BMW Bev Sales up 19% This Year
BMW BEV sales are up this year.
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Tesla Is Developing a Six-Seat Version of the Model Y!
Discover the rumors around Tesla's new six-seat Model Y. Could it offer more space and comfort for families and groups?
Top 6 Most Reliable Used Cars to Buy in 2025
Do you want to know the most reliable used cars to buy in 2025? This article lists the top 6 pre-owned cars you should consider.
Nissan and Honda Agree to Joint Research in Fundamental Technologies for Next-Generation Sdv Platform
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have agreed to carry out joint research in fundamental technologies in the area of platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This agreement is based on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the companies on March 15 regarding the commencement of…
Uber Partners With Byd on evs; 100,000 New EVs Onto Uber Platform in Key Markets
Uber Technologies announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber platform,…
Ford Introducing Awd Option for 2025 Maverick Hybrid
Ford is adding an all-wheel-drive option for its Maverick Hybrid pickup for 2025. An optional package can also double towing capacity. Maverick Hybrid has a targeted EPA-estimated 42 miles per gallon in the city with the standard hybrid front-wheel drive model, and a targeted EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon in…
Zeekr and Mobileye To Accelerate Technology Collaboration
Zeekr and Mobileye plan to accelerate technology localization in China, integrate Mobileye technologies into the next-generation Zeekr models, and further their driving safety and automation there and in the global market. Zeekr is the global premium electric mobility technology brand from Geely Holding Group. Mobileye is a leading developer of…
Volkswagen Expanding ID.7 Range With GTX, Larger Batteries
Volkswagen is expanding its range of ID.7 models. The new ID.7 GTX—a fastback with 250 kW (340 PS) output and electric all-wheel drive (earlier post)—celebrates its world premiere first. Pre-sales are scheduled to 6 June start in Germany at prices starting from €63,155. The all-electric Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Pre-sales of…
Mass Production of New All-Electric Explorer Starts at Ford’s EV Assembly Plant in Cologne
Ford started mass production of the new all-electric Ford Explorer (earlier post) at its first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) facility in Europe following a $2-billion investment. The electric Ford Explorer is the first vehicle to roll off the line at the Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. A second EV, a…
Volvo Cars Starts Production of Fully Electric EX90 SUV
Volvo Cars had begun production of its flagship fully electric EX90 SUV (earlier post) in Charleston, South Carolina. First customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. The EX90 is the first Volvo car powered by core computing technology—a technology that enables a new era of safety…
Polestar Reduces Supply Chain Emissions Through Integration of Renewable Fuels for Ocean Freight
Polestar is taking the next steps in reducing its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes, which account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) in Belgium on 100% renewable electricity. The VPC acts…
Honda Begins Production of CR-V e:FCEV Fuel Cell Plug-in EV in Ohio
Honda started production of the all-new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio. The all-new CR-V e:FCEV is the only FCEV made in America, as well as the first production hydrogen FCEV in the United States to combine an all-new…
Polestar Entering 7 New Markets During 2025
Polestar is expanding its commercial footprint and retail operations across existing and new markets, as its model line-up continues to grow. Polestar is accelerating its geographic expansion and plans to enter seven new markets during 2025. France is the largest volume market for electric cars in the EU after Germany…
New KPMG Survey Finds Only 21% of Americans Would Prefer To Buy an EV; 34% Prefer a Hybrid
KPMG LLP (KPMG), the US audit, tax and advisory firm, has released the inaugural KPMG American Perspectives Survey which assesses the views of 1,100 adults nationwide to understand their outlook on their personal financial situation and the US economy, spending plans and preferences, as well as attitudes toward the forces…
European Commission Investigation Provisionally Concludes That EV Value Chains in China Benefit From Unfair Subsidies; Provisional Countervailing Duties up to 38.1%
As part of its ongoing investigation, the European Commission has provisionally concluded that the battery electric vehicles (BEV) value chain in China benefits from unfair subsidization, which is causing a threat of economic injury to EU BEV producers. The investigation also examined the likely consequences and impact of measures on…