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arenaev 31h ago 13°

Here's our first look at the second generation Dacia Spring

Today Dacia has officially revealed the name of its next all-electric vehicle, and it's going to be called Spring just like the previous one. The second generation Spring will be made in Europe in the same factory that will make the new Renault Twingo, and the new Spring will probably be based on that model. Here's the brand's teaser video showing bits and pieces of the upcoming car's exterior.
arenaev 24h ago 11°

Honda partners with QuantumScape to use solid-state technology in future EVs

The auto industry changes rapidly as manufacturers look for the best ways to power future electric cars. We see new partnerships springing up all over the world, but today we can say that we never saw this coming. Not that long ago, Honda dramatically moved away from its EV plans and controversial concepts, much to the relief of many industry critics. As it turns out, this does not mean the automaker is slowing down its electrification plans.
arenaev 48h ago

Simulated gear shifting arrives in the 2027 Porsche Taycan

Porsche wants to reverse a downward sales trend for its flagship electric sedan. Last year, the German automaker delivered just 16,339 examples of the all-electric Taycan across the globe - the lowest annual sales performance since the launch of the model. It is also a drop of more than half from the high point in 2021, when buyers took delivery of 41,296 units.
arenaev 27h ago

Leaked design drawings reveal the new Lucid Cosmos

Lucid faces a critical moment in its short history as an automotive manufacturer. The EV startup has received praise for its engineering in the past, but it still continues to lose money. Low sales volumes for the Lucid Air sedan and Gravity SUV have created high inventory levels. To solve its financial problems, the company needs a high-volume product that appeals to a broader global audience. After teasing its smallest EV yet, the secret is now out courtesy of the EUIPO.
arenaev 14h ago

Freelander 8 First Edition EREV off-roader debuts in China

The Freelander brand is officially back in the public eye, but it looks entirely different from the classic British SUVs of the past. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery have collaborated to build a new premium hybrid vehicle for the Chinese market. The joint venture gave the public its first look at the production model, named the Freelander 8 First Edition.
arenaev 5h ago

Early orders open for BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition

High demand for the first electric 3-series prompted BMW to open order books early, with an exclusive BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition being the first to go on sale. The premium sedan will arrive at dealerships this fall, but buyers can secure a build slot right now, showing how quickly the global market for premium EVs is expanding.
arenaev 19h ago

This is when Tesla's FSD gets voice controls through Grok

Tesla is currently working on integrating the Grok AI chatbot with the FSD functionality, something CEO Elon Musk first announced back in February. Today, Musk is back with a new post on X about this, and this time he revealed the launch timeline.
arenaev 39m ago

Honda Super-N becomes one of UK’s cheapest EVs

Honda finally announced the official pricing structure for its compact new hatchback, making it one of the most affordable electric cars available in the United Kingdom. The brand set the entry price for the Honda Super-N at exactly €22,274, putting the small hatchback right between the BYD Dolphin Surf and the Fiat 500e.
arenaev 44h ago

Rivian is trimming staff again

In today's fast-moving EV market, timing means everything. Rivian shocked the industry by firing hundreds of workers on Tuesday. What made this even more surprising was the precise execution date - exactly seven days after the company celebrated first customer deliveries of the all-new R2 SUV. This highly unusual sequence of events reveals the intense financial pressure younger manufacturers face as they learn to balance scaling up and strict fiscal control.