MG4 reaches 100,000 sales in eight months
SAIC’s new MG4 EV has officially surpassed 100,000 production units in just eight months, making it one of China’s fastest-selling electric hatchbacks. The model has consistently delivered over 10,000 monthly sales and recently hit a record of more than 13,000 deliveries in April, showing strong momentum in China’s…
Tesla finally reveals hidden crash narratives
Tesla has officially unredacted all 17 of its autonomous driving crash reports filed with the NHTSA, revealing what actually happened during incidents involving its Robotaxi testing program in Austin, Texas. For nearly a year, Tesla had been the only autonomous driving company to completely hide its crash narratives while…
Duracell builds UK charging network
Duracell is moving into the EV charging space with a new ultra-fast charging network in the UK called Duracell E-Charge. The network will be operated by The EV Network and powered by charging software company Driivz, which is owned by Vontier. This marks Duracell’s first major step into public EV…
Mona lineup expands into SUVs
XPeng is expanding its budget-focused Mona sub-brand with the new L03, its first SUV. The model appeared in Chinese regulatory filings with up to 650 km of CLTC range, an LFP battery option up to 69 kWh, and a 183 kW motor. It continues XPeng’s strategy of pushing high-spec EVs…
The world tour plan
A German YouTuber known as “Elektrotrucker” is preparing to attempt something never done before: driving a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 around the world. The trip will span roughly 38 countries and about 40,000 km, making it the first planned circumnavigation of the globe in a heavy-duty electric truck.
The journey is expected…
Last-minute cancellation hits buyers
Tesla has postponed its Signature Edition Model S and Model X delivery event just three days before it was scheduled at the Fremont factory. Attendees received a very short email confirming the postponement with no explanation, no new date, and no details about whether travel costs would be reimbursed. The event…
Safety limits are becoming Tesla’s biggest robotaxi problem
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout is facing growing criticism as reports reveal long wait times, tiny service areas, and limited vehicle availability across Texas. While Tesla frames these as temporary convenience issues, the deeper problem appears to be safety validation and scaling limitations.
Reuters recently tested Tesla’s robotaxi service…
Tesla launches virtual queue pilot
Tesla has officially started testing a virtual queue system at select Supercharger stations in the US. The feature allows drivers to join a digital waitlist through the Tesla app instead of physically lining up at crowded charging stations.
The pilot is currently active at five locations, including four in California…
Tesla removes free Autopilot in the Netherlands
Tesla has quietly removed Basic Autopilot from its configurator in the Netherlands, making it the first European market where buyers no longer receive Tesla’s lane-centering and Autosteer features for free. New Model 3 and Model Y orders now only show Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as the available driver-assistance option.…
Lexus jumps into 3-row electric SUV segment
Lexus has officially unveiled the 2027 TZ, its first fully electric three-row SUV. It enters a fast-growing segment dominated by vehicles like the Hyundai IONIQ 9, Volvo EX90, and Rivian R1S, positioning itself as a luxury alternative built on Toyota’s TNGA platform.
The TZ will be offered with…
