The view from inside a Zeekr Mix electric vehicle at one of the company’s showrooms in Shanghai, China, on March 16, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car company Zeekr is releasing advanced driver-assistance capabilities to its local customers for free as competition heats up, Zeekr CEO Andy An told… Continue reading Tesla’s China rival Zeekr to roll out advanced driver assistance-system for free
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Cadillac expects one of every three vehicle sales to be EVs in 2025
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Michael Wayland / CNBC SAN FRANCISCO — Cadillac expects roughly one of every three vehicles it sells in the U.S. this year to be all-electric models, as the automaker continues to expand its EV lineup despite industrywide slower-than-expected adoption of the vehicles. The General Motors luxury brand is expected to offer… Continue reading Cadillac expects one of every three vehicle sales to be EVs in 2025
BYD’s shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
watch now Shares of China’s BYD rallied on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that it claims can charge electric vehicles (EV) almost as quickly as it takes to fill a gasoline car. BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares jumped more than 6% shortly after the open, notching a new a 52-week high. The stock,… Continue reading BYD’s shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
Audi may no longer launch final ICE car in 2026
Audi may no longer launch its final ICE car in 2026 as originally planned and will use this year to decide a new timeline for phasing out ICE cars. Audi previously announced that it would launch its final ICE car in 2026 – expected to be the next-generation Q7 – and remove it from sale in… Continue reading Audi may no longer launch final ICE car in 2026
Mercedes-Benz begins using AI robotics to make its cars
Mercedes-Benz is planning the roll-out of humanoid robots and new artificial intelligence (AI) software across its US and European manufacturing lines to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and save money. The Apollo robots from US-based company Apptronik and AI software from Google’s DeepMind are currently being tested at the car maker’s Digital Factory Campus at its… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz begins using AI robotics to make its cars
Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé
“I’ve discussed that car so much with Massimo. That was an inspirational car for his whole career. When he was a young designer at Giugiaro, he took a day off when the TT was launched in Italy, went to the Audi dealer in Milan and sat in the showroom for a day just looking at the… Continue reading Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé
Volkswagen ID 5
The ID 5’s interior is identical to the ID 4, with a leatherette steering wheel and haptic touchpads. As we noted in that review, they’re not the best in terms of usability and take some getting used to. The climate controls are also touchpad sliders, but an update in late 2024 means they’re now backlit… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 5
Citroen e-C3 to gain £15k van variant with 200-mile range
Citroën hopes to spark a revival of the small car-based van segment by launching a £15,000 ë-C3 electric van. The commercial variant of its new entry-level electric car is due in April, with a likely starting price of £15,035 excluding VAT but inclusive of the UK’s Plug-in Van Grant. It will be built to N1… Continue reading Citroen e-C3 to gain £15k van variant with 200-mile range
The most expensive numberplates sold in the UK
If you’re looking for a way to make your car stand out from the crowd, there are few more popular ways to do it than with an expensive private numberplate. For many drivers, they’re a way to present a message to other family, friends, or other drivers. Some use them to present their name, make jokes… Continue reading The most expensive numberplates sold in the UK
Vauxhall Mokka Electric
The Mokka’s cockpit is clearly style-oriented, with swooping, textured surfaces, Vauxhall’s large PurePanel display (now incorporating two 10in screens), a new steering wheel and new-look dials for the instrument panel. In spite of having two large screens, this is a pretty intuitive space to interact with. There are physical buttons for all secondary controls like… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka Electric