI. The assistant offers hands-free control of vehicle functions, enhanced user interaction, and real-time access to knowledge. Available to…

VinFast Expands in Indonesia with VF 5

VinFast Expands in Indonesia with VF 5

VinFast has officially delivered its first VF 5 electric vehicles to customers in Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across Southeast Asia. This move underscores VinFast’s commitment to offering modern, intelligent electric vehicles tailored to meet the unique…

Zeekr and Mapbox Collaborate for Smart Driving Innovation

Zeekr and Mapbox Collaborate for Smart Driving Innovation

Zeekr, the premium electric mobility brand under Geely Holding Group, has partnered with Mapbox to integrate cutting-edge mapping and navigation technology into its Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). This collaboration promises an adaptable, customer-focused driving experience with real-time navigation that evolves through…

Eco-Movement Enhances EV Data with Acquisition

Eco-Movement Enhances EV Data with Acquisition

Eco-Movement, a global leader in EV charging station data services, has announced its acquisition of EVA Global’s Spectrum technology platform. This acquisition, following EVA Global’s recent bankruptcy proceedings, marks a significant step in Eco-Movement’s mission to deliver advanced data solutions…