Category Automotive

Kia Europe launches "The Power of Firsts" campaign for the EV2, its most affordable electric vehicle, starting at €26,600 in Germany with up to 281 miles of WLTP range.

GAC launched the AION UT electric hatchback in Australia at AU$31,990, offering 430 km WLTP range, a 60 kWh LFP battery, and 87 kW DC fast charging.

DENZA launches the D9 DM-i in Europe, a plug-in hybrid MPV featuring a 130-mile EV range, 559kW FLASH Charging, and a combined 590-mile WLTP cruising range.

CUPRA unveils the Raval, a compact MEB+ electric hatchback starting at £23,785, offering up to 280 miles of range and a 225 PS performance variant.

Lucid Motors introduces a purpose-built Mobile Service Platform with doubled storage capacity and integrated tool systems to expand on-site service for Air and Gravity owners.

Volkswagen will end ID.4 assembly at its Chattanooga plant in mid-April 2026, shifting production focus to the all-new 2027 Atlas and exploring a potential new U.S.-market model.

DENZA launches the Z9GT shooting brake in Europe with BYD's Flash Charging system, second-generation Blade Battery, tri-motor EV and plug-in hybrid options, and pricing starting at €115,000.

Dongfeng Nissan launched the NX8 electrified SUV in China with BEV and REEV powertrains, 800V fast charging, and pricing from approximately $23,400 USD.

Volkswagen updates the ID.4 and ID.5 with bigger batteries, V2L capability, physical steering wheel buttons, and improved safety features, with UK pricing from £36,995.

Kia has sold its 100,000th electric vehicle in the UK, becoming the first Korean brand to reach the milestone, as the Niro EV exits after 51,000 sales.

BMW's new flat hydrogen tank system stores seven kilograms of hydrogen in the iX5 Hydrogen, enabling up to 466 miles of range with sub-five-minute refueling on a flexible multi-powertrain X5 platform.

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 SE and Palisade SE have secured 2026 Best Value New Car awards from Cars.com, highlighting standard safety tech and electrified performance.

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid earned Cars.com's Best Value Compact SUV award for a third consecutive year, recognized for its strong efficiency-to-price ratio.

Karma Automotive launched Engage by Karma, a Las Vegas pilot program offering on-demand access to Revero EREV sedans through Flexdrive fleet management technology.

Jaguar's all-electric four-door GT with over 1,000 PS undergoes Arctic Circle winter testing as the automaker finalizes powertrain, thermal management, and chassis calibrations ahead of its world premiere.

EPA certification documents discovered on the Rivian Forums reveal the 2027 Rivian R2 features an 86.8 kWh battery, delivering up to 335 miles of range.

Tesla reclaims the global BEV lead in Q1 2026 despite a major inventory buildup, while Rivian outpaces Ford in U.S. EV deliveries as legacy makers face headwinds.

Volkswagen Group unveiled several new electric concepts and a China-specific platform in Beijing, focusing on localized AI integration and EV architecture.