Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency. The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) lineup, addressing… Continue reading Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen
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Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. In case you haven’t heard, Tesla is… Continue reading Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
‘700 miles of range’: What Ford and Ram replaced their EV pickups with
Ford Motor‘s F-150 Lightning was the best-selling electric pickup truck in the U.S. last year. Still, Ford dropped it, showing the challenges automakers face in learning what kinds of EVs customers want. Now, companies are pivoting to extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs. Ford and Stellantis‘ Ram, as well as newcomer Scout Motors are scheduled to… Continue reading ‘700 miles of range’: What Ford and Ram replaced their EV pickups with
Sweden’s Volvo Cars fell over 22% in its worst trading day ever. Here’s why
This photograph shows a partial view of a Volvo X30 electric car with the company logo at the Volvo factory in Ghent on April 25, 2025. This factory will produce the Volvo X30 100% electric model for the European market. Nicolas Tucat | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Sweden’s Volvo Cars tumbled more than… Continue reading Sweden’s Volvo Cars fell over 22% in its worst trading day ever. Here’s why
China’s EV slowdown persists as BYD posts near two-year low in sales
HONG KONG, CHINA – JANUARY 05: A general view of the BYD Auto showroom on January 5, 2026, in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Sawayasu Tsuji/Getty Images) Sawayasu Tsuji | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car giant BYD reported a nearly two-year low in local sales in January, signaling mounting… Continue reading China’s EV slowdown persists as BYD posts near two-year low in sales
German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010536
Buying a used car from a private seller in Russia does not generate revenue for the Russian state on a scale that would help President Vladimir Putin in the war against Ukraine. With this reason, the buyer of a Mercedes from Russia defended himself against the seizure of his car by the main customs office.… Continue reading German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010536
German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010536
Although Dacia, the cheaper brand of the Renault Group, has recently had great success, the new boss Katrin Adt does not want to enjoy her laurels in peace. On the contrary: “We need change because the world around us is changing,” Adt told the F.A.Z. “Dacia has to reinvent itself so that we can remain… Continue reading German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010536
German FAZ: Zero cylinders, five children010536
Electric cars that can accommodate seven people are rare. The Peugeot E-5008 is one of them. Admittedly, the last row is difficult to climb and is actually only for children, but families in particular are happy when friends of the brats can come along for the ride. Then there is still 294 liters of trunk… Continue reading German FAZ: Zero cylinders, five children010536
German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Mother sues company after fatal accident with locked doors004691
Tesla is once again at the center of a security debate. Like the news agency Bloomberg According to reports, the mother of an accident victim who died near Boston in October has filed a lawsuit against the automobile company. The subject of the lawsuit are the electric doors that Tesla installs in its models… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Mother sues company after fatal accident with locked doors004691
Xos expands mobile charging Hub lineup with three capacity options
Commercial EV and mobile charging firm Xos has expanded its Hub lineup with three new capacity options to deliver fast mobile charging across Classes 1-2 through to heavy-duty fleet operations. The 210 kWh, 420 kWh and 630 kWh configurations are designed to make rapid-deployment charging infrastructure accessible to fleets of all sizes and duty cycles.… Continue reading Xos expands mobile charging Hub lineup with three capacity options