The new Volvo XC70 rolled off the assembly line in Taizhou, pre-sales begin on August 27 in Chengdu. Under the hood: the new SMA Super Hybrid Architecture, 3-motor drive and 3-speed DHT. Literally Swedish rationality on a Chinese battery.
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Gullwing doors, blue glass and a red lounge in the style of a “dust pole.” The Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept hints at where Cadillac is taking the electric V-Series – onto the road and over the dunes.
The basic Model Y (RWD) is like a good backpack: it doesn't scream, it doesn't weigh, it just works. Owners' experiences show that with Tesla, less is often enough. There's no laboratory here, it's everyday life. How they experience the new Tesla Model Y. Why the Tesla Model Y (RWD) is currently the best possible purchase among electric vehicles.
Lucid took its Gravity out into the wild for a weekend and brought it back as the Gravity X—a concept that lifts the body, widens the tracks, hangs skid plates, and adds a roof box with lights. If it goes into production, it could outrun Rivian on the first dirt road.
When MG packs 742 horsepower (PS) and an 800-volt battery into the back of the car for under £50,000, the competition starts to gasp for air. The IM5 Performance is an electric sedan that takes on the Tesla Model 3 Performance – and it doesn’t flinch when it comes to numbers.
The cabin of the Karma Amaris GT Coupé is revealed for the first time and acts as a lounge for technophiles: a “squircle” steering wheel with a visible carbon rim, capacitive buttons, digital gauges in front of the driver, a large infotainment screen in the middle, a third screen in front of the passenger. A gear selector “floats” on the tunnel. The example on display is a two-seater, dressed in Crimson Orbit leather and Alcantara, with plenty of carbon and piano black, and the luggage rack in the back is designed for travel bags. The roof? Electrochromatic darkening, like sunglasses for the whole car.
A reliable British media outlet reports that Volkswagen will end production of the ID.5, the “coupe” version of the ID.4, in 2027. At the same time, the Touareg is also saying goodbye in 2026. In the background: cleaning up the range and moving towards the more affordable electric models ID.2 (~€25,000) and ID.1 (~€20,000).
European robo-taxi market?! Coming soon! If you like the idea of being driven by a robot without having to talk about the weather and politics, we have great news for you. American Lyft and Chinese tech giant Baidu will start their first autonomous rides in Europe as early as 2026.
When it comes to Tesla, most media outlets report on sales declines, Elon Musk's politics, and upcoming robotaxis. But there's a lot going on beneath the surface. We've rounded up ten lesser-known stories that have made their mark on the Tesla world in recent weeks, but have been overshadowed by political and financial drama. These are Tesla News 8/2025
We're used to seeing electric motorcycles on the road, but when it comes to muddy trails and challenging off-road trails, many raise their eyebrows. Zero Motorcycles wants to prove that electric is the future for off-road enthusiasts with its latest generation of electric trail motorcycles, the Zero XE and Zero XB.
When Elon Musk casually says “it’s just a Tesla Model Y Lite,” it’s like Clarkson saying the Nürburgring is “a nice park to walk the dog in.” But it’s this unpretentious statement that opens the door to the most anticipated Tesla since the Cybertruck – the cheaper Tesla Model Y Lite.
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe has seen rapid growth in the past year, but several vehicles have been left out of the spotlight due to high prices or low visibility. The IEA estimates that by 2024, around one in five new vehicles in the European Union will be electric, with the shares varying greatly between countries. We are creating a preview - electric cars 2025 - that are being overlooked. The first favourites are the MG4, which has become a benchmark thanks to its affordable price and top safety ratings, and the Lynk & Co 02, the brand's first all-electric model that focuses on car sharing. In this article, we take a closer look at three overlooked models - the BYD Atto 3, BYD Dolphin and Omoda E5 - which represent the hidden assets of the European market thanks to their excellent specifications, high safety and relatively affordable prices. 3+ overlooked electric cars that are conquering Europe!