The new Nissan LEAF delivers more driving range than expected

The new 2026 Nissan LEAF has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 303 miles, but real-world tests suggest it can go even further. New 2026 Nissan LEAF beats range estimates Nissan upgraded its iconic electric hatch for its third generation, bringing a new style, faster charging, and over 300 miles of driving range. The… Continue reading The new Nissan LEAF delivers more driving range than expected

Elon Musk hypes Tesla’s 8th gen AI chip, but still hasn’t delivered promised self-driving on 3rd gen

Elon Musk is now hyping Tesla’s 8th-gen AI chip, but he still hasn’t delivered the promised self-driving for millions of Tesla owners with the 3rd-gen chip, nor with the current 4th-gen chip in production. Musk, whose compensation package at Tesla is up for a shareholder’s vote this week, has coincidentally been sharing more of what… Continue reading Elon Musk hypes Tesla’s 8th gen AI chip, but still hasn’t delivered promised self-driving on 3rd gen

Tesla faces widening federal probe into door handle safety issues

Tesla models Y and 3 are displayed at a Tesla showroom in Corte Madera, California, on Dec. 20, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Tesla has been ordered to provide records to U.S. federal auto safety regulators to comply with a sweeping investigation into possible safety defects with the company’s flush-mounted, retractable door handles that… Continue reading Tesla faces widening federal probe into door handle safety issues

Ford, Hyundai report large declines in October EV sales after end of federal credits

Ford Mustang Mach-E EV vehicles at a Ford dealership in Los Angeles, California, US, on Thursday, Oct 16, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles collapsed last month following the end of up to $7,500 in federal incentives for purchasing an EV, several automakers said Monday. Ford Motor,… Continue reading Ford, Hyundai report large declines in October EV sales after end of federal credits

Xpeng tops over 40,000 monthly deliveries again as its mass market strategy plays out

SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 16, 2025 – New energy vehicles displayed in Xiaopeng Motors store in Shanghai, China on October 16, 2025. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images While most Chinese electric vehicle makers have seen ups and downs, Xpeng has built a slow and… Continue reading Xpeng tops over 40,000 monthly deliveries again as its mass market strategy plays out

Dealers see ‘dramatic resurgence’ in demand for used EVs

Retail prices of used cars rose for a second consecutive, according to the latest data from Percayso Vehicle Intelligence. October saw values for 3-year-old cars up 1.2% or £300 following September’s 0.9% rise. This growth comes as trade values have dropped, slightly widening margins for retailers on the back of continued low stock levels for… Continue reading Dealers see ‘dramatic resurgence’ in demand for used EVs

German FAZ: “We won’t get away from cars”010168

It will take some time before Boris Rhein can accelerate on the open road. He drives his Mercedes 380 SLC through Nieder-Eschbach on the outskirts of Frankfurt. On the narrow streets, Rhein repeatedly raises his hand and smiles. Here they know him and his car, Rhein lives with his family a few streets away. He… Continue reading German FAZ: “We won’t get away from cars”010168

German FAZ: Actually Sonnenschein010168

Electric cars don’t just come from China, they also come from Eisenach. Opel has been sending its Grandland out into the world from this traditional location for a year now, as a hybrid with a somewhat narrow 145 horsepower, as a plug-in hybrid with 195 horsepower and as an electric SUV with 213 or 325… Continue reading German FAZ: Actually Sonnenschein010168

German FAZ: Germany will experience another electric car boom in 2025010169

FAZ+F.A.Z. exclusive: Germany will experience an electric car boom again in 2025October 22, 2025, 06:50 Reading time: 8 min. Expand image descriptionThe global electric car market reached new highs in the third quarter. In China, sales figures are soaring to record levels thanks to the bitter price war, while in the USA a final spurt… Continue reading German FAZ: Germany will experience another electric car boom in 2025010169

German FAZ: Germany will experience another electric car boom in 2025010168

FAZ+F.A.Z. exclusive: Germany will experience an electric car boom again in 2025October 22, 2025, 06:50 Reading time: 8 min. Expand image descriptionThe global electric car market reached new highs in the third quarter. In China, sales figures are soaring to record levels thanks to the bitter price war, while in the USA a final spurt… Continue reading German FAZ: Germany will experience another electric car boom in 2025010168