Expert jurors from 26 countries select Farizon SV for IVOTY shortlist High standards of efficiency and safety are key factors jurors consider Winner to be announced at Solutrans Expo in Lyon, France on 19 November HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The all-new born-electric Farizon SV large van has been shortlisted for the prestigious… Continue reading Farizon SV shortlisted for International Van of the Year
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Dumb Tesla news: “affordable” new Model Y costs $2,000 more than before
On today’s incredibly frustrating episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making it easier than ever to make fun of them by rolling out a new, “affordable” Model Y that costs $2,000 more than the “expensive” one did last week, thanks to the cancellation of the $7,500 tax credit that Elon Musk (the guy who is… Continue reading Dumb Tesla news: “affordable” new Model Y costs $2,000 more than before
Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Report — BEVs Reach 18% Share in August!004200
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There were 1.7 million plugin vehicles registered worldwide in August. Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 14% in August 2025 compared to August 2024. There were over 1.7 million registrations. BEVs grew 23% YoY to over 1.1 million units, while plugin hybrids were actually down(!),… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Report — BEVs Reach 18% Share in August!004200
Nexteer Announces Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator: Latest in Motion-by-Wire Innovation
Achieves New Level of Premium Steering Feel, Enables Revolutionary Cabin Design Offers Automotive OEMs Unprecedented Packaging & Design Flexibility AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today announced its Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator (DD-HWA) as the company’s latest advancement in Steer-by-Wire (SbW) technologies. DD-HWA establishes a new benchmark for steering feel,… Continue reading Nexteer Announces Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator: Latest in Motion-by-Wire Innovation
UK’s best-selling cars revealed
The Kia (000270.KS) Sportage was the UK’s best-selling car in September and is the second best-selling vehicle this year so far, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. Kia placed ahead of Ford (F) as 9,455 Sportages hit the road over the month, while Ford’s Puma recorded 8,310 registrations and remains… Continue reading UK’s best-selling cars revealed
Chinese cars came to the UK 20 years ago – but it didn’t go as well
Perhaps he was hinting at the Gleagle Panda city car, in which case we can all be thankful: its wide eyes and gaping mouth weren’t for the faint of heart. Autocar’s man in China drove the Emgrand EC7 in early 2012 and reported that it had hard yet flimsy interior materials; a thirsty yet underpowered… Continue reading Chinese cars came to the UK 20 years ago – but it didn’t go as well
Best tow cars to buy 2025-2026: top choices for caravaners or anyone with a trailer to pull
This year, the 37 models in the final judging were split across seven weight categories, with EVs, hybrid cars and diesels grouped together in each class. We’ve listed the category winners here alongside two commended alternatives, although it’s worth noting that some weight sectors – notably the Over 2,000kg one – had far more entrants… Continue reading Best tow cars to buy 2025-2026: top choices for caravaners or anyone with a trailer to pull
Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging
The Volvo EX90 has been moved to the company’s new 800-volt electrical architecture, despite having been on sale for less than 18 months. The changes, applicable to the 2026 model-year cars, apparently enable owners to add 155 miles of range in 10 minutes. The news comes around six months after the then-Volvo Cars CEO Jim… Continue reading Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging
Volvo Group introduces PU2000: a smart, safe and energy cost optimized BESS
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Energy, part of the Volvo Group, today officially introduces the PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Customer Day in Gothenburg. Designed, developed, and manufactured in Sweden, the PU2000 supports energy optimization and resiliency, and accelerates the transition to electrification, marking an important expansion of Volvo… Continue reading Volvo Group introduces PU2000: a smart, safe and energy cost optimized BESS
Polestar 4
Slide into the driver’s seat and there’s a real sense that this is more coupé than SUV, owing to the geometry of the driving position – the relationship between hands, backside and feet – and the lowish scuttle ahead of you. You still sit higher than in ‘classic’ saloons or coupés, but not by much.… Continue reading Polestar 4